Allen-Bradley 22-COMM-E FRN 1.xxx, User Manual

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Configuring the Scanner or Bridge 4-7
Figure 4.10 RSLogix 5000 - I/O Configuration Folder
After adding the scanner or bridge and the adapter to the I/O
configuration, you must download the configuration to the controller.
You should also save the configuration to a file on your computer.
1. Select Communications > Download . The Download dialog box
( Figure 4.11 ) appears.
Figure 4.11 Download Dialog Box
2. Click Download to download the configuration to the controller.
When the download is completed successfully, RSLogix enters
online mode and the I/O OK box in the upper-left part of the screen
is green.
3. Select File > Save . If this is the first time that you saved the project,
the Save As dialog box appears. Navigate to a folder, type a file
name, and click
Save to save the configuration to a file on your
computer.
Saving the Configuration
TIP: If a message box reports that RSLogix is unable to go
online, select Communications > Who Active to try to find
your controller in the Who Active dialog box. If it does not
appear, you need to add or configure the EtherNet/IP driver in
RSLinx. Refer to the RSLinx online help.