3 - set up your devicenet network, Connect a computer to the devicenet network, Chapter 3 – Rockwell Automation 1753-DNSI DeviceNet Safety Scanner for GuardPLC Controllers User Manual

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Publication 1753-UM002A-EN-P - July 2005

Chapter

3

Set Up Your DeviceNet Network

To set up devices on the DeviceNet network, follow the procedures
listed below in order:

Connect a Computer to the
DeviceNet Network

To access a network, either:

• connect directly to the network, or
• connect to a different network and browse to the desired

network via a linking device

Once you choose a network:

• Install the communication card, if required.
• Determine any network parameters for the computer, such as a

network address.

• Connect the computer to the network using the correct cable.

Configure a Driver for the Network

1. Start RSLinx

®

software.

2. Click on the Configure Driver button.

Procedure

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1. Connect a Computer to the DeviceNet Network

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2. Commission All Nodes

3-2

3. Browse the Network

3-3

4. Safety Reset (Optional)

3-4

5. Set Passwords (Optional)

3-5

TIP

RSLinx provides online help for configuring
drivers and using linking (bridge) devices.

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