Hello everyone, I am currently working on a project that involves integrating an EATON DC1 drive into a DLR network alongside Powerflex 525 drives. While reading the drive's documentation, I noticed that the PDP address can only be set between 1 and 63, which corresponds to the range of 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.63. I am looking to configure the drive to be within the 10.33.74.X range. Are there any experts familiar with these drives who can provide assistance with the configuration? Your help is greatly appreciated!
As per the specifications in the Eaton User Manual MN040024EN, the PowerXL DX-NET-ETHERNET2-2 variable frequency drive is configured with an initial IP address of 192.168.1.254. However, users have the flexibility to customize this IP address by accessing the drive's internal webpage at http://192.168.1.254. This allows for seamless integration of the drive using the EtherNet/IP fieldbus connection.
lmscar12 stated that according to the Eaton User Manual MN040024EN, the PowerXL DX-NET-ETHERNET2-2 fieldbus connection EtherNet/IP for variable frequency drive DE1/DC1 is pre-set with an IP address of 192.168.1.254. However, this IP address can be customized by accessing the drive's built-in web page (http://192.168.1.254). Unfortunately, lmscar12's inability to make changes is due to the absence of the necessary ethernet module. Eaton's documentation suggests an add-on solution for these drives, which can be obtained by downloading the Add-On Instruction specifically designed for the DC1/DE1 drive. This AOI simplifies the creation of I/O tags in various data types and manages scaling while providing data in engineering units. Although lmscar12 is unable to locate this add-on on eaton.com, they are seeking recommendations on where to find it. Any guidance on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
mavericks expressed gratitude for the assistance provided. The missing ethernet module in front of the drive has hindered progress. The documentation mentions an add-on option for these drives, specifically the DC1/DE1 drive. This Add-On Instruction streamlines the creation of all I/O tags in the proper data type and handles scaling, providing data in engineering units. Despite the inability to locate it on eaton.com, there is a solution in the "Software, Firmware, and Applications" section of the Eaton website under the "Ethernet/IP add-on instructions" for download. If you have any leads on where to find it, your help is greatly appreciated.
I must be blind for not seeing it, but thank you for pointing it out, sir! This unexpected assistance is greatly appreciated.
Hi there! Although the Eaton DC1 drive has its peculiarities, it should be possible to integrate it into your DLR network. The normal address range indeed limits you to those 63 addresses, but you should be able to overcome this. I advise you to use a network bridge or router to map the Eaton drive's IP to the 10.33.74.X range. This type of solution is used quite commonly in industrial automation systems when devices have fixed or limited IP configurations. Remember to ensure that the bridge/router is also configured for your DLR network. Good luck with your project!
Hey there! While the EATON DC1 drive does have the PDP address limitations you mentioned, you might want to check if there's a way to set up a subnet or VLAN that can accommodate both address ranges. It could be possible to create a bridge between the two networks, allowing for communication despite the address constraints. Also, consulting the EATON support team or community forums might provide additional insights from others who have tackled this issue. Good luck with your project!
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Answer: - No, according to the documentation, the PDP address of an EATON DC1 drive can only be set between 1 and 63, corresponding to the IP range of 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.63.
Answer: - Unfortunately, based on the documentation, the EATON DC1 drive's PDP address range is limited to 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.63, so it may not be directly configurable to be within the 10.33.74.X IP range.
Answer: - To integrate the EATON DC1 drive into a DLR network alongside Powerflex 525 drives, you may need to consider network configuration options such as using a gateway or subnetting to bridge the different IP ranges and allow communication between devices.
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