Rockwell Automation 2100-GK61 DeviceNet to SCANport - Manual (Page 37)

Publication 2100-UM001B-EN-P – January 2001
Chapter
4
Configuring a Scanner to
Communicate with the Adapter
Chapter Objectives Chapter 4 provides instructions for configuring your scanner to
communicate with the 2100-GK61 module. This allows the product
connected to the adapter to be an active node on the DeviceNet
network. In this chapter, you will read about the following:
• RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software.
• Equipment and software needed for the configuration.
• Configuring a PLC, SLC, or ControlLogix scanner to
communicate with the adapter.
This chapter assumes you have experience using RSNetWorx for
DeviceNet to configure a DeviceNet network.
What is RSNetWorx for
DeviceNet? RSNetWorx for DeviceNet is a Windows application that lets you
configure DeviceNet networks. Using a graphical representation of
your network, you can configure network-wide parameters and the
network-wide schedule.
After installing and configuring the DeviceNet to SCANport
Communication Module with Digital Inputs, you can use RSNetWorx
for DeviceNet to configure the scanner to recognize and communicate
with it.
For more information on RSNetWorx for DeviceNet, refer to the
RSNetWorx for DeviceNet online help.
Required Equipment and
Software Before configuring the scanner, your PC must be:
• Running RSNetWorx for DeviceNet. Refer to
http://www.software.rockwell.com for more information on this
product.
• Connected to and communicating with the DeviceNet network
using a 1784-PCD card, a 1784-PCID card, a 1784-PCID5 card,
or a 1770-KFD adapter running with RSLinx. Refer to
http://www.software.rockwell.com for more information on the
RSLinx product. Refer to http://www.ab.com/products.html for
more information on “DeviceNet Network” under “Networks and
Communication Products.”