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Getting Started

2-3

2.3

Installation Checklist

This section is designed to help experienced users start using the
DeviceNet module. If you are unsure how to complete a step, refer
to the referenced chapter.

Step

Action

Refer to

1

Review the safety precautions for the
module.

Throughout
this manual

2

Verify that the MD65 drive is properly
installed.

MD65 AC
Drive User
Manual

3

Commission the module.
Set a unique node address and the
appropriate data rate using the switches on
the module. If desired, you can disable the
switches and use parameter settings
instead.

Chapter 3,
Installing
the
DeviceNet
Module

4

Install the module.
Verify that the MD65 drive and DeviceNet
network are not powered. Then, connect
the module to the network using a
DeviceNet cable and to the drive using the
Internal Interface cable. Use the captive
screws to secure and ground the module to
the drive.

5

Apply power to the module.
The module receives power from the drive
and network. Apply power to the network
and to the drive. The status indicators
should be green. If they flash red, there is a
problem. Refer to Chapter 9,
Troubleshooting.

6

Configure the module for your
application.
Set the parameters for the following
features as required by your application:

• Node address and data rate.

• I/O configuration.

• Change of State, Cyclic, or polled I/O

data exchange.

• Fault actions.

Chapter 4,
Configuring
the
DeviceNet
Module