Getting Started

Perform these steps to start using EtherNet/IP:

  • Install the Rockwell Software tool.
  • Set up the Rockwell Software tool so that it recognizes your DataMan device.
  • Install the DataMan Electronic Data Sheet (EDS) for the DataMan reader.

Perform the following steps to set up EtherNet/IP:

  1. Make sure that you select the Add-on Profile (AOP) installation and the Samples installation. The Add-on Profile is only used with Rockwell ControlLogix or CompactLogix PLCs.
  2. Install the Rockwell Add-on Profiles by navigating to the following directory on Cognex.com: https://support.cognex.com/en/downloads/dataman/software-firmware.
  3. In the search box, type Add-on Profile. Click the file and download it from the following page:

  4. From the Start menu, go to Programs -> Rockwell Software -> EDS Hardware Installation Tool.

  5. Run the EDS Installation Tool.
    Note: If you have an existing EDS file, uninstall it first, then install the latest version of the EDS.
  6. Run the DataMan Setup Tool and update the DataMan firmware.
  7. Check if the DataMan firmware is up-to-date by clicking, in the Setup Tool, View and then System Info.
  8. Make sure that in the Setup Tool, EtherNet/IP is enabled.

  9. In order for the changes to take effect, save your settings and cycle power. Go to System and click Save Settings.
  10. Reboot your reader.
  11. Your DataMan is visible now in the RSLinx.
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    Note: If your DataMan is visible, but the icon is a question mark, repeat the EDS Installation.

  12. Open one of the sample jobs and integrate your DataMan into your program using the Add-on Profile.