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ProSoft Technology ILX56-MM User Manual

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Configure the ILX56-MM module

ILX56-MM ♦ ControlLogix Platform

User Manual

InRAx Message Manager for Industrial Communication

Page 42 of 112

ProSoft Technology, Inc.

February 6, 2012

Each Interface and Device has a unique Name, a Timeout, and addressing

information.

The Timeout specifies the timeout value in milliseconds to be used in

communicating with the device.

The addressing information contains information to address the device on the

network or in the rack where the device is located.

Depending on the Interface Type and Device Type, other parameters may also

be available. The following table describes the addressing parameters for each

interface/device type.

Parameter

Description

Interfaces

Addressing is specified as a slot number.

ControlNet bridge

Addressing is specified as a node number.

DHRIO bridge

Addressing is specified as a channel and node number.

DH485 bridge

Addressing is specified as a channel and node number.

Bridges (ControlLogix Backplane)
Devices are configured under a bridge interface in the local rack. Select the
D

EVICES

node in the Configuration Editor tree. The content pane will display a

table containing all of the Devices defined for that bridge.
The ILX56-MM supports the following bridges:
EtherNet/IP

®

DHRIO
DH485
ControlNet ™