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Allen-Bradley 1756-L72 User Manual

Allen-Bradley 1756-L72
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ControlLogix System User Manual
Catalog Numbers 1756-L61, 1756-L62, 1756-L63, 1756-L63XT, 1756-L64, 1756-L65, 1756-L71, 1756-L72, 1756-L73,
1756-L73XT, 1756-L74, 1756-L75
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Allen-Bradley 1756-L72 Specifications

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BrandAllen-Bradley
Model1756-L72
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1 Install the 1756-L7x Controller

1756-L7x Controller Installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing the 1756-L7x controller.

Chapter 2 Install the 1756-L6x Controller

1756-L6x Controller Installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing the 1756-L6x controller.

Chapter 3 Start Using the Controller

Make Connections

Details how to establish a connection to the controller for initial use.

1756-L7x Connection Options

Describes the various connection methods available for the 1756-L7x controller.

1756-L6x Connection Options

Describes the various connection methods available for the 1756-L6x controller.

Connect to the 1756-L7x Controller

Instructions for connecting a workstation to the 1756-L7x controller via USB.

Configure the Serial Driver

Steps to configure the RS232 DF1 device driver in RSLinx for serial communication.

Upgrade Controller Firmware

Guidance on updating the controller's firmware using available tools.

Go Online with the Controller

Methods for establishing an online connection with the controller.

Download to the Controller

Process of transferring a project from RSLogix 5000 software to the controller.

Upload from the Controller

Process of copying a project from the controller to RSLogix 5000 software.

Choose the Controller Operation Mode

Reference table for understanding controller operation modes and their meanings.

Load or Store to the Memory Card

Instructions for loading or storing controller projects to/from the memory card.

Chapter 5 Communication Networks

EtherNet/IP Network Communication

Details the EtherNet/IP network's capabilities and benefits for control systems.

ControlNet Network Communication

Explains the ControlNet network's real-time capabilities for I/O and messaging.

DeviceNet Network Communication

Describes DeviceNet network's use of CIP for industrial device connectivity.

Chapter 6 Serial Communication (1756-L6x controllers only)

Configure the 1756-L6x Controller for Serial Communication

Steps to configure the 1756-L6x controller for serial communication in RSLogix 5000.

Chapter 7 Manage Controller Communication (connections)

Produce and Consume (interlock) Data

How ControlLogix controllers produce and consume system-shared tags.

Chapter 8 I/O Modules

Add Local I/O to the I/O Configuration

Steps to add an I/O module to the backplane in RSLogix 5000.

Add Remote I/O to the I/O Configuration

Steps to add remote I/O modules to the I/O Configuration folder.

Add Distributed I/O to the I/O Configuration

Steps to add distributed I/O modules to the I/O Configuration.

Reconfigure an I/O Module

Methods for reconfiguring I/O modules via properties or message instruction.

Chapter 9 Develop Motion Applications

Program Motion Control

Details motion control instructions for axes and programming languages used.

Chapter 10 Develop Applications

Tasks

Using multiple tasks to schedule and prioritize program execution based on criteria.

Programs

Programs group data and logic, containing routines and tags for executable code.

Add-On Instructions

Designing and configuring sets of commonly used instructions for project consistency.

Monitoring Controller Status

Using GSV and SSV instructions to get and set controller data.

Monitoring I/O Connections

Handling communication timeouts and warnings for I/O devices.

Chapter 11 Using the PhaseManager Tool

Chapter 12 Redundant Systems

ControlLogix Redundancy Overview

Explains how redundancy provides system availability by switching to a secondary chassis.

Build a Redundant System

Procedure for building a typical redundant system.

Chapter 13 SIL 2 Certification

Introduction to SIL

Details catalog numbers type-approved and certified for SIL2 applications.

Programming and Debugging Tool (PADT)

Identifies RSLogix 5000 software as the required PADT for SIL2 applications.

Typical SIL2 Configurations

Lists SIL2 system configurations: fail-safe, high-availability, fault-tolerant.

Fail-safe Configuration

Describes a fail-safe configuration where hardware in the safety loop is not redundant.

High-availability Configuration

Explains using redundant controller chassis to increase system availability.

Fault-tolerant Configuration

Details the fault-tolerant configuration using fully-redundant controllers and modules.

Appendix A Status Indicators

Fault Messages

Explains messages indicated on the status display when the controller is faulted.

Major Recoverable Fault Messages

Lists specific fault types, codes, and messages for major recoverable faults.

I/O Fault Codes

Explains I/O fault messages and how to diagnose fault types.

Appendix B Using Electronic Keying

Exact Match

Requires precise matching of all keying attributes for communication.

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