Reference Manual User Manual

1 Publication 1747-RM623D-EN-P - June 2006
Preface
What This Manual Contains
Use this manual to install, configure, and apply the features of the
scanner. See the table for a list of where to find specific information.
For specification and hazardous locations information, refer to SLC
ControlNet Scanner Installation Instructions, publication 1747-IN059.
Who Should Use This
Manual
We wrote this manual for control engineers and technicians who are
installing, programming, and maintaining a control system that
includes an SLC 500 processor communicating on a ControlNet
network with a ControlNet scanner. Here is what we assume.
• You are developing a ControlNet network using an SLC
processor in conjunction with a ControlNet scanner.
• You know each of your device’s I/O parameters and
requirements.
• You understand SLC processor programming and operation.
• You are familiar with RSNetWorx for ControlNet software.
• You are familiar with the Microsoft Windows environment.
Common Techniques Used
in This Manual
We use the following conventions throughout this manual.
• Numbered lists provide sequential steps.
• Bulleted lists provide information, not procedural steps.
For Information About See
How to install and connect the module Chapter 1
How to prepare to install the module Chapter 2
How to configure and map scheduled data exchange using RSNetWorx for
ControlNet software
Chapter 3
How to use the SLC ControlNet explicit message instruction Chapter 4
How to troubleshoot and read LEDs Chapter 5
Local database access using PLC-5 MSG instructions Appendix A
Local database and ControlNet data files access using CIP messaging Appendix B
CIP client management Appendix C
Reset bit management Appendix D
Application examples Appendix E