Configuring an-x in rslogix 5000 – ProSoft Technology AN-X-AMX User Manual

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while the AN-X is exchanging scheduled data with a ControlLogix
processor in a production environment, because this affects the Ethernet
IP update times.

Configuring AN-X in RSLogix 5000

You configure the module in RSLogix 5000 to set the module type, how much scheduled
data to transfer and how often to transfer it.

There can be a maximum of 248 words of output data and 250 words each of input and
status input data.

To configure the module in RSLogix 5000, you must be offline.

1. If you are creating a new project, select File/New to create a new project,

give the processor a name, and enter the slot it occupies in the ControlLogix
rack.

2. Right click on I/O configuration and select New Module…

3. Select a module of Type ETHERNET-MODULE, Description Generic

Ethernet Module from the list and Click OK. RSLogix 5000 displays the
Module Properties dialog box.

4. Assign the module a Name and optionally a Description.

5. Set the Comm Format to Data – INT – with Status.

6. Set the IP Address to match the address of the AN-X module.

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