Quick Start Owner's manual

Table Of Contents
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Program and Test a Simple Project Chapter 1
Conventions for Names
Throughout a Logix5000 project, you define names for the different elements of the project, such as the
controller, data addresses (tags), routines, and I/O modules. As you enter names, follow these rules.
Only letters, numbers, and underscores (_)
Must start with a letter or an underscore
•≤ 40 characters
No consecutive or trailing underscores
Not case sensitive
Add Your I/O Modules
To communicate with an I/O modules in your system, you add the modules to the I/O Configuration folder
of the controller. The properties you select for each module defines the behavior of the module.
1. Right-click the I/O Configuration folder and choose New Module.
TIP
The screens shown are representative of three types of controllers; other types are available, but are not
shown here.
CompactLogix
Controller
ControlLogix
Controller