Allen-Bradley controllogix 1756-L55M12 User Manual page 29

FLEX Adapter and I/O
Personal Computer
Required Software for DeviceNet Communication
Software Functions
• Configure ControlLogix projects.
RSLogix 5000
• Define EtherNet/IP communication.
• Configure DeviceNet devices.
RSNetWorx for
DeviceNet
• Define the scan list for those devices.
• Configure communication devices.
RSLinx
• Provide diagnostics.
• Establish communication between devices.
The DeviceNet communication module:
• supports messaging to devices, not controller to controller.
• shares a common application layer with ControlNet and
EtherNet/IP networks.
• offers diagnostics for improved data collection and fault
detection.
• requires less wiring than traditional, hardwired systems.
ControlLogix DeviceNet Network Overview
ControlLogix Controller
with 1756-ENBT Module
EtherNet/IP Network
Linking
Devices
Motor
Starter
Input/output
Devices
Communicate over Networks
CompactLogix Controller
DeviceNet Network
Sensor
Pushbutton
PWR
PWR
STS
STS
Cluster
PORT
PORT MOD
MOD NET A
NET B
NET A
NET B
Indicator
Lights
PowerFlex
ac Drive
Publication 1756-UM001G-EN-P - January 2007
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Requirement
Yes
Bar Code
Scanner