FieldServer PS56-BAS-xxx, Slotserver Start-Up Manual

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SlotServer Start-Up Guide Page 11 of 12
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Appendix C. Vendor Information
Appendix C.1. Installing SlotServer on a Remote Rack using CNB Cards
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Appendix C.1.1. Hardware and Software requirements
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Two 1756 racks, one containing the CPU and the other the SlotServer
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Two Controlnet CNB cards with connection cables to connect the racks to one other
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RSlinx
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RSLogix
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RSNetworx
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SlotServer EDS file (Available on SlotServer CD, or call Technical Support)
Appendix C.1.2. Setup
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Install the CPU and the first CNB card in the local rack.
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Install the second CNB card and the SlotServer in the remote rack.
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Connect the ControlNet Network
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Power up the racks
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Install the SlotServer EDS File using the RSLinx Hardware EDS Installation Tool.
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Make sure the SlotServer has a valid configuration loaded. The default configuration shipped with the
SlotServer should suffice.
Refer to the SlotServer Configuration Manual for further information.
Note: When configured in remote rack applications, the SlotServer does not support the use of EN2T-A cards, but
is compatible with EN2T-B cards.
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The principles for connecting other 1756 bridging cards to the SlotServer are similar.