Rockwell Automation AADvance Controller Configuration Guide - Manual (Page 15)

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This chapter provides a brief overview of the AADvance Workbench and this manual.
In This Chapter
Purpose and Scope ............................................................................................. 1-1
AADvance Workbench and Software Development Environment ........ 1-1
About The Configuration Process .................................................................. 1-3
Integrating the AADvance Controller with Other Systems ..................... 1-4
Application Scan Model ..................................................................................... 1-5
Purpose and Scope
This technical manual defines the process you should follow to configure a new system
or re-configure an existing system. It includes background information and detailed
procedures for the following:
 Setting the controller IP Address
 Defining the processor configuration
 Defining the variables in the Dictionary
 Configuring the I/O modules and channels
 setting up Modbus and CIP
The step-by-step instructions are based on using the AADvance Workbench
configuration tools.
Also included is reference information about module status parameters and I/O
variables to help you decide which variable types to use, and included is a brief
description of the data values provided by the I/O modules.
The instructions for installing the Workbench, choosing a licensing option and
connecting the application to the controller are also covered by this manual.
AADvance Workbench and Software Development Environment
The 9110 Processor Module runs the Workbench, it must have the following
specification:
Operating Systems:
 Windows XP with Service Pack 3
 Windows Vista, Windows 7 & Server 2003 in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions
Note: Network Licensing - Windows 64-bit version will only work with the USB
licsensing method.
Chapter 1
Introduction