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Learning RSLogix 5000 Programming

You're reading from   Learning RSLogix 5000 Programming Build robust PLC solutions with ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000

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Product type Paperback
Published in Jul 2020
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781789532463
Length 384 pages
Edition 2nd Edition
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Austin Scott Austin Scott
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Table of Contents (21) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Section 1: Introduction to RSLogix
2. The History of Rockwell Automation Technologies FREE CHAPTER 3. Understanding ControlLogix 4. Understanding CompactLogix 5. Understanding SoftLogix 6. Understanding Logix Emulate 5000 7. Section 2: Logix Programming Basics
8. Industrial Network Communications 9. Configuring Logix Modules 10. Writing Ladder Logic 11. Writing Function Block 12. Writing Structured Text 13. Building Sequential Function Charts 14. Section 3: Advanced Logix Programming
15. Using Tasks and Programs for Project Organization 16. Faults and Troubleshooting in Logix 17. Understanding Cybersecurity Practices in Logix 18. Building a Robot Bartender in Logix 19. Assessments 20. Other Book You May Enjoy

Selecting a ControlLogix EtherNet/IP card

As mentioned in the last section, we could program and manage our ControlLogix program using a serial cable connection; however, having an IP-based connection is much more practical. In most cases, a ControlLogix EtherNet/IP card is required for us to connect to our controller using an Ethernet connection. Although it is possible to purchase L8 CPUs that have an integrated Ethernet connection, it is much cheaper to purchase a used CPU and an EtherNet/IP card separately. With that being said, when you are buying a new ControlLogix CPU, it is cheaper to buy the L8 than an L7 and an EtherNet/IP card separately.

The following is a photo of the EtherNet/IP card that I will be using for the Robot Bartender project:

I will be using the 1756-ENBT/EtherNet/IP module, although any 1756 Ethernet communication modules will suffice. Now that we have our power supply, rack, CPU, and network connectivity sorted...

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