EtherNet/IP Interface-Kit

The EtherNet/IP Interface-Kit for Optris Xi series infrared cameras and CSvision pyrometers integrates Optris sensors with Allen Bradley PLC systems. As a leading U.S. industrial protocol, EtherNet/IP supports factory, hybrid, and process automation. This kit enables robust data transmission, facilitating high-speed communication between sensors, controllers, and data acquisition systems. It enhances temperature monitoring flexibility, ensuring precise control, operational efficiency, and streamlined integration for complex processes.

General Specifications

• Environmental rating: IP65 (Nema-4)
• Operating temperature: 0 °C to 85 °C
• Relative humidity: 10 – 95 %, non-condensing
• Vibration: IEC 60068-2-6 (sinusoidal form), IEC 60068-2-64 (broadband noise)
• Shock: IEC 60068-2-27 (25 G and 50 G)
• Housing material: die cast zinc
• Weight: 440 g
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 122 mm x 70 mm x 30 mm

Interface Board Characteristics

• Port Protocol: EtherNet/IP
• Transfer speed: up to 100Mbit/s full-duplex, auto-negotiation capable
• Device class: adapter device
• Device type: 06h
• Communication Port and Connection Type:
  • 1x Ethernet 10/100 Base-T (RJ45) or 4-pin, industrial M12, D-coded connector
  • 1x RS-422/485 (6-pin terminal)

Electrical Parameters

• Power supply: 5 … 30 VDC
• Power consumption: < 0.7 W

Do I need additional cables?

The connection Xi camera to interface box must be done via a I/O/ RS485 cable (ACXIIOCB1). The connection CSvision to interface box must be done via the sensor cable (ACCSVICB3C). Other cable lengths can be ordered separately.

How do I connect the interface board with an infrared camera?

For Optris Xi-series use the software PIXconnect and set the camera to the Digital PIF mode and 115.2 kBaud rate and “0” as Bus address (unhook the control box under Bus address). Please use the provided process interface cable and connect the wires with the interface corresponding to the colors written on the interface board. Please, power the interface box.

How do I connect the interface board with a pyrometer?

For Optris CSvision pyrometer use the software CompactPlus Connect and set the pyrometer to RS485 mode with 115.2 kBaud rate and “0” as Bus address. Please use the provided process interface cable and connect the wires with the interface corresponding to the colors written on the interface board. Please, power the interface box.

How do I configure the interface?

The easiest way to incorporate an EtherNet/IP device into a PLC programming software Project is by installing the EDS file and selecting the right module type. The interface is delivered in DHCP mode. For changing the IP address and the IP mode to static use the “EtherNet/IP Address Commissioning Tool“.

What is the difference between Ethernet IP and standard Ethernet?

EtherNet/IP integrates the physical Ethernet cabling with the Internet Protocol (IP) for networking, combining them within its additionakl application layer protocol to enable industrial communication.

How do I reset the interface?

The interface must be switched off. Press the SW button on the board and switch the box on in the meantime. The LED flashes red. Release the button the fifth time it flashes. The LED flashes green 5 times as confirmation.

What are the default settings?

The following settings are stored as default: IP-Mode: DHCP, IP address: 0.0.0.0, Subnet mask: 0.0.0.0, Gateway: 0.0.0.0.

Can I connect multiple devices to the same network?

Yes, but each of the devices must get an own IP address but they must be in the same subnet.

How do I start to work with the interface?

For the communication, three different examples are supplied: a fully developed C# script with example code as window batch files, an Excel sheet with macros for the TCP/IP communication, and a Modbus communication tool for the Modbus TCP protocol.

Which connector is used?

The industrial interface has a 4-pin, M12, D-coded connector.

Where are the network settings stored?

The network settings are stored on the board, which communicates with the Optris devices via the serial interface. The network settings remain on the board when the Optris devices are exchanged.

How to distinguish between network interfaces?

All Network interfaces for Optris Xi ETH series and CSvision have the same hardware, to distinguish between different industrial interfaces the different times flashing of the I4 LED must be considered after powering the interface.
1 x flashing means Ethernet TCP/IP / Modbus TCP
2 x flashing means EtherNet/IP
3 x flashing means Profinet

• 1x interface box (IP65) incl. M12 connector, 25 cm cable
• 1x M12 4-pin connector
• 1x extension cable (20cm) with RJ45 socket and M12 4-pin connector
• 1x USB stick including software, EDS file and manual
• 1x quick reference