DOCUMENT OVERVIEW:

• The following Ethernet Network consists of a PC, Generic Device, DF1 Device
• The Generic device can be an Ethernet device (such as: PLC5E, SLC 5/05, 1756-
ENET) or another DF1 device
• The purpose of this document is to show the simplicity in working with the ENI
Utility

WORKING WITH THE ENI UTILITY:

• The ENI Utility consists of 5 tabs.
• All of the tabs may not need to be configured depending on the functionality
required from the ENI.
• To retrieve the ENI Utility from the web:
1.) www.ab.com/micrologix
2.) click on the option to retrieve the ENI utility

STEP #1: (Establishing A Connection)

• A connection from the RS232 port on a computer to the ENI can be established at
baud rates 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400
• COM1 is the default, however the utility allows the selection of the COMM port
• The default the baud rate is 38,400.
• Select the ENI IP Addr. Tab and LOAD FROM ENI.
• The ENI Utility provides an option to UPLOAD all parameters or only the active
tab parameters
• To retrieve the utility use the following link:
http://www.ab.com/mem/micrologix/download_mlgx1500.html or www.ab.com/products select
micrologix 1500, on the right select downloads .

• IMPORTANT NOTE: A connection CANNOT be established if RSLinx is running and using

the same COMM. port. The ENI utility reports that the com port is invalid.
STEP #2: (Configuring an IP Address for the ENI)
• Select the ENI IP Addr.
• By default BOOTP is enabled.
• The ENI can obtain an IP Address two ways: from a BOOTP server or be given
one manually
• For all examples the IP Address will be configured manually using the ENI
Utility. Therefore, the BOOTP can be disabled.
• The ENI has capability of AUTO-DETECTING a subnet mask if one is not given
to it.
• It does this based on the decimal range of the first octet or by a BOOTP server.
CLASS: Decimal Range of First Octet: Subnet Mask:
A 1 - 126 255.0.0.0
B 128 - 191 255.255.0.0
C 192 - 223 255.255.255.0
• When a subnet mask is manually configured the AUTO DETECT is switched off.

• This screen shows the IP Address Configuration for the examples shown above.
STEP #3: (Configuring the destination nodes in the Routing Table)
• At this point valid IP Addresses need to be entered to route DF1 messages from
the attached controller to destination Ethernet device(s).
• For the example above the only device that can be messaged to is the GENERIC
DEVICE at IP Address 100.100.100.6.
• Therefore, this IP Address is configured in the Routing Table

NODES 0 - 49 Destination Controller DF1 Nodes

NODES 50 - 99 Destination Email Addresses

IMPORTANT NOTE: If the destination controller is a CONTROL LOGIX

CONTROLLER (1756-L1) two conditions must be met:
• You have to have the destination 1756-L1 processor plugged into the slot #0 of
it's rack
• You must use ENI node addresses 45 through 49. They are designed for
compatibility with the 1756-ENET or 1756-ENBT.

STEP #4: (Saving the Configuration)

• In order to RESTORE a configuration from an ENI when power has been cycled,
the final step requires
SAVING TO ENI ROM.
• Once this is complete the configuration will be maintained.

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION:
• The ENI IP Addr. Tab has a RS232 baud rate.
• This is the baud rate of the DF1 device being connected to it.
• If the selection for RS232 baud rate = AUTO, then on power up if the DF1 device
is connected to the ENI, the ENI will sync the devices baud rate to the ENI.

Example #1:
• SLC 5/04 (channel 0) = baud rate of 19,200.
• On power up the ENI syncs this baud rate and establishes a connection via the
ENI to the SLC 5/04
• This is able to be done because the RS232 baud rate on the ENI is set to AUTO

Example #2:
• If the cable from the SLC 5/04 (channel 0) is now moved to SLC 5/03 (channel 0)
= baud rate of 9600
• The ENI will not recognize the SLC 5/03 until a power cycle is made to the ENI
• The ENI has synced up previously to a baud rate of 19,200 unless a power cycle
is made to AUTO DETECT a new baud rate of 9600

Example #3:
• If the cable from the SLC 5/04 (channel 0) was moved to a Micro 1500 (channel
0) = baud rate of 19,200
• The ENI will recognize the Micro 1500 because it already synced its baud rate to
19200 on the RS232 port
• Therefore, any device having a baud rate can connect to the ENI without a power
cycle/

For further information regarding Micrologix Ethernet Interface Converter

please refer to
Publication 1761-UM006A-EN-P The 1761-NET-ENI User Manual