Rockwell Automation 1789-L10_L30_L60 SoftLogix 5800 System User Manual - Manual (Page 24)

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Chapter 2 What is the SoftLogix System?
Set Up the Chassis Monitor The Chassis Monitor is your window into the SoftLogix system that lets you
configure and monitor the system components. The Chassis Monitor models a
physical chassis, but is virtual, or ‘soft.’ You install virtual devices in the virtual
chassis to represent the controller and cards in your system.
An example of the SoftLogix Chassis Monitor is shown here.
The Chassis Monitor is your SoftLogix controller interface. You use the
simulated status indicators to view the status of the controllers in your system.
You use the virtual chassis to do the following:
• Add and configure controllers
• Add and configure communication cards
• Change processor mode
• Monitor controller and associated module status
• Monitor motion performance
IMPORTANT Treat the computer running a SoftLogix controller like an industrial
controller and not a personal computer. A personal computer can perform
many operations that are incompatible with the real-time operations
required by a SoftLogix controller.