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Communicate over Networks Chapter 4
Communicate with DF1 Devices
You can configure the controller as a master or slave on a serial communication
network. Use serial communication when:
• the system contains three or more stations.
• communication occur regularly and require leased-line, radio, or
power-line modem.
To configure the controller for DF1 communication, perform this procedure.
1. In RSLogix 5000 programming software, right-click your controller and
select Properties.
ATTENTION: Only the 1769-L31 controller has more than one RS-232
port. All other 1769 controllers are limited to one RS-232 port.
Modem
Modem
Modem
RS-232
RS-232
RS-232
EtherNet/IP
RS-232