1771-6.5.132, PLC-5 DeviceNet Scanner User Manual

Chapter 5Communicating with DeviceNetfrom Another NetworkWhat This Chapter ContainsThis chapter describes how to communicate with the DeviceNetnetwork from another network, using the PLC-5 “pass-through”feature. This feature can be used to adjust and fine tune the nodes onyour network. Examples are provided for communicating from aControlNet network, an Ethernet network, and a Data Highway Plusnetwork.ATTENTION!The pass-through feature is not intended to replace a1770-KFD, PCD, PCID, or PCIDS connection to thenetwork:• Pass-through is intended only for fine tuning andadjustment of your network devices. Do notattempt to configure your entire network using apass-through driver, or a time-out may occur.• The pass-through method is not suitable for realtime monitoring of your network devices.IMPORTANTTo use the pass-through feature you must have thefollowing versions of the RSLinx software and1771-SDN module firmware:ComponentRSLinx software1771-SDN moduleSoftware/Firmware Version2.10 or higher4.003 or higherYou must have previously set up the network you will use tocommunicate with the DeviceNet network and have installed andconfigured the appropriate drivers and interface hardware. The 1771I/O chassis used for these examples was set up with the followinghardware mapping:Module Rack Group Slot IP AddressPLC-5C/1785-ENET 0 0 0 130.130.130.21771-SDN 0 1 0 n/a1 Publication 1771-6.5.132 - June 2000