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Chapter
2
Connect a Computer to the ControlNet
Network
This chapter explains how to set up a computer to operate on a ControlNet
network.
Topic Page
Configure the ControlNet Communication Driver in RSLinx Classic Software 26
You need to load a ControlNet communication driver for a computer to
communicate with other devices on a ControlNet network. A computer uses this
driver to do the following:
•
Upload and download controller projects over ControlNet via RSLogix
5000 software.
•
Schedule the ControlNet network via RSNetWorx for ControlNet
software.
•
Operate an HMI type application.
Depending on the connection device, you can use one of these drivers:
•
1784-PCIC or 1784-PCICS card—You must configure the driver in
RSLinx Classic software, as described on page 26 .
•
USBCIP driver—Use only with a 1784-U2CN USB-to-ControlNet
cable. You are
not
required to configure the driver in RSLinx Classic
software.
IMPORTANT
If you are running RSLinx Classic software, version 2.51, 2.52, or
2.53, you must manually install the USBCIP driver. To obtain the
driver installation package, refer to answer ID 55431 on the
Rockwell Automation Knowledgebase at
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/knowledgebase .
If you are running RSLinx Classic software, version 2.54 or later,
the USBCIP driver is already installed on the computer.
After preparing the driver for use, connect the card or cable to the computer, and
then connect the computer to the network.
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