Rockwell Automation 1787-GEN2SKIT, -2, -3, -4, -5, -6, -7 DeviceNet Starter Kit User Manual - Manual (Page 54)

Publication DNET-UM003A-EN-P - August 2000
3-2 Connect Devices and Commission Nodes
The node commission process can be done via hardware (dip
switches, rotary switches, thumbwheels) or software (RSNetWorx).
Once you commission a device via hardware, you cannot overwrite
the settings via software. Many devices support “autobaud”. This
allows a device to “set itself” to the proper data rate when it is
connected to an operational DeviceNet network. This shortens the
steps you need to take when adding or replacing devices on your
network.
The Starter Kit devices are all autobaud at a rate of 125kbits/second.
The address of 63 and the data rate of 125k are programmed into the
device at the factory. Other devices will need to be commissioned in
the field. Once a device has been commissioned and attached to a
network, you are ready to go.
The Starter Kits have 7 nodes which need to be addressed as follows:
00 Scanner, scanners are required to take the lowest possible
address
01-05 Devices
62 Interface, interfaces are required to take the highest
possible address. 63 is reserved for factory set devices that
have their addresses set by RSNetWorx.
The Demo Version of RSNetWorx allows up to 7 nodes to be
commissioned in a network file. This Demo version of RSNetWorx can
be converted into a full version when you purchase a full version
license from Rockwell.
RSNetWorx for DeviceNet
Node Commission Tool One function of RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software is to provide a
way for you to assign node addresses and set data rate parameters for
devices that are either:
•
connected to a DeviceNet network, or
•
connected via a point-to-point connection.
RSNetWorx uses a graphical interface to build your network. Windows
navigation provides an easy way to add, delete, and configure devices
on your network. RSNetWorx (along with RSLinx communication
software) lets you quickly configure your network allowing you to
focus more on application attributes and less on hardware
configuration and compatibility.