Configuring rslinx, Configuring rslinx -3 – Rockwell Automation 9303 DRIVE TOOLS 32 VER 2.50 GETTING STARTED User Manual

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Using ControlLogix Gateways

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Setting Up the Hardware

To use DriveTools32 with this type of communications, you must:

Ensure that the ControlLogix controller has scanners for the network that
you are using and network to which you want to connect.

Ensure that the drive and adapter are properly installed and powered.

Ensure that cables are securely connected and protected from damage.

Verify that the settings in your communication module are correct. Refer to
its user manual.

Configuring
RSLinx

The following instructions describe how to configure RSLinx for ControlLogix
gateway communications. If you have questions about RSLinx, refer to its
online help.

To use RSLinx with a ControlLogix Gateway communications, you need to:

Configure the communications driver.

Create a shortcut to the network to which the drive is connected.

Map the shortcut to a KTPort Value.

Configuring the Communication Driver

A driver is the software interface to the hardware device that allows RSLinx to
communicate with your drive or controller. You must either use an existing
driver or configure a new driver for the type of communications system that you
are using to connect to the first ControlLogix controller. Refer to the following
table:

Communications System

Refer to

ControlNet

Chapter 7, Setting Up ControlNet Direct Communications

DeviceNet

Chapter 9, Setting Up DeviceNet Direct Communications

DH+

Chapter 5, Setting Up DH+ Direct Communications

Ethernet

This chapter

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