From 0da4a8f7abe89d990352f25254357c7ad384ec37 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Patrick McDonagh Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 10:29:32 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Finishes Task 1 description --- docs/tasks/new-hire-task1.md | 27 ++++++++++++++++++++++----- 1 file changed, 22 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/tasks/new-hire-task1.md b/docs/tasks/new-hire-task1.md index b1dc314..bb9bd49 100644 --- a/docs/tasks/new-hire-task1.md +++ b/docs/tasks/new-hire-task1.md @@ -2,10 +2,27 @@ ## Equipment Needed -- RSLinx Classic -- Ethernet Cable -- (Optional) USB Cable +- RSLinx Classic +- Ethernet Cable +- (Optional) USB Cable -## Procedure +## Assumptions -(TO BE ADDED SOON) +This tutorial assumes that the PLC is being assigned an IP address by a DHCP server. Henry Pump shop computers are configured with a DHCP server to assign IP addresses on the 192.168.1.0 network. + +## Procedure (Ethernet) + +1. Ensure your PC IP Address is a member of the same subnet as the PLC. +2. Open RSLinx Classic +3. If there is already an EtherNet\IP Devices driver setup, skip to step 9. +4. Click the "Configure Drivers" button or navigate to "Communications > Configure Drivers". +5. Under "Available Driver Types" select "EtherNet\IP Devices" and click "Add New..." +6. Choose a name for the driver or leave it as the default. +7. Select which network port to use for the driver. This is typically "Windows Default" or the Ethernet Port. +8. Close the "Configure Drivers" window. +9. Click the RSWho button or navigate to "Communications > RSWho". +10. Expand the EtherNet\IP Devices driver to begin browsing the network. +11. Locate the CompactLogix PLC in the browse list. +12. Right-click on the PLC and select "Module Configuration". +13. In the "Port Configuration" Tab, select to "Manually configure IP settings" and input the desired IP settings. Click OK. +14. Verify in the browse list that the PLC is now using the correct IP Address.