Quick start, Controllogix system quick start, Appendix e – Rockwell Automation 1756-RIO ControlLogix Remote I/O Communication Interface Module User Manual User Manual
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Appendix
E
Quick Start
ControlLogix System Quick
Start
Use the following steps to quickly get the module running in a ControlLogix
system. Detailed information about each step is available in other sections of
this manual or in the installation manual. You can have only one scanner per
RIO network. Remove any other scanners on the RIO network before
continuing. The RIO module ships in scanner mode. You can adjust the
instructions to fit the mode that matches your needs.
1. Install RSLinx software, version 2.54 or later, with an activation. Use
RSLinx Gateway or RSLinx Professional software. Do not use RSLinx
Lite software.
2. Install RSLogix 5000 programming software, version 17 or later, and the
associated controller firmware.
3. Install the 1756-RIO module in the 1756-ControlLogix chassis.
.
Install the 1756-RIO module’s add-on profile found on the installation
CD shipped with the module, or download it from
RSLinx software and RSLogix 5000 programming software must be
installed before the add-on profile.
See
page 19
4. Create a project in RSLogix 5000 programming software.
5. Add a 1756 controller to your project.
See
page 23
6. Add a 1756-RIO module to the project by right-clicking on the chassis
in the Controller Organizer and selecting New Module.
The Select Module dialog box appears.
7. Expand the Communications heading and select the 1756-RIO module.
Click OK.
See
page 24
8. Select the General tab on the Module Properties dialog box to set the
module properties.