Configure the ControlNet
Communication Driver
in the RSLinx Software
A. Click Communications.
B. Click Configure Drivers.
A. Use the pull-down
menu to select the
ControlNet driver.
B. Click Add New.
To configure the ControlNet communication driver for the personal computer
(programming workstation):
Do not use these steps to configure a ControlNet
IMPORTANT
communication driver for any application that uses a
SoftLogix5800 controller. With the SoftLogix5800
controller, you can configure a ControlNet communication
driver via the SoftLogix5800 Chassis Monitor. For more
information on how to do this, see the section Connect a
SoftLogix Controller to ControlNet.
1. In RSLinx software, select Configure Driver.
2. Select a driver for ControlNet devices. In the example below, we choose
the 1784-PCICS card. You can also connect your PC to a ControlNet
network via the 1784-PCC card.
Connect a Computer to the ControlNet Network
Publication CNET-UM001C-EN-P - November 2005
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