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2 iVu Plus Communication Summary of Ethernet and
Serial
The iVu Plus communicates with other devices via Ethernet or a UART serial communications port (RS-232). In order to
establish an Ethernet connection to the sensor, the external device must be configured with the correct IP address and TCP
port to communicate. To use the serial communications connection, port settings for baud rate, data bits, parity, and stop
bits must be configured on the iVu Plus to match the settings of the external device.
2.1 Communication Channels
The iVu Plus BCR supports up to four communications channels. To access the channels, go to Main Menu > System >
Communications.
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Command Channel—a bi-directional communication protocol that currently supports ASCII and enables other
devices to remotely control the iVu Plus sensor and access sensor results
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Industrial Ethernet—a bi-directional communication channel that allows the user to control the sensor and access
sensor results using Ethernet/IP, Modbus/TCP, or PCCC protocol
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Data Export—used to export selected inspection data to a remote device
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Image Export—used to export inspection images to a remote device
Data export and command channel can be configured for either Ethernet or Serial I/O (but not both); image export is only
available over Ethernet. The table below briefly summarizes valid communication channel configuration options.
Command Channels
Scenario #1
Scenario #2
Scenario #3
Ethernet
Serial I/O
Ethernet
Serial I/O
Ethernet
Serial I/O
Command Channel
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Industrial Ethernet
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Data Export
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Image Export
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
2.2 Industrial Ethernet
Main Menu > System > Communications > Industrial Ethernet
The iVuPlus device can be controlled or monitored over Industrial Ethernet using Ethernet/IP, Modbus/TCP or PCCC
protocols. This document will help you to set up the iVu Plus in the desired configuration and provide you with information
you will need to connect to the master device (PLC, HMI, etc.).
2.3 Command Channel
The iVu Plus BCR command channel is a bi-directional communication protocol that currently supports ASCII via either
Ethernet or the RS-232 serial interface, and enables other devices to remotely control the iVu sensor and access sensor
results.
iVu Plus BCR Communications
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