Rockwell Automation DEVICENET 1771-SDN, User Manual

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Publication 1771-6.5.132 - June 2000
5-18 Communicating with DeviceNet from Another Network
Communicating with
DeviceNet from a DH+
Network
Before performing this example the DH+ network must be configured
and running. In this example, the PLC-5 processor’s DH+ channel A is
configured as node 1. Use your own DH+ configuration when
performing this example.
Configuring the DeviceNet Pass-Through Driver
Before you can communicate with the 1771-SDN module via a DH+
network, you must first configure the DeviceNet pass-through driver
(1771-SDNPT) with a DH+ port. RSLinx, version 2.10 or higher, is
required.
Perform the following steps.
1. Start RSLinx .
2. From the Communications menu, select Configure Drivers .
The Configure Drivers window will appear.
3. Select DeviceNet Drivers from the Available Driver Types
pull-down list and click on Add/New .