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1 Reference ManualOriginal InstructionsLogix 5000 Controllers Design ConsiderationsControlLogix, GuardLogix, CompactLogix, Compact GuardLogix, SoftLogix2 Rockwell Automation Publication 1756-RM094L-EN-P - March 2022 Logix 5000 Controllers Design Considerations Reference ManualImportant User InformationRead this document and the documents listed in the additional resources section about installation, configuration, and operation of this equipment before you install, configure, operate, or maintain this product. Users are required to familiarize themselves with installation and wiring instructions in addition to requirements of all applicable codes, laws, and including installation, adjustments, putting into service, use, assembly, disassembly, and maintenance are required to be carried out by suitably trained personnel in accordance with applicable code of this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc.

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3 Attentions help you identify a hazard, avoid a hazard, and recognize the information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert people that dangerous voltage may be HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert people that surfaces may reach dangerous FLASH HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a motor control center, to alert people to potential Arc Flash. Arc Flash will cause severe injury or death. Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Follow ALL Regulatory requirements for safe work practices and for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).Identifies information that is useful and can help to make a process easier to do or easier to Automation Publication 1756-RM094L-EN-P - March 20223 Table of ContentsPreface About This Publication .. 9 Download Firmware, AOP, EDS, and Other Files.

4 9 Summary of Changes.. 9 Additional Resources.. 9 Chapter 15580 and 5380 ControllersControlLogix 5580 and GuardLogix 5580 Controllers .. 13 CompactLogix 5380 and Compact GuardLogix 5380 Controllers .. 14 Process Controllers .. 15 Controller Memory.. 15 Data Types .. 16 Extended Data Types .. 16 Date and Time Data Types.. 17 Programming Techniques .. 18 Data Alignment Rules.. 18 Produced and Consumed Data .. 18 Connections.. 18 Chapter 25480 ControllerCompactLogix 5480 Controller .. 19 Controller Memory.. 20 Data Types .. 20 Extended Data Types .. 21 Date and Time Data Types.. 21 Programming Techniques .. 22 Data Alignment Rules.. 22 Produced and Consumed Data .. 22 Connections.. 23 Chapter 35570 Controllers and 5370 ControllersControlLogix 5570 and GuardLogix 5570 Controllers .. 25 CompactLogix 5370 and Compact GuardLogix 5370 Controllers .. 26 Controller Memory.. 27 CompactLogix 5370 and Compact GuardLogix 5370 Controllers .

5 27 Controller Connections.. 27 Determine Total ConnectionRequirements.. 28 System Overhead Percentage.. 29 Manage the System Overhead Timeslice Percentage .. 31I/O Processing.. 32 Data Types .. 32 Programming Techniques .. 32 Produced and Consumed Data .. 32 Messages .. 344 Rockwell Automation Publication 1756-RM094L-EN-P - March 2022 Table of ContentsChapter 4 Logic ExecutionDecide When to Use Tasks, Programs, and Routines.. 37 Specify Task Priorities.. 38 Manage User Tasks.. 38 Pre-defined Tasks in ControlLogix and CompactLogix Process Controllers .. 39 Considerations that Affect TaskExecution .. 39 Configure a ContinuousTask .. 40 Configure a Periodic Task.. 40 Configure an Event Task.. 41 Guidelines to Configure an Event Task .. 41 Additional Considerations for Periodic and Event Tasks.. 41 Access the Module Object .. 42 Develop Application Code in Routines .. 42 Comparison of Programming Languages .. 43 Programming Methods.

6 43 Inline Duplication .. 43 Indexed Routine.. 44 Buffered Routine .. 44 Controller Prescan of Logic .. 45 Add-On Instruction Prescan Logic .. 45 Controller Postscan of SFCL ogic .. 46 Add-On Instruction Postscan Logic.. 46 Timer Execution .. 46 SFC Step Timer Execution.. 47 Edit an SFC Online.. 47 Chapter 5 Modular Programming TechniquesGuidelines for Code Reuse .. 50 Naming Conventions.. 50 Parameter Name Prefixes.. 52 Guidelines for Subroutines .. 53 Guidelines for User-defined Data Types.. 53 Naming Conventions for User-Defined Data Types .. 54 UDT Member Order Impact .. 54 Guidelines for Add-On Instructions.. 57 Add-On Instruction Design Concepts.. 57 Naming Conventions for Add-On Instructions .. 58 Comparison of Subroutines and Add-On Instructions.. 58 Comparison of Partial Import/Export and Add-On Instructions.. 59 Guidelines for Program Parameters .. 59 Comparison of Program Parameters and Add-On Instructions.. 60 Compare Controller Organizer and Logical Organizer.

