Using Rsnetworx For Devicenet - Allen-Bradley 1769-SM1 User Manual

7-2 ControlLogix w/1769-ADN DeviceNet Ladder Example Program
• Obtain status information from the drive (for example, Logic Status,
Feedback, etc.)
• Writing and reading Datalinks
Explicit messaging (parameter read/write) capability:
Controller Used With 1769-SM1
1769-ADN DeviceNet Adapter
The 1769-ADN Remote DeviceNet adapter does not support explicit
messaging. Refer to ControlLogix and 1769-ADN support
documentation for information about possible future explicit messaging
support.

Using RSNetWorx for DeviceNet

RSNetWorx for DeviceNet is a Rockwell Software application that can
be used to set up DeviceNet networks and configure connected devices.
To set up RSLinx for RSNetWorx for DeviceNet
To use RSNetWorx for DeviceNet, you must first set up a driver in
RSLinx. The driver provides a communications link between the
computer and DeviceNet network.
Step
1. Start RSLinx, and select Communications > Configure
Drivers to display the Configure Drivers screen.
2. In the Available Driver Types box, select DeviceNet
Drivers, and then click Add New. The DeviceNet Driver
Selection screen appears.
3. In the Available DeviceNet Drivers list, select the module
connected to your computer, and then click Select. A Driver
Configuration screen appears.
4. Configure the driver for your computer and network
settings, and then click OK. The Configure Drivers screen
reports the progress of the configuration. Then, the Add
New RSLinx Driver screen appears.
5. Type a name (if desired), and then click OK. The Configure
Drivers screen reappears, and the new driver is in the
Configured Drivers List
6. Click Close to close the screen. Leave RSLinx running.
Supports Explicit Messaging
Yes
(Figure 7.2).
No
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