Device Net

1769-SDN DeviceNet Scanner Module
Catalog Numbers 1769-SDN

User Manual
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DeviceNet Network
Chapter 4
Updated information
Index
Summary of Changes
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Table of Contents
Preface
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Who Should Use This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Conventions in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 1
Overview
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Module Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Scanner Module Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Communication with Your Slave Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1769-SDN Scanner Module Data Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Input Data Image - MicroLogix 1500. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Output Data Image - MicroLogix 1500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Input Data Image - CompactLogix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Output Data Image - CompactLogix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
RSNetWorx for DeviceNet Software as a Configuration Tool . . . . . . 17
Chapter 2
Quick Start for Experienced Users Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Required Tools and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
What You Need to Do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Chapter 3
Installation and Wiring
Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
General Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Hazardous Location Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Removing Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Reducing Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Protecting the Circuit Board from Contamination . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
System Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
System Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
System Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Minimum Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Panel Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
DIN Rail Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Replace the Scanner Module within a System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Field Wiring Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Grounding the Scanner Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Scanner Module Power-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Table of Contents
Chapter 4
DeviceNet Network
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
How AutoScan Operates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Determine If You Can Use AutoScan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
How AutoScan Effects Your Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Connect Each Device to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Set the Baud Rate of a Device Via a DeviceNet
Configuration Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Set the Node Address of a Device Via a DeviceNet
Configuration Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Add the Scanner to the RSLogix 5000 Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Add the Scanner to the I/O Configuration Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Define the Properties of the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Implement AutoScan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Initiate AutoScan Via the User Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Initiate AutoScan via the 193-DNCT Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Additional Considerations Regarding AutoScan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Type of Connection that the Scanner Sets Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Access Device Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Put the Scanner in Run Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Chapter 5
Manually Configure the DeviceNet Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Software Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Network
Install the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Use RSLinx Software to Configure Your DeviceNet Driver. . . . . . . . 62
Use RSNetWorx for DeviceNet Software to Configure
the 1769-SDN Scanlist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Set Up an Online Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Set the Node Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Configure the I/O Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Module Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Scanlist Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Input Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Auto Device Replacement (ADR) Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Summary Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Download and Save Your Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Table of Contents
Chapter 6
DeviceNet I/O Image
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
1769-SDN Input Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
MicroLogix 1500 Status Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Scan Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Device Failure Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Autoverify Failure Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Slave Device Idle Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Active Node Array. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Scanner Module Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Reserved Array. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Device Status Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Module Status Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
CompactLogix Status Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Scan Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Device Failure Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Autoverify Failure Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Device Idle Register. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Active Node Register. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Status Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Scanner Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Scanner Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Scrolling Device Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Scrolling Device Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Device Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
CompactLogix Status Register. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Disable Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Device Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Autoverify Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Comm Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Dup Node Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Dnet Power Detect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
CompactLogix Command Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Disable Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Halt Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Input Data Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
1769-SDN Output Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Table of Contents
Chapter 7
Use the 1769-SDN Scanner
Module with MicroLogix
Controllers
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
MicroLogix 1500 Controllers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
RSLogix 500 Programming Software I/O Configuration . . . . . . . . . 104
Start the Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
I/O Configuration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Read I/O Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Installed I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
1769-SDN Scanner Module Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Changing the 1769-SDN Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Backplane Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
PCCC Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Program Upload and Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Configure a Local DeviceNet Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Message Setup Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
MSG Instruction Error Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Chapter 8
Troubleshooting
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Appendix A
1769-SDN DeviceNet Class Codes Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Appendix B
CompactLogix Backup on the
DeviceNet Network
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
How the Backup Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Backup System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Configure the Backup System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Develop the CompactLogix Backup Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Backup Heartbeat Configuration Rungs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Reading Backup State Rung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Reading Backup Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Using Indicators to Check Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Module Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Node Address and Status Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Development and Debugging Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Glossary
Index
Preface
Read this preface to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual.
About This Manual
This manual is a user manual for the Compact I/O 1769-SDN DeviceNet
scanner module. It describes the procedures you use to install, program, and
troubleshoot your scanner module. This manual:
provides instructions on installing the scanner module.
contains information about using the scanner module on the DeviceNet
network.
provides tips on troubleshooting the scanner module.
contains application examples to show how the scanner module is used
with various programmable controllers.
IMPORTANT
This manual focuses on the 1769-SDN scanner module with a

MicroLogix 1500 control system on the DeviceNet network.
Topics covered include using AutoScan, configuring, bridging,
connecting, and controlling your DeviceNet network.
For information about using the 1769-SDN scanner module with
a CompactLogix system, refer to DeviceNet Modules in
Logix5000 Control Systems User Manual, publication
DNET-UM004.
Who Should Use

This Manual
Use this manual if you are responsible for designing, installing, programming,
or troubleshooting control systems that use Rockwell Automation
programmable controllers.
You should have a basic understanding of electrical circuitry and familiarity
with relay logic. If you do not, obtain the proper training before using this
product.
Preface
Preface
Conventions in This Manual
The following conventions are used throughout this manual:

Bulleted lists such as this one provide information, not procedural steps.
Numbered lists provide sequential steps or hierarchical information.
Additional Resources
The following documents contain additional information concerning Rockwell

Automation products. Contact your local Rockwell Automation distributor to
order hard copy publications. For electronic copies, go to
http://literature.rockwellautomation.com.
Resource
Description
DeviceNet Modules in Logix5000 Control

Systems User Manual, publication
DNET-UM004
Describes configuring the CompactLogix controllers on the DeviceNet network.
ControlNet Modules in Logix5000 Control

Systems User Manual, publication
CNET-UM001
Describes configuring the CompactLogix controllers on the ControlNet network.
RSNetWorx for DeviceNet Getting Results Describes using RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software (catalog number 9357-DNETL3).
Guide, publication DNET-GR001
CompactLogix System User Manual,
publication 1769-UM007
Describes planning, mounting, wiring, and troubleshooting your CompactLogix system. This
manual focuses on the 1769-L20 and 1796-L30 CompactLogix controllers.
MicroLogix 1500 Programmable Controllers Planning, mounting, wiring, and troubleshooting your MicroLogix 1500 system
User Manual, publication 1764-UM001
Compact I/O Analog Modules User Manual, Installing, configuring, and using Compact I/O analog modules
DeviceNet Interface User Manual,
How to install and use the DeviceNet Interface (catalog number 1761-NET-DNI)
DeviceNet Media Design and Installation

Guide, publication DNET-UM072
DeviceNet network planning information
Grounding and wiring Allen-Bradley programmable controllers

Industrial Automation Wiring and
Grounding Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1
National Electrical Code - Published by the Wire sizes and types for grounding electrical equipment
National Fire Protection Association of
Boston, MA.
10
Chapter
Overview
Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of communication between the

CompactLogix and MicroLogix 1500 programmable controllers and
DeviceNet devices via the 1769-SDN scanner module.
Topic
Page
Module Features
12
Scanner Module Operation
13
Communication with Your Slave Devices
14
1769-SDN Scanner Module Data Tables
15
RSNetWorx for DeviceNet Software as a Configuration Tool
17
The configuration data tables and the RSNetWorx for DeviceNet dialog boxes
used to configure the data tables are also described in this chapter. Before
configuring your scanner, you must understand these items:
Data exchange between the programmable controller and DeviceNet
devices through the scanner
User-configurable scanner module data tables
Role of RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software
These topics are covered briefly in this chapter and in more detail throughout
the rest of the manual.
11
Chapter 1
Overview
Module Features
Use the following figure to identify the features of the scanner.

2A
1
3A
8B
8A
4
8B
5
9
7A
3B
2B
7B
Module Features
12
Item
Description
Bus lever (with locking function)
2A
Upper DIN rail latch
2B
Lower DIN rail latch
3A
Upper panel mounting tab
3B
Lower panel mounting tab
Module and Network status LEDs
Address and Error numeric display
Grounding screw
7A
DeviceNet mating male receptacle
7B
Removable DeviceNet female connector
8A
Movable bus connector with female pins
8B
Bus connector with male pins
Nameplate label
Overview
Scanner Module Operation
Chapter 1
In a typical configuration, the scanner module acts as an interface between

DeviceNet devices and the programmable controller.
Device Network
PLC with RSNetWorx for
DeviceNet software
CompactLogix controller with

1769-SDN scanner
MicroLogix 1500 controller

with 1769-SDN scanner
1784-PCD
Interface card
1734 POINT I/O
E3 Overload
Relay
PowerFlex 40 Drive
Enhanced DeviceNet
Communications Module
MicroLogix 1000 Controller

with 1761-NET-DNI

with 1761-NET-DNI
The scanner module communicates with DeviceNet devices over the network
to:
Read inputs from slave devices

Write outputs to slave devices
Communicate with peer devices (messaging)
Upload/download programs to a 1764-LRP based MicroLogix 1500
controller across a DeviceNet network
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Chapter 1
Overview
Communication with Your

Slave Devices
The scanner module communicates with devices via strobe, poll, change of
state, or cyclic I/O messages. It uses these messages to solicit data from or
deliver data to each device. Data received from the devices, input data, is
organized by the scanner module and made available to the controller. Data
sent from your controller, output data, is organized in the scanner module and
sent on to your devices.
A strobe message is a multicast transfer of data that is 64 bits in length
sent by the scanner module that initiates a response from each strobed
slave device.
The strobe devices respond with their data, which can be as much as 8
bytes of information. As a slave device, the scanner module does not
support the strobe message.
A poll message is a point-to-point transfer of data from 0...128 bytes
sent by the scanner module to the slave device.
The poll message also initiates a response from each poll slave. The slave
device responds with its input data from 0...128 bytes.
A change-of-state message is a transfer of data sent whenever a data
change occurs.
A user-configurable heartbeat rate allows devices to indicate proper
operation during intervals between data changes.
A cyclic message is a transfer of data sent at a specific user-configurable
rate, such as every 50 ms.
IMPORTANT
Throughout this document, input and output are defined from

the controllers point of view. Output is data sent from the
controller to a device. Input is data collected by the controller
from a device.
In addition to I/O messaging, the scanner module also supports PCCC and
CIP explicit messaging, defined later in this manual.
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Overview
1769-SDN Scanner Module

Data Tables
Chapter 1
The scanner module uses input and output data images to transfer data, status,
and command information between the scanner module and the MicroLogix
controller to manage the flow of data between your controller and network
devices.
Input Data Image - MicroLogix 1500

The input data image is transferred from the scanner module to the controller
across the Compact I/O bus.
Word
Description
Data Type
065
Status structure
66-word array
66245
DeviceNet slave inputs
180-word array
See Chapter 6 for definitions of the Status structure.
Output Data Image - MicroLogix 1500

The output data image is transferred from the controller to the scanner
module across the Compact I/O bus.
Word
Description
Data Type
0 and 1
Module command array
2-word array
2181
DeviceNet slave outputs
180-word array
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Chapter 1
Overview
Module Command Array Bit Assignments

Output
Word
Bit
Description
Behavior
Run
This bit controls when the module scans its

mapped slave devices. When set (1), the
scanner module will process I/O data as
defined by its scanlist. The Fault and Disable
Network command bits must be clear (0) to
scan the network.
Fault
When set, the scanners I/O mode will be

Halt; messaging will still operate. The fault
bit is primarily used to artificially set the
slave devices into a fault state due to some
event or condition within the control
program.
Disable network
When set, the scanner module is

functionally removed from the network.
Reserved(1)
N/A
Reset
Restarts access to the DeviceNet network.
515
Reserved(1)
N/A
1631
Reserved(1)
N/A
1
(1)
Do not manipulate reserved bits. Doing so may interfere with future compatibility.
Input Data Image - CompactLogix

The input data image is transferred from the scanner module to the controller
across the Compact I/O bus.
Word
Description
Data Type
089
DeviceNet slave inputs
90-DINT array
Output Data Image - CompactLogix

The output data image is transferred from the controller to the scanner
module across the Compact I/O bus.
Word
Description
Data Type
089
DeviceNet slave outputs
90-DINT array
For additional information about the CompactLogix image structure, refer to

the DeviceNet Modules in Logix5000 Control Systems User Manual,
publication DNET-UM004.
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Overview
RSNetWorx for DeviceNet

Software as a
Configuration Tool
Chapter 1
RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software is used to configure the scanners slave

devices. This software tool connects to the scanner module over the
DeviceNet network via an RS-232 interface (1770-KFD module) or PC card
(1784-PCD or 1784-PCID).
We recommend RSNetworx for DeviceNet software, version 3.00 or later.
If your RSNetWorx configuration software does not include the required
electronic data sheet (EDS) file, go to http://www.ab.com/networks/eds.
Register the new EDS file by using the EDS wizard in RSNetWorx for
DeviceNet software. Access the wizard from the Tools menu. This
configuration tool lets you to identify all of the DeviceNet devices and their
locations in your system.
The controller must be in Program mode, or the scanner module in Idle mode
(bit 0 of the Module Command Array = 0) for the scanner module to accept
the configuration information.
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Chapter 1
Overview
RSNetWorx Configuration Dialog Map

The main RSNetWorx dialog.
Click Online and select the

driver to browse the network.
Double-click the 1769-SDN icon to access

the 1769-SDN scanner module.
Click on the Scanlist tab to
access the scanlist.
Click the Input tab and click

the AutoMap button to
automatically map input
devices.
Move the device into

the scanlist.
Click Download to Scanner to

download the scanlist.
Click the Output tab and click

the AutoMap button to
automatically map output
devices.
Double-click the device in the

scanlist to edit a devices I/O
parameters.
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Chapter
Quick Start for Experienced Users
Introduction
This chapter helps you get started using the 1769-SDN scanner module.
Topic
Page
Required Tools and Equipment
19
What You Need to Do
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Procedures are based on the assumption that you have an understanding of

Rockwell Automation controllers. You should understand electronic process
control and be able to interpret the ladder logic instructions required to
generate the electronic signals that control your application. Because it is a
start-up guide for experienced users, this chapter does not contain detailed
explanations about the procedures listed.
Required Tools and

Equipment
Have the following tools and equipment ready:

Personal computer
Programmable controller: CompactLogix or MicroLogix 1500 system
1770-KFD RS-232 DeviceNet adapter or 1784-PCIDS, 1784-U2DN
DeviceNet interface card
For network communication: RSLinx software, version 2.30 or later
For DeviceNet network configuration:
RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software, version 3.00 or later
For ladder logic programming:
RSLogix 500 programming software, version 5.00.10 or later, or
RSLogix 5000 programming software, version 8.02 or later
1769-SDN scanner module
Mounting hardware
Screwdriver
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Chapter 2
What You Need to Do
Follow these steps to get started using the 1769-SDN scanner module.
1. Verify planned system configuration.
a. Ensure system power supply has sufficient current.
Maximum Current Draw
Module
5V DC
24V DC
1769-SDN
440 mA
0 mA
The scanner module cannot be located more than four modules away
from the system power supply.
b. Verify that the DeviceNet network has adequate power.
DeviceNet Power Requirements
Module
1769-SDN
N.E.C. Class 2
90 mA @ 11V DC, max.
110 mA @ 25V DC, max.
200 mA for 1.5 ms inrush
2. Remove power.
ATTENTION
Remove power before removing or inserting this module. When

you remove or insert a module with power applied, an electrical
arc may occur. An electrical arc can cause personal injury or
property damage by:
sending an erroneous signal to your systems field devices,
causing unintended machine motion.
causing an explosion in a hazardous environment.
Electrical arcing causes excessive wear to contacts on both the
module and its mating connector and can lead to premature
failure.
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Chapter 2
3. Assemble and mount the I/O bank.

