Rockwell Automation 1738-ADNX ArmorPoint I/O DeviceNet Adapters - Manual (Page 24)

Publication 1738-UM001A-EN-P - February 2005
2-8 What Is the ArmorPoint DeviceNet Adapter?
Adapter Features Your adapter uses the following features on both the DeviceNet
network and the PointBus:
• Self-Test
• Field Upgradable Firmware
• Fully Configurable Software
• Connections
• Baudrates
Self-Test
When power is applied to the adapter, the adapter performs a
self-test. The adapter tests various internal and programmatic
memories and checks the status indicators (LEDs).
Field Upgradable Firmware
You can update the adapter’s firmware with the ControlFlash Utility
software. This feature lets you always use the most current firmware.
Fully Software Configurable
The adapter is fully software configurable using RSNetWorx for
DeviceNet. You must configure the adapter to be used with a
DeviceNet master (e.g., 1756-DNB) and separately to be used with
Subnet devices.
For more information on how to configure your adapter to use with a
DeviceNet master, see Chapter 5, Add the ArmorPoint DeviceNet
Adapter to the DeviceNet Scanner’s Scanlist.
For more information on how to configure your adapter to use with
Subnet modules, see Chapter 4, Configure the DeviceNet Scanner
Subnet.
Connections
Your adapter supports the following connections on both the primary
DeviceNet network and Subnet:
• I/O connections:
– Polled
– Strobe
– Cyclic
– COS
• Explicit connections