
DN120 DeviceNet Gateway User’s Manual
Microscan Systems, Inc.
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Chapter 4 – Gateway Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure and operate the DN120 gateway. You configure the
gateway by reading and writing attribute values over its DeviceNet interface. There are a variety
of DeviceNet configuration tools available. Simple configuration tools use GET_ATTRIBUTE
and SET_ATTRIBUTE explicit message commands to read and write attribute values,
addressing each attribute by its Object, Instance, and Attribute numbers. This information is
contained in Chapter 5. More sophisticated configuration tools use EDS files to simplify
attribute configuration. You can configure the gateway using pull-down menus, buttons, and
data entry fields from the gateway’s Electronic Data sheet (EDS) file. Chapter 6 contains a
configuration example using the Rockwell Software RSNetworx
program.
Configure DeviceNet Interface
Set the DeviceNet Baud Rate and MAC ID Address using the rotary switches. Configure
switches before connecting to the DeviceNet network. There is either a small triangular
indicator or white indicator on the switch. Use a small screwdriver to align that indicator with
the desired setting. Remove the DN120 cover if necessary to access the rotary switches.
DeviceNet Baud Rate Switch
Valid settings are 125K, 250K, 500K, or PGM. When PGM is selected, the DN120 uses the
baud rate saved in its retentive memory. A valid baud rate must be stored before the PGM
selection can be used. The baud rate is stored from the previous DN120 power cycle. It can also
be set over the network (DeviceNet Object Baud Rate attribute).
POSITION SETTING POSITION SETTING
0
125 Kbps
5
invalid
1
250 Kbps
6
invalid
2
500 Kbps
7
invalid
3
invalid
8
invalid
4
invalid
9
PGM
MAC ID Switches
The two MAC ID switches represent decimal numbers from 00 to 99. The LSB switch selects
the
Ones
digit and the MSB switch selects the
Tens
digit. Valid MAC IDs are 00 to 63. Setting
a MAC ID address greater than 63 forces the gateway to use the MAC ID saved in retentive
memory. A valid MAC ID must first be stored before this feature can be used. The MAC ID is
stored from the previous DN120 power cycle. It can also be set over the network (DeviceNet
Object MAC ID attribute).
MSB LSB Address MSB LSB Address
0
0 to 9
00 to 09
6
4 to 9
stored address
1
0 to 9
10 to 19
7
0 to 3
stored address
2
0 to 9
20 to 29
8
0 to 9
stored address
3
0 to 9
30 to 39
9
0 to 9
stored address
4
0 to 9
40 to 49
5
0 to 9
50 to 59
6
0 to 3
60 to 63