GE GFK-1004B Manuel D’Utilisation

For the Ethernet Interface to become a fully Operational station, you must perform two
GSM operations.

H Create a station configuration file for the Ethernet Interface.
H Download the configuration file and communications software to the Ethernet

Interface.

Each Ethernet  Interface requires configuration information and communications soft-
ware in order to operate.  The configuration information must be created and stored in a
file using the GSM Configuration Editor for that type of Ethernet Interface.  This config-
uration file is downloaded to the Ethernet Interface along with the communications soft-
ware.  The file is retained on the PC hard disk for a permanent record of the configura-
tion for each Ethernet Interface in the network.

The configuration information consists of an IP address, a subnet mask, and an IP ad-
dress of a gateway.  Configuring a station also associates particular communications soft-
ware with the MAC address of the station for subsequent downloading (communica-
tions software for GE Fanuc CNC Ethernet Interfaces and for GE Fanuc Series 90-70 PLC
Ethernet Interfaces is different).  Therefore, a unique configuration file must be created
for each Ethernet Interface.

The configuration procedure is performed offline on a personal computer.  It is not ex-
plained here, but is found in Chapter 3, “The GEnet System Manager” as described be-
low.

H To install the GSM software on a user–supplied Workmaster or PC Compatible, refer to

H To configure a station refer to Chapter 3,  Section 2, “Configuring a Station”.

The type of parameters you may need to configure include:

H Station Name, Type, and MAC Address (always required)
H TCP/IP Parameters (IP address, subnet mask, and IP address of a gateway)