RSLOGIX 5000 ethernet

[MerlinKnight 0]

I have 2 rslogix 5000 that have a 1756-enet cards in their racks. They go to a switching hub. I want to pull data from 1 plc into another using the ethernet. Any directions on doing this would greatly be appreciated. Probably real easy, just can't think of it.

[Guest Guest]

did you try MSG instruction?

[Ken Roach 194]

If you have very old 1756-ENET Series A modules, then all you can do is trigger a MSG instruction in one controller to read tags from the other controller. If you have 1756-ENET Series B modules (or Series A modules that have been flash upgraded to Series B firmware) you can use the I/O functionality of the EtherNet/IP protocol to do a "Produced / Consumed" tag pair. Read up in the Help files about how these work; they are the simplest way to interlock Logix controllers over Ethernet.

[MerlinKnight 0]

No i did not try the MSG. I'll try that and the consume/produce. If anyone has any examples it would be great. Thank You. Merlin Knight

[Chris Elston 79]

Here are some MSG instruction examples from Cognex (ENET) to CLX or SLC. http://forums.mrplc.com/index.php?act=Downl...&CODE=02&id=430 Might help for the time being...

[Contr_Conn 4]

Get all basic A-B logix manuals and start reading: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/i...rm003_-en-p.pdf http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/i...pm001_-en-p.pdf http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/i...um001_-en-p.pdf http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/i...um001_-en-p.pdf These manual have all information you need

[MerlinKnight 0]

THANKS to all of you. I have alot of reading to do. THanks again, MerlinKnight