Other capabilities:

• Network configuration and schedule generation from a single software package.
• Uses RSLinx drivers so other applications can share the same communications hardware.
• Point-and-click configuration.
• Supports the PLC-5 Hot Backup system.

RSNetWorx for DeviceNet
Rockwell Automation now provides you with the same 32-bit, Windows NT™ 4.0- and Windows™ 95-compatible graphical network configuration tool for your DeviceNet™ network that was previously available only for ControlNet™. Now, whether you use a ControlNet network, a DeviceNet network, or both for your networking applications, RSNetWorx™ software is your answer for unparalleled configuration performance and superior network management.

RSNetWorx for DeviceNet Version 2.11:

• Supports the creation of an Electronic Data Sheet (EDS) file by uploading the parameter section from an online device.
• Supports the creation of an "EDS stub" while offline. You can create an EDS stub for a device which is "unknown" to the software when you are online.
• Has a new user interface allowing you to view the network configuration (the right hand side of RSNetWorx) as a graphical, spreadsheet, or master/slave view.
• Supports "shared inputs". This allows multiple scanners to use inputs from a common device.
• The CD contains a folder (directory) called "DrivesEDSFiles"; which contains over 1000 drives devices which you can install via the EDS Wizard.

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