Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 20-COMM-D, User Manual

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Configuring the Adapter 3-3
RSNetWorx for DeviceNet is a Rockwell Software application that can
be used to set up DeviceNet networks and configure connected devices.
To set up RSLinx for RSNetWorx for DeviceNet
To use RSNetWorx for DeviceNet, you must first set up a driver in
RSLinx. The driver provides a communications link between the
computer and DeviceNet network.
Figure 3.1 Configure Drivers Dialog Box with a Configured Driver
Using RSNetWorx for DeviceNet
Step Icons
1. Start RSLinx, and select Communications > Configure
Drivers to display the Configure Drivers dialog box.
2. In the Available Driver Types box, select DeviceNet
Drivers , and then click Add New . The DeviceNet Driver
Selection dialog box appears.
3. In the Available DeviceNet Drivers list, select the adapter
connected to your computer, and then click
Select . A Driver
Configuration dialog box appears.
4. Configure the driver for your computer and network
settings, and then click
OK . The Configure Drivers dialog
box reports the progress of the configuration. Then, the
Add New RSLinx Driver dialog box appears.
5. Type a name (if desired), and then click OK . The Configure
Drivers dialog box reappears, and the new driver is in the
Configured Drivers List (
Figure 3.1 ).
6. Click Close to close the dialog box. Leave RSLinx running.
Shortcut to
RSLinx