Connecting to the drive, Connecting to the drive -9 – Rockwell Automation 9303 DRIVE TOOLS 32 VER 2.50 GETTING STARTED User Manual

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Using ControlLogix Gateways

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6.

If you are connecting via more than one backplane, type the number in the
Enter the total number of the ControlLogix in Shortcut field. This field
appears only if you have selected Multiple ControlLogix Gateway.

7.

If you are using a 1336 FORCE and its drive firmware version is 0.10,
select 1336T Two Word Header (used ONLY for 1336T version 0.10).

8.

Click OK to save the configuration.

Connecting to the
Drive

After configuring RSLinx and the DriveTools32 application, you are ready to
connect to a drive.

1.

In the Drive menu, select Connect to Drive. A ControlLogix Gateway
Connect to Drive
dialog box appears.

2.

Click RSWHO. The RSWHO dialog box appears.

3.

Double-click the station to which you want to connect.

The DriveTools32 application is now communicating with the drive. If you are
prompted to create a new database, click Yes.

Important: If a prompt appears to alert you that the application failed to
communicate with the drive, refer to Chapter 16, Troubleshooting.

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