The scanner module can be attached to an adjacent controller, power
supply, or I/O module. The scanner module can be panel or DIN-rail
mounted. Modules can be assembled before or after mounting.
Be sure to observe minimum spacing guidelines for adequate
ventilation.
4. Ground the scanner module and complete the DeviceNet network
wiring.
5. Apply power to the system.
6. Be sure that the programming software and equipment is ready.
7. Use RSLinx to configure drivers.
8. Use RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software to configure the 1769-SDN
scanner module and the DeviceNet devices.
9. Use RSLogix software to create your project and ladder logic.
10. Start the system.
a. Apply power.
b. Download your program and put the controller into Run mode.
c. status indicators turn on solid green.
11. Monitor the scanner module status to check if the scanner module is
operating correctly.
Module status is reported by the status indicators and numeric display
on the front of the scanner module. The information is also stored in
the scanner modules input data file, so these bits can be used in your
control program to flag an error.
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Chapter 2
Notes:
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Chapter
This chapter describes how to install and wire the 1769-SDN scanner module.
This table describes what this chapter contains and where to find specific
information.
Power Requirements
Topic
Page
Power Requirements
23
General Considerations
24
System Planning
26
System Assembly
27
System Mounting
28
Replace the Scanner Module within a

System
31
Field Wiring Connections
32
Scanner Module Power-up
33
The scanner module receives power through the Compact I/O bus interface
from the +5V DC system power supply.
Maximum Current Draw
Module
5V DC
24V DC
1769-SDN
440 mA
0 mA
The scanner module also draws power from the DeviceNet network.
Module
1769-SDN
N.E.C. Class 2
90 mA @ 11V DC, max.
110 mA @ 25V DC, max.
200 mA for 1.5 ms, inrush
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General Considerations
The Compact I/O system is suitable for use in an industrial environment

when installed in accordance with these instructions. Specifically, this
equipment is intended for use in clean, dry environments (Pollution Degree
2(1)) and to circuits not exceeding Over Voltage Category II(2) (IEC
60664-1).(3)
Hazardous Location Considerations

This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D or
nonhazardous locations only. The following WARNING statement applies to
use in hazardous locations.
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I,
Division 2.
Do not replace components or disconnect equipment unless
power has been switched off or the area is known to be
nonhazardous.
Do not connect or disconnect components unless power has
been switched off or the area is known to be nonhazardous.
This product must be installed in an enclosure.
All wiring must comply with N.E.C. article 501-4(b).
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(1)
Pollution Degree 2 is an environment where, normally, only nonconductive pollution occurs except that
occasionally a temporary conductivity caused by condensation shall be expected.
(2)
Over Voltage Category II is the load level section of the electrical distribution system. At this level, transient
voltages are controlled and do not exceed the impulse voltage capability of the products insulation.
(3)
Pollution Degree 2 and Over Voltage Category II are International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
designations.
Chapter 3
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge

ATTENTION
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage integrated circuits or

semiconductors if you touch the bus connector pins. Follow these
guidelines when you handle the module:
Touch a grounded object to discharge static potential.
Wear an approved wrist-strap grounding device.
Do not touch the bus connector or connector pins.
Do not touch circuit components inside the module.
Use a static-safe work station, if available.
Keep the module in its static-shield box when it is not in use.
Removing Power
ATTENTION
Remove power before removing or inserting this module. When you

remove or insert a module with power applied, an electrical arc may
occur. An electrical arc can cause personal injury or property damage
by:
sending an erroneous signal to your systems field devices,
causing unintended machine motion.
causing an explosion in a hazardous environment.
Electrical arcing causes excessive wear to contacts on both the
module and its mating connector and can lead to premature failure.
Reducing Noise
We recommend installing this module in an industrial enclosure to reduce the
effects of electrical interference. Group your modules to minimize adverse
effects from radiated electrical noise and heat.
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Chapter 3
Protecting the Circuit Board from Contamination

The printed circuit boards of the modules must be protected from dirt, oil,
moisture, and other airborne contaminants. We recommend installing the
system in an enclosure suitable for the environment to protect these boards.
The interior of the enclosure should be kept clean and the enclosure door
should be kept closed whenever possible.
System Planning
Consider the following when planning your system:

The scanner module can communicate with up to 63 DeviceNet devices.
The scanner, as a master, can own up to 63 slave I/O nodes.
The scanner module can simultaneously be a master and a slave owned
by another DeviceNet master.
A 1769-ECR right end cap or 1769-ECL left end cap is required to
terminate the end of the Compact I/O bus.
Each bank of Compact I/O modules must have its own power supply.
A MicroLogix 1500 controller acts as the power supply for modules
directly connected to it.
A Compact I/O power supply, or MicroLogix 1500 base unit, has limits
on the amount of +5V DC and +24V DC current it can supply to
modules in its I/O bank.
These limits depend on the catalog number of the power supply, for
example, 1769-PA2. A bank of modules must not exceed the current
limits of the I/O bank power supply or MicroLogix 1500 base unit.
Refer to the Compact 1769 Expansion I/O Power Supplies Installation
Instructions, publication 1769-IN028, or the MicroLogix 1500 User
Manual, publication 1764-UM001.
The scanner module has a distance rating of four, therefore, the scanner
module must be within four modules of the I/O banks power supply.
Determine the DeviceNet communication rate, based on standard
DeviceNet considerations.
Consider the number of words of I/O data the host controller supports.
For more information on planning your DeviceNet network, refer to the
DeviceNet Media Design Installation Guide, publication DNET-UM072.
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System Assembly
Chapter 3
The scanner module can be attached to an adjacent controller, power supply,

or I/O module. This procedure shows you how to assemble the Compact I/O
system.
A
D
E
B
F
1. Disconnect power.
2. Check that the bus lever of the scanner module (A) is in the unlocked
(fully right) position.
3. Use the upper and lower tongue-and-groove slots (B) to secure the
modules together.
4. Move the scanner module back along the tongue-and-groove slots until
the bus connectors (C) line up with each other.
5. Use your fingers or a small screwdriver to push the bus lever back
slightly to clear the positioning tab (D).
6. Move the scanner modules bus lever fully to the left (E) until it clicks.
Make sure it is locked firmly in place.
ATTENTION
When attaching I/O modules, it is very important that the

bus connectors are securely locked together for a proper
electrical connection.
7. Attach an end cap terminator (F) to the last module in the system by
using the tongue-and-groove slots as before.
8. Lock the end cap bus terminator (G).
IMPORTANT
A 1769-ECR or 1769-ECL right or left end cap must be

used to terminate the end of the serial communication
bus.
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Chapter 3
System Mounting
During panel or DIN rail mounting of all devices, be sure that all
debris (metal chips, wire strands) is prevented from falling into
the module. Debris that falls into the module could cause
damage at power up.
ATTENTION
Minimum Spacing
Maintain spacing from enclosure walls, wireways, and adjacent equipment.
Allow 50 mm (2 in.) of space on all sides for adequate ventilation, as shown
below.
End Cap
Compact I/O
Compact I/O
Compact I/O
Host Controller
Compact I/O
Side
Compact I/O
Top
Side
Bottom
Allow at least 110 mm (4.33 in.) of enclosure depth to accommodate the

scanner module and the DeviceNet connector.
Panel Mounting
Mount the scanner module to a panel, using two screws per scanner module.
Use M4 or #8 panhead screws. Mounting screws are required on every
module.
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Chapter 3
Panel Mounting Using the Dimensional Drawing

All dimensions are in millimeters (inches). Hole spacing tolerance: 0.4 mm
(0.016 in.).
Compact I/O System with L35E CompactLogix Controller and Power Supply
67.5 mm
(2.68 in)
15 mm
(0.59 in)
70.0 mm
(2.76 in)
52.5 mm
(2.06 in)
35.0 mm
(1.38 in)
132 mm
(5.20 in)
118 mm
(4.65 in)
52.5 mm
(2.07 in)
35.0 mm
(1.38 in)
35.0 mm
(1.38 in)
35.0 mm
(1.38 in)
35.0 mm
(1.38 in)
Compact I/O System with MicroLogix 1500 Base Unit and Processor
35 mm
(1.38 in.)
Mounting Hole
Dimension
13.5 mm
(0.53 in.)
28.5 mm
(1.12 in.)
147.4 mm (5.8 in.)
59 mm
(2.32 in.)
118 mm (4.65 in.)
59 mm
(2.32 in.)
122.6 mm (4.83 in.)
DIN Rail
Center Line
35 mm
(1.38 in.)
147 mm (5.79 in)
132 mm (5.19 in.)
168 mm (6.62 in)
14.7 mm
(0.58 in.)
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Chapter 3
Panel Mounting Procedure Using Modules as a Template

This procedure lets you use the assembled modules as a template for drilling
holes in the panel. Due to module mounting hole tolerance, it is important to
follow these procedures.
1. On a clean work surface, assemble no more than three modules.
2. Using the assembled modules as a template, carefully mark the center of
all module-mounting holes on the panel.
3. Return the assembled modules to the clean work surface, including any
previously mounted modules.
4. Drill and tap the mounting holes for the recommended M4 or #8 screw.
5. Place the modules back on the panel, and check for proper hole
alignment.
6. Attach the modules to the panel using the mounting screws.
If mounting more modules, mount only the last one of this group and
put the others aside. This reduces remounting time during drilling and
tapping of the next group.
7. Repeat steps 1...6 for any remaining modules.
DIN Rail Mounting

The module can be mounted using the following DIN rails:
35 x 7.5 mm (EN 50022 - 35 x 7.5) or 35 x 15 mm (EN 50022 - 35 x 15).
Before mounting the module on a DIN rail, close the DIN rail latches. Press
the DIN rail mounting area of the module against the DIN rail. The latches
will momentarily open and lock into place. DIN rail mounting dimensions are
shown below.
DIN rail mounting dimensions
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Dimension
Height
118 mm (4.65 in.)
59 mm (2.325 in.)
Replace the Scanner

Module within a System
Chapter 3
The scanner module can be replaced while the system is mounted to a panel
(or DIN rail) once power is removed.
1. Remove power.
2. Remove the DeviceNet cable from the scanner module by removing the
DeviceNet connector.
3. Remove the upper and lower mounting screws from the scanner module
(or open the DIN rail latches using a flat-blade screwdriver).
4. On the scanner module to be replaced and the right-side adjacent
module (or end cap if the scanner module is the last module in the
bank), move the bus levers to the right (unlock) to disconnect the
scanner module from the adjacent modules.
5. Gently slide the disconnected scanner module forward.
6. If you feel excessive resistance, make sure that you disconnected the
scanner module from the bus and that you removed both mounting
screws (or opened the DIN latches).
It may be necessary to rock the scanner module slightly from front to
back to remove it, or, in a panel-mounted system, to loosen the screws
of adjacent modules.
7. Before installing the replacement scanner, be sure that the bus lever on
the right-side adjacent module is in the unlocked (fully right) position.
8. Slide the replacement scanner module into the open slot.
9. Connect the scanner module and modules together by locking (fully left)
the bus levers on the replacement scanner module and the right-side
adjacent module or end cap.
10. Replace the mounting screws (or snap the scanner module onto the
DIN rail).
11. Replace the DeviceNet cable on the scanner module by attaching the
connector to the scanner.
12. Restore the scanner module configuration using RSNetWorx for
DeviceNet software.
IMPORTANT
Be sure that the new module has the same node address
and communication rate as the module that was
replaced.
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Field Wiring Connections
Follow these procedures to wire the scanner module.
Grounding the Scanner Module

This product is intended to be mounted to a well-grounded mounting surface,
such as a metal panel. Additional grounding connections from the scanners
mounting tabs or DIN rail (if used), are not required unless the mounting
surface cannot be grounded.
ATTENTION
The grounding screw on the front of the scanner module must

be connected to a suitable ground source when operating in
electrically noisy environments. Use a 2.1 mm2 (14 AWG) wire
to make this connection.
For additional information on grounding the scanner module, refer to

Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, Allen-Bradley
publication 1770-4.1.
DeviceNet Wiring
DeviceNet
Connector
Grounding Screw
Use 2.1 mm2 (14 AWG
wire to connect to
panel ground.
Connect(1)
Red Wire
White Wire
Bare Wire
Blue Wire
Black Wire
(1)
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To
V+
CAN High
Shield
CAN Low
V-
DeviceNet cable colors are shown on the

wiring label on the front of the scanner
Chapter 3
1. Connect the DeviceNet cable to the removable connector as shown.

2. Insert the removable female connector into the mating male connector
on the DeviceNet scanner module.
3. Screw the removable connector to the scanner module case with the
upper and lower mounting screws to a torque of 0.6...0.7 Nm (5...6
in-lbs).
IMPORTANT
Scanner Module Power-up
If the 1769-SDN scanner module is the first or last device

connected to the DeviceNet network trunkline, be sure to add a
termination resistor (120 1% W resistor, Allen-Bradley
part number 1485A-C2) across the Blue (CAN Low) and White
(CAN High) wires.
When power is applied via the Compact I/O bus, the scanner module goes
through a self test sequence. Upon successful completion of the self test, the
scanner module is ready to communicate.
The default scanner module settings are:
Communication rate = 125 Kbps
Node address = 63
Use your configuration software to change the communication rate and node
address.
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Notes:
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Chapter
DeviceNet Network
Introduction
This chapter provides a quick method for configuring a DeviceNet network. It

uses the AutoScan feature to establish communication between the controller
and your devices with minimal steps.
Topic
Page
Determine If You Can Use AutoScan
38
Review How AutoScan Effects Your Network
38
Connect Each Device to the Network
39
Add the Scanner to the RSLogix 5000 Project
44
Implement AutoScan
46
Additional Considerations Regarding AutoScan
53
Access Device Data
57
Put the Scanner in Run Mode
60
The DeviceNet AutoScan feature enables a scanner to automatically map a

network of slave devices into its scanlist without the use of RSNetWorx for
DeviceNet software. This greatly improves the ease of setting up a DeviceNet
network, especially networks comprised of simple devices.
When the feature is enabled, a DeviceNet scanner continuously searches for
devices on the network. Once a qualifying slave device is found, it is added to
the scanner's scanlist and its I/O data is mapped into a predefined location in
the scanner's I/O memory table based on the device's node address.
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Automatically Configure a DeviceNet Network
How AutoScan Operates
AutoScan is active when the feature is enabled and the scanner is in IDLE
mode. When active, the scanner attempts to connect to each device not
enabled in the scan list. The scanner only checks for devices with node
addresses between 0 and 61, inclusive. The connections to these devices are
made on a round robin basis.
When a device is found, the scanner gets the Produced and Consumed data
sizes from the slave devices's Connection Object instance(s).
If the Produced data size is greater than the configured I/O allocation
size, the device is added to the scanlist with a produced size set equal to
the I/O allocation size.
When this happens, an I/O connection is made with the device. But it
errors and error code #77 is displayed on the 1769-SDN for the devices
node number.
If the Consumed data size is greater than the configured I/O allocation
size, then the node is rejected and not entered into the scan list.
However, you can change the I/O allocation size, as described in Configure I/O
Allocation Size Via the User Program, to accommodate the device with the largest
Produced and Consumed data sizes in your scanlist.
For qualifying nodes, the scanner enters the device into the scan list and
attempts to allocate an I/O connection using one of the following
communication format choices, in this particular order:
Change Of State (COS)

