Start the test application, Configure the port – Rockwell Automation 1784-PCIDS DeviceNet PCI Communication Interface Card User Manual

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6-2 Use the DeviceNet Test Application to Verify the Configuration

Publication 1784-IN004E-EN-P - April 2005

Start the Test Application

The test application is automatically installed as part of the driver installation procedure.
To start the test application, click Start

ProgramsRockwell SoftwareIOLinx

IOLinx for DeviceNetDeviceNet Test.
If the driver cannot establish communication with the module, an error message is displayed.

Configure the Port

You must configure the port the first time you use a 1784-PCIDS card.
To configure the port, follow these steps:

1. Select Configure Port... from the Setup menu.

2. Select Allen-Bradley 1784-PCIDS from the DeviceNet Driver Selection screen.

3. Click on Select.

4. Set Node Address (0 - 63).

5. Set Baud Rate (125/250/500 kbs).

6. Click OK. You see a dialog box that tells you operation was successful, followed by a

similar message box that tells you that the port has been configured.

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