1. Start RSLinx Classic (usually in the start menu of your PC/notebook under Rockwell
Software → RSLinx → RSLinx Classic).
2. In the program, click on the RSWho button.
Figure 28: RSWho button in RSLinx Classic
3. Open the AB_ETHIP-1 → Ethernet path.
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The encoder is visible under its IP address.
Figure 29: Encoder in the AB_ETHIP-1 of RSLinx Classic path
5.3 Creating a project in the control software
1. Start the RSLogix 5000 control software (usually in the start menu of your PC/note‐
book under Rockwell Software → RSLogix 5000 Enterprise Series → RSLogix 5000).
2. In the File menu, open a new project with the New... command
3. Project the hardware.
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