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2. From the
Available Driver Types
pull-down menu, choose
RS-232 DF1 Devices
then click on the
Add
New
button.
The Add New RSLinx Driver dialog box appears. You are prompted to enter a name for the driver.
3. Click on
OK
to accept the default name (AB_DF1).
The Configure Allen-Bradley DF1 Communications Device dialog box appears.
Important: Before you proceed, make sure that the serial cable (1756-CP3) is connected from the serial
port on the front of the controller to the serial port on your PC.
4. Click on the
Auto-Configure
button.
If the serial cable is attached correctly, RSLinx automatically sets the proper DF1 parameters for you
when you click this button.
The Configure Allen-Bradley DF1 Communications Device dialog refreshes, and the parameters appear
as follows:
Note:
The device field contains "Logix 5550/CompactLogix" regardless of the platform you are using.
5. If the parameters on your screen match the dialog as shown above, click on
OK
.
Note that the
controller serial
port is identified.
RSLinx displays a
message to indicate that
the Auto Configuration
process was successful.
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