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Adding the scanner to the i/o configuration – Rockwell Automation 20-750-DNET PowerFlex DeviceNet Option Module User Manual

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Rockwell Automation Publication 750COM-UM002B-EN-P - October 2012

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Configuring the I/O

Chapter 4

Adding the Scanner to the I/O Configuration

To establish communication between the controller and option module over the
network, you must first add the ControlLogix controller and its scanner to the
I/O configuration.

1.

Start RSLogix 5000 software.

2.

From the File menu, choose New to display the New Controller dialog
box.

a. Choose the appropriate choices for the fields in the dialog box to match

your application.

b. Click OK.

The RSLogix 5000 dialog box reappears with the treeview in the left
pane.

3.

In the treeview, right-click the I/O Configuration folder and choose New
Module.

The Select Module dialog box appears.

4.

Expand the Communications group to display all of the available
communication modules.

5.

In the list, select the DeviceNet scanner used by your controller.