trouble setting up net-eni

[nerdfactormax]

I'm having trouble setting up a Net-ENI to connect to a ML1500

I can load and save eni configuration over RS232
I have the eni configured to 192.168.001.254 subnet 255.255.255.0 (the fault light is no longer flashing)
My IP is 192.168.001.253 subnet 255.255.255.0

I can ping the eni module and get a reply, but I can't save and load eni configurations over ethernet (using com port redirector), nor can I see the PLC on RSLinx using ethernet.

Is there anything else I need to setup?
Using RSLinks, how should I be connecting to the plc, linx gateway or ethernet/IP?

Regards,
Colin

 

[kolyur]

In RSLinx I would suggest using the "Ethernet devices" driver. After you create the driver you have to configure it with the IPs of your PLCs and/or NET-ENIs. The Ethernet/IP driver does work but it's kind of flaky so I don't use it.

Also, make sure that the COM port settings (baud rate, etc) of the ENI exactly match those of the PLC it is connected to, or they won't talk.

 

[nerdfactormax]

Fixed. Thanks

I still can't configure the net-eni via ethernet but I can see the PLC through it, and that's all I need.

 

[TimWilborne]

What did you find? Did you need to use the Ethernet Devices driver instead of the Ethernet/IP driver?

 

[nerdfactormax]

Yes, I found the PLC (via the eni) using the ethernet driver. Not the ethernet/IP

 

[TimWilborne]

As far as changing the configuration via the Ethernet port, you must have a series D or later module

If you have an earlier module you can bounce the parameters off the PLC
http://forums.mrplc.com/index.php?showtopic=7970