User Manual

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Chapter 3
Set Up Your DeviceNet Network
Introduction
Connecting a Computer to
the DeviceNet Network
To access a network, either:
• connect directly to the network.
• connect to a different network and browse to the desired network via a
linking device.
Once you choose a network:
• install the communication card, if required.
• determine any network parameters for the computer, such as a network
address.
• connect the computer to the network by using the correct cable.
Configure a Driver for the Network
1. Start RSLinx software.
2. Click Configure Driver.
Topic Page
Connecting a Computer to the DeviceNet Network 41
Commission All Nodes 42
Browse the Network 44
Configuration Signature 44
Safety Reset (optional) 45
Setting Passwords (optional) 47
TIP
You can browse the DeviceNet and EtherNet/IP networks through the USB
port of the SmartGuard controller.
The SmartGuard USB to DeviceNet bridging capability is limited. For
example, you cannot configure a 1734-ADN nor any POINT I/O™ modules.
You also cannot configure a 1753-DNSI module through the SmartGuard
controller. Use a 1784-PCD card instead for these operations.
IMPORTANT
The first time you connect a SmartGuard controller to your personal computer
by using the USB port, Windows goes through its device recognition sequence
and prompts you for USB drivers. The driver is on the RSLinx Classic CD in the
SmartGuardUSB-KernelDrivers folder.