
ControlNet-to-DeviceNet Linking Device
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1788-5.2B - October 1999
Controller Interface
The initial release of the 1788-CN2DN firmware supports a single default input,
output, and status assembly over the ControlNet backplane. These default I/O
structures were created to reduce the complexity of connecting DeviceNet I/O
and status data with ladder programs. The module creates all 3 structures whether
or not DeviceNet nodes are configured or online.
The RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software application configures scanlist map
segments that are used to copy specific portions of I/O data between the I/O
structures and DeviceNet network packets.
Output Structure
The controller controls output I/O by writing output data to an output structure in
the 1788-CN2DN module. The scanner module then delivers a copy of these
output values to modules on DeviceNet. The output structure consists of two
32-bit control registers and an array of 1 to 123 32-bit words for output data.
The output structure consists of these data regions:
Module Command Register Bit Definitions
Output Structure Element Description
Data Type
CMD
This 32-bit word is reserved for use
by the controller. It is
not
user-configurable.
1 x 32-bit register
module command register
This 32-bit register consists of
several bits that affect the module’s
behavior on the network.
1 x 32-bit register
output_data
1 to 123 32-bit data array
Bit
Name
Description
0
RUN
1 = run mode
0 = idle mode
1
FAULT
1 = fault network
2
Disable_Network
1 = disable network
3
Halt_Scanner
1 = halt module
4
Reset
1 = reset module
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Reserved
unused
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