Procedures for communicating with an allen-bradley – KEYENCE DL-EP1 User Manual
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Procedures for Communicating with an Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC
This section explains the procedures for communicating with the DL-EP1 using an
Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC (EtherNet/IP scanner).
The DL-EP1 is capable of the following communication when connected to an Allen-
Bradley ControlLogix PLC.
• Cyclic communication function maximum data size: 496 bytes
• Message communication function: Class3/UCMM
Changing the cyclic communication settings
Refer to the PLC instruction manual for details on the PLC unit configuration and
settings such as RsLinx, required for communicating with the PC.
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Select the EIP communication module (1756-ENBT) connected with the
DL-EP1 from RsLogix500 I/O Configuration, and then select "New
Module" with a right click.
Procedures for Communicating with an Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC