Electronic data sheet requirement, Perform a controlflash update – Rockwell Automation 1747-SDN 1747-SDN DeviceNet Scanner Installation Instructions User Manual
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8 1747-SDN DeviceNet Scanner Module
Publication 1747-IN058F-EN-P - December 2010
For network communication, you have three options.
• Use the pass-through feature to communicate with the DeviceNet network from
another network. This method is intended for fine tuning and adjustment of network
devices.
• Use a 1770-KFD RS-232 DeviceNet adapter or 1784-PCD, 1784-PCID, or
1784-PCIDS DeviceNet PC card. This method is necessary for a complete network
configuration and real time monitoring of your network devices.
• Use a 1784-U2DN USB adapter, a 1770-KFD RS-232 DeviceNet adapter or
1784-PCD, 1784-PCID, or 1784-PCIDS DeviceNet PC card. This method is
necessary for a complete network configuration and real time monitoring of your
network devices.
Before you install your module you must know how to:
• program and operate an Allen-Bradley SLC 500 programmable controller.
• install and configure the devices on your DeviceNet network.
Electronic Data Sheet Requirement
This release of the scanner module requires the latest EDS file for RSLinx Classic and
RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software. If the software displays the device as an
Unrecognized Device
, the EDS file must be installed.
You can download the latest EDS file online at:
For FRN 8.002 and later, you can upload the embedded EDS file from the scanner module
itself.
1.
Open RSLinx Classic or RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software and right click on the
Unrecognized Devic
e.
2.
Select Upload EDS file from device for RSLinx Classic software or Register
Device
for RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software.
3.
Follow the instructions in the EDS wizard to complete the installation.
Perform a ControlFLASH Update
If you want to upgrade the scanner module to a newer firmware release, you must perform a
ControlFLASH update. To get the kit, contact Rockwell Automation Technical Support at