ProSoft Technology ILX34-MBS485 - Manual (Page 7)

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February 18, 2015
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This Quick Start Guide will help you quickly set up and configure the ILX34-MBS
module. You should be somewhat familiar with the following:

Rockwell Automation® Studio 5000 Logix Designer v21 (for
CompactLogix L1 processors) or Rockwell Automation® RSLogix™ 5000
version 16 or greater (for 1734 Point I/O adapters).

Hardware Installation and Wiring
1.1 ILX34-MBS Overview
The ILX34-MBS modules are the ideal solution for the many distributed I/O
applications where Modbus connectivity can be integrated into an Allen Bradley
System. The ILX34-MBSxxx comes with an Add-On profile and is configured
using Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 (CompactLogix L1) and RSLogix 5000
(Point I/O Controllers). The modules work in both the 1734 Point I/O adapters
and the CompactLogix L1 processors.
1.2 Package Content
The following components are included with your ILX34-MBS adapter, and are all
required for installation and configuration.
Important: Before beginning the installation, please verify that all of the following items are
present.
Qty. Part Name Part Number Part Description
1 ILX34-MBS Adapter ILX34-MBS POINT I/O Adapter
If any of these components are missing, please contact ProSoft Technology
Support for replacement parts.
1.3 System Requirements
The ILX34-MBS requires the following minimum hardware and software
components:
 Rockwell Automation
® processor, with compatible power supply
o
CompactLogix™ L1 Processors or 1734- Point I/O adapters,
 Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000 programming software
 Rockwell Automation RSLinx communication software version 2.54 or higher
 Pentium
® II 450 MHz minimum. Pentium III 733 MHz (or better)
recommended
 Supported operating systems:
o Microsoft Windows
®
7
o Microsoft Windows Vista