2 System Configuration
2.2 Configuring RSLogix Project
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2.2 Configuring RSLogix Project
Once an MLX200 system has been connected, the next step is to start
programming it from RSLogix 5000. This section describes how to setup
an RSLogix project for MLX200 application development. There are two
main methods for doing this:
• Using pre-configured RSLogix projects. This method is the sim-
plest way to get started using MLX200 and should be used if a new
application project is going to be developed.
• Importing the MLX200 AOIs and UDTs. This method involves
importing the necessary MLX200 components into an existing proj-
ect. This method should be used if MLX200 is going to be integrated
into an existing application or project.
The following sections describe each method in detail.
2.2.1 Pre-Configured RSLogix Projects
The MLX200 package comes with two preconfigured RSLogix programs:
one for ControlLogix (MLX200_ControlLogix.ACD) and one for
CompactLogix (MLX200_CompactLogix.ACD). Follow these steps to
configure these projects:
2.2.1.1 Configuring the Logix Controller
Open the proper .ACD file in RS Logix depending on which Control
Module type you are configuring the program to use. Right-click on the
Control Module in the Control Module Organizer and select Properties.
Now, click on Change Control Module and input the proper ControlLogix
or CompactLogix controller for the system (Fig.2-3 "Control Module
Selection").
Fig. 2-3: Control Module Selection
The CompactLogix and ControlLogix projects are
functionally equivalent. Both configurations are provided
because changing the Control Module type between
CompactLogix and ControlLogix will require re-entering the
EtherNet/IP Module Configuration settings (Refer to Section
2.2.2.3 “Adding an MLX200 Control Module to the I/O
Configuration” on page 2-11).
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