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Chapter
2
Prepare the Computer and Load Controller Firmware
Introduction
In this chapter, you configure network communication on your computer and install the
necessary programming and configuration software.
Before You Begin
• Assemble the CompactLogix hardware (Chapter 1).
• Verify that your computer meets the software’s system requirements for your edition of
RSLogix 5000 software.
• Refer to Required Software on page 14
for your system requirements.
What You Need
• Personal computer
• 1756-CP3 serial cable to configure serial driver and update controller firmware
• Ethernet CAT5 cable to configure EtherNet/IP driver (option 1)
• RSLogix 5000 programming software (see page 14
for edition and version information)
• RSLinx Classic software, version 2.54 or later (packaged with RSLogix 5000
programming software).
• RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software for the DeviceNet network (option 2)
• BOOTP/DHCP server utility (packaged with RSLogix 5000 programming software)
• A Network Interface Card (NIC) and its associated Windows driver installed (the NIC
and driver are standard on most computers)
• An Ethernet Address (MAC) for each device.
• A planned IP Address for each device. If you are using an isolated network, determine a
numbering convention for your IP addresses.
• ControlFlash software (packaged with RSLogix 5000 programming software)
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