Allen-Bradley ControlLogix User Manual

1756-6.5.3 - December 1999
Appendix B
Creating Produced and Consumed Tags
What This Appendix Contains
This appendix explains produced and consumed tags and describes how to
create them.
Produced Tags
A produced tag is a tag that is configured for periodic transmission from the
controller via the ControlBus backplane. To create a produced tag, create a
controller scoped tag (base, alias, or consumed) and specify to produce the
tag.
For information about See page
Produced Tags B-1
Producing a tag from a Logix5550 Controller to
a ControlNet PLC-5 Processor
B-5
Consumed Tags B-3
Consuming a tag from a ControlNet PLC-5
Processor to a Logix5550 Controller
B-5
1. In the Tag Editor, select the tag.
2. Click the right mouse button and
select Tag Properties
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Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Specifications

General

Communication	EtherNet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, DH+
I/O Capacity	Up to 128, 000 I/O points (varies by configuration)
Redundancy	Supported (with specific modules)
Programming Software	Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 Logix Designer
Operating Temperature	0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
Programming Languages	Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text, Sequential Function Chart
Modularity	Yes
Certifications	UL, CE
Processor Type	Multiple options available, including standard, safety, and extreme environment processors
Power Supply	Multiple options available, including standard and redundant power supplies with various voltage ranges (e.g., 24V DC, 120/240V AC)