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2 using the lcd oim to configure the module, 3 using rsnetworx for devicenet, 1 setting up rslinx for rsnetworx for devicenet – Rockwell Automation DeviceNet Communications Module User Manual

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4-2

DeviceNet Communications Module

4.2

Using the LCD OIM to Configure the
Module

Use the procedure in figure 4.1 to access the parameters on the
DeviceNet module using the LCD OIM (M/N MD4LCD-PNL,
MD4ALCD, or MD1CC). If you are unfamiliar with the operation of
the LCD OIM, refer to the OIM Quick Reference (D2-3508) for more
information.

4.3

Using RSNetWorx for DeviceNet

RSNetWorx for DeviceNet is a Rockwell Software application that
can be used to set up DeviceNet networks and configure connected
devices.

4.3.1 Setting Up RSLinx for RSNetWorx for

DeviceNet

To use RSNetWorx for DeviceNet, you must first set up a driver in
RSLinx. The driver provides a communications link between the
computer and DeviceNet network. See table 4.2 and figure 4.2 for
this procedure.

Figure 4.1 – Accessing the DeviceNet Parameters using the LCD OIM

MDI Devices

Device Select

DIAG

PARAM

DSEL

MEM

SEL

MDI Devices

MDCOMM-DNET

MD65

Linear List

Parameters

DIAG

PARAM

DSEL

MEM

SEL

Changed Params