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Communicating with devicenet from a dh+ network, Configuring the devicenet pass-through driver -18, Configuring the devicenet pass-through driver – Rockwell SoniCrafter DEVICENET 1771-SDN User Manual

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Publication 1771-6.5.132 - June 2000

5-18 Communicating with DeviceNet from Another Network

Communicating with
DeviceNet from a DH+
Network

Before performing this example the DH+ network must be configured
and running. In this example, the PLC-5 processor’s DH+ channel A is
configured as node 1. Use your own DH+ configuration when
performing this example.

Configuring the DeviceNet Pass-Through Driver

Before you can communicate with the 1771-SDN module via a DH+
network, you must first configure the DeviceNet pass-through driver
(1771-SDNPT) with a DH+ port. RSLinx, version 2.10 or higher, is
required.

Perform the following steps.

1. Start RSLinx.

2. From the Communications menu, select Configure Drivers.

The Configure Drivers window will appear.

3. Select DeviceNet Drivers from the Available Driver Types

pull-down list and click on Add/New.