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Communicate over Networks Chapter 4
You can use these software products with a 1769 CompactLogix controller on a
ControlNet network.
The ControlNet communication modules:
• support messaging, produced/consumed tags and distributed I/O.
• share a common application layer with DeviceNet and EtherNet/IP
networks.
• require no routing tables.
• support the use of coax and fiber repeaters for isolation and increased
distance.
In this example:
• the controllers produce and consume tags amongst themselves.
• the controllers initiate MSG instructions that send and receive data or
configure devices.
• the personal computer uploads or downloads projects to the controllers.
• the personal computer configures devices on ControlNet, and configures
the network itself.
Table 6 - ControlNet Network Software Combinations
Software Functions Requirement
RSLogix 5000 programming software • Configure the CompactLogix
project
• Define EtherNet/IP
communication
Yes
RSNetWorx for ControlNet software • Configure the ControlNet network
• Define the NUT (network update
time)
• Schedule the ControlNet network