3 product classes, 4 ethernet/ip module activation, 1 ethernet/ip scanner (rockwell) activation – ElmoMC Multi-Axis Motion Controller-Maestro User Manual

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Maestro

Software Manual

Ethernet/IP Communication

MAN-MASSW (Ver. Q)

11-3

11.3 Product Classes

The Maestro implements the Ethernet/IP Adapter and Message class functionality over
an Ethernet/IP network. The Adapter Class and Message Class Ethernet/IP
implementation includes following features:

1. UCMM (unconnected) messaging from client to server

2. Class 1 (I/O) connection server (Assembly object)

3. Class 3 (connected) messaging server

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11-2: Message Transport Classes Supported by Ethernet/IP

11.4 Ethernet/IP Module Activation

To activate Ethernet/IP communication between Rockwell and the Maestro have to
initialize appropriate both the scanner (Rockwell) and adapter (Maestro) communication
objects.

11.4.1 Ethernet/IP Scanner (Rockwell) Activation

To communicate with the Maestro:

1. Add a new module as “Generic Ethernet Module” (see Figure 11-2)

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