Ethernet Connections

General Ethernet Settings

Four Ethernet connectors are available on the EYE+ XTD Controller.

Table 14 EYE+ XTD Controller Default Ethernet configuration

Ethernet port

Device connected

IP address

Subnet mask

Communication [2]

Robot, PLC, computer

192.168.1.50

255.255.255.0

External 1

Robot, PLC, computer

192.168.10.50

255.255.255.0

External 2

Robot, PLC, computer

192.168.20.50

255.255.255.0

Camera

Camera

192.168.21.1

255.255.255.0

Note

Refer to Communication Configuration section to change the Ethernet configuration. Note that only External 1, External 2 and Communication can be changed.

Camera

Camera connection

Connect the camera M12 Ethernet connector to the Camera PoE port of the EYE+ XTD Controller with a PoE Ethernet cable. The Ethernet cable should be at least Cat6 S/FTP. The camera LED should start flashing green after a moment.

Important

This cable is supplied by Asyril in different lengths (2m, 5m, 10m, 15m, 20m). Always use the cable supplied by Asyril to ensure good camera performance. Otherwise, it may result in communication loss with the camera.

Table 15 Connection status of the camera

LED behavior

Camera status

LED off

Not powered

Red

Error

Flashing red

Powered but no Ethernet link established

Flashing green

Powered, Ethernet link established, but no network traffic

Green

Powered, Ethernet link established and there is a network traffic

Camera specifications

The camera uses X-coded 8 position M12 connector for Ethernet communication.

The default Camera port configuration on EYE+ XTD Controller side is presented in General Ethernet Settings.

Communication

The Communication port can be used for two different actions:

External 1 & External 2

The External 1 and External 2 ports are used to connect the system to external devices such as robots, PLCs, or computers. They are especially useful when:

  • You want to separate networks: For example, one port can connect to the factory network while the other connects to a robot or PLC. This keeps communication isolated and avoids potential conflicts.

  • You do not want to use a switch: These ports let you connect two devices directly to the system without needing an external network switch.

  • You need a clear setup: Using separate ports makes it easier to troubleshoot, monitor traffic, or assign specific roles to each connection.

Each port has its own IP address (General Ethernet Settings) and works independently from the others, so you can configure them based on your network setup.

TCP/IP communication with robot/PLC

Connect your robot or PLC to the Communication port of the EYE+ XTD Controller with an Ethernet cable. The Ethernet cable should be at least Cat5e SF/UTP. Make sure that your robot or PLC IP address is on the same network as the Communication port (see General Ethernet Settings).

If the IP address of your robot or PLC is not on the same network, you will have to change the IP address of the Communication port from EYE+ XTD Studio. Please refer to section Communication Configuration to perform this configuration.

Note

This Ethernet cable is not part of the EYE+ XTD kit but can be ordered separately.

Important

Auto-negotiation must be enabled on the robot/PLC side to ensure seamless communication and optimal performance. Using a device without auto-negotiation can lead to various network issues, including duplex mismatches, speed mismatches, connectivity problems, increased latency, and packet loss, all of which can degrade network performance and reliability.

Access EYE+ XTD Studio

Access to EYE+ XTD Studio is necessary to configure devices (camera, robot), create recipes or to visualize the dashboard. The Dashboard of EYE+ XTD Studio will display some information about the current production and is also accessible while the EYE+ XTD Controller is in production state.

The Communication port can be connected either directly to your computer or through a company network. The Ethernet cable must be at least Cat5e SF/UTP.

Note

This Ethernet cable is not part of the EYE+ XTD kit but can be ordered separately.

Note

If you want to communicate through TCP/IP and also access EYE+ XTD Studio at the same time, you will need to add an unmanaged Ethernet switch which can be ordered separately.

Also make sure to have all your devices on the same network.

Direct connection

Direct connection is a direct Ethernet connection between your computer and EYE+ XTD. To do so, connect the RJ45 port of your computer to the Communication port of the EYE+ XTD Controller using an Ethernet cable. The Communication port is set to a fixed IP address by default (General Ethernet Settings).

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Fig. 32 Direct connection through the port Communication

Change the IPv4 configuration of your computer by choosing an IP address and subnet mask so that it is on the same network as the EYE+ XTD Controller. For example, apply the configuration presented in Table 16.

Table 16 Example of IPv4 configuration (computer side)

Ethernet port

IP address

Subnet mask

Computer RJ45

192.168.1.1

255.255.255.0

Once your computer is properly configured, open your web browser and enter the IP address of the Communication port in the address bar (for example 192.168.1.50). The home page (Fig. 33) should appear.

Note

If the home page does not appear, please refer to Connection lost?.

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Fig. 33 EYE+ XTD Studio home page with EYE+ XTD in ready state

Note

If the home page does not have the same display as in Fig. 33, refer to the sections Recommended web browsers and Interface display.

Indirect connection

The indirect connection is an Ethernet connection where a network (a company network for example) is between your computer and the Communication port of EYE+ XTD. To establish this kind of connection, you must either configure the EYE+ XTD port with the correct IP address, subnet mask and gateway, or enable DHCP protocol for automatic configuration. In both cases, you must access EYE+ XTD Studio to set the new port Communication.

Note

Check with your company IT department to find out the correct settings for IP address, subnet mask and gateway.

Tip

Use direct connection to access EYE+ XTD Studio.

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Fig. 34 Indirect connection via the Communication port

Once you have access to EYE+ XTD Studio, go to Communication Configuration to enter your company’s network configuration (e.g. Fig. 35).

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Fig. 35 Enter your company’s network configuration

Important

Once you have changed the Communication port configuration and clicked SAVE, you will lose the connection to EYE+ XTD Studio.

You can now reconnect to EYE+ XTD Studio via your company network using the newly configured IP address. To do so, connect the Communication port of EYE+ XTD to your company network using an Ethernet cable and connect the RJ45 port of your computer to your company network with another cable. Change your computer’s IPv4 configuration so that it is on the same network as your company’s network.

Once the configuration is complete, open your web browser and enter the IP address of the Communication port of EYE+ XTD in the address bar (e.g. 10.70.0.50). The interface displayed in Fig. 33 should appear.

Note

If the home page does not have the same display as in Fig. 33, refer to the sections Recommended web browsers and Interface display.

Note

If the home page does not appear, please refer to Connection lost?.

Tip

Indirect connection can also be made using DHCP protocol. The procedure is the same but the DHCP server automatically gives an IP address, subnet mask and gateway to the Communication port of EYE+ XTD. To find out the configuration applied by the DHCP server, you must ask your company’s IT department which IP address has been linked.