Quick Start User guide

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Prepare the CompactLogix 5370 L1 Controller Hardware Chapter 1
Install the EtherNet/IP Network
You are not required to install an EtherNet/IP network to complete the tasks described in this
quick start. You can complete the tasks via a USB connection to the CompactLogix 5370 L1
controller. However, we recommend that you install an EtherNet/IP network.
You will likely complete some tasks described in the publications listed on page 12
. If you install
an EtherNet/IP network when using this quick start, you will complete the tasks described in the
publications listed on page 12
more easily.
For information on installing an EtherNet/IP network, see the publications listed in the
following table.
The publications listed previously describe how to install the communication network and not
how to connect your controller to the network. Make Network Connections on page 28
describes how to connect your controller to the network.
Network Publication Title Publication Number
EtherNet/IP EtherNet/IP Media Planning and Installation Manual Publication maintained and made available
by ODVA
Click here to access the publication
Ethernet Design Considerations Reference Manual ENET-RM002
Stratix 6000 Ethernet Managed Switches Installation Instructions 1783-IN004
Stratix 6000 Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual 1783-UM001