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Hardware Configuration (HWC)
Logic Developer - PLC supports six GE Fanuc PLC families and various remote I/O
interfaces (see page 59) with a variety of CPUs, racks and modules for each. In
order to operate, PLC hardware must be configured with Logic Developer - PLC or
some other GE Fanuc tool. The HWC component of Logic Developer - PLC
provides a way to completely configure your target equipment. This chapter details
specifics on configuring PLC hardware for your operational needs.
The first step in configuring PLC hardware is to select the PLC you want to
configure (see page 24). When creating a new project, you can use a project
template containing default hardware configuration, or you can create an empty
project and configure it manually.
PACSystems™ RX7i
The PACSystems™ RX7i, pictured below, is the newest family of GE Fanuc PLCs.
Most of its features are based on the features of the Series 90™-70 PLC family. The
PACSystems™ RX7i’s Ethernet capabilities are based on the Series 90™-30
CPU364.
The PACSystems™ RX7i consists of a main rack and up to seven expansion racks.
The PACSystems™ RX7i supports two types of main racks, IC698CHS017 and
IC698CHS117. It supports five types of expansion racks, all of them Series 90™-70
racks. All main racks and expansion racks support three non-intelligent Series
90™-70 fan kits.
Rack
CPU
Power Supply
I/O Modules