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

⇒Programs ⇒Rockwell Software ⇒IOLinx

⇒IOLinx for DeviceNet ⇒DeviceNet 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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