Publication 1761-SG001G-EN-P - August 2015
14 MicroLogix Controller System-selection Checklist
MicroLogix Controller
System-selection Checklist
Use the following checklist as a guide to completing your own system specification. Skip any
sections that do not apply.
✔ Step See
1
Select Family: MicroLogix 1000, 1200 or 1500 Controller
• controller family - based on memory, I/O, added functionality, programming instructions and
dimensions
• consider future expansion requirements
• consider requirement for online editing
• consider the need for networked communication
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Select Family: MicroLogix 1100 or 1400 Controller
• controller family - based on memory, I/O, added functionality, programming instructions and
dimensions
• consider future expansion requirements
• consider requirement for online editing
• consider the need for networked communication
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2
Select Communication
• communication network - based on application requirementscommunication network - based
on application requirements
• communication interface device - if required
page 33
3
Select Programming Tools and Software
• programming software - the appropriate RSLogix package for your application
• programming software - the appropriate RSLogix package for your application
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4
Select Network and Programming Cables
cables - review device port identification to find cable in the selection chart)
page 39
5
Select MicroLogix 1000 Controllers
controller - review power and I/O configurations to select a controller catalog number; see power
supply and I/O specification for more detailed information
page 41
6
Select MicroLogix 1100 Controllers
• controller - review power and I/O configurations to select a controller catalog number; see
power supply and I/O specification for more detailed information
• accessories - memory modules
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7
Select MicroLogix 1100 Expansion I/O
I/O modules - digital, analog, and temperature
page 51
8
Select MicroLogix 1200 Controllers
• controller - review power and I/O configurations to select a controller catalog number; see
power supply and I/O specifications for more detailed information
• accessories - memory and real-time clock modules
page 59
9
Select MicroLogix 1200 Expansion I/O
• I/O modules - digital, analog, and temperature
• perform system expansion calculations
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10
Select MicroLogix 1400 Controllers
• I/O modules - digital, analog, and temperature
• perform system expansion calculations
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11
Select MicroLogix 1400 Expansion I/O
I/O modules - digital, analog, and temperature
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12
Select MicroLogix 1500 Controllers
• base unit - review power and I/O configurations to select a catalog number; see power
supply and I/O specifications for more detailed information
• processor - see notes at Step 1
• accessories - data access tool; real-time clock and memory modules
page 71
13
Select MicroLogix 1500 System Expansion Components
• I/O modules - digital, analog, temperature and high-speed counter
• communication modules - DPI SCANport and DeviceNet
• power supplies, cables and end caps
• perform system expansion calculations
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