Anybus® Communicator - EtherNet/IP to Modbus RTU/Serial

Access the Built-In Web Interface From HMS IPconfig

Before You Begin

Download the software application HMS IPconfig installation files and user documentation from www.anybus.com/support.

Note

The Communicator default IP address is 192.168.0.10.

Note

To access the Communicator built-in web interface, ensure that Port 80 TCP is open in your Firewall. This applies to any Firewall between the web browser and the gateway.

Note

To access the Communicator built-in web interface from HMS IPconfig, ensure that port Port 3250 UDP is open in your PC Windows Firewall.

Note

Ensure that the security switch is unlocked. HMS IPconfig cannot configure the Communicator if the security switch is locked.

Procedure

  1. Install HMS IPconfig on your PC.

  2. Open HMS IPconfig.

    abc-com2-ipconf-scan.png
    • HMS IPconfig automatically starts scanning for compatible and active HMS devices.

    • Found HMS devices are added to the device list.

  3. To open the settings pane, click on the Communicator in the device list.

  4. Change the Communicator configuration port IP address to one within the same IP address range as your PC.

    abc-com2-ipconf-device-config.png
  5. To open the Open web page built-in web interface, click Communicator.

    abc-com2-gui-ipcong-open-web.png

Result

You are redirected to the Communicator built-in web interface Home page.

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