ProSoft Technology MVI71-DFNT - Manual (Page 134)

Reference MVI71-DFNT ♦ PLC 5
User Manual EtherNet/IP Client/Server Communication Module
Page 134 of 175 ProSoft Technology, Inc.
February 3, 2011
5.16 Server Driver
The Server Driver allows the MVI71-DFNT module to respond to data read and
write commands issued by clients on the Ethernet/IP network using explicit
messaging.
5.16.1 RSLinx Software
RSLinx is used by many personal computer-based applications to interface with
Rockwell Automation products. For example, RSView requires the use of RSLinx
for communication to remote nodes on a network. The following procedure is
recommended for accessing the DFNT database using RSLinx version 2.54, or
higher.
1 Start RSLinx software.
2 Open the C OMMUNICATIONS menu, and then select C ONFIGURE D RIVERS . This
action opens the C ONFIGURE D RIVERS dialog box.
3 Click the arrow to the right of the Available Driver Types field, and then select
E THER N ET /IP D RIVER from the dropdown list.