Rockwell Automation 284D ArmorStart - Getting Started - Manual (Page 21)

Publication 284D-QS001D-EN-P - July 2006
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Figure 14 LED Status Indication and Reset
DeviceNet Node Commissioning
Establishing a DeviceNet Node Address
The ArmorStart is shipped with a default node address of 63 and Autobaud
enabled. Each device on a DeviceNet network must have a unique node
address or MAC ID which can be set to a value from 0…63. Keep in mind
that most DeviceNet systems use address 0 for the master device (Scanner)
and node address 63 should be left vacant for introduction of new slave
devices. The ArmorStart offers two methods for node commissioning as
shown in the following pages.
Node Commissioning using Software
To set the node address of the ArmorStart using software or other handheld
tools, leave the hardware rotary switches in their default position (99) or
insure that they are set to something greater then (63). With the hardware
switches set, use the software or handheld tool to change the address.
When using software to node commission a device, it may be necessary to
have the EDS file stored on the computer. The EDS file defines how the
software such as RSNetWorx for DeviceNet will communicate to the
ArmorStart. Rockwell Automation product EDS files are available on the
internet at: http://www.ab.com/networks/eds
. You must use RSNetWorx
for DeviceNet Revision 3.21 Service Pack 2 or later.
Node Commissioning using Hardware
The ArmorStart is shipped with the hardware rotary switches set to a value
of (99). If the switches are set to a value of (64) or above, the device will
automatically configure itself to the software node address. If the switches
are set to a value of (63) or less, the device will be at the node address
designated by the switch configuration.
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Distributed Motor Controller to gain access to drive
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