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Configure the synchlink module – Rockwell Automation 1756-SYNCH ControlLogix SynchLink Module User Manual User Manual

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Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004

B-10 Configuring the Star Configuration

Configure the SynchLink Module

1. Use the new module creation wizard as shown below.

E. Electronic Keying

method is Compatible
Module.

G. Click here after

completing the
information on this page.

F. Minor Revision = 1.

A. Module name is

SynchLink_Module_Slave.

B. Receive Port Comm Format is

2 Axis to match the Transmit
Port Comm Format of the
master module.

C. Transmit Port Comm Format is

No Transmit Data.

D. Module slot number

is 3 as shown in the
graphic on page B-1.

Click here to continue to the next screen.

Requested Packet Interval =

Time Slave modules must be
configured as Time Masters for their
respective chassis if you want to
synchronize each chassis’ CST time
value with the CST Time Master.

This module must also NOT be
configured as the CST master of the
SynchLink (i.e. the box is unchecked)

Click here to finish configuration. This module does not transmit SynchLink axis
or direct words so the screens shown on pages B-5 & B-6 are not used.