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

Prepare Configuration

  1. Connect Communicator to the EtherNet/IP network.

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  2. Connect the Communicator to the serial RS232/RS485 subnetwork

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  3. Connect to PC and power

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    1. Connect an Ethernet cable between the Communicator configuration port and your PC.

    2. Connect the Communicator to a power supply.

  4. Find the Communicator on your PC

    The Communicator default IP address is 192.168.0.10.

    Option 1

    Option 2

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    On the PC accessing the Communicator built-in web interface, set a static IP address within the same IP address range as the Communicator IP address.

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

    Use the software application HMS IPconfig to find the Communicator default IP address on your PC.

    Download the installation files and user documentation from www.anybus.com/support.

  5. Access the Communicator built-in web interface

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    Open the Communicator built-in web interface in HMS IPconfig or enter the Communicator IP address in your web browser.

    The Communicator built-in web interface overview page opens in your browser.

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