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Communicate over Networks Chapter 4

Communicate with DF1 Devices

You can configure the controller as a master or slave on a serial communication

network. Use serial communication when:

• the system contains three or more stations.

• communication occur regularly and require leased-line, radio, or

power-line modem.

To configure the controller for DF1 communication, perform this procedure.

1. In RSLogix 5000 programming software, right-click your controller and

select Properties.

ATTENTION: Only the 1769-L31 controller has more than one RS-232 port. All

other 1769 controllers are limited to one RS-232 port.

Modem

RS-232

EtherNet/IP

RS-232