Rockwell Automation 1769-SDN Compact I/O DeviceNet Scanner Module User Manual - Manual (Page 13)

Publication 1769-UM009E-EN-P - August 2009 13
Overview Chapter 1
Scanner Module Operation In a typical configuration, the scanner module acts as an interface between
DeviceNet devices and the programmable controller.
Device Network
The scanner module communicates with DeviceNet devices over the network
to:
• Read inputs from slave devices
• Write outputs to slave devices
• Communicate with peer devices (messaging)
• Upload/download programs to a 1764-LRP based MicroLogix 1500
controller across a DeviceNet network
CompactLogix controller with
1769-SDN scanner MicroLogix 1500 controller
with 1769-SDN scanner
PLC with RSNetWorx for
DeviceNet software
1784-PCD
Interface card
1734 POINT I/O E3 Overload
Relay PowerFlex 40 Drive
Enhanced DeviceNet
Communications Module MicroLogix 1000 Controller
with 1761-NET-DNI MicroLogix 1200 Controller
with 1761-NET-DNI