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Select ‘Allen Bradley MicroLogix EthernetIP’ from the Device Type ‘Device Type’ the dropdown menu, and choose ‘TCP’ as the Protocol.
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Station Name | Give a name to the PLC. This name will be used in the database window accompanied with the ‘Device Name’. |
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Station Type | Choose the ‘MicroLogix’ (no other type). |
Network ID | No This field has no effect. |
Socket Port No. | Default Default is set as 4481 for MicroLogix. |
16Bit Data Swap | Data is obtained by switching between High high and Low Byte low byte in WORD word data. |
32Bit Data Swap | Data is obtained by switching between High high and Low Byte low byte in double WORD word data. |
String Data Swap | Data is obtained by switching between High high and Low Byte low byte in the string data. |
Comm. Error Message Pop Up | With this feature ON, the communication error message appears when Xpanel detects a “Send/Receive” error. The error message will disappear after 5 seconds. |
Fast Mode | No This field has no effect. |
Fixed ATVXEL Socket Port | Enables the ATVXEL Socket Port No. |
ATVXEL Socket Port No. | Choose a Socket Port No. for the Xpanel. |
I/O Device Write Enable | Enables writing to the I/O device. |
Data Request Size Limit | Enables the 'WORD' and ‘BIT’ boxes below. Input the maximum word and bit data desired. |
Communication Configuration
1. Ethernet IP Setup
Run RSLogix 500.
Select [Comms] → [Upload…] from the menu, and upload a project.
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Double-click on ‘Channel Configuration’ ‘Channel Configuration’ from the project window , and open Channel Configuration to open the ‘Channel Configuration’ window.
Go to the ‘Chan‘Chan.1 - System’ tabSystem’ tab in the ‘Channel Configuration’ window.
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Configure and save the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address.
Select [Comms] → [Download..], and download the setting to PLC.
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