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Hi,
I am trying to connect an AB ControlLogix PLC to a Schlagel distributor (for use in a frac sand processing facility). The link will be over serial DF1. However the distributor uses the older style mapping found in PLC5-500 units. I know I can map an array to PLC5 format, so in theory I have a tag (UIO_ArrayX)) which has been mapped across to N7X). My concern (I have not actually gone to the facility to implement yet) is communications. I've always worked on local PLCs only, never needing to communicate with end devices. Can someone give me a quick rundown of any important steps I need to know? Thanks in advance?
I am trying to connect an AB ControlLogix PLC to a Schlagel distributor (for use in a frac sand processing facility). The link will be over serial DF1. However the distributor uses the older style mapping found in PLC5-500 units. I know I can map an array to PLC5 format, so in theory I have a tag (UIO_ArrayX)) which has been mapped across to N7X). My concern (I have not actually gone to the facility to implement yet) is communications. I've always worked on local PLCs only, never needing to communicate with end devices. Can someone give me a quick rundown of any important steps I need to know? Thanks in advance?