How to configure XB6S-EI2002 in AutoShop?

Article Overview

1. Demo Products

XB6S-EI2002+XB6S-3200+XB6S-0032A

2. Platform
Inovance Easy-523 PLC + AutoShop V4.11

3. Communication Protocol
EtherNet/IP

4. Configuration Process
New project → PLC communication → Import EDS file → Module configuration → Configure uplink/downlink bytes → Download → I/O address monitoring

5. Key Notes
AutoShop software must be manually restarted after EDS file import; module parameter modifications are only supported via IOConfigTool

How to complete the configuration of the Solidot Slice I/O EtherNet/IP protocol coupler XB6S-EI2002in AutoShop?

This article uses the Easy-523 PLC with XB6S-EI2002、XB6S-3200 and XB6S-0032A as examples, with AutoShop V4.11. It introduces the complete operation process: EDS file import, module configuration, uplink/downlink byte configuration, program download, and I/O address monitoring.

I. Create a New Project

Create a new project in AutoShop and select the corresponding PLC model according to the actual hardware.

II. Establish PLC Communication Connection

Click "Tools" → "Communication Configuration" on the menu bar, and establish a connection with the PLC in the communication configuration interface.

III. Import XB6S-EI2002 EDS File

In the toolbox on the right, right-click "EtherNet/IP Devices" and select "Import Device EDS". In the pop-up window, browse to the EDS file location, select the corresponding file, and click "Open" to complete the import.

Note: After the EDS file is successfully imported, manually restart AutoShop. The newly imported device can only be used for configuration after restart.

IV. Module Configuration

1. Auto Scan (Recommended)
In the "EtherNet/IP Settings" interface, right-click the "EtherNet/IP" icon and select "Auto Scan". In the scan window, click "Start Scan", confirm and wait for the scan to complete, then click "Update Configuration" to automatically add the modules connected in the network to the configuration.

2. Manual Module Addition
In the toolbox on the right side of the "EtherNet/IP Settings" interface, expand "EtherNet/IP Devices", find XB6S-EI2002, and double-click to add it to the configuration.

3. Configure Uplink/Downlink Byte Length
Use the I/O configuration tool (IO ConfigTool) provided on the Solidot official website to scan the coupler and confirm the uplink (input) and downlink (output) byte lengths of the modules currently attached to the coupler.

After obtaining the byte lengths, set them in the coupler's connection configuration according to the actual uplink/downlink byte lengths, ensuring consistency with the coupler's actual data frame length.

Note: The uplink/downlink byte lengths must match the total data volume of the modules actually attached to the coupler. Inconsistent configuration will cause data offset or communication anomalies.

4. Download Configuration
Click "PLC" → "Download" → "OK" and wait for the download to complete. After the download, power cycle both the PLC and the coupler.

5. I/O Address Monitoring and Usage
After successful communication establishment, read or control operations can be performed in the program directly through global variables mapped to the corresponding addresses.

6. Module Parameter Settings
Parameter modifications for XB6S-EI2002 are only supported through the IO ConfigTool provided on the Solidot official website; they are not supported directly in AutoShop.

V. Important Notes

In the "EtherNet/IP Settings", if a device is set to "Disabled" status, AutoShop will not communicate with that device via EtherNet/IP. Please confirm that all devices requiring communication are in enabled status.