Activation of Ethernet/IP support for ioLogik E1200 series
ioLogik E1200 series modules can be enhanced with support of EtherNet/IP protocol, once the device has been registered and activated. This article explains how to activate the EtherNet/IP support in ioLogik E1200 series. Remember, that EtherNet/IP function can be activated only after firmware and utility programs are updated up to the versions as follows:
- ioLogik E1210 V2.5
- ioLogik E1211 V2.4
- ioLogik E1212 V2.5
- ioLogik E1213 V2.6
- ioLogik E1214 V2.5
- ioLogik E1240 V2.4
- ioLogik E1241 V2.5
- ioLogik E1242 V2.5
- ioLogik E1260 V2.5
- ioLogik E1262 V2.5
- ioSearch V1.15
To activate EtherNet/IP function, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Assign a folder for the license file
After ioSearch v1.15 is installed, a user must assign a folder for location of the license file. Press System – Options. In the popped out window click on the settings icon (the picture on the right) to assign a folder. Press OK button to complete the configuration.
Step 2: Specify the device serial number
Before beginning with the registration, locate the device serial number. The serial number is located on the label, as shown in the picture.
Step 3: Log in to Moxa Software Licensing System
Moxa Software Licensing System is available at . To access the system, you need to enter the ID and the password. To register the account, press Apply for an account.
Step 4: Register your device at Moxa Software Licensing System
Press ioLogik E1200 EtherNet/IP link, to get onto the registration page. There are two ways of registration. To register one product, just enter the serial number. To register several products at a time, you will need to enter serial numbers in a special format. You can download a template for activation of several devices at the link below.
Step 5: Download the license file
Press Submit after entering the serial number. The system will generate a link, clicking which you can download the license file. Save the downloaded file in a folder that has been assigned at the step 1 and extract the file.
Step 6: Use ioSearch to search for ioLogik in the network
Connect ioLogik E1200 to a computer and find a device using ioSearch utility program. The information about the device will be displayed in a window.
Step 7: Activation of EtherNet/IP function
Right-click on the device and choose Activate EtherNet/IP. The ongoing activation process can be followed in a window, and ioSearch will inform you when the activation is completed.
