Rockwell Automation 9303 DRIVE TOOLS 32 VER 2.50 GETTING STARTED User Manual

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Setting Up Allen-Bradley Ethernet to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Communications

Configuring the Communications Driver

A driver is the software interface to the hardware device that allows RSLinx to
communicate with your drive. To configure the driver, you need to:

1.

Start the RSLinx application.

2.

In the Communications menu, select Configure Driver Types. The
Configure Drivers dialog box appears.

3.

In the Available Driver Types field, select Ethernet to PLC5 or 5820-El.

4.

Click Add New. The Add New RSLinx Driver dialog box appears.

5.

Type a name for the driver, and then click OK.

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