GCCS-2

Global Common Control Software Design

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Module 11: Ethernet/IP Networks

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EtherNet I/O

This training is based on the Global Common Software Design Standards, GCCS-1.
Please refer to the GCCS-1 manual found on the “GM intranet” or
www.gmsupplypower.com. The GCCS-1 manual is comprehensive and will have the
latest information. This training manual is used as an instructional guide.
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 Table of Contents
11. Ethernet/IP Networks .................................................................... 11-1
11.1. Objectives ........................................................................................................ 11-1
11.2. Hirschmann Octopus Switch ......................................................................... 11-2
11.3. Hirschmann Octopus Switch – DLR Capable ............................................... 11-3
11.3.1. Power Over EtherNet (POE) ................................................................... 11-3
11.4. Hirschmann Octopus Switch Configuration ................................................. 11-3
11.4.1. GM Octopus Ethernet Switch Setup Utility - e-Tool ................................ 11-3
11.4.1.1. GM Switch Configuration Utility .................................................... 11-5
11.5. Module Review .............................................................................................. 11-10

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 Table of Figures
Figure 1: Hirschmann Octopus Switch – Training Panel Only ................................. 11-2
Figure 2: Open the Octopus EtherNet Switch Configuration Utility .......................... 11-5
Figure 3: Import the DCDL ...................................................................................... 11-6
Figure 4: General Settings ...................................................................................... 11-7
Figure 5: Click the Reset Switch button .................................................................. 11-7
Figure 6: Reset Switch Dialogs ............................................................................... 11-8
Figure 7: High Discovery used to Set the Switch Address ...................................... 11-8
Figure 8: Ethernet Switch Configured Properly ........................................................ 11-9

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11. Ethernet/IP Networks
11.1. Objectives
1. The student will identify basic features of the Hirschmann Switch.
2. The student will identify the software’s used to configure a Hirschmann Octopus
Switch.
3. The student will understand the use of the Switch Configuration e-Tool.
4. The student will understand how to configure a Hirschmann Octopus Switch.

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11.2. Hirschmann Octopus Switch
The global switch is a Hirschmann Octopus (See figure 15). The Octopus switch is
an IP 67 managed switch. IP 67 is a number to specify the environmental protection
of the enclosure of the switch. The first number 6 represents an enclosure that
totally protects against dust. The second number 7 represents protection against
the effect on immersion between 15 cm and 1 m. The OCTOPUS switch comes in 8,
16, and 24 port varieties.
• Standardized 4-pin-M12-D technology for the connection of terminating
equipment
• Totally encapsulated design
• Management via SNMP v1, v2, v3, Web GUI or TELNET
• Support for auto-configuration adapter
• Redundancy mechanisms such as Rapid Spanning
• Access check according to IEEE 802.1X
• Filter possibilities per port
• Flow control with prioritization and traffic shaping
• Fast commissioning according to the plug & play principle
• Redundant power supply for high availability
• LED display for device and network status
• External signaling of alarms via signal contact
• Compatible with PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP etc.
The OCTOPUS switch can be mounted either on the wall or directly on the machine.
The IP 67 variants of the manageable Hirschmann switches have 8/16/24 twisted
pair ports, utilizing 4-pin-M12-D technology.

Figure 1: Hirschmann Octopus Switch – Training Panel Only

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11.3. Hirschmann Octopus Switch – DLR Capable
What’s new with the DLR capable switch?
• DLR capable switch is ¾” thicker
• Allows single hop routing
• Acts as level 3 device, legacy switch is level 2 device
• Eliminates the need for additional network card in PLC rack – saves money.
• Supports additional network address for example:
o 120.7.6.xxx PLCs, Robots, HMIs etc..
o 192.168.1.xxx for I/O blocks, valve manifolds etc.
11.3.1. Power Over EtherNet (POE)
• Uses 4 pin connector
• Only limited devices require POE
• Most device that require POE are cameras

11.4. Hirschmann Octopus Switch Configuration

The Hirschmann switch can be configured with the Hirschmann HiDiscovery
software and the GM Ethernet Switch Setup Utility. Using the Octopus Ethernet
Switch Setup Utility is more time effective. Hirschmann HiDiscovery software must
be installed on the workstation.
• HiDiscovery software can be loaded from a CD or from the switch utility.
• By default, the login and password to write to a switch is login = admin and
password = private
• You can view “read only” by logging in with login = user and password = public
• A switch out of the box behaves as an unmanaged switch.
• A power supply 2 error will be displayed until configured.
• The switch IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway can be assigned using
HiDiscovery.

11.4.1. GM Octopus Ethernet Switch Setup Utility - e-Tool

The Octopus Ethernet Switch Setup Utility can be found in the e-Tools portion of the
GM Standards homepage. The utility links to the Octopus switch configuration
procedure found in GCCS-1 on GM SupplyPower. You must use HiDiscovery in
conjunction with the GM Ethernet Switch Setup Utility.
Key points of the Switch Configuration e-Tool:

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 • Configures Hirschmann Octopus and MS020 Switches
• Can import the DCDL data or be filled out by manual input.
• Stand-alone application – Does not use other applications as dependencies
• Requires the switch firmware to be at an acceptable blockpoint revision
• Switch must have the correct IP Address from the DCDL configured.
– HiDiscovery is very helpful for this

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 11.4.1.1. GM Switch Configuration Utility
1. Open the utility through the “Start” menu or a desktop icon.

Figure 2: Open the Octopus EtherNet Switch Configuration Utility

The Main Screen opens.

2. Click “1-Import From DCDL” button in the lower left.

3. Select file “M_TEC_Training_Zone_DCDLEtherNetIPTemplate.xlsm”.
4. Select Trainer 1, 2, 3, or 4 from the “Read DCDL” dialog box. Choose the
trainer with the Ethernet switch that is to be read, reset and configured.

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 Figure 3: Import the DCDL

5. Click “Import DCDL Information” on the bottom of the Read DCDL window.

6. Select the number of ports of the switch. The global trainers in the class
room are all “8” port switches.
7. Select “GMT-0500 EST, Eastern US” in the Time Zone Tab.
8. Type “Controls Engineer” in the Contact Person Tab.
9. Select “8” in the IP Range of General Purpose Network. (Add one to second
octet of the IP Address.)
Note: Item 7 and 8 are usually the only manual entry required depending on
imported DCDL completeness.

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 Figure 4: General Settings
10. Click “2-Reset Switch” button and click “OK” and “OK”

Figure 5: Click the Reset Switch button

Important: If Firmware is different after clicking “Yes” you must select the proper
firmware for the switch to configure properly. Version (07.1.04)

11. Click Reset on the SNMP dialog

Use pull-down to change password if password used is not accepted, use
“private”.
12. Click OK
13. Click OK to reminder to set IP address.

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 Figure 6: Reset Switch Dialogs

14. Open HiDiscovery.

A. Click Rescan
B. Highlight the desired switch.
C. Select “Properties”.
D. Enter IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway and click “Set As
Default” button and click “OK”.

Figure 7: High Discovery used to Set the Switch Address

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 15. Go back to the utility and click “3-Configuration” button and click “Yes”.

16. Verify that the configuration was successful. You will see the dialog box
below if the information configured correctly.

Figure 8: Ethernet Switch Configured Properly

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11.5. Module Review
1. When configuring the IP addresses of the workstation to the MTEC Trainer,
where are the convenience port IP addresses located?
2. What two software are used to configure a Hirschmann Octopus Switch?
3. What three different variety of ports are offered with the Hirschmann
Octopus Switch.

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