Configuring the IP address for an SLC 5/05 controller can be accomplished in one of two ways, with a serial cable or the BOOTP Server Configuration utility in RSLinx software version 2.42 or later. The BOOTP utility is the less common of the two methods, but it is a convenient tool if the serial port or serial cable is not available.
This Tech Tip Provides instructions on configuring the IP address for an SLC 5/05 controller with the BootP utility. The steps include:
- Locating the Media Access Control (MAC) address of your SLC 5/05 controller
- Configuring SLC 5/05 Ethernet communications using the BOOTP Server
- Configuring a static IP address
Keep the following points in mind before performing the steps outlined in this Tech Tip:
- It is assumed you have an SLC 5/05 connected to a hub or switch and the computer's networking has already been configured.
- Use an IP Address of 192.168.2.2 and a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0 for the SLC 5/05 controller. Be sure that the IP Address for the computer is on the same subnet as the SLC 5/05 controller (for example, IP: 192.168.2.3 Subnet: 255.255.255.0).
- If you are not familiar with Ethernet networking, refer to the Microsoft Help section titled, "Configuring TCP/IP" for information on configuring a static IP Address.
- Always consult your network administrator before making changes to your networking configuration.
The BOOTP protocol is enabled on SLC 5/05 controllers letting the controller query the network for a BOOTP server. If a BOOTP server is present on the network and has been configured with a MAC and IP address for the SLC 5/05 controller, the BOOTP server assigns the configured IP address to the SLC controller. Rockwell Automation does not assign a default IP address to SLC controllers to avoid conflicting with other network devices and causing communication interruptions.
Locating the MAC address for the SLC 5/05 controller.
The MAC address is the hardware address that uniquely identifies each node on the Ethernet network. It is pre-assigned at the factory and is not configurable. Before configuring the IP address for the SLC 5/05 controller, you need to locate and record the MAC address for your SLC 5/05. To do this, use these steps:
- Remove power from the SLC 5/05 controller and remove the unit from the rack.
- On the bottom left corner of the SLC 5/05 daughter card, locate the small white label printed with a hexadecimal number. The number begins with 00:00:BC.
- Record the number on a piece of paper. This number is unique to your SLC 5/05 controller.
- Insert the SLC 5/05 controller back into the rack and power it up.
The major error fault code, indicates the probable causes of faults, and recommends corrective action. The following section describes the different ways to automatically clear a fault using your programming software.
AutomaticalIy Clearing Faults: SLC Processors
- Set the Fault Override at Power up Bit S:1/8 in the status file to clear the fault when power is cycled, assuming the user program is not corrupt.
- Set one of the auto load bits S:1/10, S:1/11, or S:1/12 in the status file of the program in an EEPROM to automatically transfer a new non-faulted program from the memory module to RAM when power is cycled.
- Refer to Status Bits for more information on bits S:1/13, S:1/8, S:1/10, S:1/11, S:1/12, S:5/0-7, and S:36/0-7. You can declare your own application specific major fault by writing your own unique value to S:6 and then setting hit S:1/I3.
For beginners or users RSLogix500'll often look for versions of the emulator in facilitating understanding of programming RSLogix500, indirectly'll often think where I can get the software. Allen Bradley offers Free RSLogix500 Emulator so that you do not need to require rill PLC for programming .
To get the software you can download
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Now please try and explore with RSLogix500. But keep in mind is RSLogix 500 emulator does not allow us to do the Run-time Edit. So if we want to change the course we did go offline first and then we'll change our program and then do download the program.
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