Rockwell Automation 1756-SYNCH ControlLogix SynchLink Module User Manual - Manual (Page 84)

Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004
B-8 Configuring the Star Configuration
Configure Time Slave Chassis - End Node
You must complete the following tasks to configure the first time
slave chassis.
• Create a New RSLogix 5000 Project
• Add a SynchLink Module
• Configure the SynchLink Module
– Name the module
– Choose a receive communications format
– Choose a transmit communications format
– Choose an electronic keying option
– Set the RPI
– Set the module as the CST Time Master for the chassis
• Create Axis Data Tags
• Download Configuration
Create a New RSLogix 5000 Project
1. Use the File menu to create a new project.
2. Name the controller.
CST Time
Slave Chassis
ControlNet SynchLink
Hub
Choose a New project
from the File menu.
A. The controller is a 1756-L1.
B. The controller is named
Time_Slave_End_Node_1.
C. The controller is used in a
7-slot chassis.
D. The controller’s slot location
is 0.
F. Click here to use the
new controller.