Publication 1784-IN004D-EN-P - August 2002
Chapter
5
Use the DeviceNet Test Application for
1784-PCIDS Diagnostics
Included with the IOLinx for 1784-PCIDS driver CD is a stand-alone test application
(DNetTest.exe) that lets you diagnose simple problems over the network before the
control application may be available for integration.
In addition, you can use the application to make certain that the PCIDS module has
been correctly installed and is functioning in the PC.
The test application provides the features described on pages 2 through 4, which
include:
•
configuring the port
•
creating a view
•
using scanner mode
•
reading inputs
•
writing outputs
•
using the device status screen
For information on this topic:
Refer to page:
Start the Test Application
5-2
Configure the Port
5-2
Create a View
5-3
Change the Scanner Mode
5-3
Read Inputs
5-3
Write Outputs
5-4
Use the Device Status Screen
5-4
IMPORTANT
The DeviceNet Test Application and diagnostic utility is restricted
for use on the 1784-PCIDS scanner card only.
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