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Network Configuration
Quick Start
This chapter presents sample startups with a Epsilon Ei-DN drive using a 1747-SDN scanner
card as the DeviceNet master in a SLC 500 PLC™. The examples presented are intended as
a tutorial. For greater information about the steps in this chapter, please refer to the
“Configuring the DeviceNet Network” chapter.
Equipment
Epsilon Ei-DN Digital Drive
NT-207 Motor
PowerTools FM Software
Allen Bradley SLC 500 PLC™, 1747-L542 (4 Slot Chassis), P1 Power Supply, 1747 SDN
Scanner Card (inserted in slot #3)
1770 KFD RS 232 to DeviceNet to RS232 Interface module with 96881501 RS232 cable
(included)
DeviceNet thin cable and terminating resistors
RS Logix 500 Industrial Programming Software (PLC)
Epsilon Ei-DN Parameter Tables from the “Drive Parameters” chapter of this manual
Epsilon Ei DeviceNet Drive Configuration Quick Start
Process
1. In PowerTools FM, configure the software for the particular drive and motor (NT-207)
that will be used.
2. Open the DeviceNet tab and configure the DeviceNet Setup.
• Set the MacID and Baud Rate.
• Select the appropriate Predefined Assembly Block for the transmission of polled I/O.
(The tree to the right will display all parameters within the selected assembly block.)
3. Make assignments under the Inputs and Outputs tab for any DN bits that may be
configured in each assembly block.
4. Download the configuration to the Ei-DN.
Epsilon Ei DeviceNet Drive Reference Manual