Rockwell Automation 1769-ADN DeviceNet Modules Installation Instructions - Manuel (Page 41)

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Configure a Workstation to Operate on a DeviceNet Network Chapter 3
Depending on how you decide to connect your computer to the DeviceNet
network, do the following.
1. If you are connecting directly to the network, install the1784-PCD card,
1784-PCIDS card, or 1784-U2DN cable.
– For more information on installing the 1784-PCD card, refer to the
DeviceNet Communication Card installation instructions, publication
1784-IN029 .
– For more information on installing the 1784-PCIDS card, refer to the
DeviceNet Universal PCI Scanner Card installation instructions,
publication
1784-IN004 .
– For more information on installing the 1784-U2DN cable, refer to the
USB-to-DeviceNet Cable installation instructions, publication
1784-IN046 .
2. If you are connecting to a different network and bridging to the DeviceNet
network, install the required communication modules.
3. Connect the computer to the network with the correct cable.
Configure a Driver for a
Network To communicate over a specific network, configure a driver in RSLinx Classic
software for the appropriate network.
Complete the following steps to configure a driver for the network.
1. In RSLinx Classic software, from the Communications pull-down menu,
choose Configure Drivers.
The Configure Drivers dialog box appears.
IMPORTANT If RSLinx Classic software, version 2.54 or later, is installed on the
computer, the device driver is already installed on the computer. Skip this
section.