Introduction to ControlLogix Ethernet I/O Controllogix Ethernet I/O is inputs and outputs in another chassis (besides the local chassis) that we are reading and writing to. Remote I/O is very important for large systems. We will normally use Remote I/O if the system has more I/O than what will fit in Read More »
Introduction to ControlLogix Local I/O ControlLogix Local I/O is input and output modules are modules that are in the same chassis where the processor resides. This is the definition of the Local Chassis in ControlLogix All tags for all modules in this chassis will begin with the word “Local” in Read More »
Starting a Project (from scratch) in Studio 5000 When you are starting a project in Studio 5000, you are building a new project from scratch. Many of you will need to do this if you have a unit set up in your shop. At times, you will want to try Read More »
Introduction to the BootP-DHCP Server The BootP-DHCP Server assigns an IP address to modules. Every node (most devices) on the same Ethernet Network must have a different IP address. To assign an IP address to a module, you must know what the IP address needs to be. Read More »
Introduction to the RSLinx Backup Restore Utility The RSLinx Backup Restore Utility is used to back up your current driver configuration. Imagine having 200 IP addresses under your Ethernet Devices driver, and someone accidentally deletes the driver. If you have a backup file, you will simply restore the Read More »
