Rockwell Automation 2711 ControlNet Communications User Guide - Manual

Publication 2711-6.10
ControlNet Communications
for PanelView Terminals
This document describes how to connect and configure
communications for the ControlNet versions of the PanelView
terminals. This document provides supplemental information for
the PanelBuilder Software User Manual (Publication 2711-6.0) and
PanelView Operator Terminals User Manual (Publication 2711-6.1).
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Related Publications 2
Before You Use this Guide 2
ControlNet Protocol 3
Compatible ControlNet Controllers 3
ControlNet PanelView Terminals 3
Typical ControlNet Network 4
Making ControlNet Connections 5
NAP Connector Pinout Definitions 5
NAP and Redundant Cables 5
Modifying ControlNet Settings from the Terminal 6
Displaying ControlNet Internal Tag Data 8
Setting Up Communications using PanelBuilder
Selecting a ControlNet Terminal 9
Configuring ControlNet Communications 10
Supported Data and Address Types 11
Tag Addressing 11
File Conversions 12
Downloading Applications 12
ControlNet Application Report 14
PanelBuilder Error Messages 14
Channel Status Field 15
Error Messages and Codes 16
Terminal Alert Codes 17
Terminal Communication Status and Alert Messages 17
Internal Errors 18
Glossary 19
User Guide
Introduction