Rockwell Automation 9303 DRIVE TOOLS 32 VER 2.50 GETTING STARTED - Manual (Page 109)

Using RSLinx Gateways 11-3
Setting Up the Hardware
To use DriveTools32 with this type of communications, you must:
• Ensure that the drive and adapter are properly installed and powered.
• Ensure that cables are securely connected and protected from damage.
• Ensure that an Ethernet card running TCP/IP is correctly installed in your
computer.
• Ensure that you are logged on to your local area network.
Configuring
RSLinx The following instructions describe how to configure RSLinx for gateway
communications. If you have questions about RSLinx, refer to its online help.
To use RSLinx for an RSLinx Gateway communications, you need to:
• Configure the communications driver.
• Map the configured driver to the KTPort Value.
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 RSLinx.
2. In the Communications menu, select Configure Drivers. The Configure
Drivers dialog box appears.
3. In the Available Driver Types field, select Remote Devices via Linx
Gateway.