Configure local communications, Configure local, Communications – Rockwell Automation 2098 CompactLogix Indexing Motion Accelerator Toolkit Quick Start User Manual
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Publication IASIMP-QS011B-EN-P — January 2009
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Motion FactoryTalk View Integration
Chapter 6
Configure Local Communications
The Local tab in Communications Setup reflects the view of the topology from the RSLinx
Enterprise server on the development computer. In this example application, the development
computer is communicating to the CompactLogix L32E controller via Ethernet network. Other
CompactLogix controllers and communication networks can also be selected.
Follow these steps to configure local communications.
1. Apply power to your CompactLogix controller.
2. Connect your motion system communication network cable to your CompactLogix controller
and personal computer.
3. Open the FactoryTalk View Studio software.
The New/Open Machine Edition
Application window opens.
4. Click the Existing tab.
5. Select your FactoryTalk View ME
application file.
CIMME_1axis_U3k_PVP600_v001 is used
in this example.
6. Click Open.
The FactoryTalk View Studio - Machine Edition window opens.
7. Expand RSLinx Enterprise in the Explorer
window.
8. Double-click Communications Setup.