Set Up Your Computer To Connect To Controlnet; Use Rslogix 5000 Software; Overview Of The Rslogix 5000 Software Configuration Process - Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley ControlNet 1734-ACNR User Manual

3-2 Configure a ControlNet Module
Set Up Your Computer to
Connect to ControlNet

Use RSLogix 5000 Software

Publication CNET-UM001C-EN-P - November 2005
You connect your personal computer to the ControlNet network via an
RSLinx ControlNet software communication driver. You use the ControlNet
communication driver to:
• upload and download controller projects using RSLogix 5000 software.
• schedule the ControlNet network via RSNetWorx for ControlNet
software.
For more information on how to connect a computer to the ControlNet
network, see chapter Connect a Computer to the ControlNet Network.
Use RSLogix 5000 software to configure the I/O tree in your project.

Overview of the RSLogix 5000 Software Configuration Process

When you use RSLogix 5000 software to configure a ControlNet
communication module, you must perform the following steps:
1. Add the new local module to your project.
2. Configure the local module, including:
a. naming the module.
b. choosing a Communication Format.
c. setting the Revision level.
d. setting the module location as necessary such as the slot number for a
1756-CNB module.
e. choosing an Electronic Keying method.
3. Add the new remote module to your project.
4. Configure the remote module similarly to the local module.
There are some differences between configuring a local
IMPORTANT
ControlNet communication module and a remote
ControlNet communication module. Those differences are
covered later in this chapter.
5. Download configuration to the controller.