Poll
Strobe
Cyclic
EXAMPLE
EPR = 250ms
EPR = 75ms
EPR = 75ms
EPR = 500ms
If a photoeye was connected on a network that only supported

strobed connections, the scanner does a couple of things.
First, the scanner recognizes that a device exists for which
memory was available for the node number with the
configured allocation size on a network that was not
currently mapped.
Then, the scanner would attempt to initiate both COS and
polled connections first, but the strobed connection would
be selected as that is the only connection that the photoeye
supported.
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The input and output data is mapped into the scanner's I/O data table based
on the device's node address and the configured fixed mapping size. The
DINT-based formula is used with the CompactLogix controller for calculating
the Input or Output data location is:
Input (Output) Offset = [(Node Address) x (Allocation Size)] / 4
EXAMPLE
When using the default fixed mapping size of 4 bytes, the input data for the devices shown in the example
below is allocated in the 1769-SDN's input table as shown below. Notice node 1 is located in the data map
at DINT location 1, node 2 at DINT location 2, and so on.
01
02
03
05
Notice that, in this example, node 4 is unused. However, the I/O memory slot remains allocated for it.
IMPORTANT
If you are using a MicroLogix 1500 controller with a 1769-SDN

scanner, you must use the following WORD-based formula for
calculating the Input or Output data location:
Input (Output) Offset = ([(Node Address) x (Allocation Size)] / 2) +
Data Offset
In this formula the Data Offset = 66 for Input Offset and 2 for
Output Offset.
The data offset value is used to account for scanners that have a fixed status
field at the start of the input or output data, for example, the 1769-SDN
scanner.
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Make sure your network meets the following requirements to use this chapter:
Determine If You Can

Use AutoScan
The scanners I/O allocation size is configured to accommodate the

input and output data sizes of all devices on your DeviceNet network.
The default AutoScan setting allocates a 4-byte entry in both the input
and output memory maps in the scanner for each slave device detected
on the network. This default size is chosen to accommodate the default
Logix native data size of 32 bits, that is a DINT.
If you use a device that sends more than 4 bytes of input or output data,
for example, an E3 Solid State Overload Relay (catalog number
193-ECxx), you must change the I/O allocation size.
You are using the CompactLogix 1769-SDN DeviceNet scanner with
firmware revision 4.1 or greater.
If your network does not meet the requirements listed above, then use Chapter
5 and Chapter 7 to configure your network and control your devices.
How AutoScan Effects

Your Network
As you use AutoScan, keep the following in mind:
Consideration
Description
AutoScan clears the current

configuration.
With AutoScan, the scanner automatically sets up communication with the devices on your DeviceNet
network. When you turn on the AutoScan option, the scanner removes any previous configuration that
was done to the scanner.
AutoScan allocates a fixed

memory size for each device.
At its default setting, AutoScan allocates 1 DINT of input memory and 1 DINT of output memory for
each device on the DeviceNet network.
DINT
The actual data for the device
fills the portion that it needs
and the rest remains unused.
The bytes/node value defines

how much memory for each
address.
device at address 0
device at address 1
device at address 2
AutoScan lets you specify how much input and output memory to give to each address on your network.
For example, if you specify 2
DINTs (8 bytes) per address,
the scanner sets aside 2
DINTs for each address.
DINT
0
Input Memory
device at address 0
1
2
The actual data for the

device fills the portion
that it needs and the rest
remains unused.
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Input Memory
device at address 1
3
4
device at address 2
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Consideration
Description
New devices are automatically

available.
While the scanner is in idle mode, AutoScan continues to establish communication with devices that
you connect to the network, as long as the device uses input data and output data sizes that fit in the
scanners I/O allocation size.
The Automatic Device Recovery

(ADR) option is not available.
You have to use RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software to edit the configuration of the scanner to use the
Automatic Device Recovery (ADR) option of a DeviceNet scanner. This turns off AutoScan.
Connect Each Device to

the Network
As you connect your devices to the DeviceNet network, follow these

guidelines:
1. Assign an address to each device. The following addresses are
recommended but not required.
Give this address
To this device
scanner
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hand held configurator, such as the DeviceNet Configuration

Terminal, catalog number 193-DNCT
63
Leave open. Out of the box, a DeviceNet device is preset for

address 63. Leaving address 63 open lets you get a new device on
the network without conflicting with another device.
2. Connect the scanner and any network interface to the network.

By first connecting the scanner and/or network interface device to the
network, you reduce the number of baud rate errors as you connect the
rest of your devices:
Scanners and network interface devices use a fixed baud rate.
Sensors and similar DeviceNet devices use autobaud to set their baud
rate. They wait for another device to communicate. Then they set
their baud rate to the same baud rate as the other device.
By first placing a scanner or network interface on the network, the
other devices have a baud rate against which to set their baud rate.
Initially, leave the baud rate of the scanner and network interface at
the default setting of 125K bits/s. If you want to change the baud
rate, wait until after you establish communication with all your
devices at the default setting (125K).
See Set the Node Address of a Device Via a DeviceNet
Configuration Terminal on page 42 to set the scanners DeviceNet
address.
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3. Connect the rest of your devices to the network one at a time.

Out of the box, a DeviceNet device is preset for address 63. Connect
and set the devices one at a time to set the scanners DeviceNet
address. Otherwise the address conflicts may prevent communication
with them.
If a device has a switch to set its baud rate, set the switch to
autobaud, if available. Otherwise, set the device to the baud rate of
the network.
After you change the address or baud rate of a device via a switch,
cycle power to the device.
If a device has no switch or pushbutton for its address or baud rate,
see Set the Baud Rate of a Device Via a DeviceNet Configuration Terminal
below.
After you set the address of a device, check its network status
indicator. Typically, a solid red indicator means an address conflict or
problem with the baud rate.
Set the Baud Rate of a Device Via a DeviceNet

Configuration Terminal
Follow these steps to set the baud rate for your DeviceNet network via the
DeviceNet Configuration Terminal, catalog number 193-DNCT. For the rest
of the chapter, the terminal is referred to as the 193-DNCT terminal.
1. Connect the 193-DNCT terminal to the network. The following display
appears for 10 seconds which shows the unit setup and the baud rate
and node number values it has determined.
Actual Terminal
Node Address
baud = Fixed Baud Rate

Auto = Autobaud
Actual Baud Rate
40
Address = Fixed HMI MacID

Auto = Auto Addressing
IMPORTANT
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The 193-DNCT terminal is shipped so that when it is placed on

a DeviceNet network for the first time, it automatically sets its
baud rate to that of the traffic on the network. The terminal
uses Auto Addressing to assign itself an unused network node
address.
After 10 seconds a Network Who screen similar to the example

shown below should appear that displays all Nodes and associated
devices on the network.
If the Network Who screen does not appear as expected, then the
193-DNCT terminal may be set to autobaud enabled and is not able
to determine a communication rate because no communication is
occurring on the network at this time.
Follow these steps to disable the autobaud feature and set the baud rate.
1. On the 193-DNCT terminal keypad, press <ESC>
2. Select the AutoBaud option and use <Up Arrow>

select Disable.
3. Press <SEL>
to advance to the BaudRate option.
4. With the BaudRate option selected, use <Up Arrow>

the appropriate baud rate.
5. Press <Enter>
6. Press <ESC>
to
to select
to complete the node commissioning function.

to exit setup.
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Set the Node Address of a Device Via a DeviceNet

Configuration Terminal
Follow these steps to set the node address of a device on your DeviceNet
network via the 193-DNCT terminal.
1. Connect the 193-DNCT terminal to the network. The following display
should appear for 10 seconds that shows the unit setup and the baud
rate and node number values it has determined.
Actual Terminal
Node Address
baud = Fixed Baud Rate

Auto = Autobaud
Actual Baud Rate
Address = Fixed HMI MacID

Auto = Auto Addressing
After 10 seconds a Network Who screen similar to the example shown

below should appear that displays all Nodes and associated devices on
the network.
2. Use <Down Arrow>

on the 193-DNCT terminal to scroll down
through the list until the last entry for node 63 is highlighted, which
should read 63 - No Product Name.
3. Press <Enter>
to advance to the configuration screen.
4. Use <Down Arrow>
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5. Press <Enter>
and a screen appears with the NodeComm
option highlighted.
6. Press <Enter>
and the Node Commissioning screen appears as
shown below with the BaudRate option highlighted.
7. Because you do not need to change the baud rate, press <SEL>
advance to the Address option and highlight it.
to
8. Press the numbers on the key pad for the node number that you plan to
use for the device that was just installed on the DeviceNet network and
press <Enter>
When the address is changed an Apply Changes messages appears on

the screen.
9. Press <SEL>
10. Press <Enter>
to highlight the Apply Changes message.

to complete the node commissioning function.
After approximately two seconds, the 193-DNCT terminal re-initializes

and in another 10 seconds, the 193-DNCT terminal again displays the
Network Who screen. At this point, the new node appears in the table.
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Add the scanner to the I/O configuration of the controller to access the data
of your network.
Add the Scanner to the

RSLogix 5000 Project
Add the Scanner to the I/O Configuration Folder

1. Right-click and choose New Module.
2. Choose the type of scanner.

3. Click OK.
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4. Select the Major revision of the scanner.

5. Click OK.
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5
Define the Properties of the Scanner

1. Name the scanner.
2. Set the scanner Minor Revision.
3. Choose the size of the input and output memory maps that the scanner
will allocate for each device it detects on the network. Valid values range
from 0 to 32 bytes per node.
4. If you need to make additional configuration changes, such as setting the
Requested Packet Interval (RPI), leave the Open Module Properties box
checked.
5. Click OK
1
3
4
5
6. When the Module Properties dialog appears, that is, if you left the Open
Module Properties box checked, make additional required configuration
changes.
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Implement AutoScan
Make sure that the appropriate version of DeviceNet scanner is used to

implement this feature. You must use the CompactLogix 1769-SDN
DeviceNet scanner with firmware revision 4.1 or greater
This section describes how to set up the feature and how it operates. Notice
that explicit messaging is used for some of the steps. There are several ways
that an explicit message can be sent on DeviceNet.
A user ladder program
External programming/configuration devices, such as the 193-DNCT
terminal
RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software
Since the purpose of the AutoScan feature is to eliminate the use of
RSNetWorx for DeviceNet, instructions on how to send an explicit message
via the class instance editor in RSNetWorx for DeviceNet are not covered in
this document.
1. Set up the physical network. Make sure all devices are addressed
appropriately, that is, there are no address conflicts, and are
communicating at the same baud rate.
The diagram below shows an example system using the 1769-SDN
scanner.
00
01
02
03
You can commission the node addresses via hardware switches on the
device(s) or through the 193-DNCT terminal.
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2. Set up I/O allocation size in the scanner.

This step is optional.
TIP
The default AutoScan setting allocates a 4-byte entry in both the input
and output memory maps in the scanner for each slave device detected
on the network. This default size is chosen to accommodate the default
Logix native data size of 32 bits (DINT). If that is adequate for the
application, skip to step 3.
For applications where the user would like to customize the I/O
allocation size, the 4-byte allocation could be adjusted through an
Explicit Message to the scanner using the SetAttributeSingle service.
The entry allocation could be configured for 1 to 32 bytes per node.
One way to set the allocation size is described in section Configure I/O
Allocation Size Via the User Program.
The following table lists devices that most commonly use the
AutoScan feature and their respective I/O allocation sizes.
Device
Bulletin Number
Input Allocation
Output
Allocation
ArmorStart Distributed 280D/281D

Motor Controller
1 byte
1 byte
193-E Electronic
Overload Relays
193
8 bytes
1 byte
PowerFlex 40
Adjustable Frequency
AC Drive
22B
4 bytes
4 bytes
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Configure I/O Allocation Size Via the User Program

Use the parameters shown in the MSG message setup screen below to adjust
the I/O allocation size. Make sure that the message is sent to the appropriate
DeviceNet Scanner.
This data tag should

be configured as an
SINT, and should
contain the value of
the desired
per-node fixed
mapping size (1 - 32)
IMPORTANT
You can only change the I/O allocation size when:

the scanner is in IDLE mode, and
the AutoScan feature is disabled.
3. Execute an Explicit message to the scanner using the SetAttributeSingle

service to enable AutoScan. There are multiple ways to send an explicit
message on DeviceNet, including the following:
Initiate AutoScan Via the User Program
Initiate AutoScan via the 193-DNCT Terminal
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Initiate AutoScan Via the User Program

Follow these steps to initiate AutoScan using a MSG instruction.
1. Verify that the scanner is in IDLE mode, that is bit 0 in the scanner
control output word = 0, and that all slave nodes are connected to and
communicating on the DeviceNet network.
2. In the RSLogix 5000 programming software Tag Editor, create new tags
to initiate AutoScan via ladder programming as shown in the example
below.
3. Create a MSG instruction that uses the new tags.
4. Configure the MSG instruction to use the proper parameters.
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5. Set the path to your DeviceNet scanner.
6. Return the scanner to Run mode, that is bit 0 in the scanner control
output word = 1, and the scanner status display should display the
scanner node address.
The previous example is from RSLogix 5000 programming software; refer to
the appropriate user manuals to determine how to perform explicit messaging
in other PLC platforms.
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Initiate AutoScan via the 193-DNCT Terminal

Follow these steps to enable AutoScan using the 193-DNCT terminal, version
2.1 or higher.
1. Put your controller into Program mode, and verify that the scanner is in
Idle mode (CommandRegister.Run = 0) and that all slave nodes are
connected and communicating on the DeviceNet network.
2. Plug the 193-DNCT terminal into the DeviceNet network.
3. In the Network Who dialog, press <Up Arrow>
to navigate to and
select the first line (0 - 1769-SDN DeviceNet Scanner).
4. Press <Enter>
to go to the scanners configuration dialog.
5. Press <Down Arrow>
to navigate to Scanner and press <Enter>
.
6. Press <Down Arrow>
<Enter>
to navigate to AutoScan and press
The AutoScan Setup dialog appears.

