ILM Protocol Communication with Power Focus

For tools used together with a Power Focus, there is a possibility to set up ILM protocol communication from an ILM Anchor to the controller. This means that the tool can be enabled/disabled without conflicting with Open Protocol.

For necessary hardware and software versions and limitations, refer to the ILM Compatibility Information.

Make sure that ILM Protocol is enabled in the controller configuration, refer to the ILM Protocol User Guide.

Configuring the ILM Anchor

In the Configuration view, on the Anchors tab, select the ILM Anchor connected to the network via ethernet cable, then select Edit.
Anchor Details pop-up window opens.
In the Anchor Details window, on the Ethernet tab, select the Networking checkbox.
Enter the configuration of the ILM Anchor in the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and Data Port boxes, then close the Anchor Details window.

The IP address of the ILM Anchor must be within the same range as the controller's IP address.
The ILM Anchor connected to the network should also be the coordinator.
In the Configuration view, select Upload Configuration.

Configure the ILM Tool Tag

In the Configuration view, on the Tags tab, select the ILM Tool Tag, then select Edit.
Tag Details pop-up window opens.
In the Tag Details window, on the Interfaces tab, in the Interface drop-down list, select ILM Protocol.
In the Mode drop-down list, choose the mode, see Tethering, Confirm and Control Mode.
If Confirm or Control Mode is selected, make sure that the areas used have assigned tightening programs.
In the Communication Mode drop-down list, choose Anchor Communication.
Enter the IP address of the controller and port of the ILM Protocol adapter. Close the Tag Details window.
The default port number is 13141 and is shared by all Virtual Stations in the controller.
In the Configuration view, select Upload Configuration.