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"There are times when the desired resolution isn’t achievable using an analog device," says Blake Cawley, business development manager for Ametek Factory Automation. "There are many times when the customer is looking to update analog machinery, particularly when he has other EtherNet/IP devices on his machines, so continuous position, motion and velocity monitoring of equipment can be incorporated into the control system process via the network." Cawley adds that this also is a good solution when linear motion travel with multiple stops or position points is required.
"ReadyLink EtherNet/IP LDT is a smart device," Cawley says. "It has a RapidRecall network configuration module with a built-in web page to help aid in configuration of the LDT. A static IP address can be assigned via the web page, or by using three rotary DIP switches to set the last octet manually. The RapidRecall module also stores all user configurations. Once configured on the LDT, these settings can be uploaded and stored by the module. If the LDT ever needs replacement, the module can be removed and installed on the replacement unit, and all of the user configurations are restored without the need for a network technician to configure the sensor."
The intent of the web pages is to provide nearly the same functionality that exists through the network interface. The home web page is loaded when the module’s IP address is specified by the user’s web browser.
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