7. If AutoScan is selected and set to Enable, press <Up Arrow>
change the setting to Disable.
to
8. Press <SEL>
feature.
to scroll down to Save. This disable the AutoScan
9. Press <SEL>
to scroll down to Mapping.
10. Type in the number of bytes that you want to automap to each
DeviceNet node, that is, 132. The default is 4 bytes.
11. Press <SEL>
to scroll down to Save, and press <Enter>
commit your byte size selections.
to
The AutoScan feature is now configured with the byte size entered in
step 9 and step 10. For the 1769-SDN scanner to remap the network with
this new setting, the AutoScan feature must be re-enabled.
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12. Change AutoScan setting to Enable and press <SEL>

down to Save.
IMPORTANT
to scroll
When setting the AutoScan mode from Disable to Enable, the

1769-SDN scanner clears all existing configuration.
Notice that the 1769-SDN module status indicator flashes red and back
to green, while the status display momentarily shows 72.
When the AutoScanning is complete, the status display blinks between
65 and the node address of the scanner.
13. On the AutoScan set-up screen, press either the <Up Arrow>
or
<Down Arrow>
14. Press <SEL>
changes.
twice and then press <Enter>
to save your
15. Press <ESC>

three times to return to the Network Who screen
on the 193-DNCT terminal.
If all the devices on the network are properly mapped, the scanner status
display blinks back and forth between 80 and the node address of the
scanner.
IMPORTANT
With 193-DNCT terminal, version 2.1 and higher, the

active nodes line on the Network Who screen should
show a number that exactly matches how many slave
devices are on the DeviceNet network.
If the number on the active nodes line doe not match the
number of slave devices on the network, the cause
typically is one of the following:
The consume I/O data size of a device is greater than the
selected I/O allocation size.
The slave device is not on the network.
16. Put the controller into Run mode and verify that the scanner is in Run
mode (CommandRegister.Run is 1) in the scanner control output
word = 0.
The scanner status should display only the node address of the scanner.
If it is flashing other codes as well, refer to Chapter 8, Troubleshooting for
more information.
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Regarding AutoScan
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The factory default setting for AutoScan is disabled for all products.
Make sure that input or output data memory size in the scanner is large
enough to accommodate the size required based on the number of nodes on
the network and the AutoScan I/O allocation size per node.
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IMPORTANT
Nodes 061 inclusive are scanned and added to the scanlist if

they are not already mapped and I/O space exists. For
maximum capacity for slave devices, the scanner node address
could be configured as node 62; node 63 could also be used but
to avoid duplicate node address issues with a new device, this
is not recommended.
According the ODVA DeviceNet Technical Overview, the
maximum number of nodes on a DeviceNet network is 64.
However, the normal useful number of slave nodes is 62
because:
the DeviceNet scanner requires a node
and
we recommend that you leave node 63 unused for devices

that are added to the network in the future.
If a network interface is used on the network, and the above
bullets are taken into consideration, then the useful number of
nodes becomes 61.
EXAMPLE
If the I/O allocation size per node is configured for 16 bytes and
there are 32 slave devices on the network (node addresses 1 32), AutoScan requires 16 bytes x 32 = 512 bytes (128 DINT) of
I/O space in both the scanner's input and output table.
Assuming it is a CompactLogix system, the maximum scanner
input data table size is 90 DINT and 90 DINT for output. The
required space exceeds what the 1769-SDN can support. The
user would need to adjust the I/O allocation size or reduce the
slave device count on the network to include all of the devices
in the scanlist.
Devices outside of the scanner's allowable I/O image space
will be rejected and will not be included in the scanlist.
See Scanlist on page 54 for an accurate maximum node count by allocation size.
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Scanlist
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Data Allocation (bytes)
Max Node
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61
61
61
60
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The AutoScan feature is automatically disabled in the scanner as soon as the

scanner configuration is modified by RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software. For
example, any manual changes to the scanlist using RSNetWorx for DeviceNet
software disables the AutoScan feature in the scanner.
One new status code has been added to the Node Status list. This code is
presented in the Node Status Table.
Status Code (Decimal)
Description of Status
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AutoScan Active (Scanner only status)
When the scanner is in Run mode with AutoScan enabled, the scanner display
alternates between 65 and the scanner node address.
When a scanner is transitioned from Run mode to Idle mode while AutoScan
is enabled, it only scans the network for nodes that are not already in the
scanlist. However, while in Idle mode, an AutoScan DISABLE to ENABLE
transition causes the scanner to erase the existing scanlist and scan for all
nodes on the network.
The AutoScan feature checks for the Quick Connect setting in each slave
device and enables Quick Connect in the scanner if it is enabled in the slave
devices.
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Type of Connection that the Scanner Sets Up

The type of update (connection) that the scanner sets up with each device
depends on the device. The scanner chooses the first connection type that the
device supports in this order:
1. change-of-state (COS)
2. polled
3. strobed
4. cyclic at 1000 ms
The scanner tries to set up a change-of-state connection. If the device doesnt
support change-of-state, then the scanner tries to set up a polled connection,
etc. The type of connection that the scanner sets up may not be the default for
the device.
As an option, you can allocate more memory for each device.
Consideration:
Description:
The scanner sets-up communication with

any device that fits within the allocated
memory size.
The scanner automatically sets up communication with those devices that fit within the
memory allocated for each address.
For example, if you allocate 2 DINTs (8 bytes) per address, the scanner sets up
communication with any device that sends or receives 0 - 8 bytes of data.
The scanner adds as many device as it can until it runs out of memory.
If you give too much memory to each address, you may not have enough memory for all
your devices.
The scanner skips devices that are too large. If a device needs more memory than is allocated, the scanner skips it and does not set up
communication with it.
IMPORTANT: If the Produced data size is greater than the configured I/O allocation size,
the device is added to the scanlist with a produced size set equal to the I/O allocation size.
When this happens, an I/O connection is made with the device. But it errors and error code
#77 is displayed on the 1769-SDN for the devices node number.
For example, if you specify 2 DINTs (8 bytes) per address but a device sends 9 bytes, the
scanner does not add the device to the scan list.
Manually editing the scan list turns off
AutoScan.
If you use RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software to edit the configuration of the scanner, the
scanner turns off AutoScan. Do not turn it back on or you will clear the configuration that
you just entered.
For example, if you use RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software to manually add a device to the
scan list, the scanner turns off AutoScan. If turn on AutoScan again, the scanner clears out
the current configuration and starts over.
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Access Device Data
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When you add the scanner to the I/O configuration of the controller,
RSLogix 5000 software automatically creates a set of tags for the input, output,
and status data of the network:
input data from the scanner

output data for the scanner
status data from the scanner
The tags for your DeviceNet data follow this format:

location
:type
.Data
IO_offset
.bit
= Optional
Where
Is
location
location of the scanner in the system

If you have the 1769-SDN scanner in a
type
Then location is
local chassis
Local:slot_number_of_scanner
remote chassis
adapter:slot_number_of_scanner
where:
adapter is the name of the EtherNet/IP or ControlNet module in
the remote chassis.
type of data:
Where
Is
input from a device
output to a device
IO_offset_address
address of the device on the DeviceNet network (based on 4 bytes per node)
bit
specific bit within the data of the device
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While you can use the input and output tags of the scanner directly in your
logic, it is a lot easier to use alias tags.
alias tag a tag that represents another tag
Both tags share the same data.
When the data changes, both tags change.
An alias tag provides a descriptive name for data,
such as DeviceNet input or output data.
As an option, create tags that describe each device without pointing them to
the actual addresses of the devices. Later, convert the tags to aliases for the
data of the devices.
If the location of the data changes, simply point the

alias tag lets to the new location without editing
your logic.
1. Enter your logic.

2. Type a descriptive tag name for the DeviceNet data.
3. Right-click the tag name and choose New
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3
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4. Select the Alias button.

5. Select the tag that this alias tag represents.
6. Select the scope for the alias tag.
7. Choose OK.
Select the address of the data.

Click to select a bit.
Look in the
controller-scoped tags.
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Put the Scanner in

Run Mode
Follow these steps to run the DeviceNet network.

1. Place the controller in Run/Remote Run mode.
2. Set the following bit of the output structure for the scanner.
If you want to
Set this bit
To:
run the network
O.CommandRegister.Run
not run the network (idle mode)
3. Check to see if the scanner is in Run mode, by making sure an 80 status

code does not appear on the scanners display.
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Manually Configure the DeviceNet Network
Introduction
Software Versions
This chapter describes how to configure the DeviceNet network using RSLinx
and RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software. This table describes what this
chapter contains and where to find specific information.
Topic
Page
Software Versions
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Install the Software
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Use RSLinx Software to Configure Your

DeviceNet Driver
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Use RSNetWorx for DeviceNet Software to

Configure the 1769-SDN Scanlist
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This table lists the software and revision level required to operate with the
1769-SDN scanner module.
Function
Software
Version
Communication
RSLinx
2.30 or later
DeviceNet configuration
RSNetWorx for DeviceNet
3.00 or later
Ladder logic programming software
RSLogix 500
5.00.10 or later
RSLogix 5000
8.02 or later
You will also need one of the following interfaces to use your computer to
communicate with the DeviceNet network:
1770-KFD RS-232 DeviceNet adapter
1784-PCD or 1784-PCID DeviceNet interface card
If your RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software does not include the required
Electronic Data Sheet (EDS) file, go to http://www.ab.com/networks/eds.
Register the new EDS file using the EDS Wizard in RSNetWorx for
DeviceNet software. Access the wizard from the Tools menu.
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Install the Software
Follow these steps to install RSLinx and RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software
1. Insert the software CD-ROM in the drive.
The CD-ROM supports Windows Autorun. If you have Autorun
configured, the installation will automatically start when you insert the
CD-ROM in your drive. If you do not have Autorun configured,
perform steps 2 and 3.
2. From the Windows Start menu, choose Run.
3. Browse for the Setup program on the CD-ROM and open it.
4. Follow the prompts that appear as you install the software.
After software installation is complete, you will use RSLinx software to
configure your DeviceNet driver and RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software to
configure the network.
Use RSLinx Software to

Configure Your DeviceNet
Driver
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Follow these steps to configure the DeviceNet driver.

1. Start RSLinx software.
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2. From the Communications menu, choose Configure Drivers.

3. From the Available Driver Types pull-down menu, choose Add/New.
4. .Select your driver.
5. Your driver setup will depend on your particular system setup (COM
port, communication rate, node address). Choose the appropriate
settings for your system.
The software will take a few seconds to configure the driver.
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6. .Click OK.
7. Click OK to use the default driver name.

8. Minimize RSLinx software.
You will use the driver you just configured to browse and configure the
network with RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software.
Use RSNetWorx for

DeviceNet Software to
Configure the 1769-SDN
Scanlist
This manual assumes a certain level of familiarity with RSNetWorx for

DeviceNet software. For detailed information on RSNetWorx for DeviceNet
software, refer to your softwares documentation.
Set Up an Online Connection

Follow the procedure below to set up an online connection to the DeviceNet
network using the 1770-KFD driver.
1. Start RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software.
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2. From the File menu, choose New.

If you have ControlNet configured on your system you may see this
dialog. Otherwise, proceed to step 4.
3. Select DeviceNet Configuration and click OK.

4. Click the Online button
on the toolbar.
A list of the available networks will appear. Your list may be different
from that shown below, depending upon the drivers you have
configured on your system.
5. Select your DeviceNet driver and click OK.

You will be prompted to upload or download devices before going
online.
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6. Click OK to upload the devices and go online.

RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software begins browsing for network
devices. When the software is done browsing, your network is displayed.
RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software performs a single pass browse

when you go online or choose the browse feature. The software will poll
for devices one time and display the results. If a node that was online
later goes offline, there will be no live indication in RSNetWorx for
DeviceNet software. You must manually perform a browse to detect the
missing node.
Click the
button to manually perform the browse.
If RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software fails to find a device, check the

physical connection to the device. If the physical connection is intact,
verify that the devices communication rate is the same as the
communication rate of the DeviceNet driver.
If your RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software does not include the
required electronic data sheet (EDS) file, go to
http://www.ab.com/networks/eds.
Use the EDS Wizard in RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software to register
the new EDS file. Access the wizard from the Tools menu.
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Set the Node Address

Once the network browse is complete, the node addresses appear to the right
of their icons.
Use this procedure to change the node address of devices on the network
(such as a photoeye). You can also change the network communication rate
(baud rate) of some devices. Depending upon the device, you may need to
cycle power for communication rate changes to take effect.
The controller must be in Program mode, or the scanner module in Idle mode
(bit 0 of the Module Command Array = 0), for the scanner module to accept
the configuration information.
1. From the Tools menu, choose Node Commissioning.
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2. Click Browse.
3. Select the DeviceNet network.

The devices on the network will appear in the right panel of the dialog.
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4. Select the device you are commissioning in the right panel and click OK.
You will see the Node Commissioning dialog with the current settings
for your scanner module.
The default scanner module settings are as follows.
Communication rate = 125 Kbps
Node address = 63
5. In the Node Address box, enter the new node address.

6. Click Apply and Exit the dialog.
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Configure the I/O Devices

The information in this section will focus on the scanner modules
configuration and parameters that you can change by using RSNetWorx for
DeviceNet software.
This dialog shows how a DeviceNet network is shown within RSNetWorx for
DeviceNet software. As you can see, node one is a 1769-SDN scanner.
Double-click on the scanner module to view or modify the scanners
parameters.
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General Tab
This dialog shows the properties that RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software
displays for the 1769-SDN scanner module.
Available items are accessed through a series of tabs located across the top of
the dialog. The General tab is the default tab and provides information relative
to the module.
If you ever need product support, you will need to provide the revision
number when you contact Rockwell Automation Technical Support.
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Module Tab
Interscan Delay
This parameter defines the delay time the scanner module uses between scans
of the DeviceNet network. If you have slave devices configured for polled
behavior in the 1769-SDN scanner module scanlist, Interscan Delay (ISD)
defines the amount of time the scanner module waits between DeviceNet I/O
updates.
Increasing the ISD time causes a longer network scan, which adversely affects
overall input-to-output performance. However, the increase allows lower
priority messages to get more network access. These lower priority messages
include those used to do network browsing and configuration
upload/download functions. So, if these network functions are sluggish on
your system, increase the ISD time.
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Foreground to Background Poll Ratio

Devices set for polled behavior can be polled on every I/O scan (foreground)
or they can be polled less frequently (background). Setting a device for
foreground or background behavior is done when you configure each device
in the scanners input section.
Foreground/Background Polling Behavior
Each waveform shows polling frequency
for the given Foreground to Background
Poll Ratio.
FX B1 B2 B3 B4
FX B1 B2 B3 B4
FX B1 B2 B3 B4
FX B1 B2 B3 B4
FX B1 B2
FX B3 B4
FX B1 B2
FX B3 B4
FX B1
FX B2
FX B 3
FX B4
Poll Ratio = 1
Where:
FX = x foreground slave devices.
Poll Ratio = 2
B1 = 1st background slave device.

B2 = 2nd background slave device.
Poll Ratio = 4
B3 = 3rd background slave device.

