Rockwell Automation 294D ArmorStart LT Distributed Motor Controller DeviceNet Version - User Manual - Manual (Page 69)

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Product Commissioning Chapter 3
DeviceNet™
Commissioning
Establishing a DeviceNet
Node Address The ArmorStart® LT 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 to 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 below.
The node address for a device can be changed using software or by setting
hardware switches that reside on the back of the control module. While both
methods yield the same result, it is good practice to choose one method and
deploy it throughout the system.
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 (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.
To set an address using the hardware rotary switches, simply set the switches to
the desired node address and cycle power to the unit. The Device will re-start at
the new address.
Node Commissioning using
Software To set the node address of the ArmorStart using software or other handheld
tools, leave the hardware switches in there default position (99) or insure that
they are set to something greater than (63). With the hardware switches set, use
the software or handheld tool to change the address.
To begin the configuration of ArmorStart using software, execute the
RSNetWorx™ software and complete the following procedure. You must use
RSNetWorx Revision 11 or later.