Rockwell Automation 5720 DriveLogix System - Manual (Page 156)

Publication 20D-UM002C-EN-P - November 2003
7-10 Communicating with Devices on a ControlNet Link
Scheduling the ControlNet
Network Use RSNetWorx software to schedule the ControlNet network. The controller
project must already be downloaded from RSLogix 5000 programming
software to the controller and the controller must be in Program or Remote
Program mode.
1. In RSNetWorx software, go online, enable edits, and survey the network.
3. After you specify the NUT, save and re-write the schedule for all connections.
2. Specify the network update time (NUT)
The default NUT is 5ms.
The NUT you specify must be lower than or equal to the lowest RPI in your ControlNet network. The RPI numbers for the local and extended-local
Every device on the network must be in Program or Remote Program mode for the software to re-write all its connections. If a device is not in the
correct mode, the software prompts you to let it change the device’s mode.