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2.7.2.2 PLC Resource Review
2.7.2.3 Connecting to HMI
The SLC series PLC can be configured using the same procedure as the Micrologix
series configuration. The figures refer to the Micrologix PLC but the procedure is the
same.
Configuring IP Address on PLC
If the IP address needs to be configured, follow the steps below.
Use the applications RSLinx Classic Lite and RSLogix 500 to configure the IP address of
the PLC.
First open RSLinx Classic Lite to set up a connection between the computer and PLC.
An Ethernet cable needs to be connected to the PLC and the computer must be online.
In the Communications menu tab, select Configure Drivers. Select EtherNet/IP Driver
and press ‘Add New’. Select “Your Network Interface Card” and press OK. Start the
Driver and close out of the dialog window.