Rockwell Automation 9303 DRIVE TOOLS 32 VER 2.50 GETTING STARTED User Manual
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Setting Up DeviceNet Direct Communications
Using a 1203-GU6 
Module to Connect 
to a DeviceNet 
Network
A1203-GU6 module lets you connect to a DeviceNet network via its serial port.
Figure 9.2
Connecting to a DeviceNet Network via a 1203-GU6 Module
Before using this type of connection, you must do the following:
•
Note the station number of the module on the DeviceNet network. You can 
locate it by viewing DN Node Address (Parameter 2). Refer to the Enhanced 
DeviceNet Communications Module User Manual for information on 
viewing and editing parameters.You must convert this value from the 
displayed decimal value to an octal value. You can use the Windows 
Calculator program set in scientific mode to do the calculation.
•
Note the serial baud rate of the module. View Serial Port Rate (Parameter 
21) to find the baud rate. Refer to the Enhanced DeviceNet Communications 
Module User Manual for information on viewing and editing module 
parameters.
In RSLinx, you need to configure RS-232 point-to-point or multi-drop serial 
communications (Refer to Chapter 3). As you configure RSLinx, you must:
•
Enter the correct station number as an octal value in the Configure Allen-
Bradley DF1 Communications Device dialog box.
•
Select the correct baud rate in the Configure Allen-Bradley DF1 
Communications Device dialog box.
In a DriveTools32 application, you must set up RS-232 point-to-point 
communications (Refer to Chapter 3). As you configure the DriveTools32 
application, you must:
•
Enter the correct baud rate in the Communication Setup dialog box.
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Enter the station number to which you intend to connect as an octal value in 
the SCANport Network Connect to Drive dialog box.
•
Note that you cannot use the WHO button if you are using a point-to-point 
connection. 
Important: Verify that you have connected to the correct product before you 
use the DriveTools32 application to edit parameters or control the product.
1203-SFC 
cable
1203-GU6
1203-GU6
DeviceNet
Decimal: Node 8
Octal: Node 10
Decimal: Node 52
Octal: Node 64