This may belong under connection errors, but every time I run Scope, Watch, and even just executing a program several times in a row in GalilTools, I receive a Timeout Error. Sometimes sometimes they will run for a few minutes, and other times just a few seconds before timing out. Same error as if the controller was not even turned on. The controller is connected via Ethernet through a network hub.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Galil_DJR on 05/28/2008 - 14:58
Is the network shared with other devices or is it motion control only?
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UMO on 05/29/2008 - 09:40
The network is mostly used for other devices. Only one controller is connected through the network, where printers and internet is also connected.
Galil_DJR on 05/29/2008 - 09:44
I recommend trying this on a closed network. This can be done with a second NIC card or with a router with port forwarding. If you are having timeouts, it is likely you are getting packet collisions. This means that the network traffic may be quite heavy.