Rockwell Automation 1734-AENTR EtherNet/IP Network Configuration User Manual - Manual (Page 43)

Rockwell Automation Publication ENET-UM001L-EN-P - March 2014 43
Configure a Supervisor on a Device-level Ring Network Chapter 4
Configure and Enable a Ring Supervisor in RSLinx Classic Software
Depending on the module’s firmware revision, you must use a specific RSLinx
software version to configure and enable the module with RSLinx Classic
software.
For more information on module firmware revisions and required RSLinx
Classic software versions, go to
http://support.rockwellautomation.com/
ControlFlash/.
To configure and enable a ring supervisor in RSLinx Classic software, follow
these steps.
1. Launch RSLinx software.
2. Browse to the DLR network that you are setting up.
3. Access the supervisor-capable node’s properties.
4. Right-click the node and choose Module Configuration.
The General tab appears with information about the module that is not
configurable.
TIP If you do not have the Electronic Data Sheet (EDS) file installed on the
module configured to be the ring supervisor, it will appear with a question
mark (?).
You can use these methods to obtain and use the EDS file:
– Right-click the module and choose to upload the EDS file
– Download the EDS file from: http://www.rockwellautomation.com/resources/
eds/