Setting up the Ethernet communication
The communication between the Processor Unit and the Bridge Control Unit is made using a high-speed Ethernet cable. You must define which IP Address and Subnet mask the Ethernet adapter in the Processor Unit shall use for this communication.
Prerequisites
This procedure is made for the Microsoft® 64-bit Windows 10 operating system. It is assumed that you are familiar with the Windows® operating systems, computer technology, and interface principles.
Context
As long as you do not change the Processor Unit to another computer, or replace the network adapter in your Processor Unit, you will only need to do this once.
Procedure
1 On the Processor Unit, close the FX80 software.
2 Open the Network Connections dialog box.
a In the bottom-left corner of your desktop, select the Windows® Start button.
b On the menu, select Settings.
c Observe that the Windows Settings dialog box opens.
d Select Network & Internet.
e Select Change adapter options.
f Select the network adapter you are going to use; then right-click and select Properties on the short-cut menu.
g On the list of connections, select Internet Protocol 4 (TCP/IPv4), and then Properties.
3 Select Use the following IP address, and type the IP address and network mask.
IP Address: 10.0.0.1
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 10.0.0.5
4 Select OK to save the settings, then close all the dialog boxes.