Rockwell Automation 9303 DRIVE TOOLS 32 VER 2.50 GETTING STARTED User Manual

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Setting Up DeviceNet Direct Communications

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Connecting to the Drive

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

1.

In the Drive menu, select Connect to Drive. The DeviceNet Network
Connect to Drive
dialog box appears.

2.

Click RSWHO. The RSWHO dialog box appears.

3.

Navigate to the drive to which you want to connect.

4.

Double-click on the drive.

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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