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7. Programming the ControlLogix CPU for a small SlotServer Interface
The discussion that follows describes the basic steps to set up and test the system for
transferring data between CPU tags and the SlotServer using the I/O image method. The quick
Start example uses LonWorks as the example 3
rd
Party Protocol. A hardcoded template is filled
with Lon variables is created. Each item uses a different amount of bytes and the total adds up
to 104 Lon Network Variables. This limit of 104 does not apply when using customized data
items – the actual limit is 496 bytes. Refer to the Advanced Project to access more than 104
Network Variables.
7.1. Step 1: Establish an RSLogix project
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Use File/New to create a new project or File/Open to open an existing project.
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Your Controller may be of a different type to the one shown in the example.
Ensure that this is the slot
number in the rack where
your Controller resides.