Logix 5000 Controllers Import/Export Project …

1 Programming Manual Logix 5000 Controllers Import/Export Project Components 1756 ControlLogix, 1756 GuardLogix, 1769 CompactLogix, 1769 Compact GuardLogix, 1789 SoftLogix, 5069 CompactLogix, 5069 Compact GuardLogix, Studio 5000 Logix Emulate Important user information Read 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 standards. Activities 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 practice. If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

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4 Follow ALL Regulatory requirements for safe work practices and for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Software, Rockwell Automation, and TechConnect are trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc. Trademarks not belonging to Rockwell Automation are property of their respective companies. Rockwell Automation Publication 1756-PM019H-EN-E - February 2018 3 Summary of Changes This manual includes new and updated information. Use these reference tables to locate changed information. Grammatical and editorial style changes are not included in this summary. Global changes This table identifies changes that apply to all information about a subject in the manual and the reason for the change. For example, the addition of new supported hardware, a software design change, or additional reference material would result in changes to all of the topics that deal with that subject. Subject Reason Updated Logix Designer interface screen shots.

5 Updates to the Logix Designer interface. New or enhanced features This table contains a list of topics changed in this version, the reason for the change, and a link to the topic that contains the changed information. Topic Name Reason import and export tag-based alarms and alarm definitions on page 63 Added chapter on tag-based alarms and alarm definitions. Introduction on page 11 Added modules as a component that can be exported and imported. Rockwell Automation Publication 1756-PM019H-EN-E - February 2018 5 Table of contents Studio 5000 environment .. 7 Additional resources .. 7 Legal notices .. 8 Chapter 1 Introduction .. 11 export considerations .. 12 Security considerations for exporting components .. 13 export Logic components .. 14 import considerations .. 14 Online import .. 15 Motion .. 18 Safety .. 18 Security .. 18 Multiple components .. 19 import Logic components .. 19 Configuration properties for import .

6 20 Properties for imported components .. 20 Configure multiple component properties .. 25 Configure program connections .. 28 Using the Operation and Final Connection fields to establish connections .. 32 Create a new connection .. 33 Configure component references .. 33 References configuration example .. 35 Undefined references .. 36 Attention flags .. 37 Errors and warnings on import .. 37 Project documentation .. 37 Find and replace .. 39 Compatibility .. 40 Chapter 2 Introduction .. 43 export considerations .. 43 import considerations .. 43 Chapter 3 Introduction .. 45 export considerations .. 45 import considerations .. 45 Preface import and export Logic Components Additional Considerations for Rungs Additional Considerations for Routines Table of contents 6 Rockwell Automation Publication 1756-PM019H-EN-E - February 2018 Chapter 4 Introduction .. 47 export considerations .. 47 import considerations.

7 47 Chapter 5 Introduction .. 51 export considerations .. 51 import considerations .. 51 Chapter 6 Introduction .. 53 Create export files .. 53 export to separate files .. 54 export to one file .. 55 import an Add-On Instruction .. 56 import considerations .. 56 import configuration .. 57 Update an Add-On Instruction to a later revision using import .. 58 Chapter 7 Introduction .. 63 Create export files .. 63 import alarms and alarm definitions .. 63 import considerations .. 64 Chapter 8 Introduction .. 67 export considerations .. 67 import considerations .. 67 Additional Considerations for Programs and Equipment Phases Additional Considerations for User-defined Types import and export Add-On Instructions import and export tag-based alarms and alarm definitions Additional Considerations for Tags Index Rockwell Automation Publication 1756-PM019H-EN-E - February 2018 7 Preface The Studio 5000 Automation Engineering & Design Environment combines engineering and design elements into a common environment.

8 The first element is the Studio 5000 Logix Designer application. The Logix Designer application is the rebranding of RSLogix 5000 software and will continue to be the product to program Logix 5000 Controllers for discrete, process, batch, motion, safety, and drive-based solutions. The Studio 5000 environment is the foundation for the future of Rockwell Automation engineering design tools and capabilities. The Studio 5000 environment is the one place for design engineers to develop all elements of their control system. The following documents contain additional information concerning importing and exporting projects and Project components. Resource Description Logix5000 Controllers Import/Export Reference Manual, publication 1756-RM084 Provides detailed reference information and examples for importing and exporting projects and components. Logix5000 Controllers Security Programming Manual, publication 1756-PM016 Describes how to configure security for controller projects using the Logix Designer application.

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