8 Communications Guide8.1 iVu Plus Communication Summary of Ethernet and SerialThe iVu Plus communicates with other devices via Ethernet or a UART serial communications port (RS-232). In order toestablish an Ethernet connection to the sensor, the external device must be configured with the correct IP address and TCPport to communicate. To use the serial communications connection, port settings for baud rate, data bits, parity, and stopbits must be configured on the iVu Plus to match the settings of the external device.8.1.1 Communication ChannelsThe iVu Plus TG supports up to four communications channels. To access the channels, go to Main Menu > System >Communications.• Command Channel—a bi-directional communication protocol that currently supports ASCII and enables otherdevices to remotely control the iVu Plus sensor and access sensor results• Industrial Ethernet—a bi-directional communication channel that allows the user to control the sensor and accesssensor results using Ethernet/IP, Modbus/TCP, or PCCC protocol• Data Export—used to export selected inspection data to a remote device• Image Export—used to export inspection images to a remote deviceData export and command channel can be configured for either Ethernet or Serial I/O (but not both); image export is onlyavailable over Ethernet. The table below briefly summarizes valid communication channel configuration options.Command ChannelsScenario #1 Scenario #2 Scenario #3Ethernet Serial I/O Ethernet Serial I/O Ethernet Serial I/OCommand Channel Yes No No Yes Yes NoIndustrial Ethernet Yes No Yes No Yes NoData Export Yes No Yes No No YesImage Export Yes No Yes No Yes No8.1.2 Industrial EthernetMain Menu > System > Communications > Industrial EthernetThe iVuPlus device can be controlled or monitored over Industrial Ethernet using Ethernet/IP, Modbus/TCP or PCCCprotocols. This document will help you to set up the iVu Plus in the desired configuration and provide you with informationyou will need to connect to the master device (PLC, HMI, etc.).8.1.3 Command ChannelThe iVu Plus TG command channel is a bi-directional communication protocol that currently supports ASCII via eitherEthernet or the RS-232 serial interface, and enables other devices to remotely control the iVu sensor and access sensorresults.iVu Plus TG Gen2 Image Sensor76 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: 763.544.3164