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Chapter 3 Configure a ControlNet Module
3. Complete the fields on the New Module dialog box and then click OK.
Field Action
Name Type a name for the local ControlNet module.
Node Enter the module’s node number on the network.
Description Type a description of the local ControlNet module.
Chassis Size Enter the total number of slots in the chassis.
Comm Format
Choose a communication format, as described in Communication
Format below.
You do not need to assign a communication format for 1784-PCIC,
1784-PCICS, or 1788-CNx cards.
Slot Enter the module’s slot number in the chassis.
Revision Choose a major and minor revision of RSLogix 5000 software.
Electronic Keying Choose a keying option, as described in Electronic Keying on page 37 .
Open Module Properties Leave the box checked to configure connection properties in the next
step.
Communication Format
The communication format determines the following:
•
What configuration options are available
For example, if the module uses None, then you do not have to configure
an RPI rate on the Module Properties dialog box.
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What type of data is transferred between the owner-controller and I/O
connected via the communication module
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What tags are generated when configuration is complete
•
The type of connection between the owner-controller and the I/O
connected via the communication module
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