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Rockwell Automation Publication 1789-UM002K-EN-P - January 2015
Chapter 2
What is the SoftLogix System?
SoftLogix System
Components
A SoftLogix system can have these features, depending on the version of
SoftLogix software. See chapter 1, Installation, and the Release Note for your
version of SoftLogix software for specific information about which features are
supported.
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The Chassis Monitor resides in the SoftLogix Virtual Chassis. It is a virtual
‘soft’ chassis as opposed to a physical chassis. It lets you create, delete,
monitor, and configure controllers, communication interface cards, and
motion cards in your SoftLogix system.
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The Studio 5000 environment supports every Logix controller. It provides
the flexibility to program (online or offline) in ladder logic, function block
diagram, structured text, and sequential function chart. It provides
complete axis configuration and motion programming support.
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A SoftLogix 5800 controller is based on the Logix platform and takes
control functions normally found in a dedicated programmable controller,
encapsulates them in software, and runs them on a commercial operating
system.
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The SoftLogix 5800 controller (version 19 and earlier) contains a high-
speed motion task, which executes ladder motion commands and
generates position and velocity profile information. The controller sends
this profile information to one or more motion cards. Each controller can
control up to 32 axes of motion.
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There are several controllers to choose from in the SoftLogix family,
depending on your needs.
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SoftLogix software uses a commercially available Ethernet port for
messaging and controlling I/O over an EtherNet/IP network.
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RSNetWorx™ software is a configuration tool that lets you control and
schedule your network. RSNetWorx software can be used with a
ControlNet network, a DeviceNet network, and an EtherNet/IP network.
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RSLinx software is a communication server that lets you configure
communication devices for networks.
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IOLinx software lets the SoftLogix 5800 controller read I/O data.
