Configure 1756 Digital I/O Modules

Configure 1756 Digital I/O Modules

You can use the default configuration supplied with your ControlLogix analog I/O modules, or you can use the
Logix Designer
 software features to configure a module specific to your application. You can:
I/O (input/output)
Devices that provide and/or receive data from the controller.
  • Accept default configuration for your module or
    module
    A device, typically an I/O device, that communicates with the controller. The controller, a particular 1756-IB16I or a PanelView are all considered modules.
  • Write point level configuration specific to your application
    application
    A machine or process monitored and controlled by a controller or the use of computer-based or controller-based routines for specific purposes.
To configure a 1756 Digital I/O module
  1. Under the
    I/O Configuration
    folder in the controller organizer, position the cursor on the module you want to configure, and right click the mouse button to select
    Properties
    .
  2. Enter the configuration information. You may choose to use the default values for your module and channels rather than write configuration that is specific to your application.
  3. Select:
    • OK
      to accept your edits and close the dialog.
    • Cancel
      to delete your edits and close the dialog.
    • Apply
      to make your edits effective and continue editing.
    • Help
      for assistance with this tab.
You can also configure a module when creating a module. Select the module for specific configuration information.
Isolated Input
modules
AC Diagnostic
Input module
DC Diagnostic Input module
DC Diagnostic
Output modules
AC Diagnostic Output module
AC Electronically Fused Output modules
DC Electronically Fused Output modules
Mechanically Fused Output modules
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