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I/O Modules Chapter 8
Add Remote I/O to the I/O Configuration
If you are adding remote I/O, add the I/O modules to the backplane of the
remote communication module that is connected to the controller. To add a
remote I/O to the I/O Configuration folder in RSLogix 5000 software, complete
these steps.
1. Add a communication module to the backplane that contains the
controller.
2. Specify the communication module properties according to your network
configuration.
For more information about the communication module and network
properties, see the user manual for the network you are using:
– ControlNet Modules in Logix5000 Control Systems User Manual,
publication CNET-UM001
– DeviceNet Modules in Logix5000 Control Systems User Manual,
publication DNET-UM004
– EtherNet/IP Modules in Logix5000 Control Systems User Manual,
publication ENET-UM001
3. Right-click the communication network and choose New Module.