B4 = 4th background slave device.
Module Defaults
Clicking Module Defaults sets Interscan Delay and Foreground to Background
Poll Ratio to the following values:
Interscan Delay: 10 ms
Foreground to Background Poll Ratio: 1
Slave Mode
Enable Slave mode only if you want to use this scanner module as a slave.
Clicking Enable Slave Mode opens this dialog.
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This parameter enables the slave functionality of the scanner, and lets you set
the I/O behavior, with the amount of data to be exchanged. The Slave mode
settings are described in this table.
Slave Mode Settings
Connection Format
Description
Strobed
Not supported by the 1769-SDN scanner module.
Polled
Values entered into Rx and Tx parameters define how

much data will be exchanged over the polled connection
that owns the scanners slave I/O. Maximum size is 128
bytes.
Change of State / Cyclic
Values entered into Rx and Tx parameters define how

much data will be exchanged over the change of state or
cyclic connection that owns the scanners slave I/O.
Maximum size is 128 bytes.
Advanced Module Settings

Clicking Advanced opens this dialog.
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Expected Packet Rate (EPR)

When the scanner module opens a polled or strobed I/O connection, it sets a
maximum timeout (expected packet rate) with the device. If the device does
not receive a packet from the scanner module within four times the EPR value,
the slave device drops the connection. If the scanner module does not receive
a packet from the slave within four times the EPR value, it drops the
connection and periodically attempts to open a new connection.
When a connection is dropped, status bits in the scanner module identify that
the slave is not online. Slave behavior when a connection is dropped is a
function of the slave device. If the slave is an I/O device, the outputs will be
cleared, held at last state, or set to a fault condition (refer to the slave devices
documentation for actual I/O behavior when a connection is dropped).
The EPR default value is 75 ms.
IMPORTANT
Changing the EPR number should be done carefully because it

effects how long it takes the scanner module to detect a
missing device.
Transmit Retries
Transmit Retries specifies the number of times the scanner module attempts to
retransmit a change of state or cyclic message that has not been acknowledged
by the slave device. The connection is not necessarily dropped as a result of
reaching the retry limit.
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Scanlist Tab
The Scanlist defines which devices on the DeviceNet network are owned by
the scanner.
Available Devices
These are the devices on the network that have the ability to be slave I/O
devices. Slave-capable devices do not have to be used as slave I/O by a
scanner. They may alternately be used as slave I/O by another scanner module
on the same network, or they may have dual functionality. An example of a
dual function device is the 1761-NET-DNI module. The DNI can be used as
slave I/O, or as a communication interface for PLCs or other DF1 full-duplex
devices.
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Scanlist
These devices have been assigned to be slave I/O to this scanner. A slave
device on the DeviceNet network can be owned by only one master at a time.
Devices in the scanlist are configured using the input and output tabs.
Automap on Add
Automap allows a slaves I/O to be automatically mapped into the scanners
input or output image tables when the slave device is added to the scanlist. do
not check this box if you intend to map a slave device into a particular input or
output memory location.
If you do select Automap, you will be prompted to choose how the data
should be aligned in the scanner.
Edit I/O Parameters

These parameters will vary depending upon the slave device. Information on
configurable parameters is usually provided in the devices documentation.
Electronic Key
The electronic key is used to make sure that a particular slave device always
matches the intended device when the scanner module initiates a connection
to it. When one of the devices in the Scanlist section is highlighted, these boxes
may be checked to indicate to what extent the key parameters must match the
actual device on the network. A match of just Device Type can be selected or
the additional parameters of Vendor ID, Product Code, Major Revision, and
Minor Revision may be incrementally added.
For Major and Minor Revisions, you can select or higher to indicate that either
an exact match, or some higher revision value of the revision is required.
If the scanner module detects a mismatch with any of the key parameters
checked, an AutoVerify failure will occur for that slave device and the scanner
module will not continue the connection allocation process.
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Input Tab
The input tab dialog lets you to define how data from all of the scanners slave
devices are mapped into the input image of the controller.
In this example, four input devices are mapped into the scanners input image.
The dialog shows each devices:
node number.
catalog number.
connection type used between the scanner module and the slave device
(strobed, polled, cyclic, or change of state).
amount of data that will be exchanged (in bytes).
word within the controllers input image where the data will appear.
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Advanced
The scanner module allows each nodes slave data to be broken up
(segmented) into separate input image areas. This capability lets you group
data from multiple slave nodes into contiguous memory locations. This is
simply an ease-of-use feature. For maximum performance, do not segment a
slave devices data.
Output Tab
The output tab dialog lets you define how data from the scanner module is
mapped to the outputs of the slave devices.
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In this example, four output devices are mapped into the scanners output
image. The dialog box shows each devices:
node number.
catalog number.
connection type used between the scanner module and the slave device
(strobed, polled, cyclic, or change of state).
amount of data that will be exchanged (in bytes).
word within the controllers output image.
Auto Device Replacement (ADR) Tab

The Auto Device Replacement feature automates the replacement of a failed
slave device on a DeviceNet network by returning it to the prior level of
operation. This includes Configuration Recovery (CR) and Auto-address
Recovery (AAR).
CR allows a slave device to be removed from the network and replaced with an
identical slave device configured at the same communication rate and node
address as the device being replaced.
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ADR allows a slave device to be removed from the network and replaced with
another identical slave device that is residing on the network at node address
63 and is not in the scan list. The replacement device will have its node address
automatically changed to that of the device being replaced. Depending on the
level of revision keying, it may be possible for the node address of the
replacement device to be changed but not brought online due to a
revision-keying mismatch.
The 1769-SDN scanner module can handle any number of device failures
simultaneously, however, the AAR feature will be disabled for devices that
have the same electronic key. The CR feature will remain active. In this case,
you must use the Node Commissioning tool that ships with RSNetWorx for
DeviceNet software to change the nodes address.
If the electronic key of the replacement device differs only by revision, the CR
feature may not work. Before replacing any device, you should make sure that
the configuration parameters of the replacement device are compatible with
the existing device.
IMPORTANT
This behavior may introduce a possible safety hazard for

devices such as drives. Use the full electronic key, including
revision. You must be using a 1769-SDN scanner module and
RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software to enable electronic key
revision checking.
Important Considerations
Keep the following in mind when using the ADR feature with RSNetWorx for
DeviceNet software:
ADR is intended for use in single-master environments.
The CR and AAR features can be used only with devices that are in the
scanlist of the scanner.
The AAR feature can be enabled for a device only if the CR feature is
also enabled.
The CR feature cannot be enabled for devices that have no writable
parameters (for example, a device that is entirely configured using
hardware switches).
RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software will notify you of devices that have
no writable parameters.
The AAR feature will not work for devices that do not support changing
the node address over the network.
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Configure ADR Parameters

On the ADR tab, you can configure the ADR parameters for the 1769-SDN
scanner module. Using the controls on this tab, you can select ADR
parameters and enable or disable this functionality either globally or on a
device-specific basis.
Configure each device on the network. If online, make sure that the
configuration is synchronized with the online devices.
1. On the ADR tab, select the device you want to configure to use ADR.
2. Click Load Device Config.

This will load the configuration of each device selected into the scanner
module configuration software. If you are online, but did not upload the
network, the configuration retrieved for the devices may not be what is
actually used online.
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3. Click the Configuration Recovery checkbox.
Notice the ADR space (in

bytes) is displayed for the
module you are updating.
4. Click the Auto-Address Recovery checkbox if desired.

The Enable Auto-Address Recovery checkbox needs to be checked in
order for AAR to work.
5. Repeat steps 1...4 for each desired module.
Notice that Both indicates Configuration Recovery and Auto-Address
Recovery are enabled while Config indicates that only Configuration
Recovery is enabled.
6. When finished, click Download to Scanner.

7. Click Apply or OK.
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Summary Tab
The summary tab provides a condensed picture of the scanners configuration:
which nodes are mapped, if they are active, and receive and transmit
information.
Download and Save Your Configuration

Follow these steps to download and save your configuration.
1. Click the Scanlist tab and then Download to Scanner.
2. Click All Records.

3. Click Download to download the configuration to the scanner.
4. Click OK to complete the DeviceNet scanner module configuration.
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5. From the File menu, choose Save As.
6. Save the configuration to a DeviceNet file.

7. Close RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software.
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Introduction
1769-SDN Input Structure
This chapter describes the input and output data structure. This table describes
what this chapter contains and where to find specific information.
Topic
Page
1769-SDN Input Structure
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MicroLogix 1500 Status Structure
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Module Status Register
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CompactLogix Status Structure
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CompactLogix Status Register
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CompactLogix Command Register
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Input Data Image
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1769-SDN Output Structure
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The 1769-SDN scanner modules input image is configurable up to 246 words.

The input image is broken into two primary components, the status area and
the input data area.
Input Image
Name
Size
Word Offset
Status Structure
66-words (fixed)
065
Input Data Image
180-word array (configurable)
66245
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MicroLogix 1500 Status

Structure
The first area of the MicroLogix 1500 controller input image is the Status
Structure. The status words are described in more detail in the following
sections.
Description
Words
Data Type
Scan counter
0 and 1
2 words
Device failure array
25
64-bit array
Autoverify failure array
69
64-bit array
Slave device idle array
1013
64-bit array
Active node array
1417
64-bit array
Reserved(1)
1819
4-byte array
Scanner module status
20 and 21
4-byte array
Reserved array(1)
2231
20-byte array
Device status array
3263
64-byte array
Module status register
64 and 65
2 words
(1)
Scan Counter
This 32-bit unsigned value is incremented each time the DeviceNet network is
scanned. The value will automatically roll over to zero and continue counting.
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Device Failure Array

These 64 bits provide status information for use in your control program. For
each slave device owned by the scanner, you should monitor the respective bit
within these four words. If a slave device faults, the bit that corresponds to that
node address will be set (1). If a slave device is not faulted or returns from a
faulted state to an operating state, the corresponding bit for that node will be
cleared (0).
Slave Device Status Information
Input Word
Bit 0...15
Description
2(1)
Node 015
Bit ON (1) = Slave node faulted
3(2)
Node 1631
Bit OFF (0) = Slave node not faulted
4(3)
Node 3247
5(4)
Node 4863
(1)
Bit 0 corresponds to Node 0, Bit 1 corresponds to Node 1 Bit 15 corresponds to Node 15.
(2)
(3)
(4)
Autoverify Failure Array

These four words allow the control program to monitor if a slaves Device Key
and Size matches the Device Key and Size in the scanner. A bit value of 0
(OFF) represents a configuration match, a bit value of 1 (ON) represents a
mismatch.
ATTENTION
A value of 0 does not indicate that the slave has been brought
online or is functional, only that there is a configuration match
between the slave and the scanner.
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Input Word
Bit 0...15
Description
(1)
Node 015
Bit ON (1) = Slave node mismatch
7(2)
Node 1631
Bit OFF (0) = Slave node match
8(3)
Node 3247
9(4)
Node 4863
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Slave Device Idle Array

The slave device idle array contains 64 bits of data. Each bit indicates the state
of a slave device. A bit value of 0 represents a Non-idle mode or that the slave
is not present in the scanlist. A bit value of 1 represents Idle mode where the
slave node is present in the scanlist.
Slave Device Status
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Bit 0...15
Description
10(1)
Node 0...15
Bit ON (1) = Idle
11(2)
Node 1631
Bit OFF (0) = Non-idle
12(3)
Node 3247
13(4)
Node 4863
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
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Active Node Array

The Active Node array contains 64 bits of data that represents each slave
nodes status. A slave node is considered active when it is present and enabled
in the masters scanlist. A bit value of 0 means Not Active, a bit value of 1
means Active.
Slave Node Status
Input Word
Bit 0...15
Description
14(1)
Node 015
Bit ON (1) = Active node
15(2)
Node 1631
Bit OFF (0) = Inactive node
16(3)
Node 3247
17(4)
Node 4863
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Scanner Module Status

The Scanner Device Status is a 4-byte array.
Scanner Device Status
Input Word
Bit
Description
20
07 (lower byte)
Scanner Address in BCD
815 (upper byte)
Scanner Status in BCD
07 (lower byte)
Slave Device Address in BCD
815 (upper byte)
Slave Device Status in BCD
21
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Reserved Array
Reserved Array
Input Word
Description(1)
2231
Always 0
(1)
Device Status Array

The Device Status Array is a 64-byte array containing the information shown
in this table. Each byte indicates the status code of the scanners master and
the slave devices.
Device Status
Input Word
Bit
Description
32
07 (lower byte)
Node 0 DeviceNet status
815 (upper byte)
33
92
07 (lower byte)
815 (upper byte)
...
...
...
63
07 (lower byte)
815 (upper byte)
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Module Status Register

The scanner module supports a 32-bit Module Status Register.
Input Word
Bit
Description
Operation
64
Run
Bit ON (1) = scanning I/O

Bit OFF (0) = halted
Fault
Bit ON (1) = faulted

Bit OFF (0) = not faulted
Network disable
Bit ON (1) = disabled

Bit OFF (0) = not disabled
Device failure
Autoverify failure
Communication failure
Duplicate node failure
DeviceNet power detect
Bit ON (1) = failure

Bit OFF (0) = no failure
Bit ON (1) = power

Bit OFF (0) = no power
65
(1)
8...15
Reserved
(1)
N/A
0...15
Reserved(1)
N/A
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CompactLogix Status
Structure
The second area of the CompactLogix controller input image is the Status
Structure. The status words are described in more detail in the following
sections.
Description
Data Type
I.Status.Scan Counter
2 words
I.Status.Device Failure Register
64-bit array
I.Status.Autoverify Failure Register
64-bit array
I.Status.Device Idle Register
64-bit array
I.Status.Active Node Register
64-bit array
I.Status.Status Display
8 bytes
I.Status.Scanner Address
1 byte
I.Status.Scanner Status
1 byte
I.Status.Scrolling Device Address
1 byte
I.Status.Scrolling Device Status
1 byte
I.Status.Device Status
64 bytes
Scan Counter
This 32-bit unsigned value is incremented each time the DeviceNet network is
scanned. The value will automatically roll over to zero and continue counting.
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Device Failure Register

These 64 bits provide status information for use in your control program. For
each slave device owned by the scanner, you should monitor the respective bit
within these four words. If a slave device faults, the bit that corresponds to that
node address will be set (1). If a slave device is not faulted or returns from a
faulted state to an operating state, the corresponding bit for that node will be
cleared (0).
Slave Device Status Information
Input Word
Bit 0...15
Description
2(1)
Node 015
Bit ON (1) = Slave node faulted
3(2)
Node 1631
Bit OFF (0) = Slave node not faulted
4(3)
Node 3247
5(4)
Node 4863
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Autoverify Failure Register

These four words allow the control program to monitor if a slaves Device Key
and Size matches the Device Key and Size in the scanner. A bit value of 0
(OFF) represents a configuration match, a bit value of 1 (ON) represents a
mismatch.
ATTENTION
A value of 0 does not indicate that the slave has been brought
online or is functional, only that there is a configuration match
between the slave and the scanner.
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Input Word
Bit 0...15
Description
(1)
Node 015
Bit ON (1) = Slave node mismatch
7(2)
Node 1631
Bit OFF (0) = Slave node match
8(3)
Node 3247
9(4)
Node 4863
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Device Idle Register

The slave device idle array contains 64 bits of data. Each bit indicates the state
of a slave device. A bit value of 0 represents a Non-idle mode or that the slave
is not present in the scanlist. A bit value of 1 represents Idle mode where the
slave node is present in the scanlist.
Slave Device Status
96
Input Word
Bit 0...15
Description
10(1)
Node 0...15
Bit ON (1) = Idle
11(2)
Node 1631
Bit OFF (0) = Non-idle
12(3)
Node 3247
13(4)
Node 4863
(1)
(2)
(3)
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Active Node Register

