Rockwell Automation 1734-XXXX POINT I/O Digital and Analog Modules and POINTBlock I/O Modules - Manual (Page 197)

Rockwell Automation Publication 1734-UM001E-EN-P - July 2013
Appendix
D
Configure POINT I/O Modules for DeviceNet
Networks
About This Appendix Read this appendix to learn how to configure POINT I/O modules in a
DeviceNet network. If you are using a ControlNet, EtherNet/IP, or PROFIBUS
network, refer to the appropriate manual.
• POINT I/O ControlNet Adapter User Manual, publication
1734-UM008
• POINT I/O EtherNet/IP Adapter User Manual, publication
1734-UM011
• POINT I/O PROFIBUS Adapter Module User Manual, publication
1734-UM005
Configuring POINT I/O
Modules To configure POINT I/O modules, use RSNetWorx software to identify the
network and configure the I/O modules with electronic data sheet (EDS) files.
To obtain EDS files for use in configuration, go to
http://www.ab.com/networks/eds .
Commissioning a Node Methods for commissioning nodes are the following:
• RSNetWorx commissioning pull-down
• Sequential Auto Addressing feature
• Third-party configuration software
Using the RSNetWorx Commissioning Tool
The RSNetWorx commissioning tool lets you commission devices (set the node
address and the data rate parameters) that are either connected to a DeviceNet
network or connected via a point-to-point connection.
The node commissioning tool works through RSLinx software; RSNetWorx
software does not have to be online when performing the operation.
Before you can add any device to a DeviceNet network, you must commission it.
This means you must program into the device a node address and data rate. Some
devices are precommissioned, meaning a node address (usually set to 63) and a
data rate (usually set to 125 Kbps) are programmed into the device at the factory
prior to shipment. You need to commission other devices in the field. Once a