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Communication Setup: Allen Bradley Logix PLC

Before setting up the EtherNet/IP device in the XpanelDesigner, open the project with the desired tags in the Allen Bradley Studio 5000 software. A file with ‘.L5X’ file extension must be created in order to import the tags into XpanelDesigner. To create the L5X file, follow the steps below:

Disclaimer: If you are using firmware version 19 or below, please use the legacy Allen Bradley Logix PLC protocol.

1. Click [File] → [Save As]. This will open a file browser to save the L5X file.

2. Go to the desired file directory.

3. Enter the file name for the L5X file.

4. Choose ‘Save as type’ as ‘Logix Designer XML File (*.L5X)’.

5. Click ‘Save’.

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