Rockwell Automation 1784-PCIC ControlNet PCI Communication Interface Card Installation Instructions - Manual (Page 42)

5-4 Once You Have Completed the Installation
Publication 1784-IN003D-EN-P - January 2006
5. After you create the driver, configure it to correspond to the ControlNet
module within your computer.
The driver is now available in RSLinx software. You can browse the network by
expanding ControlNet port on the desired 1784-PCIC or 1784-PCICS communication
card.
Connect a SoftLogix Controller to the ControlNet Network
The SoftLogix5800 controller is a soft control solution that runs in a Microsoft
Windows 2000 or Windows XP environment. When using this controller, you must
install the SoftLogix5800 Chassis monitor, a virtual chassis that takes the place of
hardware chassis used with other Logix5000 controllers.
Before you can connect the SoftLogix system to the ControlNet network, you must
create the 1784-PCIC or 1784-PCICS card as part of the SoftLogix chassis.
1. In the SoftLogix chassis monitor, create a New Module.
A. If multiple cards are located
in your computer, choose the
correct one.
B. Make sure you use the
correct Network Address.
C. Click OK.
A. Click Slot.
B. Click Create Module.