Create and Configure I/O

In the
Logix Designer
 application add all the I/O and Communication modules that are part of the project. This allows the controller to communicate with the modules.
When you configure an I/O module, you specify characteristics specific to that module. The
Logix Designer
 application automatically adds the predefined tags for the module as controller-scoped tags.
The configuration information for the module depends on the module you select.
You can specify electronic keying to restrict a connection to a specific module type. Electronic keying ensures that a module being inserted or configured is the proper type.
Repeat this process for all of the modules your project works with.
To create and configure I/O
  1. In the
    Controller Organizer
    , expand the
    I/O Configuration
     folder, right-click a network or backplane and choose
    New Module
    .
  2. The
    Select Module Type
     dialog opens.
  3. Choose the module type to create:
    • Catalog - Choose from a list of modules that is valid for the current context
    • Module Discovery - Perform online module discovery to find attached physical devices on a network or backplane
    • Favorites - A custom list of module types
  4. After selecting the module, select
    OK
    .
  5. The
    New Module
     dialog box opens from which you can complete the process of creating and configuring the I/O module.
    Enter the configuration information for the module you are creating.
    • Name - Enter a name for the module, this name is appended to the catalog number in the
      Controller Organizer
      .
    • IP Address - For Ethernet connected modules, the IP address is required.
      For other settings, the default values are automatically applied.
  6. Select
    OK
    . The new module is displayed in the
    Controller Organizer
    .
    Double-click the module in the
    Controller Organizer
     to open it and review the default settings and edit them if needed.
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