Rockwell Automation AADvance Controller Demo Unit - Manual (Page 29)

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This chapter describes the procedures for connecting the AADvance Workbench to
the controller so that the application can be downloaded.
In This Chapter
Setting Up the Controller for AADvance Workbench Communications3-1
Setting Up the Controller for AADvance Workbench Communications
The AADvance controller stores a resource number and IP address information.
These details have to match those defined in the AADvance Workbench for the
application. After you have configured these details the AADvance Workbench can
communicate with the controller. You use the AADvDiscover utility to set up the
controller for AADvance Workbench communications.
Controller Discovery and Configuration
The AADvDiscover Utilility uses a discovery and configuration protocol (proprietary
to Rockwell Automation) to set the controller IP address within the AADvance
Workbench and to scan the broadcast domain for other AADvance controllers. The
utility locates each controller by its unique MAC Address. Having located a particular
controller to be configured, the utility lets you configure the resource number and IP
Address to be stored in the controller; after you have done this, the AADvance
Workbench can communicate with the other controller.
About the AADvDiscover Utility
The AADvDiscover utility is installed when you install the AADvance Workbench, and
appears on the Start menu of the computer. Click on AADvance Discover to start
the AADvDiscover utility.
Chapter 3
Downloading the Application to the Controller