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

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4-2 Configuring the Scanner
For the scanner to communicate with a drive, the scanner must be
configured and the drive’s node number must be added to its scan list.
1. Go online with RSNetWorx for DeviceNet. Refer to the Using
RSNetWorx for DeviceNet section in Chapter 3 . The devices on the
network are displayed in the configuration view.
Figure 4.2 Configuration View (Graph)
2. Right-click the DeviceNet scanner (node 00 in Figure 4.2 ) and select
Properties . The Scanner Module dialog box appears.
Important: If your scanner is an unrecognized device, you must
create an EDS file for it and then configure it. Create an
EDS file by following the instructions in the
Using
RSNetWorx for DeviceNet section in Chapter 3 .
Configure the scanner using the General and Module
tabs. Click
Help or refer to your scanner documentation
if you need more information.
3. Click the Scanlist tab. A message box prompts you to upload.
4. Click Upload . Data is uploaded from the scanner, and then the
Scanlist page ( Figure 4.3 ) appears.
5. Select the Automap on Add box (a check mark will appear).
Setting Up the Scan List