PLX51-DF1-MSG
DF1 Messenger User Manual
ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 3 of 61
Contents
Your Feedback Please...........................................................................................................2
How to Contact Us .................................................................................................................2
Content Disclaimer.................................................................................................................2
Agency Approvals and Certifications.......................................................................................2
1Preface 5
1.1 Introduction to the PLX51-DF1-MSG..............................................................5
1.2 Features........................................................................................................6
1.3 Architecture...................................................................................................7
1.4 Additional Information....................................................................................9
2Installation 10
2.1 Module Layout.............................................................................................10
2.2 LEDs ...........................................................................................................11
2.3 DIP Switches...............................................................................................11
2.4 Module Mounting.........................................................................................12
2.5 Power..........................................................................................................13
2.6 RS232 Port..................................................................................................13
2.7 Ethernet Port ...............................................................................................13
3Setup 14
3.1 Install Configuration Software ......................................................................14
3.2 Network Parameters....................................................................................15
3.2.1 DHCP Server Configuration.........................................................................15
3.2.2 Ethernet Port Configuration..........................................................................17
3.3 Creating a New Project................................................................................19
3.4 DF1 Parameters..........................................................................................21
3.5 Message Routing.........................................................................................24
3.5.1 DF1 Slave Mode..........................................................................................24
3.5.2 PLC2 Messaging .........................................................................................30
3.5.3 Scheduled Mode..........................................................................................31
3.6 Module Download........................................................................................35
3.7 RSLogix 5000 Configuration ........................................................................38
3.7.1 Studio 5000 Configuration (Version 20+)......................................................38
3.7.2 RSLogix 5000 Configuration (Pre-Version 20)..............................................42
4Operation 46
4.1 Message Routing.........................................................................................46
4.2 RSLogix 5000 Assemblies ...........................................................................46
4.2.1 Input Assembly............................................................................................47
4.2.2 Output Assembly .........................................................................................47
5Diagnostics 48
5.1 LEDs ...........................................................................................................48
