Processor Name Change - Logix5000

[plcdawg]

I have a project with one CompactLogix processor and one ControLogix processor. They are on the same local network so produced and consumed tags are used. They each have their own drives/VFDs, PanelViews, and are communicating with a Red Lion PTV.

The original engineer set up both processors with the exact same name. My question is what all would be affected if I change the processor names so that they are not the same?

Not really a big deal but my OCD is kicking in. I'm thinking it will disrupt communications to at least one of those devices??

Thanks.

 

[Geoff White]

The name is irrelevant as long as the network addresses stay the same.

 

[Helliana]

There is no issues with changing them, but i believe they have to be changed offline, which means taking the processor down for a few seconds to do the change. This is no big deal for some processes but can be HUGE for others.

 

[plcdawg]

Thank you both. I am going to have the processors down. I wanted to straighten out the names while I do. Thanks again!