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Chapter 5 Create a Logix Designer Project
Before You Begin
Before you begin, complete these tasks:
• The tasks described in Chapter 1, Prepare the CompactLogix 5370 L3 Controller
Hardware on page 17, including:
– Install the EtherNet/IP network
– Install the controller and the local expansion module
– Wire power to the controller
• The tasks described in Chapter 2, Prepare the Computer and Load Controller Firmware on
page 33, including:
– Install the Studio 5000 environment and RSLinx Classic software
Logix Designer application is installed when you install the Studio 5000 environment.
– Configure an EtherNet/IP driver in RSLinx Classic software
– Set the IP address for the computer
– Load firmware on the controller
• Set the IP address for the controller as described in Chapter 3 on page 51.
• Verify that all devices are powered.
What You Need
You need the Logix Designer application to complete the tasks in this chapter.