Networking instructions for the Sterling SGB Blender
Installing the PLC hardware
The first step is that you must install the Ethernet module and cable into every PLC. You will need the Mitsubishi FX2N-232-BD board added to each blender, an Digi One IA Ethernet Module (Digi p/n:70001862), and a 3 foot DB9 Null Modem Cable that is female on both ends (BlackBox.com p/n EYN257H-0006-FF) per blender. The Ethernet module snaps in to the DIN rail just to the right of the Mixer Motor contact and the cable snaps into the module and 232 board on the PLC (follow the 232 boards instructions for mounting:
You will also need to make sure that you are running at least SGB 1.2 blender software (this can be found on the blender under “Setup/F940 config”).
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