Allen-Bradley ControlLogix User Manual

1756-6.5.3 - December 1999
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The example applications are intended to provide you with enough
information to get your own network up and running. We recommend that
you set up and run the example applications and use them as a guide for
setting up your own system.
About the Example
Applications
The example applications presented in this manual are as follows:
• Logix5550 controller to Logix5550 controller:
– unscheduled messaging (chapter 3)
– scheduled communications (chapter 4)
• Logix5550 controller to PLC-5C:
– unscheduled messaging (chapter 5)
– scheduled communications (chapter 6)
• PLC-5C to Logix5550 controller:
– unscheduled messaging (chapter 7)
– scheduled communications (chapter 8)
• Bridging unscheduled messages from a PLC-5C on one ControlNet
network to a PLC-5C on another ControlNet network (chapter 9)
• Controlling I/O (chapter 10)
• Adding I/O to an existing network (chapter 11)
Here’s an example of one type of system you’ll be creating:
ControlNet Network
Logix5550
1756-CNB
(Node 1)
1756-CNB
(Node 6)
Local
Chassis
Remote
Chassis
PC with
1784-KTCX15
Interface
Message
Slot 0 1 Slot 1 2 3
1756-IB16
Digital Input
1756-OB16I
Digital Output
Controller

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)