AMCI NEXUS NX2A4E2, User Manual

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4.1 Host System Configuration
RSLogix 5000 is used to configure both the ControlLogix and CompactLogix platforms. When using these plat-
forms, you will use a separate Ethernet Bridge module or an Ethernet port built into the processor.
If the Ethernet port is built into processor, the only step you have to take before adding the NX2A4E2 is to create
a new project with the correct processor or modify an existing project. Once this is done, the Ethernet port will
automatically appear in the Project Tree. If you are using an Ethernet bridge module, you will have to add it to the
I/O Configuration tree before adding the driver to your project.
Refer to your Rockwell Automation documentation if you need instructions for configuring the ethernet port.
4.2 Add the NX2A4E2
You can add the NX2A4E2 to the project once the Ethernet port (built-in or bridge module) is configured.
1) Install the EDS file for the NX2A4E2 if needed. Instructions for accomplishing this task are in the previous
chapter.
2) Right click on the Ethernet port or scanner module and then click on “New Module...” in the pop-up
menu.
Figure T4.1 Adding an AMCI NX2A4E2
This chapter tells you how to configure implicit connections in EtherNet/IP sys-
tems that support them. Implicit connections can be used to read data from the
NX2A4E2. Refer to the next chapter for information on using message instruc-
tions for explicit messaging.
Rockwell Automation’s Studio 5000 version 20+ software is used for the example
installation in this chapter.