User manual

Publication 1768-UM001C-EN-P - November 2007
1768 CompactLogix Overview 13
Designing a System
When designing a CompactLogix system, determine the network
configuration and the placement of components in each location. You need to:
• select I/O devices for your DIN-rail or panel-mounted system.
• establish motion control and drives requirements.
• select communication modules with a built-in RS-232 serial port (DF1
or ASCII).
• select controllers.
• select power supplies.
• mount the system.
• select ViewAnyWare products.
• select RSLogix 5000 programming software.
Additional Resources
These documents contain additional information on selecting components
and designing your system.
Resource Description
CompactLogix Selection Guide,
publication 1769-SG001
Provides the information necessary for
designing a CompactLogix system.
Logix5000 Controllers Design
Considerations Reference Manual,
publication 1756-RM094
Provides information pertinent to the design
of Logix5000 systems.
1768-L43 and 1768-L45 CompactLogix
Controller Installation Instructions,
publication 1768-IN004
Provides details about how to assemble and
mount the controllers, and controller
technical specifications.
CompactLogix SERCOS Interface Module
Installation Instructions,
publication 1768-IN005
Provides information about installing the
SERCOS module and technical
specifications.
1768 CompactLogix Quick Start Guide,
publication IASIMP-QS001
Provides examples and procedures for the
use of a 1768-L43 CompactLogix system.