1794-OE12 for a PLC 5

[Eleco78]

Hi, Can anyone help me? I have limited space on a flex I/0 rack and wanted to use a 1794-OE12 but am not sure this is compatible with PLC 5 / RSlogix 5. In the I/O Config the OE12 is not listed. Do I need to update RSlogix? or is it only compatible with control logix?

 

[sthompson]

Welcome to the Forum!

Yes it is possible, but you have to Manually Configure the Block Transfer. The steps are outlined in AB/Rockwell Knowledgebase Article 66453. It is quite lengthy, so I haven't tried to replicate it here. Also, be aware the OE12 requires a different base. I think it is a TB3G if memory serves.

Stu....

 

[sthompson]

Some additional information.

Installation Manual:

http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/in/1794-in106_-en-p.pdf

Block Transfer:

 

[Eleco78]

Hi Stu
Thanks for your answer. I had the block transfer OK but wasn't able to configure the channels to 4-20mA. But was very easy after reading the above mentioned Knowledge base article.
Thanks Again
Eleco78

 

[sthompson]

I am happy to hear that you got it working.

Stu....