Specifications

Communication

First, make sure that the proper startup behaviour is set (see Note above).

Then, if a network with DHCP server is available, connect the controller to a

network access point and power cycle it (newer switches accept both

cross-over and straight-through network cables). The controller will

automatically obtain an IP address over DHCP.

In the host software (e.g. PIMikroMove™, PITerminal or LabView drivers),

you can use the "Search for controllers" functionality in the connection

dialog to see all available E-517 controllers with their IP address and port

settings. In PIMikroMove™ you have, for example, to press the

Search for

controllers

button in the Start up controller window (see figure below). In the

resulting list, click on the controller to which you want to connect. Check

that the IP address and port number were correctly transferred to the

Hostname and Port fields. Then press the Connect button to establish the

connection.

Figure 4: The connection dialog in PIMikroMove™

NOTE

In the controller selection list, you can also identify the controllers

which already have a TCP/IP connection open. If you try to connect to

such a controller, an error message will be generated as no multiple

TCP/IP connections are possible.