The abiping.exe program is provided to assist you in validating the network address to be configured for a device and verifying the communications link. This program is invoked by using the following command:
\CIMPLICITY\exe\abiping.exe PLCX Netname Port_id station_num
Where:
PLCX can be PLC2, PLC3, PLC5, or PLC5250
Netname, Port_id and station_num are as described in the Device Configuration section.
This is especially helpful when your communications network contains gateways and bridges.
If you enter a valid network address and your communications hardware is properly installed, the following message displays:
Communications successfully detected the device
If you enter an invalid address or your communication link is not operating properly, a message similar to the following displays:
Unable to successfully DTL_C_CONNECT to
Device
Status = 158 address >PLC2< hi_xd = 0
Important: Enter the station ID in RSLINX software in Decimal format. In ABIPING, enter the address in Octal.
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