1769-SDN Devicenet scanner

[clemson726]

I think it may be related to rsnetworx. I went online with a different scanner on another machine that works and all of the devices also show up as unrecognizable and I have no properties for the scanner in rsnetworx. Its identical to the machine that isn't working.

 

[dmargineau]

What revision RSNDN are you running?

What revision RSLinx are you running?

Do you have all the pertinent EDS files installed?

 

[JohnCalderwood]

It looks as though you need the EDS files for all the devices on the network, then RSNetworx will be able to say what it can see.

 

[clemson726]

rslinx rev. 3.71.00
rxnetworx rev. 11.00.00

I don't use a lot of AB stuff so you may have to help me out on these eds files. If I go to a working scanner and go online, does it not have the eds files already?

 

[dmargineau]

I think what's going on is exactly stated within the following RA Product Notice
566967 | Date Created: 10/07/2013 | Last Updated: 05/18/2015
Access Level: Everyone:

https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/566967

Update RSNetworx for DeviceNet to Rev. 21 or newer rather than mitigating any other Rockwell Software revisions.

 

[clemson726]

I can't view that.

 

[dmargineau]

If I go to a working scanner and go online, does it not have the eds files already?

Not necessarily; when you install any RSNetworx revision all the up-to-date devices' EDS file are installed and registered, however, newer devices or newer firmware devices (released after the software revision was) will need to be registered or re-registered.

 

[dmargineau]

I can't view that.

Create an account; it is free.

Then you should be able to access the Knowledgebase article 566967.

It states that other RA software (RSlogix 5000, Logix Designer, etc.)will render RSNetworx Rev.11.00 non-functional.

You will need to update to at least Rev.21.00.

 

[dmargineau]

Attached.

 

[ScottTheEngineer]

Check your power supply. Make sure your 24Vdc legs are actually 24VDC. They're very sensitive.

 

[clemson726]

Just to update, yes it was a problem with the RSLOGIX revision number. I updated to the latest and my scanner properties showed up. Within 30 seconds, it was fixed. Now I just need to figure out devicenet I/O mapping since I'm dealing with a program with no documentation or correct prints. Thanks for the help.

 

[dmargineau]

Just to update, yes it was a problem with the RSLOGIX revision number. I updated to the latest and my scanner properties showed up. Within 30 seconds, it was fixed. Now I just need to figure out devicenet I/O mapping since I'm dealing with a program with no documentation or correct prints. Thanks for the help.

The I/O mapping is contained within a properly 'handled' Offline RSNetworx for DeviceNet file.

You have previously stated that there are several available similar systems; open up a Offline RSNDN file related to another system and compare it with the on-hand system Online one (after uploading the Scanlist); the MicroLogix RSLogix 500 applications files for the two pertinent controllers will come in handy too.

Use the MicroLogix 1500 DeviceNet implementation resources for procedures and functionality.

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