The Active Node array contains 64 bits of data that represents each slave
nodes status. A slave node is considered active when it is present and enabled
in the masters scanlist. A bit value of 0 means Not Active, a bit value of 1
means Active.
Slave Node Status
Input Word
Bit 0...15
Description
14(1)
Node 015
Bit ON (1) = Active node
15(2)
Node 1631
Bit OFF (0) = Inactive node
16(3)
Node 3247
17(4)
Node 4863
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Status Display
The Status Display is a 4-byte array of the 1769-SDN display.
Scanner Address
The Scanner Address is the scanners DeviceNet node number.
Scanner Status
The Scanner Status is the scanners DeviceNet status.
Scrolling Device Address

The Scrolling Device Address is the DeviceNet address and status of node
with errors. The data updates once per second, scrolling through all nodes with
errors.
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Scrolling Device Status

The Scrolling Device Status is the status of the node with errors. The data
updates once per second, scrolling through all nodes with errors.
Device Status
The Device Status is the status of each DeviceNet node, indexed by node
number into a 64-byte array.
CompactLogix Status
Register
The third area of the CompactLogix controller input image is the Status
Register. The status words are described in more detail in the following
sections.
Description
Data Type
I.StatusRegister.Run
I.StatusRegister.Fault
I.StatusRegister.DisableNetwork
I.StatusRegister.DeviceFailure
I.StatusRegister.Autoverify
bit
I.StatusRegister.CommFailure
I.StatusRegister.DupNodeFail
I.StatusRegister.DnetPowerDetect
Run
This bit displays whether the controller is in Idle or Run module.
0 = Idle
1 = Run
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Fault
This bit displays whether the network is faulted.
0 = Network is not faulted
1 = Network is faulted
Disable Network
This bit displays whether the network is disabled.
0 = Network is not disabled
1 = Network is disabled
Device Failure
This bit displays whether any device failures have occurred on the network.
0 = No device failures exist
1 = Device failure exists (examine the status structure for causes)
Autoverify Failure
This bit displays whether the scanner has failed to initialize any devices on the
network.
0 = The scanner has initialized all devices
1 = The scanner has failed to initialize at least one device
Comm Failure
This bit displays whether a communication failure exists on the network.
0 = No communication failures exist
1 = A communication failure exists
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Dup Node Failure

This bit displays whether a network failure exists because of a duplicate node
address.
0 = No failure exists
1 = Failure exists due to duplicate node address
Dnet Power Detect

This bit displays whether a DeviceNet power failure exists on the network.
0 = No Devicenet power failure exists on the network
1 = DeviceNet power failure exists
CompactLogix Command
Register
The first area of the CompactLogix controller output image is the Command
Register. The status words are described in more detail in the following
sections.
Description
Data Type
O.CommandRegister.Fault
O.CommandRegister.DisableNetwork
bit
O.CommandRegister.HaltScanner
O.CommandRegister.Reset
Run
This bit changes the DeviceNet network between Idle and Run module.
0 = Idle
1 = Run
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Fault
This bit forces the scanner into a faulted condition.
0 = Network is not faulted
1 = Network is faulted
Disable Network
This bit disables the DeviceNet network.
0 = Network is not disabled
1 = Network is disabled
Halt Scanner
This bit halts the scanner.
0 = Scanner is not halted
1 = Scanner is halted
Reset
This bit resets the scanner.
0 = The scanner has not been reset
1 = The scanner has been reset.
Do not leave this bit = 1. If you do not change the bit back to 0, the scanner
continuously resets.
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Input Data Image
The Input Data Image is described on page 15 for the MicroLogix 1500
controller and on page 16 for the CompactLogix controller.
1769-SDN Output Structure
The Output Structure is described on page 15 for the MicroLogix 1500

controller and on page 16 for the CompactLogix controller.
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MicroLogix Controllers
Introduction
MicroLogix 1500
Controllers
This chapter contains an example in which the 1769-SDN scanner module is

used with a MicroLogix 1500 controller. This table describes what this chapter
contains and where to find specific information.
Topic
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MicroLogix 1500 Controllers
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Configuration
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Backplane Messaging
111
Program Upload and Download
112
Configure a Local DeviceNet Message
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The MicroLogix 1500 programmable controller has two different processors

that are compatible with the 1769-SDN scanner module. The 1764-LSP and
1764-LRP processors can use the scanner module as a DeviceNet master and
own DeviceNet slave devices. This allows either processor to communicate
with intelligent devices like drives, scales, and starters, or use the DeviceNet
network to expand the processors I/O capacity.
The 1764-LRP processor allows messaging functionality over the DeviceNet
network, so non-I/O data may be exchanged. Multiple 1769-SDN scanner
modules may be used in a 1764-LRP system. However, only the first two
scanners can be used for messaging.
The amount of power that modules draw from the processor or expansion
power supply, and the amount of data that the processor can support will
determine how many can be used. Configuration tools are available from
http://www.ab.com/micrologix to determine if an application can be supported
In addition to electrical limitations, data space limitations also exist. The
maximum size of the input and output images for each module in the system is
250 input and 250 output words of data.
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RSLogix 500 Programming

Software I/O Configuration
One of the advanced features of RSLogix 500 software is the ability to have
the programming software establish a communication connection with the
controller and read which I/O modules are attached to the controller. This
capability significantly reduces the effort involved in configuring a system.
This section illustrates how to determine which I/O modules are attached to
the controller, and manually configure the modules. We will then configure the
scanner. An example network is shown below.
DeviceNet Network
Personal Computer Running RSNetWorx
for DeviceNet Software
MicroLogix 1500 Controller I/O Bank

with 1769-SDN Scanner Module
1770-KFD PC
Communication
Module
Series 9000
Photoeye
RediSTATION
Interface

Connected via 1761-NET-DNI
Interface

Connected via 1761-NET-DNI
Interface
1305 Drive Connected via 1203-GU6

Enhanced DeviceNet Communication Module
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Start the Project

Follow these steps to begin your project.
1. Open RSLogix 500 software.
2. Choose File New MicroLogix 1500 LRP series C.
This dialog should match what you see on your computer.
In this example the name for this application is TEMP. In the TEMP
dialog, you see everything associated with the application. Within the
Controller folder you will see I/O Configuration.
3. Double-click I/O Configuration.
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I/O Configuration Screen
The I/O configuration dialog shows each of the controller I/O slots. For the
MicroLogix 1500 controller, slot 0 contains the embedded I/O that is part of
the MicroLogix 1500 base unit. Slots 1...16 are for Compact I/O expansion
modules (referred to as local I/O, because they are physically attached to the
controller). Slots 9...16 are available using only a series C processor with a
series B base unit.
Click Read I/O Config to have RSLogix 500 software read the controllers
local I/O and configure the slots automatically.
Drag the appropriate modules from the available list (right pane) to the
appropriate slot on the left to manually configure the controller I/O. Modules
must be contiguous (with no open slots) from 1...16.
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Read I/O Configuration
Next you see a communication dialog that lets you select a communication
path by using RSLinx software to connect to the MicroLogix controller.
If you have previously connected to a controller, the communication driver
that you used before will be the active driver. This dialog provides the ability to
change the driver or perform a Who Active across a network to locate the
specific MicroLogix controller.
If the driver and path are correct, click Read I/O Config.
Installed I/O
RSLogix 500 software displays all of the I/O modules that are attached to the
MicroLogix controller.
In this example, there is a 1769-SDN scanner module at slot 1, and a 16-point
digital input module in slot 2.
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Double-click the module to configure a specific module. Double-click the
module in slot 1 to configure the scanner module in this example.
Input Words
This is the number of input words the controller assigns to the module. The
first 66 words (0...65) are required by the scanner module for status. DeviceNet
slave input data words start at slot word 66. You can have a maximum of 180
input words for DeviceNet slave devices (maximum slot amount for
1769-SDN scanner module inputs = 246).
Output Words
This is the number of output words the controller assigns to the module. The
first two words (0 and 1) are required by the scanner module for status.
DeviceNet slave output data words start at slot word 2. You can have a
maximum of 180 output words for DeviceNet slave devices (maximum slot
amount for scanner module outputs = 182).
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Changing the 1769-SDN Configuration
You can change (add or remove) the amount of data the controller has
assigned to the scanner module in the expansion module configuration dialog.
From within RSLogix 500 software, I/O configuration, open the 1769-SDN
scanner module and change the input or output words as needed. Save the
program and download to the controller.
Reducing the number of words for either inputs or outputs will require a
change in the 1769-SDN scanner modules scanlist, which is done using
RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software.
IMPORTANT
We recommend that you not reduce the number of words

assigned to a 1769-SDN scanner modules scanlist once a
system is operational. Changing the number of words may
cause addressing problems on the controller side, and mapping
changes on the DeviceNet network.
Adding words to an existing system is relatively easy to do,
because it doesnt affect existing addresses or mapping. Add
the number of additional words that are needed in the module
(using the above example), and change the scanlist using
RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software.
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The configuration dialog for the scanner module is shown below.
Ignore Configuration Error

Checking (enabling) the Ignore Configuration error checkbox instructs the
module to ignore I/O size mismatches. If this is checked and the input/output
scanlist configured by RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software (DeviceNet side of
the 1769-SDN scanner module) does not match the amount of I/O data
assigned by the controller (0...180 words), the module will not generate an
error.
If this checkbox is not checked, the number of data words on the controller
side must match the number of words configured by RSNetWorx for
DeviceNet software. The default condition is unchecked (report an error on
mismatch).
Series/Major Rev/Minor Rev

You will need this information if you contact Rockwell Automation Technical
Support.
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Chapter 7
The MicroLogix 1500 1764-LRP processor and the 1769-SDN scanner

module also support backplane messaging. This new level of functionality
allows the processor to read (get) or write (set) data to other devices on the
DeviceNet network. This is also referred to as Explicit Messaging.
You can use two different types of messages to exchange information with the
DeviceNet device. The type of message used is determined by the destination
device. You can generate a PCCC message or a CIP message.
PCCC Messaging
Programmable controller communications commands (PCCC) provides point
to point and master/slave communication between devices. PCCC is an open
protocol that is built into all Allen-Bradley controllers, and many other
Allen-Bradley and third-party products.
PCCC messaging has been used for many years on DH-485, DH+, and
Ethernet networks, and for point-to-point communication between
Allen-Bradley controllers. PCCC messaging lets you upload or download
programs over the DeviceNet network, and allows users to message across
DeviceNet networks, just like they did using DH-485 or DH+ networks.
There are a number of devices that support PCCC messaging over DeviceNet,
including the 1761-NET-DNI (DNI) interface, 1203-GU6 interface, and
RSLinx software. If the DeviceNet network has DNI interfaces, either device
can initiate a PCCC message.
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Program Upload and

Download
Before performing a program upload or download through the scanner, be

sure that the module is properly installed in the system, and that a terminator is
present at the end of the Compact I/O expansion bus.
IMPORTANT
DeviceNet networks can operate at 125 Kbps, 250 Kbps, or 500

Kbps. Depending on network size and communication activity,
performing program upload or download operations while the
network is controlling an application may impact control system
performance. It is up to you to know and understand how
upload and download will impact operations.
Choose Comms System Comms to upload or download programs with

RSLogix 500 software.
System Comms will generate an RSLinx software dialog similar to the example
below.
In this example, the DeviceNet interface is a 1770-KFD module. Selecting the

1770-KFD driver will show the devices on the DeviceNet network.
In this example, upload or download can be performed with the devices at
nodes 5, 6, 7, and 32. Node 32 is a 1769-SDN module. Simply highlight the
1769-SDN module and click either Upload or Download on the right side of
the screen.
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Configure a Local
DeviceNet Message
Chapter 7
This section describes how to configure a local message by using the scanner
module and a MicroLogix 1500 1764-LRP processor.
Message Setup Dialog
Rung 0 shows a standard RSLogix 500 message (MSG) instruction preceded

by conditional logic.
Access the Message Setup dialog by double-clicking the Setup Screen.
The RSLogix 500 Message Setup dialog appears. This dialog is used to set up
or monitor message parameters for this controller, target device, and control
bits. Descriptions of each of these sections follow.
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Channel Parameter
The 1764-LRP controller supports three different pathways for messaging.
Channels 0 and 1 are RS-232 ports and are functionally identical to
MicroLogix 1200 and MicroLogix 1500 1764-LSP controllers. The 1764-LRP
controller also supports backplane communication through the Expansion
Communication Port (ECP) as illustrated below.
When ECP is chosen, you are able to select which slot position (1...16) the
scanner module resides in. The 1764-LRP processor can support up to two
1769-SDN scanner modules with full messaging functionality.
You can use multiple 1769-SDN scanner modules in a MicroLogix 1500

system, but you can message only through the first two. Any other 1769-SDN
scanner module can be used only for I/O scanning.
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Communication Command
The 1764-LRP controller supports the six standard types of communication

commands (same as all other MicroLogix 1200 and 1500 controllers) and CIP
Generic. When any of these six standard commands are chosen, you can
initiate standard messages to destination devices connected to DeviceNet
products that support PCCC messaging (including MicroLogix and SLC
controllers using 1761-NET-DNI interfaces, and other MicroLogix 1500
controllers using 1769-SDN scanner modules). You can initiate reads, writes,
program upload/download and online monitoring across DeviceNet. This is
functionally identical to DH-485 and DH+ networking.
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CIP Generic
Control & Information Protocol (CIP) is a newer and more versatile protocol
than PCCC. It is an open protocol that is supported by newer Allen-Bradley
controllers and third-party products.
CIP messaging is the native messaging format for the DeviceNet network. All
DeviceNet devices are compliant with CIP messaging. The MicroLogix 1500
1764-LRP processor (series C) has an enhanced message instruction that
provides simple, easy to use CIP messaging.
Selecting CIP Generic configures the message instruction to communicate
with DeviceNet devices that do not support PCCC messaging. When CIP
Generic is chosen, you will notice that a number of message parameters
change and many new ones become available depending upon the service
selected.
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Data Table Address (receive and send)

This value identifies the data file location within the 1764-LRP controller that
will receive data from the DeviceNet device, and/or the starting data file
location that will be sent to the destination DeviceNet device.
Size in Bytes (receive and send)

Since all data transmitted on the DeviceNet network is byte based, you must
enter the number of bytes that will be received and sent. You must make sure
that enough memory is available in the destination device. Word elements
within 1764-LRP controllers contain 2 bytes each. These include Bit and
Integer data files. Long word and Floating point elements contain 4 bytes each.
For receive, the size in bytes entered must be greater than or equal to the
number of bytes that the DeviceNet device will return. DeviceNet devices
return a fixed number of bytes, depending on the class and service. If more
data is returned than expected, the message will be in error and no data will be
written. If less data is returned than expected, the data will be written and the
remainder of the bytes will be filled with zeros.
In the example dialog shown below, N7:0 will receive 2 bytes (1 word) of data.
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Target Device
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Field
Definition
Message
Timeout
Message timeout is specified in seconds. If the target does not

respond within this time period, the message instruction will generate
a specific error. The amount of time that is acceptable should be based
on application requirements and network capacity/loading.
Target Type
You can select either Module or Network Device. If you need to

message to a device on the DeviceNet network, select Network
Device. If you need to message to a DeviceNet parameter on the
scanner, select Module. This allows the control program access to
module parameters. Many of the module parameters are not editable,
and some can be edited only when the module is in Idle mode.
Local Node
Address
This is the target devices DeviceNet node number.
Chapter 7
Field
Definition
Service
The DeviceNet network uses services to provide specific messaging

functions. A number of standard services with their corresponding
parameters have been preconfigured for ease of use.
If you need to use a service that is not available, select one of the
generic services. The generic service lets you enter specific service
code parameters. Information on what services a target device
supports is usually provided in the devices documentation.
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MSG Instruction
Error Codes
When the processor detects an error during the transfer of Expansion I/O
Communication Module message data, the processor sets the ER bit and
writes an error code at MG file sub-element #18 that you can monitor from
your programming software.
1769-SDN Module Error Code
Error Code
Description
E0H
Expansion I/O Communication Module Error
The processor also writes general status information related to this error at the
high byte of MG file sub-element #22 that can be monitored from your
program.
Error Status Information
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General Status
Description
01H
Illegal or unsupported service parameter
02H
Resource unavailable
04H
Segment type error in IOI
07H
Connection lost
08H
Service not supported
09H
Invalid attribute value
0BH
Already in requested mode/state
0CH
Object state conflict
0EH
Attribute not setable
10H
Device state conflict
11H
Reply data too large
13H
Not enough data
14H
Attribute not supported
15H
Too much data
16H
Object does not exist
19H
Store operation failure
20H
Invalid parameter
28H
Invalid member ID
Chapter
Troubleshooting
Introduction
Status Indicators
The 1769-SDN scanner modules front panel status indicators aid in

troubleshooting the module. The diagnostics provided by these indicators are
described in this chapter.
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Error Codes
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The first step in troubleshooting is to observe the 1769-SDN scanner modules

status indicators and seven-segment numeric displays. The indicators function
as follows:
The bi-color (green/red) Module status indicator shows whether the
scanner module has power and is functioning properly.
The bi-color (green/red) Network status indicator provides information
about the DeviceNet channel communication link.
The numeric display shows node address and status display information.
Status information precedes the node address.
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This table summarizes the meanings of the status indicators and numeric
codes.
Module Indicator
Network Indicator
Node Address and

Status Display
Troubleshooting the Status Indicators and Numeric Display

Indicator
Color/Status Description
Module
Off
No power applied to module.

