3 - set up the software, Set up the software, Chapter – Rockwell Automation 1785-Lx0C15 ControlNet PLC-5 Programmable Controllers Quick Start User Manual

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Publication 1785-QS006C-EN-P - April 2002

Chapter

3

Set Up the Software

Use the following software packages to configure your ControlNet
system.

For information about using these software packages, see the online
help systems for RSNetWorx for ControlNet and RSLogix5 software.

Install the Software and
Set Up the Programming System

Before you install your programming software, make certain you
meet the requirements for that software. Then, follow the procedures
outlined in the online help and documentation to install the software
and configure communication.

Powerup the system

3

Install the software

1

Start the programming software

2

Use:

To:

RSNetWorx for the

ControlNet network

define ControlNet network parameters, such as:
• network update time
• media redundancy
• physical media configuration
• maximum scheduled nodes
• maximum unscheduled nodes

RSLogix5

• enter user program files
• create/delete/monitor data table files
• enter module configuration
• enter channel 0, 1A, 1B, and, 3 configuration
• administer passwords and privileges

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