PanelView 600C Ethernet

[robh]

I have a PanelView 600C connected to a MicroLogix 1400 via ethernet that came in on a machine we purchased. I have been able to connect and go online with the ML (don't have the original program yet so no comments). I would also like to confirm that I can talk and "play" with the PV. There are no GoTo Config buttons availble on the PV and I do not know the I.P. address of it either. Is there a way to find the I.P. address? Thanks, Rob

[Bering C Sparky]

Hello, Funny I just posted a similar problem. Is your PV a Standard or Panel View Plus? Is your panelview connected via Ethernet through a switch or through a comm cable to the RS232 port on the PV. If the PV is connected ethernet you should be able to go into Linx- communications- configure drivers- (select your driver ( AB_ETH-? A-B Ethernet )) - configure. Then try a few IP Addresses below and above the IP address of the ML1400 and see if you able to see the PV. If the PV is not connected via ethernet then try using a straight through cable ( 2-2, 3-3, 5-5 ) and connect using DF-1 driver via RS232 port. DISCLAMER!!!!!!!!! I am totaly new to Plc and Automation so please take this advise with a grain of salt. Just trying to be helpful until one of the props is able to take a stabe at it. ( nothing I have sugested will hurt anything for you to try though. If you are famillare with setting up a network for same senario you have there please reply to my post. Have a good one and see you around the site.

[Mickey]

What is the complete catalog number of your Panelview?

[robh]

The complete Cat number is 2711C-T6C. I was able to get the I.P. address from the manufacturer. I am able to talk to it now. I am still curious how this can be done. First time working with a PVC. Nice units, seem a bit slow, but for small things they could be real nice. Thanks, Rob