ILX34-MBS
User Manual
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ProSoft Technology, Inc.
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This user manual will help you set up and configure the ILX34-MBS module. You should
be somewhat familiar with the following:
Rockwell Automation® Studio 5000 Logix Designer v21 (for CompactLogix L1
processors) or Rockwell Automation® RSLogix™ 5000 version 16 or greater (for
1734 Point I/O adapters).
Hardware Installation and Wiring
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ILX34-MBS Overview
The ILX34-MBS is the ideal solution for the many distributed I/O applications where
Modbus connectivity can be integrated into an Allen Bradley System. The ILX34-
MBSxxx is configured using Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 (CompactLogix L1) and
RSLogix 5000 (Point I/O Controllers). The modules work in both the 1734 Point I/O
adapters and the CompactLogix L1 processors.
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Package Contents
The following components are included with your ILX34-MBS adapter, and are required
for installation and configuration.
Qty.
Part Name
Part Number
Part Description
1
ILX34-MBS Adapter
ILX34-MBS
POINT I/O Adapter
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System Requirements
The ILX34-MBS requires the following minimum hardware and software components:
Rockwell Automation
®
processor, with compatible power supply
o
CompactLogix™ L1 Processors or 1734- Point I/O adapters,
Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000 programming software
Rockwell Automation RSLinx communication software version 2.54 or higher
Pentium
®
II 450 MHz minimum. Pentium III 733 MHz (or better) recommended
Supported operating systems:
o
Microsoft Windows 10
o
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (32-or 64-bit)
o
Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 or 2
o
Microsoft Windows Vista
o
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 1, 2, or 3
o
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
128 Mbytes of RAM minimum, 256 Mbytes of RAM recommended
Note: The Hardware and Operating System requirements in this list are the minimum recommended to
install and run software provided by ProSoft Technology. Other third party applications may have different
minimum requirements. Refer to the documentation for any third party applications for system requirements.
