- RCS2 Interface EPI Manual SI-18-02 [ English ]
RCS-2 Interface EPI - Converting
System From RIO to Ethernet I/P
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SERVICE INSTRUCTION
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OVERVIEW
This service instruction describes the differences of an
RCS-2 with Ethernet I/P capability and one with RIO
communications capability. The reader will need to
reference other documents for the specific implementation
details of each protocol.
OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES
The RCS-2 Interface-EIP card is designed to provide
operational capabilities similar to the previous
combination of the RCS-2 Interface card with the RCS-
2 RIO communications card. The new card will work
with the FMS operator display and channel cards just
the same as the previous Interface card did. The new
Interface-EIP card will enable remote access to status
and control signals via an Ethernet I/P network with
services similar to those available with the RIO card on a
RIO communications network.
REQUIRED HARDWARE
The Interface-EIP card (A14083) can be used with
existing RCS-2 systems with minimal physical changes to
the RCS-2 system. The required changes include:
• Remove RIO card (77377-22).
• Remove Interface card (78818-00).
• Place cover plate on slot 1 (previous location of
RIO card).
• Insert Interface-EIP card into slot 2 (previous location
of Interface card).
• Connect Interface-EIP card’s top Ethernet connection
to network with FMS display and the PLC.
REQUIRED SOFTWARE
VERSIONS
For the Interface-EIP card to function properly, there
are required minimum software versions for some of the
components in the RCS-2 system. The minimum version
required include:
• Channel card (78814-00) - V4.06 or greater.
• FMS user interface (A1075-02) - V5.05 or greater.
If the software of those components are not at the
minimum level, they will need to be updated or replaced
with components that have the minimum software levels.
EXTERNAL COMPONENTS -
PHYSICAL CONNECTIONS
The RCS-2 Interface-EIP card requires a connection to
an Ethernet network connected to the PLC or robot which
does the status reading and/or control signaling of the
RCS-2. Any previous RIO connection is not required and
can be disconnected.
EXTERNAL COMPONENTS -
COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL
PROGRAMING
While the communications capabilities of the Interface-
EIP card are similar to the previous RIO implementation,
the specific implementation details of the protocols is not
the same. Reprogramming of the PLC or robot will be
required. Refer to protocol specification documents for
specific details and programming examples.
�� See separate documents for steps to reconfigure
FMS display address and how to configure the IP
address where FMS will look for the Interface-EIP card.
�� The bottom Ethernet connection is only used
when updating the software on the board.
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RCS2 INTERFACE EIP - ETHERNET PORTS
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�� The RCS2 Interface EIP board has two
Ethernet RJ45 connector ports on the front panel.
�� The top connector is used for connecting to
the RCS2 front display panel and PLC controller.
�� The second connector is only used as part
of updating firmware on the board (see separate
document for process).
AUX Processor EtherNet Port
• For communucating to FMS
display panel and PLC.
• Default IP Address: 192.168.0.3
RT Processor EtherNet Port
• Only used when updating
firmware on RT processor.
• Default IP Address: 192.168.0.4
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