SELECTING THE OPERATING MODE
The Brady IRX200 reader has two operating modes: normal mode and PROFINET mode. In normal mode, the device’s ethernet port is controlled by the Linux OS, and PROFINET functionalities are disabled. In normal mode, the legacy UHF RFID interface called NurApi can be used to control the UHF RFID engine.
In PROFINET mode, the legacy NurApi interface is not available and control of the ethernet port is handed over to the real-time OS running the PROFINET functionality.
The operating mode can be changed from the device’s Web UI (see section 4.8). Note that reboot of the device is needed before the new selection becomes active. While operating mode is PROFINET, a PROFINET specific sub-page “Industrial” appears in the Menu.
To read more about operating the IRX200 in PROFINET mode, see the guide BRADY IRX200, Getting started with PROFINET available at www.brady.eu/all-downloads#4293928306.
CONFIGURING THE NETWORK SETTINGS IN NORMAL/OPC UA MODE
To change network settings go to the Network tab of the web user interface (see section 4.4). IP configuration is under the subsection Network.