Rockwell Automation 2100-GK61 DeviceNet to SCANport - Manual (Page 19)

Publication 2100-UM001B-EN-P – January 2001
Overview 1-7
Overview of Setting Up the
Adapter To set up the DeviceNet to SCANport Communication Module with
Digital Inputs, you must perform the following tasks:
1. Install the module. Refer to Chapter 2, Installation.
2. Set the adapter’s node address and configure the adapter’s
parameters. Refer to Chapter 3, Configuring the DeviceNet to
SCANport Communication Module with Digital Inputs.
3. Configure a scanner (either PLC or SLC) to communicate with
the Adapter. Refer to Chapter 4, Configuring a Scanner to
Communicate with the Adapter.
4. If necessary, create a ladder logic program to control the
SCANport product. Refer to Chapter 5, Ladder Logic
Programming—Including Reading Inputs.
Required Tools and Equipment To install and configure a 2100-GK61 module, you need the
following:
• DeviceNet to SCANport Communication Module with Digital
Inputs (2100-GK61).
• 10-pin plug-in DeviceNet connector (supplied with module).
• Appropriate cables for SCANport and DeviceNet connections.
Refer to the Selecting Cables section in Chapter 2, Installation.
• 6-pin plug-in Input connector (supplied with module).
• #10 hardware for attaching module to a panel.
• A PC that is:
– Running RSNetWorx.
– Connected to and communicating with the DeviceNet
network using a 1784-PCD card or a 1770-KFD adapter.
– Running RS Linx.
– Running RSLogix5 (if using PLC) or RSLogix500 (if using
SLC).
Important: Refer to http://www.software.rockwell.com for more
information on these software products.