Communication Setup - Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 6 User Manual

Chapter 3 Configuration Mode

Communication Setup

Communication Driver
Ethernet Driver
Has no properties to edit.
Press Restore Default to restore the default RSLinx
configuration overwriting the current configuration stored
in the terminal.
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You configure communication for your application and controller by using
RSLinx Enterprise software:
• Access KEPServer Serial Port IDs.
• Edit the driver settings for the protocol used by your .mer application.
• Edit the device address of the controller on the network.
Configure KEPServer Serial Port IDs
To access KEPServer serial communication, you must have KEPServer Enterprise
installed on your terminal. If you plan on using KEPServer Enterprise and serial
communication, you must specify the COM port to use.
To access the KEPServer Serial Port ID dialog box, press Terminal
Settings>Networks then Communications>KEPServer Serial Port IDs. If
KEPServer Enterprise is not installed, you get an error message.
Configure RSLinx Communication Properties
Follow these steps to configure driver settings for the communication protocol
used by your application.
1. Press Terminal Settings>Networks then Communications>RSLinx
Enterprise Communications.
You see a tree view of installed cards and network configurations.
2. Select a communication card installed on your terminal.
3. Press Edit Driver to view the current driver properties.
4. Select a property to modify, then press Edit.
5. Modify the setting, then press Enter.
You return to the previous dialog box with the newly entered data.
Rockwell Automation Publication 2711P-UM006E-EN-P - January 2017