Apply power.
Flashing
Green
No bus master (MicroLogix or CompactLogix controller) present.

Verify module connectors are properly seated. If they are, cycle power to the controller. If this does not
correct the problem, replace the controller. If replacing the controller does not correct the problem,
replace the scanner.
Solid Green
Flashing Red
Normal operation.
Recoverable Fault - Memory has been erased or is being programmed. Complete the flash update or
start a new update.
Bad firmware in module. Replace firmware.
Solid Red
Unrecoverable fault.
Verify module connectors are properly seated. If they are, verify that bus terminator/end cap is installed.
Cycle power. If still faulted, replace the module.
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Troubleshooting the Status Indicators and Numeric Display

Indicator
Color/Status Description
Network
Off
No module power, no network power, or communications are not occurring between the module and the
DeviceNet network. (This may be an acceptable condition.)
Verify module has power. Check that the DeviceNet cable is securely connected and the DeviceNet
network is powered. Verify that network power is adequate (11...5V DC).
Flashing
Green
Device is operational. There are no connections established with any of the network devices.
If the module is supposed to be controlling DeviceNet slaves, configure the modules scanlist.
Solid Green
Normal operation. Scanlist is configured. Module is not in Idle mode.
Flashing Red
One or more of the devices that the scanner module is communicating with is in a timed out state.
Monitor the status display, or the modules status field to determine which slave device is offline.
Solid Red
Critical network failure. Duplicate DeviceNet node address detected.

Reset module. Change modules node address or change conflicting devices node address. If failure
continues, replace module.
Sevensegment
Numeric
Display
Node Address Indicates diagnostic information about the status of the module.
and Status
Display
When the numeric display is showing 0...63, it is indicating the scanners DeviceNet node address.
When it shows 67...69, it indicates backup status.
When it shows 70...99, it indicates an error code for the displayed node address.
When it flashes alternating numbers, one is the error code (70...99), and the other is the node number
(0...63) that has generated the error.
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Error Codes
The following table describes the error codes indicated by the seven-segment
numeric display.
Device Status
Code
Name
Description
67
Backup Mode
Scanner in Backup Scanner mode.
68
No Backup Scanner
No backup scanner module present.
(decimal)
Install and configure a backup scanner, if needed.

69
Backup Scanner Invalid

CRC
The configuration of the primary and the secondary controller does not match. Either one or both
of the configurations is incorrect.
Make sure that the same configuration is downloaded to both scanners.
70
Duplicate Node
Controller has Failed Duplicate Node Address Check. The node address selected is already in
use.
Change the modules or conflicting devices network address (node number) to an available one.
71
Illegal Scanlist Data
Illegal data in scanlist.

Reconfigure the scanlist table and remove any illegal data.
72
Slave Timeout
One of the modules slave devices has stopped communicating.

Inspect the modules slave devices and verify the DeviceNet connections.
73
Electronic Key Mismatch The slave device Vendor ID key parameter does not match the slaves configuration in the
modules scanlist.
Make sure that the device at the flashing node address matches the desired electronic key
(vendor, product code, product type)
75
No Messages Received
No network traffic received by the scanner. 10 seconds have elapsed and no network traffic for
the module or for any other device have been received by the module.
Verify the scanlist is correctly configured to scan slave devices. Verify DeviceNet network
connections.
76
No Message For Scanner No direct network traffic for the scanner module detected. 10 seconds elapsed and no DeviceNet
input being screened by the module has been received.
77
Slave Data Size

Mismatch
The data being received from the slave device does not match the configuration in the scanlist.
Either reconfigure the slave device, or change the modules scanlist to match the slave device.
78
No Such Device
Slave device in scanlist does not exist.

Either add the device to the DeviceNet network, or delete the devices entry in the scanlist.
79
Transmit Failure
The module has failed to transmit a message.

Make sure that the module is connected to a valid network. Check for disconnected cables.
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Device Status
Code
Name
Description
In Idle Mode
Module is in Idle mode.
(decimal)
80
Put the controller into RUN mode and enable the RUN bit in the Module Command Array. See
page 16.
81
Scanner Faulted
The scanner module has stopped producing and consuming I/O data. This condition does not
affect the scanners system or messaging modes.
Check the FAULT value in the Module Command Array. See page 16.
82
Fragmentation Error
Error detected in sequence of fragmented I/O messages from device.

Check scanlist table entry for slave device to make sure that input and output data lengths are
correct. Check slave device configuration.
83
Slave Init Error
Slave device is returning error responses when the module attempts to communicate with it.
Check slave devices configuration. Reboot slave device.
84
Not Yet Initialized
Module has not completed its initial attempt to establish communication with its slaves.
85
Receive Buffer Overflow
Data size returned is larger than expected.

Configure the slave device for a smaller data size.
86
Device Went Idle
Device is producing idle state.

Check the device configuration and slave node status.
89
Auto Device
Slave device responded with an error to the initialization data sent to it by the scanner; or the
Replacement (ADR) Error configuration table in the scanners flash memory is not valid for a slave node.
Try the ADR download again. If it still fails, try clearing the ADR flash by downloading an empty
ADR configuration to the scanner module and then try the ADR configuration again.
90
Disabled Network
DeviceNet Port is disabled.

Check for the DISABLE being set in the Module Command Array. See page 16.
91
Bus Off
Bus off condition detected on integral DeviceNet port.

Check the DeviceNet connections and physical media integrity. Check system for failed slave
devices or other possible sources of network interference. Check the Baud Rate.
92
No DeviceNet Power
No network power detected on DeviceNet port.

Provide network power. Make sure the module drop cable is providing the proper power to the
DeviceNet port.
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Device Status
Code
Name
Description
FLASH Update
Flash Update In Progress
(decimal)
95
IMPORTANT: Do not disconnect the module from the network while a FLASH update is in
progress.
98
Firmware Corrupted
Firmware is corrupted.
Reflash module firmware. Do not power cycle the module. Doing so may cause the module to
become inoperable. If the problem persists contact Rockwell Automation Technical Support.
99
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Hard Fault
Cycle power. Reflash module firmware. Contact Rockwell Automation Technical Support.
Appendix
1769-SDN DeviceNet Class Codes
Introduction
This appendix contains the most commonly used class codes for the
1769-SDN DeviceNet scanner module. They are shown in the following
tables.
DeviceNet Object
Name
Class
Instance
Attribute
Data Size
Access
MAC ID
0x03
0x01
0x01
1 byte
Get/Set(1)
Baud Rate
0x03
0x01
0x02
1 byte
Get/Set
Bus Off Counter
0x03
0x01
0x04
1 byte
Get
Name
Class
Instance
Attribute
Data Size
Access
Vendor ID
0x01
0x01
0x01
2 bytes
Get
Device Type
0x01
0x01
0x02
2 bytes
Get
Product Code
0x01
0x01
0x03
2 bytes
Get
Revision
0x01
0x01
0x04
2 bytes
Get
Status
0x01
0x01
0x05
2 bytes
Get
Serial Number
0x01
0x01
0x06
4 bytes
Get
Product Name
0x01
0x01
0x07
9 bytes
Get
(1)
The set also causes a reset.
Identity Object
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1769-SDN DeviceNet Class Codes
Notes:
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Appendix
CompactLogix Backup on the

DeviceNet Network
Introduction
This appendix offers a solution to back up your CompactLogix controller on

the DeviceNet network. CompactLogix system backup on the DeviceNet
network is a simple, low-cost, back-up system most effective when used in
smaller applications that require fast switchovers from a primary to a
secondary controller.
Topic
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How the Backup Works
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Configure the Backup System
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Develop the CompactLogix Backup

Application
134
Using Indicators to Check Status
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Development and Debugging Tips
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This back-up solution:

minimizes downtime in case of controller failure when the same
program is used in both controllers.
mitigates the risk of changes adversely affecting the application (use old,
proven program in one controller and new, untested program in the
other controller). If the new untested program causes a problem, a
forced switchover can be made to the older proven program without
downloading the program again.
The CompactLogix backup on the DeviceNet network solution takes
advantage of Shared DeviceNet Mastership of Slave I/O Devices technology.
Typically, only a single DeviceNet master exists for any particular slave. With
Shared DeviceNet Mastership, two masters can exist. Heartbeat
communication between primary and secondary controllers determines which
scanner module is the master and which scanner module remains in Standby
mode.
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CompactLogix Backup on the DeviceNet Network
How the Backup Works
The following figure shows an example backup system. In the backup system,
the following occurs:
Both controllers/scanners simultaneously receive all inputs.
Both controllers execute in parallel but are not synchronized.
Only the primary controllers send output data to the I/O devices. A
virtual switch in the 1769-SDN scanner module is used to switch
outputs between primary and secondary controllers.
After failure or forced switchover, outputs are automatically switched by
the 1769-SDN scanner module from the primary controller to
secondary. When the switch occurs, the secondary controller becomes
the primary controller.
The switchover occurs so quickly that the I/O devices do not timeout;
these devices are unaware that redundant controllers/scanners exist and
are unaware of the switchover.
DeviceNet Network
Primary Controller
Primary Scanner Module
Secondary Controller
Secondary Scanner Module
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Backup System Requirements

The CompactLogix backup on DeviceNet solution requires that you use the
following:
RSLogix 5000 programming software, version 10 or later
Two CompactLogix controllers, firmware revision 10.x or later
Two 1769-SDN scanner modules, firmware revision 3.x or later
Additional requirements are as follows:
When setting up the DeviceNet network, you must set the primary and
secondary 1769-SDN scanner modules to the same node address and
reserve the next node address.
We recommend that you set the primary and secondary 1769-SDN
scanner module node addresses to 0 and reserve node 1. However, you
can use any successive node numbers (for example, 30 and 31).
All I/O and operator interfaces that required backup must be on the
DeviceNet network.
The scanlists in the two DeviceNet scanner modules must be identical.
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Configure the Backup

System
Follow these steps to configure a CompactLogix backup system on the

DeviceNet network. Some of these steps are described in greater detail in the
rest of the appendix.
1. Install all I/O and operator interfaces that you need to back up on the
DeviceNet network.
We recommend that you reserve node addresses 0 and 1 for the two
1769-SDN scanner modules used with the CompactLogix controllers
within a backup system. If you do not use 0 and 1, make sure you
reserve two consecutive numbers for the 1769-SDN scanner modules
when you install I/O and other devices on the DeviceNet network.
2. Connect a CompactLogix controller with a 1769-SDN scanner module
to the DeviceNet network.
3. Set the scanner module node address to 0 (or the lower of the two node
addresses reserved for the CompactLogix controller backup system).
4. Apply power to the controller and the network.
5. Use RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software to download the networks
scanlist to the 1769-SDN scanner module.
You can either use a scanlist from a new configuration or from a
previously-used configuration. If the scanlist is a new configuration, we
recommend that you save it to a new project for later use.
6. Use RSLogix 5000 programming software to download the appropriate
user program to the CompactLogix controller.
The program should contain the explicit messages that enable the
backup feature for this controller and scanner module. The messages are
described in the Develop the CompactLogix Backup Application section
beginning on page 134.
7. Put the controller into Run mode.
8. Either disable power to the controller or disconnect the scanner module
from the DeviceNet network.
This controller will be the secondary controller.
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9. Connect the other CompactLogix controller with a 1769-SDN scanner

module on the network.
10. Set the node address to 0.
11. Apply power to the controller and scanner module.
12. Use RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software to download the same scanlist
used in step 5.
It may be necessary to browse the network again before downloading
the scanlist. This second browsing of the network allows RSNetWorx
for DeviceNet software to establish communication to the new scanner
module at the same node number as the previous scanner.
13. Use RSLogix 5000 programming software to download the user
program to the second CompactLogix controller as you did in step 6.
Typically, you download the same user program to the second
CompactLogix controller as you did to the first. However, unlike the
scanlists, the user programs in the controllers do not have to be
identical.
14. Put the controller into Run mode.
This controller is now ready to use and is the primary controller.
15. Reapply power to the secondary controller and/or reconnect the
secondary scanner module to the DeviceNet subnet.
This completes the backup process. For more detailed information on some of
the steps listed previously, see the next section.
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Develop the CompactLogix

Backup Application
The CompactLogix backup is enabled from an RSLogix 5000 programming

software user program with a few simple ladder rungs. The following rungs are
used in the CompactLogix backup:
Backup Heartbeat Configuration Rungs - required
Reading Backup State Rung - optional
Reading Backup Status - optional
Backup Heartbeat Configuration Rungs

The first, and most critical, step is to set the backup heartbeat constant in the
DeviceNet scanner. The heartbeat constant enables the backup feature and
determines the switchover time (2 x heartbeat).
By default, the heartbeat is zero; this default value disables the Backup mode.
Your user program must set the heartbeat to a non-zero value to enable
backup.
The heartbeat occurs in multiples of 8 ms (8, 16, 24). We recommend a value
of 16...48 ms for most applications. The recommended heartbeat times result
in switchover times of 32...96 ms. These times do not include controller scan
delays.
IMPORTANT
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If multiples of 8 are not used for the requested heartbeat, then

the DeviceNet scanner module uses the next higher supported
heartbeat value that can be read from the scanner. For example,
if you set the heartbeat to 10, the scanner module uses a 16 ms
heartbeat.
Appendix B
Setting the Heartbeat Constant

