How to Setup a EtherNet/IP Network

The following is a basic procedure for setting up an EtherNet/IP network:

1. Choose node layout and pathway in your network.
   Refer to the following section for details.
   EtherNet/IP Network Construction

2. Lay cables.
   Refer to the following section for details.
   EtherNet/IP Network Construction

3. Configure the nodes.
   For details, refer to respective manuals of your desired nodes.

4. Turn ON the nodes.

5. Install the EtherNet/IP board in your Controller.
   Refer to the following for the fieldbus type you have.

   • When installing an EtherNet/IP master board manufactured by molex:
     Installing EtherNet/IP Master Board Manufactured by molex

   • When installing an EtherNet/IP master board manufactured by Hilscher:
     Installing EtherNet/IP Board Manufactured by Hilscher

   • When installing an EtherNet/IP slave board:
     Installing EtherNet/IP Slave Board

   • When installing an EtherNet/IP slave module:
     EtherNet/IP Slave Module

   When using AOI (Add-On-Instructions) functions by PLC of Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), refer to the following manual.

   "Epson RC+ 8.0 Option PLC Function Block"

   Also, when using PLC of Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), please use EPSNxxxx_Rockwell.eds.

6. Operate the EtherNet/IP network.