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Chapter 4 Quick Start 4-1

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Quick Start

This chapter provides a step by step explanation of configuration of the Bridge-

Way Ethernet to DeviceNet Gateway. It is intended to be used as a beginner’s

guide to configuring and using the BridgeWay using RSNetWorx for DeviceNet

or NetTool-DN. It also demonstrates how easy it is to create your own webpage

and upload it to the module.

Requirements: An Ethernet network and a PC connected to that network, running

Windows™ 98/ME/2000/XP, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher, a

DeviceNet configuration tool such as Rockwell Software’s RSNetWorx for

DeviceNet or HMS Net Tool-DN. RSLinx version 2.31 or later is required.

DeviceNet Network Configuration

Configuration of the DeviceNet network interface involves using a DeviceNet

node commissioning tool to set the BridgeWay’s MAC ID and baud rate. The fol-

lowing sections explain how this is done using either Rockwell Software’s RSNet-

Worx for DeviceNet or HMS’ NetTool-DN.

Note: The BridgeWay defaults to 125K baud out of the box. If your DeviceNet

network is not running at 125K baud, the BridgeWay must be powered up on a

local network with the node commissioning tool at 125K baud. Do not attempt to

commission the BridgeWay on a network configured at a different baud rate.

Node Commissioning with RSNetWorx for DeviceNet

Step 1: Connect the module to your DeviceNet network.

• Make sure a PC running RSNetWorx for DeviceNet is connected to the

DeviceNet network.

• With the BridgeWay un-powered, connect the DeviceNet network cable

to the DeviceNet connector of the module. (See “Connecting DeviceNet”

on page 2-4)

• Power up the BridgeWay.