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Allen-Bradley 1756-L74 User Manual

Allen-Bradley 1756-L74
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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-L74 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAllen-Bradley
Model1756-L74
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preface

Required Software

Table identifying minimum software versions for controller use.

Install the 1756-L7x Controller

Prevent Electrostatic Discharge

Guidelines to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge.

Removal and Insertion Under Power (RIUP)

Precautions when removing or inserting modules while powered.

1756-L7x Controller Installation

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

Insert the Key

Instructions for inserting the controller key.

Uninstall the ESM

Considerations and steps for removing the Energy Storage Module (ESM).

Install the ESM

Steps for installing the Energy Storage Module (ESM).

Install the 1756-L6x Controller

Precautions

Precautions to consider before installing or removing ControlLogix controllers.

Environment and Enclosure

Details on environmental requirements and enclosure considerations for operation.

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge

Guidelines to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge.

Removing Module While Under Power (RIUP)

Precautions when removing or inserting modules while powered.

Before You Begin

Tasks to complete before installing the controller and power supply.

1756-L6x Controller Installation

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

Battery Connection and Replacement

Information and steps for connecting and replacing the controller battery.

Install the Battery on a Series A Controller

Procedure for installing a 1756-BA1 battery on a series A controller.

Install the Battery on a Series B Controller

Procedure for installing a 1756-BA2 battery on a series B controller.

Insert the Controller into the Chassis

Procedure for inserting the controller module into the chassis.

Remove the Controller from the Chassis

Procedure for removing the controller module from the chassis.

Start Using the Controller

Make Connections

Steps to establish a connection to the controller.

Connect to the 1756-L7x Controller

Procedure for connecting to the 1756-L7x controller via USB.

Set Up the USB Driver

Steps to set up the USB driver for RSLinx software.

Connect to the 1756-L6x Controller

Procedure for connecting to the 1756-L6x controller via a serial port.

Upgrade Controller Firmware

Procedures for upgrading controller firmware using ControlFLASH or AutoFlash.

Use ControlFLASH Utility to Upgrade Firmware

Step-by-step guide for upgrading firmware using ControlFLASH.

Use AutoFlash to Upgrade Firmware

Procedure for upgrading firmware using the AutoFlash feature.

Set the Communication Path

Steps to specify the communication path in RSLogix 5000 software.

Go Online with the Controller

Methods to establish an online connection with the controller.

Download to the Controller

Procedure for downloading a project to the controller.

Use the Who Active Dialog Box to Download

Steps to download a project using the Who Active dialog box.

Use the Controller Status Menu to Download

Steps to download a project using the Controller Status menu.

Upload from the Controller

Procedure for uploading a project from the controller.

Use the Who Active Dialog Box to Upload

Steps to upload a project using the Who Active dialog box.

Use the Controller Status Menu to Upload

Steps to upload a project using the Controller Status menu.

Choose the Controller Operation Mode

Table to reference controller operation modes and their meanings.

Use the Mode Switch to Change the Operation Mode

Procedure to change the controller operation mode using the physical switch.

Use RSLogix 5000 Software to Change the Operation Mode

Procedure to change controller operation mode using RSLogix 5000 software.

Load or Store to the Memory Card

Procedure for loading or storing projects to the memory card.

ControlLogix System and Controllers

Design a ControlLogix System

Considerations for designing a ControlLogix system and its components.

Communication Networks

EtherNet/IP Network Communication

Details on EtherNet/IP network capabilities and usage.

ControlNet Network Communication

Description of ControlNet as a real-time network for I/O and data.

DeviceNet Network Communication

Description of DeviceNet network capabilities and usage.

Serial Communication (1756-L6x controllers only)

Configure the 1756-L6x Controller for Serial Communication

Steps to configure the controller for serial communication.

Manage Controller Communication (connections)

Produce and Consume (interlock) Data

How ControlLogix controllers produce and consume system-shared tags.

Send and Receive Messages

Details on using the MSG instruction to transfer data between devices.

I/O Modules

Add Local I/O to the I/O Configuration

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

Add Remote I/O to the I/O Configuration

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

Add Distributed I/O to the I/O Configuration

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

Develop Motion Applications

Motion Control Options

Details on supported digital and analog interfaces for motion.

Program Motion Control

Information on using motion control instructions for axes.

Develop Applications

Tasks

Explanation of using multiple tasks for scheduling and prioritizing programs.

Programs

Details on programs grouping data and logic, and their components.

Monitoring Controller Status

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

Monitoring I/O Connections

Information on monitoring I/O connections and detecting timeouts.

Using the PhaseManager Tool

Redundant Systems

ControlLogix Redundancy Overview

Explanation of how redundancy provides system availability.

System Requirements

List of system components required for most redundant systems.

Build a Redundant System

Procedure for building a typical redundant system.

SIL 2 Certification

Typical SIL2 Configurations

Table summarizing SIL2 configurations and their hardware.

Fail-safe Configuration

Description of a fail-safe configuration where hardware is not redundant.

High-availability Configuration

Description of a high-availability configuration using redundant controller chassis.

Fault-tolerant Configuration

Description of the fault-tolerant configuration using fully-redundant components.

Status Indicators

Fault Messages

Messages indicated on the status display when the controller is faulted.

Major Recoverable Fault Messages

Table of specific fault types, codes, and associated messages.

I/O Fault Codes

Explanation of I/O fault indication formats and codes.

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