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SoftLogix 5800 System Chapter 1

Configure the RSLinx Virtual-

backplane Driver

Use RSLinx software to configure the virtual-backplane driver. You do this only

once for the computer.

To install the virtual-backplane driver, follow these steps.

1. In RSLinx software, from the Communications menu, choose Configure

Drivers.

2. From the Available Driver Type pull-down menu, choose Virtual

Backplane Driver.

3. Click Add New.

4. Type the driver name, such as AB_VBP-1, and click OK.

The Configure Drivers dialog box appears.

IMPORTANT

The RSLinx virtual-backplane driver is required for SoftLogix software

to operate.

Default Chapter5
- Table of Contents5
Preface11
- Studio 5000 Environment11
- Additional Resources12
Chapter 113
- About the Softlogix 5800 Controller13
Softlogix 5800 System13
- Before You Begin14
- Install the Softlogix 5800 Controller15
- Factorytalk Activation Manager16
- Configure the Rslinx Virtual-Backplane Driver19
Chapter 2 What Is the Softlogix System? Softlogix System Components22
- Softlogix System Description23
- Softlogix System Components22
What Is the Softlogix System22
- Set up the Chassis Monitor24
  - Determine a Memory Size25
  - Specify a Periodic Save Interval26
- Configure the Softlogix Controller27
- Developing Programs34
- Connections for Produced and Consumed Tags38
- How the Softlogix System Uses Connections38
- Connections for Messages39
- Connections for I/O Modules40
- Total Connection Requirements40
- Restart the Controller41
  - Online with the Controller41
  - Upload to the Controller41
- Select a System Overhead Percentage42
- Configure Your System for an Ethernet Network43
Chapter 344
- Step 1: Disable UDP Messages in Rslinx Classic Software44
- Disabling the UDP Option45
- Enabling the UDP Option46
- Step 2: Create the Communication Card48
- In the Softlogix Chassis Monitor48
- Step 3: Configure the Communication Card50
- As Part of the Project50
- Step 4: Configure the Softlogix Ethernet/Ip Module to Communicate on an Ethernet Network53
- Multiple Ethernet/Ip Modules54
  - Ethernet Communication54
  - Domain Interactions54
- Controller Connections over the Ethernet/Ip Network55
  - Of the Softlogix 5800 Ethernet/Ip Module56
- Distributed Ethernet I/O56
  - I/O Configuration Order in the Project56
  - Ethernet I/O Data58
- Add a Remote Controller60
  - Add a Consumed Tag61
- Check Ethernet/Ip Statistics63
- Example 1: Workstation Remotely Connected65
- To a Softlogix Controller65
- Example 2: Send Messages over the Ethernet/Ip Network68
  - Configure a MSG Instruction69
- Example 3: Send Messages over the Ethernet/Ip Network71
- To a PLC-5 Processor71
  - Configure a MSG Instruction71
- Example 4: Control Distributed I/O73
Chapter 4 Configure Your System for a Serial Device75
- Step 1: Configure the Serial Port76
- Change the COM Port Setting78
- Step 2: Configure the Serial Port of the Controller in the Project81
Communicate with Serial Devices75
- Controller Status Indicators85
- Example 1: Workstation Directly Connected85
- To a Softlogix Controller85
  - DF1 Point-To-Point Configuration86
- Example 2: Workstation Remotely Connected86
- To a Softlogix Controller86
- Example 3: Softlogix Controller to a Bar Code Reader90
Chapter 5 Configure Your System for a 1789-SIM Module93
- Step 1: Create the 1789-SIM Module94
- In the Softlogix Chassis Monitor94
- Step 2: Configure the 1789-SIM Module as Part of the Project97
Configure and Use Simulated I/O93
- Map I/O Data to the 1789-SIM Module100
- Toggle Inputs and Monitor Outputs101
  - Turn on or Force a Bit102
- Example: Move Application Data into the 1789-SIM Tags103
Chapter 6105
- Configure Your System to Execute an External Routine105
Execute External Routines105
- Add an External Routine to the Controller Organizer106
  - How the Project Stores and Downloads an External Routine111
- Call an External Routine112
- Type Checking114
Chapter 7115
- Considerations for External Routines115
Develop External Routines115
- How the Softlogix Controller Executes External Routines116
  - How the Project Stores and Downloads an External Routine117
- Create Synchronous, Single-Threaded External Routines117
  - Create a Visual Studio Project117
- Project Files118
- Create an HTML Resource123
- Add Version Information to an External Routine DLL128
- Build and Download External Routines130
- Create Multi-Threaded External Routines130
  - Sounds.cpp131
  - Thread Priorities in a Multithreaded External Routine DLL135
- Update an Existing External Routine130
- Debug External Routines136
- Data Type Support138
- Export Functions by Using C++ Export Style145
- Other Considerations147
  - Pass Tags by Reference147
  - External Routine DLL that Uses Other Dlls147
- Use Outbound Events149
Chapter 8 Programming Example: Outbound Events150
- Configure Windows Events to Launch Tasks153
- Within the Softlogix Controller153
- Programmatically Saving the Controller158
  - Programming Example: Programmatic Save of Controller158
Appendix A162
- Step 1: Install the Hardware162
- In the Softlogix Chassis Monitor163
- Step 3: Install the Communication Driver166
- As Part of the Project169
- Step 5: Download the Project to the Controller171
- Step 6: Define the Scanlist172
- Configure Your System for a Devicenet Network162
- Perform Devicenet Test181
- Devicenet I/O Data188
  - Determine How Often to Update Data189
- Place the Communication Card in Run Mode190
  - Commandregister Bits190
- Statusregister191
  - Status Data Elements192
- Example: Softlogix Controller and Devicenet I/O193
  - Create Alias Tags194
Appendix B Configure Your System for a Controlnet Network195
Communicate with Devices on a195
Controlnet Network196
- Step 1: Install the Hardware196
- In the Softlogix Chassis Monitor197
- As Part of the Project200
- For the Communication Card204
- Step 5: Download the Project to the Controller211
- Step 6: Schedule the Network213
- Controlnet I/O Data219
  - Rack-Optimized Connections220
  - Direct Connections221
- Example 1: Softlogix Controller and Controlnet I/O222
  - Controlling I/O Modules222
  - Total Connections Required by the Softlogix Controller222
- Example 2: Softlogix Controller to Softlogix Controller223
- Example 3: Softlogix Controller to Other Devices228
- Example 4: Use the Softlogix Controller as a Gateway234
Appendix C237
Program Virtual Motion237
- Virtual Motion Overview237
- Logic for Motion Control238
  - Motion Faults239
- In Windows Operating System240
Appendix D241
- Observe Windows Objects241
Windows Considerations241
- Additional Considerations242
- Run a Softlogix Controller on the Windows Operating System243
- HMI Considerations247
- Personal Computer Hardware Considerations248
- Pre-Qualify Your Personal Computer for Soft Control249
Appendix E252
- Guidelines System Performance252
- System Performance252
- Monitor Personal Computer Performance253
- System Startup253
Appendix F Softlogix Controller Status Indicators257
- Controller Status Indicator and Display258
- Softlogix Ethernet/Ip Module Status Indicators259
Appendix G261
- Softlogix 5800 Version 20261
- Softlogix 5800 Version 21261
- Softlogix 5800 Version 23261
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Brand	Allen-Bradley
Model	SoftLogix 5800
Category	Controller
Language	English

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