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

Security Switch

Note

After completing the configuration of the Communicator, lock the security switch to prevent unauthorized access to the Communicator built-in web interface.

When the security switch is in its locked position, the Communicator built-in web interface can not be accessed and the Communicator can not be configured using the built-in web interface. Network specific parameters, configured via the PLC is still available.

To Lock and Unlock the Security Switch

Figure 20. Security switch in locked and unlocked position
Security switch in locked and unlocked position


Use a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen.

  • To lock the security switch, push the toggle towards the Communicator front.

  • To unlock the security switch, push the toggle towards the Communicator back.

Security Switch Status LED

Figure 21. Security switch locked status LED
Security switch locked status LED


When the security switch is in its:

  • locked position, the security switch status LED turn solid green.

  • unlocked position, the security switch status LED is turned off.

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