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Configuring your cnet interface – Rockwell Automation GMLC Reference Manual User Manual

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Publication GMLC-5.2 - November 1999

Configuring Your CNET Interface

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4. Make entries in the following fields:

5. Select OK. The selected options are stored as part of the current GML

Commander diagram. The dialog box closes.

Configuring Your CNET Interface

To configure the CNET (ControlNet) interface:

1. Select CNET in the Configure Control Options dialog box. The

CNET tab displays.

2. Select the CNET tab. The CNET page displays.

Field

Description

RIO Channel

Select the channel through which your
controller communicates.

Baud Rate

Select the baud rate at which your controller
communicates over the RIO link.
Note:

Every item on the RIO link must have
the same baud rate.

Rack Size

Select the rack size for your controller that is
based on the number of inputs and outputs you
need. (See Rack Size for rack and
I/O sizes.)

Rack Address

Type the rack address for this I/O connection,
from 0 to 31 (octal), that represents the
address of your controller.
Note:

Each rack is divided into four
physical sizes. Refer to Rack Size
above.

Starting Group

Select the area of the specific rack where you
want the program to start.
Note:

Refer to Rack Size above.