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Chapter
3
Configure a ControlNet Module
This chapter explains how to configure a ControlNet communication module to
operate on a ControlNet network.
Topic Page
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Use RSNetWorx for ControlNet Software 44
IMPORTANT
The example configuration process shown in this chapter uses a
1756-CN2R/B ControlLogix ControlNet bridge module in a
ControlLogix controller project.
However, the overall configuration process, described in
Configure the I/O Configuration Tree in Your Project , generally
applies to any of the ControlNet communication modules covered
in this manual.
Use RSLogix 5000 Software
Use RSLogix 5000 software to configure the I/O tree in your project.
Configure the I/O Configuration Tree in Your Project
When you use RSLogix 5000 software to configure a ControlNet
communication module, you must perform these tasks.
1. Add and Config ure a Local ControlNet Module .
2. Add and Config ure a Remote ControlNet Module .
IMPORTANT
There are some differences between configuring a local
ControlNet communication module and configuring a remote
ControlNet communication module. Those differences are
covered later in this chapter.
3. Download the Project to the Logix5000 Controller .
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