Add the communication module – Rockwell Automation 1757-FFLDC4 FOUNDATION Fieldbus System User Manual User Manual

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Rockwell Automation Publication 1757-UM012A-EN-P - July 2011

Chapter 5 Create an RSLogix 5000 Software Project

Add the Communication
Module, Linking Device,
and Logix Blocks

To communicate with the controller, you add a local communication module, the
linking device, and then the Logix Blocks. Within the I/O Configuration folder,
organize the modules into a hierarchy (tree/branch, parent/child).

Add the Communication Module

The communication bridge module establishes the EtherNet/IP address to allow
the linking device to communicate with the ControlLogix controller.

If configuring a 1757-FFLDC linking device, you add a ControlNet
communication module, such as a 1756-CNBR module.

Do these steps to create a communication module.

1.

Right-click the 1756 Backplane and choose New Module.

The Select Module dialog box appears with a list of module types.

2.

Click the ‘+’ sign in front of Communications.

A list of communication modules appears.

3.

Select the appropriate communication bridge module, such as the
1756-ENBT module.

4.

Click OK.

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