Before you begin, Chapter 6, Before you begin -1 – Rockwell Automation 1784-PCIDS DeviceNet PCI Communication Interface Card User Manual

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Publication 1784-IN004E-EN-P - April 2005

Chapter

6

Use the DeviceNet Test Application to Verify the
Configuration

Included with the IOLinx for 1784-PCIDS driver CD is a stand-alone test application (called
DNetTest.exe) that lets you diagnose simple problems over the network before the control
application is available for integration.
In addition, you can use the application to make certain that the 1784-PCIDS card has been
correctly installed and is functioning in the PC.

Before You Begin

Before you begin, you must have done the following:

• Installed the card
• Connected it to the DeviceNet network, and
• Used RSNetWorx for DeviceNet to load a scan list into the card

For Information On This Topic

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Before You Begin

6-1

Start the Test Application

6-2

Configure the Port

6-2

Create a View

6-3

Change the Scanner Mode

6-5

Read Inputs

6-4

Write Outputs

6-4

Change the Scanner Mode

6-5

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