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I/O Modules Chapter 8
Add Distributed I/O to the I/O Configuration
If you are adding distributed I/O, add the I/O modules to the communication
adapter of the I/O. To add distributed I/O to the I/O Configuration folder for
the ControlLogix controller, 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.