User guide

Publication 1784-IN029C-EN-P - June 2001
Preface
About the Manual
Use this manual to install, configure, and troubleshoot the DeviceNet

PC card
(PCMCIA interface), catalog number 1784-PCD. This interface enables a computer
with PCMCIA slots to communicate on a DeviceNet network.
Audience
The information in this manual is intended for users who are:
• familiar with Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows ME, or
Windows 95
• experienced with DeviceNet configuration software and the DeviceNet
network
Refer to the following table for the version of RSLinx you will need for your
operating system.
Operating System: Version of RSLinx:
Windows 95/98/Me/NT 2.00.97 or later
Windows 2000 2.2 or later with RSLinx Service Pack 2 installed
Note: For RSLinx versions later than 2.2, no
Service Pack is required for the 1784-PCD card
to work.