Rockwell Automation 9303 DRIVE TOOLS 32 VER 2.50 GETTING STARTED User Manual
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Setting Up DH+ Direct Communications
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Configuring RSLinx
The following instructions describe how to configure RSLinx for DH+ direct
communications. If you have questions about RSLinx, refer to its help.
To use RSLinx for DH+ direct communications, you need to:
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Configure the communications driver.
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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 1784-KT/KTX(D)/PKTX(D)/
PCMK. If you are using Windows NT and configuring a 1784-PCMK card,
select Allen-Bradley 1784-PCMK Devices. Refer to the RSLinx online
help if you have questions.
4.
Click Add New. The Add New RSLinx Driver dialog box appears.