Predefined Configuration File Name
C1_RIOMainRing_RIOSubRing_DIOCloudsVx.xx.cfg, where
Vx.xx references the version number of the file.
Use of this Predefined Configuration
A key reason for using the Quantum EIO architecture is to put some or all of your remote I/O drops on sub-rings. The remote I/O drops on the sub-rings are controlled by the PLC on the main ring the same way as remote I/O drops connected directly to the main ring. The sub-ring architecture lets you extend the distance between consecutive remote I/O drops and isolate the devices and cables on a sub-ring from those on the main ring and on other sub-rings.
Devices Supported and Restricted in this Predefined Configuration
The predefined configuration described here is for a TCSESM083F23F1 ConneXium extended managed switch, which has 8 copper connection ports and no fiber port connections.
A remote I/O sub-ring can contain only approved Schneider Electric remote I/O devices, e.g., a 140CRA31200 remote I/O adapter in a Quantum remote I/O drop.
Distributed I/O devices, such as TeSys T motor drives and islands of STB devices, can be connected to switch ports that are not reserved for main ring and remote I/O sub-ring connections. Each cloud uses only one DRS port connection. You cannot use this predefined configuration to connect distributed I/O devices directly on the sub-ring.
Predefined Port Connections
Use the 2 top ports (shown as 1 and 2 below) for main ring (A) connections. Use ports 5 and 6 to connect a remote I/O sub-ring (B) to the main ring.
Ports 3, 4, and 7 are configured for connecting distributed I/O clouds to the network. Port 8 is reserved for
port mirroring, i.e., for monitoring the status of the ports you previously selected in the switch’s port mirror web page.
NOTE: The default configuration of port 8 has port mirroring disabled.
A
DRS connections to the main ring
B
A remote I/O sub-ring connection
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Port
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Type
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Description
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1
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100Base-TX
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copper main ring connections
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2
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100Base-TX
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3
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100Base-TX
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a distributed I/O cloud connection
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4
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100Base-TX
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a distributed I/O cloud connection
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5
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100Base-TX
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copper remote I/O sub-ring connections
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6
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100Base-TX
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7
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100Base-TX
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a distributed I/O cloud connection
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8
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100Base-TX
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port mirroring connection
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NOTE: When you download this DRS predefined configuration file to a switch, the file provides a set of operating parameters that enable the switch to operate with high efficiency in the specified architecture.
Do not adjust the configuration parameters or alter the port usage from what is shown above. Changing the configuration parameters or the port assignments can compromise the effectiveness and accuracy of the switch and the performance of the remote I/O network.
You can enable/disable port mirroring and change the selection of the source ports that you want mirrored. Port mirroring is disabled by default. The destination port is set to port 8, and ports 1-7 are selected as source ports. Do not change the destination port. When using port mirroring, select the ports, for which you want to analyze the traffic, as the source ports. When you finish troubleshooting, disable port mirroring.
