Download User Manual ControlNet™ Communications Module

Chapter
3
Getting Started
Chapter Objectives
Factory-Default Settings for the
1203-CN1 Module’s Parameters
Chapter 3 provides information that you need to configure the
1203-CN1 ControlNet Communications module. This includes:
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Information on the 1203-CN1 module’s default setting.
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Equipment needed to make a serial connection to the module.
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Instructions on how to connect a PC running terminal emulation
software or a VT100-compatible terminal to the module.
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Navigation techniques to use in the module’s software.
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Instructions for editing the module’s parameters.
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Instructions for displaying and clearing the module’s event queue.
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Instructions for displaying the modules I/O data.
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Instructions for displaying DF1 Protocol statistics.
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Instructions for viewing the module’s serial number.
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Instructions for performing a flash upgrade to the module.
The factory-default settings of the 1203-CN1 module enable the
following functions:
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16-bit Logic Command/Status.
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16-bit Reference/Feedback.
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If the PLC is put into program mode or the network fails, the
SCANport product will be faulted by the module.
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All datalinks are disabled.
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Baud rate is 9600.
If you wish to change any of these functions (e.g., Fault Configurable
inputs) or add more functions (e.g., datalinks), you must edit the
module’s parameters. To do so, refer to:
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Appendix B, 1203-CN1 Module Parameters, for detailed
information about each of the module’s parameters.
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Instructions in this chapter on establishing a serial connection.
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Instructions in this chapter on how to edit the parameters.
Publication 1203-5.13 – July 1998