# Open Protocol Communication

ILM can be connected to a controller using Open Protocol. This requires communication over an ILM Anchor.

Before configuring the Open Protocol communication, find all ILM devices.

## Configuring the ILM Anchor

1. 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.

2. In the Anchor Details window, on the Ethernet tab, select the Networking checkbox.

3. Enter the configuration of the ILM Anchor in the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and Data Port boxes.

   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.

4. In the Protocol drop-down list, select Open Protocol, then close the Anchor Details window.

5. In the Configuration view, select Upload Configuration.

## Configuring the ILM Tool Tag

1. In the Configuration view, on the Tags tab, select the ILM Tool Tag, then select Edit.
   Tag Details pop-up window opens.

2. In the Tag Details window, on the Interfaces tab, in the Interface drop-down list, select Open Protocol.

3. In the IP Address box, enter the IP address of the controller.

4. In the Port box, enter the port number of the virtual station.

5. In the Mode drop-down list, choose the mode, see Tethering, Confirm and Control Mode. Close the Tag Details window.

   If Confirm or Control Mode is selected, make sure that the areas used have assigned tightening programs.

6. If Confirm Mode is used, select Unassigned P-set Strategy in the drop-down list. This controls if the controller will be enabled/disabled, when it receives a pset from an upper system that is not assigned to an area.

7. In the Type drop-down list, choose which Open Protocol version to run.

8. In the Configuration view, select Upload Configuration.