Hi everyone.
I am using a CompactLogix 1769-L24ER with Studio 5000 V24 to control a small machine. Part of the project requires me to communicate with a another machines PLC. This communication will take the form of produced and consumed tags and will be over Ethernet.
My problem is that I have just found out that the other machines PLC is a 1769-35E and this type of controller is not compatible with Studio 5000 V24. Therefore I cannot select this controller in my I/O Configuration.
My question is - What alternatives do I have? Is it possible to use the 2 PLCs mentioned above together? Will one of the application programs have to be re-written (my program is written in Studio 5000 and (I assume) the other PLC will be written in RSLogix 5000)? Is there a comms card that can be added into the network that will allow the L35E to be configured using Studio 5000?
I will be grateful for any input.
I am using a CompactLogix 1769-L24ER with Studio 5000 V24 to control a small machine. Part of the project requires me to communicate with a another machines PLC. This communication will take the form of produced and consumed tags and will be over Ethernet.
My problem is that I have just found out that the other machines PLC is a 1769-35E and this type of controller is not compatible with Studio 5000 V24. Therefore I cannot select this controller in my I/O Configuration.
My question is - What alternatives do I have? Is it possible to use the 2 PLCs mentioned above together? Will one of the application programs have to be re-written (my program is written in Studio 5000 and (I assume) the other PLC will be written in RSLogix 5000)? Is there a comms card that can be added into the network that will allow the L35E to be configured using Studio 5000?
I will be grateful for any input.