Rockwell Automation 1756-L7x GuardLogix 5570 Controllers - Manual (Page 100)

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Chapter 7 Go Online with the Controller
Connect Your EtherNet/IP Device and Computer
Connect your EtherNet/IP device and computer by using an Ethernet cable.
Figure 27 - Ethernet Connections
Connect Your ControlNet Communication Module or DeviceNet
Scanner and Your Computer
To access the ControlNet or DeviceNet network, you can do either of the
following:
• Connect directly to the network.
• Connect to a serial or EtherNet/IP network and browse (bridge) to the
desired network. This requires no additional programming.
Configuring an EtherNet/IP, ControlNet, or DeviceNet Driver
For information on configuring a driver, refer to the appropriate publication:
• EtherNet/IP Modules in Logix5000 Control Systems, publication
ENET-UM001
• ControlNet Modules in Logix5000 Control Systems User Manual,
publication CNET-UM001
• DeviceNet Modules in Logix5000 Control Systems, publication
DNET-UM004
WARNING: If you connect or disconnect the communication cable with
power applied to this module or any device on the network, an electrical
arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous location
installations.
Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before
proceeding.
Ethernet
Communication
Module
Standard or Crossover Ethernet Cables with
RJ45 Connector
Ethernet Switch