Using The Sample Prosoft Configuration Builder Files - ProLinx 6201-WA-DFNT to DFNT Setup Manual

6201-WA-DFNT ♦ ProLinx Wireless
High Speed Wireless EtherNet/IP Gateway
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Using the Sample ProSoft Configuration Builder Files

The sample application uses two 6201-WA-DFNT modules to establish wireless
communications between a ControlLogix PLC at a main site and a ControlLogix
PLC located at a remote site. Both DFNT modules are configured as Clients. The
following diagram illustrates this application.
In this example, the following is assumed:
Two PLCs are located far enough from each other that a wired connection
would be impractical
The application uses two ProLinx 6201-WA-DFNT modules to establish
communication between the two PLCs
The module's radio communication parameters are preset and configured to
pass up to 1200 words in either direction
One DFNT client is connected to the Primary PLC
One DFNT client is connected to the Remote PLC
You can use this guide in one of two ways. First, you can use it as a learning tool
to see how the PCB files make the sample application work. You can also follow
along with the example and modify the configuration files as you go along.
Whether you are configuring your modules on the fly or just reading through to
understand how to use the sample application, there are steps that you must
perform even if you are not yet configuring any modules to suit your own
application.
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