Configure logix communications, Configure logix, Communications – Rockwell Automation 2098 CompactLogix Indexing Motion Accelerator Toolkit Quick Start User Manual

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Publication IASIMP-QS011B-EN-P — January 2009

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Motion Logix Integration

Chapter 5

5. Repeat step 3 and step 4 for each additional axis.

Configure Logix Communications

This procedure assumes that your communication method to the Logix controller is using the
Ethernet protocol. It is also assumed that your Logix Ethernet module has already been
configured. For additional information, refer to the CompactLogix Controllers User Manual,
publication

1769-UM011

.

Follow these steps to configure Logix Communications.

1. Apply power to your Logix chassis/personal computer containing the DeviceNet interface

module.

2. Open the RSLinx Classic software and choose Communications>Configure Drivers.

The Configure Drivers window
opens.

3. Choose the Ethernet Devices

driver from the pull-down list.

4. Click Add New.

The Add New RSLinx Classic
Driver window opens.

5. Name the new driver.

6. Click OK.

The Configure driver window opens.

7. Enter the IP address of your Logix Ethernet

Module.

TIP

For a better understanding of the code provided in the sample file, as well as the benefits of
PhaseManager, refer to

Appendix A

, CompactLogix Base Program Overview on

page 95

.

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