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System Overview
Product Design
The SoftLogix5800 controller is a "soft controller" based on the Logix control architecture. It takes the control functions normally found in a dedicated programmable controller, encapsulates them in software, and runs them on a commercial operating system. Plus, the SoftLogix5800 controller provides the Logix features you expect while running in a familiar Windows XP or Windows 2000 environment.
The SoftLogix5800 controller uses a "virtual chassis" monitor to display the devices in its system. These devices all reside on a "virtual backplane." The virtual backplane functions like an actual hardware backplane in that it connects the controller's devices and allows bridging. To create a module, simply move your mouse over a slot in the virtual chassis, right click and select "create" to view a selection of available modules. Choose a module, and follow the steps presented to configure the module. Once the virtual chassis is configured, the application program can be created using RSLogix 5000 programming software.
Maximum project size depends on SoftLogix5800 catalog number, memory of your workstation, and instruction execution time depends on the processing power of your workstation.
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A Simple SoftLogix System
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A Complex SoftLogix System
EtherNet/IP connectivity can be either an NIC card or embedded in the PC motherboard. ControlNet and DeviceNet connectivity requires the appropriate, stand-alone PCI card.
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