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1 Publication 1747-6.5.5 - August 2000
Chapter
4
Configuring the DeviceNet Network
What This Chapter Contains
This chapter describes how to configure the DeviceNet network using
RSLinx
and RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software. The following table
describes what this chapter contains and where to find specific
information.
Installing the Software Install the RSLinx and RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software.
For both of the software packages:
1. Insert the software CD-ROM in the drive.
The CD-ROM supports Windows Autorun. If you have Autorun
configured, the installation will automatically start when you insert
the CD-ROM in your drive. If you do not have Autorun configured,
perform steps 2 and 3.
2. From the Windows Start menu, select Run .
3. Browse for the Setup program on the CD ROM and open it .
4. Follow the prompts that appear on the screen as you install the
software.
After software installation is complete, you will use RSLinx to
configure your DeviceNet driver and RSNetWorx for DeviceNet to
configure the network.
For information about See page
Installing the Software 4-1
Using RSLinx to Configure the DeviceNet Driver 4-2
Using RSNetWorx to Configure the 1747-SDN Module Scanlist 4-4
Setting Up an Online Connection 4-4
Setting the 1747-SDN Node Address 4-6
Configuring the I/O Devices 4-9
Verifying the Photoeye Configuration 4-11
Verifying the RediSTATION Configuration 4-11
AutoMapping the Devices into the Scanlist 4-12
Download and Save Your Configuration 4-15