Rockwell Automation 9303 DRIVE TOOLS 32 VER 2.50 GETTING STARTED - Manual (Page 127)

Using ControlLogix Gateways 13-3
Setting Up the Hardware
To use DriveTools32 with this type of communications, you must:
• Ensure that the ControlLogix controller has scanners for the network that
you are using and network to which you want to connect.
• Ensure that the drive and adapter are properly installed and powered.
• Ensure that cables are securely connected and protected from damage.
• Verify that the settings in your communication module are correct. Refer to
its user manual.
Configuring
RSLinx The following instructions describe how to configure RSLinx for ControlLogix
gateway communications. If you have questions about RSLinx, refer to its
online help.
To use RSLinx with a ControlLogix Gateway communications, you need to:
• Configure the communications driver.
• Create a shortcut to the network to which the drive is connected.
• Map the shortcut to a KTPort Value.
Configuring the Communication Driver
A driver is the software interface to the hardware device that allows RSLinx to
communicate with your drive or controller. You must either use an existing
driver or configure a new driver for the type of communications system that you
are using to connect to the first ControlLogix controller. Refer to the following
table:
Communications System Refer to
ControlNet Chapter 7, Setting Up ControlNet Direct Communications
DeviceNet Chapter 9, Setting Up DeviceNet Direct Communications
DH+ Chapter 5, Setting Up DH+ Direct Communications
Ethernet This chapter