Rockwell Automation 1203-CN1 ControlNet Communications Module 1203-CN1 - Manual (Page 19)

Publication 1203-5.13 – February, 2002
Overview 1-5
Overview of Setting Up the
1203-CN1 Module To set up the 1203-CN1 module, you must perform the following
tasks:
1. Install the module. Refer to Chapter 2, Installation.
2. If desired, configure the module’s parameters. Refer to Chapter 3,
Getting Started.
3. Configure the module on the ControlNet network. Refer to
Chapter 4, Configuring a Controller to Communicate with the
1203-CN1 Module.
Required Tools and Equipment To install and configure a 1203-CN1 module, you need the following
equipment:
• Grounding wrist strap (shipped with the module).
• 1203-CN1 ControlNet communications module.
• 35 x 7.5 mm DIN rail A (Allen-Bradley part number (199-DR1;
46277-3; EN 50022).
• 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) flathead screwdriver.
• Blunt, pointed instrument (not pen or pencil) for setting the node
address.
• Ohm meter.
• Appropriate cables for SCANport and ControlNet connections.
Refer to Chapter 2, Installation, for more information.
• 1203-SFC serial cable.
• Either a PC running a Windows™ terminal emulation program
(e.g., HyperTerminal) or a VT100-compatible terminal.
• PC that is:
– Running RSNetWorx™, RSLogix5™, and RSLinx™.
– Connected to the ControlNet network using a 1784-KTCX
card, 1784-PCC card, or 1770-KFC adapter.