Appendix C. Vendor Information

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Appendix C.1. Installing SlotServer on a Remote Rack using CNB Cards 1

Appendix C.1.1. Hardware and Software requirements

∙Two 1756 racks, one containing the CPU and the other the SlotServer

∙Two Controlnet CNB cards with connection cables to connect the racks to one other

∙RSlinx

∙RSLogix

∙RSNetworx

∙SlotServer EDS file (Available on SlotServer CD, or call Technical Support)

Appendix C.1.2.

Setup

∙Install the CPU and the first CNB card in the local rack.

∙Install the second CNB card and the SlotServer in the remote rack.

∙Connect the ControlNet Network

∙Power up the racks

∙Install the SlotServer EDS File using the RSLinx Hardware EDS Installation Tool.

∙Make sure the SlotServer has a valid configuration loaded. The default configuration shipped with the SlotServer should suffice.

Refer to the SlotServer Configuration Manual for further information.

1The principles for connecting other 1756 bridging cards to the SlotServer are similar.

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