Rockwell Automation 198 Series C Modular DeviceNet Starter Auxiliary User Manual - Manual (Page 25)

Operation 3-4
Publication 198-UM002A-EN-P December 2001
DeviceNet MAC ID (Node Address) Configuration
The DeviceNet node address may be set to a value from 0…63. Note that in most DeviceNet
systems, node address 0 is usually reserved for the master device. Node address 63 is generally
the factory default for slave devices. Node addresses can be changed in three different ways.
The first two ways outlined below are accomplished via DeviceNet using the software setting,
while the third is done by setting the hardware switches that reside on the MDSA DeviceNet
module.
1. The first manner of changing the node address is accomplished by double clicking on
the existing node number. The user will then be able to erase the existing node
number and enter the desired node number. Once the desired node number has been
entered, deselect the device and the following screen will appear:
2. From the above screen, select the <HV button and the node number will be changed.
The second way of changing a node address can be done by following the steps shown below.
1. From the 7RROV menu, choose 1RGH &RPPLVVLRQLQJ« The following screen will
appear:
IMPORTANT
The MDSA must be offline before performing the following procedures.