AN-X-AMX
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What are the differences between the DCSNet and DCSNet2 firmware?
The major difference between these 2 firmware revisions is how much data the AN-X-AMX unit can transfer to a CompactLogix or ControlLogix processor: DCSNet firmware supports emulating a single Generic I/O module in RSLogix 5000 with a limit of 500 words of Input and 248 words o...
Lire la suiteDoes the AN-X-AMX support RNET?
The AN-X-AMX does not support the RNET protocol which was used on the old AutoMate 30 series processors....
Lire la suiteWhen operating as a DCSNet(2) slave can the AN-X-AMX gateway be configured to emulate more than 1 drop area?
The AN-X-AMX gateway can be configured to emulate multiple drops, but only in a single consecutive drop area.For instance it is possible to configure the AN-X-AMX to be drop 40 - 47 by setting the Drop to 40 and the depth to 8....
Lire la suiteWhat is the default addressing schema for the EtherNet IP DCSNet(2) Slave interface?
When using the DCSNet(2) firmware in a slave configuration the addresses use the following layout:Drop 0 = N100:0 - N100:63Drop 1 = N101:0 - N101:63Drop 2 = N102:0 - N102:63etc....The first 32 registers (0 - 31) contains the data that will be sent to the AutoMax controller, and t...
Lire la suiteIs it possible for a FactoryTalk View application to get data from a DCSNet(2) AN-X-AMX Slave?
Yes, To do so create an ethernet device by right clicking on EtherNet:Browse the NET ENI folderBrowse the PLC5 FolderSelect the 2nd PLC5 in the list which is the PLC5 L40CWhen prompted enter the IP Address of the AN-X-AMX gatewayMap your Shortcut to this deviceClick verifyClick t...
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