7 61 Rockwell Automation Publication 1756-RM094L-EN-P - March 20225 Table of ContentsChapter 6 Structure Logic According to StandardsPhysical Model.. 64 Separate a Process Unit into Equipment Modules and Control Modules.. 65 Physical Model Naming Conventions.. 66 Procedural Model .. 68 Identify Operations and Phases.. 69 Procedural Control Modes .. 70 Procedural Control States.. 70 Procedural Control Commands.. 71 Procedural Model Naming Conventions .. 72 State Model .. 73 Chapter 7 Produced and Consumed DataGuidelines for Produced and Consumed Tags.. 75 Guidelines for Produced and Consumed Axis .. 76 Guidelines to Specify an RPI Rate for Produced and Consumed Tags .. 76 Guidelines to Manage Connections for Produced and Consumed Tags.. 77 Configure an Event Task Based on a Consumed Tag.. 77 Compare Messages and Produced/Consumed Tags.. 77 Chapter 8 Data StructuresGuidelines for Data Types.. 79 Arrays .. 80 Guidelines for Arrays.. 81 Indirect Addresses ofArrays.

8 81 Guidelines for Array Indexes.. 82 Guidelines for User-defined Data Types (UDT).. 83 Select a Data Type for BitTags .. 84 Serial Bit Addresses .. 85 Guidelines for String DataTypes .. 86 Configure Tags .. 87 Guidelines for Base Tags.. 87 Create Alias Tags.. 88 Guidelines for Data Scope .. 88 Guidelines for Tag Names .. 89 Guidelines for Extended Tag Properties.. 89 Tag Descriptions.. 90 Protect Data Access Control at Tag Level .. 906 Rockwell Automation Publication 1756-RM094L-EN-P - March 2022 Table of ContentsChapter 9 Communicate with I/OBuffer I/O Data .. 91 Guidelines to Specify an RPI Rate for I/O Modules .. 92 Communication Formats for I/O Modules.. 92 Direct Connection .. 92 Rack-optimized Connection .. 93 Peer Control .. 93 Electronic Keying .. 94 More Information .. 95 Guidelines to Manage I/O Connections .. 95 Create Tags for I/O Data.. 96 Controller Ownership .. 97 Runtime/Online Addition of Modules.. 98 Online Addition of Module and Connection Types.

9 98 Design Considerations for Runtime/Online Addition of Modules .. 100 Chapter 10 Determine the Appropriate NetworkEtherNet/IP Network Topology.. 102 Guidelines for EtherNet/IP Networks.. 103 ControlNet Network Topology .. 103 Guidelines for ControlNet Networks.. 104 Guidelines for Unscheduled ControlNet Networks .. 105 Compare Scheduled and Unscheduled ControlNet Communication 106 DeviceNet Network Topology .. 106 Guidelines for DeviceNet Networks.. 106 Chapter 11 Communicate with Other DevicesCache Messages.. 109 Message Buffers .. 110 Outgoing Unconnected Buffers .. 111 Guidelines for Messages .. 112 Guidelines to Manage Message Connections.. 112 Guidelines for Block Transfer Messages.. 112 Map Tags .. 113 Chapter 12 AlarmsGuidelines for Tag-Based Alarms .. 116 Access Tag-based Alarms .. 117 Guidelines for Instruction-based Alarms .. 118 Configure Logix -based Alarm Instructions .. 119 Automatic Diagnostics .. 120 Rockwell Automation Publication 1756-RM094L-EN-P - March 20227 Table of ContentsChapter 13 Optimize an Application for Use with HMILinx-based Software Use of Controller Memory.

10 121 HMI Implementation Options .. 122 Guidelines for FactoryTalk View Software .. 122 How a Data Server Communicates with the Controllers .. 122 Compare RSLinx Classic and FactoryTalk Linx Software .. 123 Guidelines for Linx-based Software.. 124 Guidelines to Configure Controller Tags .. 124 Reference Controller Data from FactoryTalk View Software .. 124 Chapter 14 Develop Equipment PhasesGuidelines for Equipment Phases.. 125 Equipment Phase Instructions .. 126 Chapter 15 Manage FirmwareGuidelines to Manage Controller Firmware.. 127 Compare Firmware Options .. 128 Guidelines for the Firmware Supervisor.. 128 Access Firmware.. 1308 Rockwell Automation Publication 1756-RM094L-EN-P - March 2022 Table of ContentsNotes:Rockwell Automation Publication 1756-RM094L-EN-P - March 20229 PrefaceAbout This PublicationThis publication provides information to help Design and plan Logix 5000 this publication, programming software refers to the following: studio 5000 Logix designer application, version 21 or later RSLogix 5000 software, version 16 or laterDownload Firmware, AOP, EDS, and Other Files Download firmware, associated files (such as AOP, EDS, and DTM), and access product release notes from the Product Compatibility and Download Center at of ChangesThis publication contains the following new or updated information.