Rockwell Automation 1769-L3xx CompactLogix System Quick Start - Manual (Page 11)

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Preface
About This Publication This quick start provides examples and procedures for the use of a
CompactLogix system. This publication includes version 18 release updates
for RSLogix 5000 programming software. The procedures cover many of the
most common user tasks, such as:
• connecting the controller to multiple devices (local and distributed I/O,
drives, and a PanelView Plus terminal).
• connecting and configuring networks (EtherNet/IP, ControlNet,
DeviceNet, and serial) for use with CompactLogix systems.
• creating and monitoring controller programs.
The examples are designed to get devices installed and communicating with
each other in the simplest way possible. The programming examples are not
complex, and offer easy solutions to verify that devices are functioning and
communicating properly.
The beginning of each chapter contains the following information. Read these
sections carefully before beginning work in each chapter.
• Before You Begin - This section lists the steps that must be completed
and decisions that must be made before starting the chapter. Because
the chapters in this quick start do not have to be completed in the order
in which they appear, this section defines the minimum amount of
preparation required before completing the current chapter.
• What You Need - This section lists the tools that are required to
complete the steps in the current chapter. This includes, but is not
limited to, hardware and software.
• Follow These Steps - This illustrates the steps in the current chapter
and identifies which steps are required to complete the examples by
using specific networks.
The electronic version of this publication contains links to pages within the
publication for easier navigation. Click on any chapter title, chapter number,
topic title, or page number to follow a link to the item.
Additionally, resources available on the Web and listed in the Additional
Resources tables function as hyperlinks within this electronic publication.