Ethernet is the primary interface between the Guidance Controller and other computers.
The built-in web server in the Guidance Controller allows setup, configuration, and operation of the controller via a web browser running on an external computer. Ethernet is also used extensively by the GDE program development environment and the PreciseVision machine vision system. In addition, GPL projects may use Ethernet to establish a communications path between the controller and an external computer and thereby permit the bi-directional exchange of arbitrary data.
You can change the network IP address of the Guidance Controller by modifying the parameters shown in the table below. After these values are updated, you must restart your controller before they take effect.
| Parameter Database ID | Parameter Name | Default Value | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
420 |
Local IP address |
192.168.0.1 |
IP address of the Guidance Controller |
|
421 |
IP subnet mask |
255.255.255.0 |
IP address mask for the Guidance Controller |
|
422 |
IP gateway address |
192.168.0.100 |
IP address of any network gateway. |