Setting up the scan list, Setting up the scan list -2 – Rockwell Automation 22-COMM-D DeviceNet Adapter User Manual

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4-2

Configuring the Scanner

For the scanner to communicate with a drive, the scanner must be
configured and the drive’s node number must be added to its scan list.

1. Go online with RSNetWorx for DeviceNet. Refer to the

Using

RSNetWorx for DeviceNet

section in

Chapter 3

. The devices on the

network are displayed in the configuration view.

Figure 4.2 Configuration View (Graph)

2. Right-click the DeviceNet scanner (node 00 in

Figure 4.2

) and select

Properties. The Scanner Module dialog box appears.

Important: If your scanner is an unrecognized device, you must

create an EDS file for it and then configure it. Create an
EDS file by following the instructions in the

Using

RSNetWorx for DeviceNet

section in

Chapter 3

.

Configure the scanner using the General and Module
tabs. Click Help or refer to your scanner documentation
if you need more information.

3. Click the Scanlist tab. A message box prompts you to upload.

4. Click Upload. Data is uploaded from the scanner, and then the

Scanlist page (

Figure 4.3

) appears.

5. Select the Automap on Add box (a check mark will appear).

Setting Up the Scan List

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