Rockwell Automation 9303 DRIVE TOOLS 32 VER 2.50 GETTING STARTED User Manual
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Setting Up ControlNet Direct Communications
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Ensure that the adapter is correctly configured. Refer to the appropriate
manual:
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If you are using a ControlNet communications board with a 1336 FORCE
or 1395 drive, use a ControlNet Repeater Adapter and ControlNet Fiber
Module to connect the network to your drive.
Configuring RSLinx
The following instructions describe how to configure RSLinx for ControlNet
communications. If you have questions about RSLinx, refer to its online help.
To use RSLinx for a ControlNet 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.
Communications Adapter
Refer To:
1203-CN1 Communications Module
ControlNet Communications Module User Manual
ControlNet Communications Board
(1336-GT3EN)
1336 FORCE ControlNet User Manual
ControlNet Communications Board
(1395-KP54EN)
Bulletin 1395 ControlNet Communication Board User
Manual