One of our systems runs on a FlexLogix 1794-L34 processor with a 1788-ENBT for plant network access and a 1788-CNC for remote I/O. The current I/O network consists of two 1794 Flex racks.
They want to add another I/O device to the system but it's limited to EthernetIP. Is it possible to convert the remote I/O to EthernetIP by replacing the CNC with a second ENBT card and putting 1794-AENT adaptors in the Flex racks? I'm not finding any info out there to say whether or not this is possible or advisable.
If this is possible, what caveats are there? I've worked with practically every other A-B controller before not FlexLogix.
I'm suggesting that we upgrade to a 5380 CompactLogix but not sure the folks upstairs will go for that $$$.
Thanks in advance.
They want to add another I/O device to the system but it's limited to EthernetIP. Is it possible to convert the remote I/O to EthernetIP by replacing the CNC with a second ENBT card and putting 1794-AENT adaptors in the Flex racks? I'm not finding any info out there to say whether or not this is possible or advisable.
If this is possible, what caveats are there? I've worked with practically every other A-B controller before not FlexLogix.
I'm suggesting that we upgrade to a 5380 CompactLogix but not sure the folks upstairs will go for that $$$.
Thanks in advance.