You can set the heartbeat constant with five rungs of ladder logic. This figure
shows rungs 0 and 1 and the message setup used in rung 1. The message in
rung 1 uses the INT data type.
Rung 1 Message Configuration and Communication tabs.
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This figure shows rung 2 and the message setup used on it. The message in
rung 2 uses the INT data type.
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This figure shows rungs 3 and 4 and the message setup used on it. The
message in rung 3 uses the INT data type.
This completes the required portion of ladder logic to enable the

CompactLogix backup on the DeviceNet network. The following sections
describe how to use additional ladder logic to read backup state and status.
However, these sections are not required to complete the backup solution.
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Reading Backup State Rung

You can read the backup state of the DeviceNet scanner module with a single
rung of ladder logic. The backup state is useful for debugging or more
sophisticated backup schemes. The message in this rung uses the SINT data
type.
This figure shows the rung you can use to read the backup state.
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This table describes the possible values this message may return when reading
the backup state of the DeviceNet scanner.
If the message reads

this value
The backup state of the DeviceNet scanner module is
Disabled
Primary scanner
Backup scanner
Invalid primary node address (for example, the node address

cannot be 62 or 63)
Faulted backup scanner module - CRC failure (for example,

the scanlists in the scanners do not match)
Faulted backup scanner module - backup node number

failure (for example, the backup scanner module is not using
a node number = the primary node number + 1)
Backup scanner module pending primary detection
254
Attempting primary access
67
Scanner in Backup Scanner mode
68
No backup scanner module present
69
Invalid backup scanner module CRC
255
Attempting backup access
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Reading Backup Status

You can read the backup status of the DeviceNet scanner module with a single
rung of ladder logic. The backup state is useful for debugging or more
sophisticated backup schemes. The message in this rung uses the SINT data
type.
This figure shows the rung you can use to read the backup state.
This table describes the possible values this message may return when reading
the backup status of the DeviceNet scanner module.
If the message
reads this value
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The backup state of the DeviceNet scanner module is
No backup scanner module detected
Primary scanner module forcing Idle (backup in Run mode but

primary in Idle mode)
Primary scanner in Run mode detects backup scanner in Idle mode
Using Indicators to
Check Status
Appendix B
The 1769-SDN scanner modules status indicators provide useful information

(for example, determining which scanner module is primary) about backup
scanner module status.
Module Status
Indicator
Network Status
Indicator
Node Address and

Status Display
Module Status Indicator

This table lists the indicators to monitor when checking backup status.
Module Status Indicator Behavior
If this indicator
Exhibits this behavior
Module status (MS)
Flashing red
This condition exists

Recoverable Fault - Memory has
been erased or is being
programmed.
Bad firmware in module.
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Appendix B
Node Address and Status Display

The seven-segment numeric display shows the following information about
the primary and secondary scanner modules in either Run or Idle modes.
TIP
If error codes other than those shown in these tables appear in the
display, refer to Chapter 8, Troubleshooting, for more information on
error codes.
Primary Scanner Module With Valid Backup Scanner Module

Run Mode
Primary
Secondary
Node Number
00
01 or 00
Status
00 (Run mode)
67 (Backup mode enabled) or 00 (Run mode)
Primary or Secondary
P - (Primary)
S - (Secondary)
Primary
Secondary
Node Number
00
01 or 00
Status
80 (Idle mode)
67 (Backup mode enabled) or 80 (Idle mode)
P - (Primary)
S - (Secondary)
Idle Mode
Primary Scanner Module Without Valid Backup Scanner Module

Run Mode
Primary
Secondary
Node Number
00 or 01
01 or 00
Status
68 (No backup scanner present) or

00 (Run mode)
Undefined error or
69 (Backup scanner invalid CRC)
P - (Primary)
--
Primary
Secondary
Node Number
00 or 01
01 or 00
Status

80 (Idle mode)
Undefined error or
Primary or Backup
P - (Primary)
--
Idle Mode
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Appendix B
Lost Primary Scanner Module With Valid Backup Scanner Module

Run Mode
Primary
Secondary
Node Number
00
01 or 00
Status
Undefined error

00 (Run mode)
--
P - (Primary)
Primary
Secondary
Node Number
00
00 or 01
Status
Undefined error

80 (Idle mode)
--
P - (Primary)
Primary
Secondary
Node Number
00 or 01
00 or 01
Status

00 (Run mode)
P - (Primary)
--
Primary
Secondary
Node Number
00 or 01
00 or 01
Status

80 (Idle mode)
P - (Primary)
--
Idle Mode
CRC Error
Run Mode
Idle Mode
Lost Primary Scanner Module Without Valid Backup Scanner Module

Run Mode
Primary
Secondary
Node Number
Undefined error
Undefined error
Status
--
--
--
--
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Appendix B
Development and
Debugging Tips
When you implement the CompactLogix system backup on the DeviceNet

network, we recommend that you consider the following development and
debugging tips:
Develop and debug the entire application with only the primary
controller and scanner module present. When the application is totally
verified, then download the program and exact same scanlist to the
secondary controller, without the primary controller present. Verify that
the secondary is also functioning properly, and then both primary and
secondary can be added to the network at the same time.
No configuration parameters are entered from RSNetworx for
DeviceNet software or RSLogix 5000 programming software to enable
backup. All configuration occurs in the user program. The entire
application (except for a few ladder rungs) can be developed without
knowledge that the application will have a backup controller and
scanner module.
Local I/O still works when this solution is used, but the local I/O is not
backed up.
Switchover time depends on the user configurable heartbeat. Typically,
switchover occurs after two heartbeats, plus the time required to
complete network polling.
The I/O during switchover is not bumpless. Since the programs and
I/O updates are not synchronized, it is possible for the secondary
controller to be either slightly faster or slower than the primary.
For example, if output changes during a switchover, the fact that the
primary and secondary controllers are not synchronized because the
output to momentarily switch between an older and newer value. If you
configure the switchover time slower than the program scan and I/O
update, the secondary lags behind the primary and eliminates this.
State variables, such as counters or timers, are not synchronized. The
user program must synchronize the primary and secondary controllers,
typically over an EtherNet/IP or ControlNet network link between
controllers. If the outputs are dependent on a state variable, the lack of
synchronization can also cause a bumpy switchover.
As with all backup and redundancy systems, the I/O must change at a
slower rate than the switchover time. If the inputs change faster than the
switchover, the change of state is lost.
Either the user program or user action determine the primary controller.
In its simplest mode, the first scanner module to turn on or become
available on the DeviceNet network is the primary.
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Appendix B
Unlike some backup systems (such as PLC-5 controller systems), the

primary controller still maintains control of the I/O, and switchover
does not occur if the primary controller is set to Program/Idle mode.
The secondary 1769-SDN scanner module also indicates that it is in Idle
mode.
By default, a switchover will not occur if the default fault routine or user
fault routine is executed in the primary controller. However, the user
fault routine can force a switchover if desired.
If an operator interface is on the DeviceNet network, it can work
without knowledge of which controller is primary or secondary.
Online edits are not automatically performed on both primary and
secondary controllers, since no synchronization exists between primary
and secondary controllers. Once an online edit occurs on the primary
controller, the primary and secondary will have different programs.
CompactLogix system backup on the DeviceNet network is not hot
backup. Hot backup implies complete synchronization of program,
program variables, and I/O. Also, I/O switchover is completely
bumpless with hot backup.
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Appendix B
Notes:
146
Glossary
Auto-Address Recovery (AAR)
Auto-Address Recovery (AAR) allows a slave device to be removed from the
network and replaced with another identical slave device that is residing on the
network at node address 63 and not in the scan list. The replacement device
will have its node address automatically changed to that of the device being
replaced. Depending on the level of revision keying, it may be possible for the
node address of the replacement device to be changed but not brought online
due to a revision-keying mismatch.
Auto Device Replacement (ADR)
The Auto Device Replacement feature automates the replacement of a failed
slave device on a DeviceNet network by configuring the new device to the
prior level of operation. This includes Configuration Recovery (CR) and
Auto-Address Recovery (AAR).
Bridge
The scanner modules support of explicit message transfer.
Change of State (COS)
A type of I/O data communication. The scanner module can send and receive
data with slave devices that have the change of state feature. Data is sent
whenever a data change occurs, or at the predefined heartbeat interval.
Configuration Recovery (CR)
Configuration Recovery (CR) allows a slave device to be removed from the
network and replaced with an identical slave device configured at the same
communication rate and Node Address as the device being replaced.
Controller
The programmable controller, for example CompactLogix or
MicroLogix 1500.
Cyclic
A type of I/O data communication. The scanner module can send and receive
data with slave devices that have the cyclic feature. Data is sent at a
user-configurable rate.
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Glossary
148
Dual Mode
The scanner module is in Dual mode when it serves as a master to one or
more slaves and as a slave to another master simultaneously.
Electronic Data Sheet (EDS)
A vendor-supplied template that specifies how information is displayed as well
as what is an appropriate entry (value).
Explicit Messaging
A type of messaging used for lower priority tasks, such as configuration and
data monitoring.
Heartbeat Rate
Devices that are configured for change of state data will send data at this rate if
no data change occurs.
Host Platform
The computer on which the application software is run.
I/O
Input and output modules
Input Data
Data produced by a DeviceNet device and collected by the scanner module for
the host platform to read.
MAC ID
The network address of a DeviceNet node. Also referred to as node address.
Multicast
Used when describing a strobe message.
Glossary
149
Network
The DeviceNet network or the RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software
representation of the network.
Node
Hardware that is assigned a single address on the network. Also referred to as a
device.
Offline
When the host platform is not communicating on the network.
Online
When the host platform is configured and enabled to communicate on the
network.
Output Data
Data produced by the host platform that is written to the scanner modules
memory. This data is sent by the scanner module to DeviceNet devices.
Point-to-Point
Used when describing a poll message. The message solicits a response from a
single, specified device on the network.
Polled
A type of input/output-data communication. A polled message solicits a
response from a single, specified device on the network (a point-to-point
transfer of data).
Record
The node address and channel-specific memory assigned in the scanner
modules nonvolatile storage for a node in the scanlist.
Glossary
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Rx
Abbreviation for receive
Scanlist
The list of devices (nodes) with which the scanner module is configured to
exchange I/O data.
Scanner
The function of the 1769-SDN scanner module to support the exchange of
I/O with slave modules.
Slave Mode
The 1769-SDN scanner module is in slave mode when it is placed in another
DeviceNet masters scanlist as a slave device.
Strobed
A type of I/O data communication. A strobed message solicits a response
from each strobed device (a multicast transfer). It is a 64-bit message that
contains one bit for each device on the network.
Tx
Abbreviation for transmit
Index
Numerics
1770-KFD RS-232 DeviceNet adapter 19,
61
193-DNCT terminal 40
initiating AutoScan 51-52
A
accessing device data 57-59
additional resources 10
Auto Device Replacement
in RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software
80-83
AutoScan
additional considerations 53-56
firmware requirements 38
implementing 46-60
initiate via a 193-DNCT terminal 51-52
initiate via a user program 49-50
overview 38
when to use 38
B
backplane messaging 111
backup
CompactLogix backup on the DeviceNet
network 129-145
baud rate
setting via a 193-DNCT terminal 40, 41
before you begin 11, 19
C
change of state message 14
class codes 127
common techniques used in this manual
10
communication with your slave devices
14
CompactLogix backup on the DeviceNet
network 129-145
configuring the DeviceNet network
I/O devices 70-84
manually 61-85
scanlist configuration 64
setting up an online connection 64-66
software installation 62
using RSLinx software 62-64
using RSNetWorx for DeviceNet
software 17, 64-85
connecting devices to the DeviceNet

network 39
current draw 20
cyclic message 14
D
data tables 15
DeviceNet adapter
1770-KFD 19, 61
DeviceNet driver
adding 62-64
DeviceNet I/O image 87-102
1769-SDN input structure 87
1769-SDN output structure 102
command register 100-101
input data image 102
status register 98-100
status structure 88-98
DeviceNet interface card
1784-PCIDS 19
DeviceNet interface cards
1784-PCD, 1784-PCID 61
DeviceNet network
CompactLogix backup on the network
129-145
power requirements 20, 23
DIN rail mounting 30
E
electrical noice
reducing 25
electrostatic discharge
preventing 25
equipment required for installation 19
error codes 124
message instructions 120
explicit messaging 14
F
features of the scanner 12
G
glossary 147-150
grounding 32
H
hazardous location considerations 24
151
Index
I
I/O allocation
configuring via a user program 48
in CompactLogix controller 37
in MicroLogix 1500 controller 37
maximum node number 54
implementing AutoScan 46-60
input data definition 14
installation 23-33
getting started 19
grounding 32
heat and noise considerations 25
required equipment 19
M
manually configuring the DeviceNet
network 61-85
message instruction error codes 120
messaging
backplane 111
configuring a local DeviceNet message
113-118
MicroLogix 1500 controllers 103-120
minimum spacing 28
module command array 16
module features 12
mounting 28-30
DIN rail mounting 30
panel 28-30
N
node address
set via RSNetWorx for DeviceNet
software 67
setting via a 193-DNCT terminal 42-43
O
operating modes 16
output data definition 14
P
panel mounting 28-30
poll message 14
power requirements
DeviceNet network 20, 23
maximum current draw 20, 23
preventing electrostatic discharge 25
publications, related
additional resources 10
152
R
reducing electrical noise 25
related publications 10
RSLinx software
configuring the DeviceNet network 62-64
installation 62
minimum version 19
RSLogix 500 programming software
104-110
minimum version 19
RSLogix 5000 programming software 44
minimum version 19
RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software
as a configuration tool 17
Auto Device Replacement 80-83
configuration screen map 18
configuring the DeviceNet network 64-85
installation 62
minimum version 19
S
scanlist configuration 70
scanner
configure automatically 35-60
module functions 13
replacement 31
software installation 62
software versions 19, 61
spacing
minimum 28
start-up instructions 19
strobe message 14
system assembly 27
system mounting 28-30
system planning 26
T
technical support 71
tools required for installation 19
troubleshooting 121-126
diagnostic indicators 121
error codes 124
status indicators 121
typical network configuration 13, 104
W
what you need to know 11
wiring 23-33
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The following conventions are used throughout this manual:

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DeviceNet Modules in Logix5000 Control

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ControlNet Modules in Logix5000 Control

Describes configuring the CompactLogix controllers on the ControlNet network.

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Scanner Module Operation

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Use the following figure to identify the features of the scanner.

Bus lever (with locking function)

Upper DIN rail latch

Lower DIN rail latch

Upper panel mounting tab

Lower panel mounting tab

Module and Network status LEDs

Address and Error numeric display

DeviceNet mating male receptacle

Removable DeviceNet female connector

Movable bus connector with female pins

Bus connector with male pins

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MicroLogix 1500 controller

1734 POINT I/O

MicroLogix 1000 Controller

MicroLogix 1200 Controller

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