Basic Configuration Steps - GE PACSystems RX3i User Manual

3.1.2

Basic Configuration Steps

The basic configuration steps, described in this chapter, are:
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In the hardware configuration, configure LAN2 as an embedded PROFINET LAN, or, for slot-mounted
hardware, add a PNC001 module to the RX3i main rack. This automatically associates a LAN with the
PROFINET Controller.
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Configure the parameters of the PROFINET Controller itself.
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Select the PROFINET Controller and add IO-Devices to its LAN. These IO-Devices can be VersaMax PNS
modules or third-party IO-Devices. Third-party IO-Devices and VersaMax PNS modules use GSDML files to
describe their capabilities. Proficy Machine Edition imports these GSDML files and incorporates the devices
into the configuration.
Configure the parameters of the VersaMax PNS modules and third-party IO-Devices.
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Using the Machine Edition Inspector pane, configure the communications properties of the PROFINET
Controller and any attached RX3i PNS modules, VersaMax PNS modules, and/or third-party IO-Devices.
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Add supported RX3i modules to the RX3i PNS remote nodes.
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Add supported VersaMax modules to the VersaMax PNS remote nodes.
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Configure the parameters of the RX3i I/O modules, VersaMax I/O modules and third-party sub-modules in
the remote nodes.
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When the configuration is ready, use the Discovery and Configuration Protocol (DCP) tool in Machine
Edition to assign a Device Name to each IO-Device so the PROFINET Controller can connect to the devices
and deliver their configuration.
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Store the configuration data from the programmer to the RX3i CPU.
3.1.2.1 Configuration Notes for Slot-Mounted PNC001
In the PME hardware configuration, add a PNC001 to the RX3i main rack. This automatically creates a LAN for
the PNC001.
3.1.2.2 Configuration Notes for Embedded PROFINET IO-Controller
When LAN2 is configured for Ethernet, the corresponding ports support SRTP Client/Server, Modbus TCP
Client/Server, OPC UA Server, and EGD. All PROFINET controller services (Including Explore PROFINET
Networks) are disabled when LAN2 is configured for Ethernet.
Configuring LAN2 for PROFINET retains standard Ethernet operation and enables PROFINET controller
services.
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