Quick Start Manual

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Controller, Network, and Device Configuration Without the DMAT Wizard Appendix G
Controller and Network Configuration
In this section you configure your controller, create a new project file, and setup communication for your Drives
and Motion application.
Create a New Project File
Throughout this chapter the controller and network configuration procedures are written specifically for a
1756-L7x ControlLogix controller and Bulletin 1756 communication modules. Steps for other Logix5000
controllers and communication modules are similar.
1. From the Start menu, launch the Studio 5000 Logix Designer application.
2. Click New Project.
IMPORTANT
For best performance, 1756-L7x ControlLogix controllers are recommended for use with CIP motion drive systems.
IMPORTANT
If you are creating a new project and have not configured your personal computer communication or controller hardware, refer to
Appendix
D, beginning on page 235.