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Chapter 6
Configuring the 842 E Encoder Using 
RSLogix 5000®
This chapter guides you through the steps that are required to configure your 
encoder using RSLogix 5000 software. The modules that are presented in this 
chapter are configured using RSLogix 5000 software, version 20. 
Example: Installing the 
Hardware
In this example, a CompactLogix™ chassis contains the L35E processor in slot 1 
and a built-in EtherNet/IP connection. The encoder is connected to a Stratix® 
6000 Ethernet switch. 
Figure 1 
To work along with this example, install your system as shown.
• Verify the IP addresses for your programming terminal and 842E 
encoder.
• Verify that you connected all wiring and cabling properly.
• Be sure that you configured your communication driver (for example, 
AB_ETH-1 or AB-ETHIP-1) in the RSLinx
® software.