Rockwell Automation 20-COMM-ER 20-COMM-ER Dual-Port EtherNet/IP Communication Adapter User Manual User Manual
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Configuring the I/O Chapter 4
2.
Click Download to download the configuration to the controller.
When the download is successfully completed, RSLogix 5000 software
goes into the Online mode and the I/O OK box in the upper-left of the
screen should be steady green.
3.
Select File > Save.
If this is the first time you saved the project, the Save As dialog box
appears. Navigate to a folder, type a file name, and click Save to save
the configuration to a file on your computer.
To be sure that the present project configuration values are saved, RSLogix
5000 software prompts you to upload them. Click Yes to upload and save
the values.
4.
Configure any Datalinks in the drive (for example, Datalink parameters
300…317 in PowerFlex 70 drives) that were enabled in the controller and
adapter during I/O configuration (
, or
Each Datalink being used must be assigned to a specific parameter in the
drive or connected peripheral. If this is not done, the controller will receive
or send placeholder data instead of actual drive or peripheral parameter
values.
5.
Place the controller in Remote Run or Run Mode.
TIP
If a message box reports that RSLogix 5000 software is unable to go online, select
Communications > Who Active to find your controller in the Who Active
screen. After finding and selecting the controller, click Set Project Path to
establish the path. If your controller does not appear, you need to add or configure
the EtherNet/IP driver with RSLinx software. See
and RSLinx online help for details.