Owner manual

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Chapter 3
Configure the Controller
Create a Controller Project
To configure and program your controller, use the Logix Designer application to
create and manage a project for the controller.
1. Create a project in by clicking the New button on the main toolbar.
2. From the Type pull-down menu, choose a GuardLogix controller:
• 1756-L71S ControlLogix5571S Controller
• 1756-L72S ControlLogix5572S Controller
• 1756-L73S ControlLogix5573S Controller
3. Enter the major revision of firmware for the controller.
4. Type a name for the controller.
When you create a project, the project name is the same as the name of the
controller. However, you can rename either the project or the controller.
5. Select the chassis size.
Topic Page
Create a Controller Project 37
Set Passwords for Safety-locking and -unlocking 39
Handling I/O Module Replacement 41
Enable Time Synchronization 41
Configure a Peer Safety Controller 42