Rockwell Automation GMLC Reference Manual - Manual (Page 694)

Publication GMLC-5.2 - November 1999
Getting Started 657
Connecting the AxisLink Cable
For information on connecting the AxisLink cable, including an
explanation of extended length mode, referenced above, see AxisLink
information in the Installation and Hookup section of the Installation and
Setup manual for your motion controller. Also, see Connecting AxisLink
in the Installation & Hookup chapter of the ALEC Installation and Setup
manual (publication 4100-5.3).
Setting the AxisLink Addresses
Set the addresses of AxisLink modules in either of two ways:
If the motion controller or ALEC is powered when the address is
changed, press the
RESET switch on the front panel to ensure that the
motion controller or ALEC recognizes the new address.
Enabling AxisLink in GML Commander
To enable AxisLink:
1. Select Configure from the menu bar. The Configure menu appears.
2. Select Control Options. The Configure Control Options dialog box
appears.
3. Select AxisLink in the Interfaces section of the General page of the
Configure Control Options dialog box. This selection activates Axis-
Link, and displays the AxisLink dialog tab.
If Extended
AxisLink is:
Then:
Not enabled Use the front panel rotary Address switch. Each module must
have a unique address between 0 and 7. Do not select positions
8 - F. The order of addresses on the link is not important—only
that no module has the same address as any other.
Enabled Set the addresses of all AxisLink modules in the AxisLink page of
the Configure Control Options dialog box. GML Commander
ignores the front panel rotary Address switch.