Keyence DL-EP1 - Allen-Bradley PLC Communication Procedures

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Appendix

- EtherNet/IP Compatible Network Unit DL-EP1 User’s Manual (GT2) -

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Procedures for Communicating with an Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC

This section explains the procedures for communicating with the DL-EP1 using an

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC (EtherNet/IP scanner).

The DL-EP1 is capable of the following communication when connected to an Allen-

Bradley ControlLogix PLC.

• Cyclic communication function maximum data size: 496 bytes

• Message communication function: Class3/UCMM

 Changing the cyclic communication settings

Refer to the PLC instruction manual for details on the PLC unit configuration and

settings such as RsLinx, required for communicating with the PC.

Select the EIP communication module (1756-ENBT) connected with the

DL-EP1 from RsLogix500 I/O Configuration, and then select "New Module"

with a right click.

Procedures for Communicating with an Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC