AB7663 - NetTool for DeviceNet unable to go online

Anybus Support Anybus Gateways
#1

I have two Anybus X-Gateway devices with the DeviceNet to Profibus interfaces, AB-7663 B/F models and I am trying to configure the DeviceNet network.

I am able to connect to both devices through the Anybus Device Configurator X-Gateway and read things such as serial number as well as upload/download configuration to the devices themselves.

But when I try to connect to the devices using the NetTool for DeviceNet Anybus Configuration Manager, I get a “Connection to interface timed out, check cable and power” message. I am trying to connect to both the 7663 B and F model using the included USB cable for the F model and an RS232 serial to USB adapter for the B model. I have setup the pathways using the provided HMS USB driver as well as the standard COM driver. I have tried from two computers, both running NetTool for DeviceNet 3.6.1. All attempts timeout and fail.

Any thoughts?

Thomas

#2

Hi Thomas,

Just wanted to follow up with you here to make sure you are you still having issues connecting to the bus though ACM device net.

Deryck

#4

Hey Deryck,

We were able to successfully connect. Thank you for the assistance. As a note – the error message received from Anybus NetTool for DeviceNet when trying to connect while you have a session open in the Anybus Configuration Manager X-Gateway does read “Connection timed out, check cable or power”

If this could be updated to read as “network or COM port in use” it would be very helpful.

Thanks!