Allen-Bradley

ControlLogix 5580

Also applies to: 1756-L81E, 1756-L82E, 1756-L83E, 1756-L84E, 1756-L85E, CompactLogix 5380

60 minutesModerateEtherNet/IPFull OEE

What You Need

Cat6 Ethernet cableIncluded in kit

Flowstate CL260 edge nodeIncluded in kit

Customer provides:

1
Locate the Ethernet module
In the ControlLogix chassis, find the 1756-EN2T or 1756-EN3TR EtherNet/IP module. It has one or two RJ45 ports on the front.
CompactLogix 5380 has built-in dual EtherNet/IP ports on the CPU module.
2
Connect Ethernet cable
Cat6 from the EN2T/EN3TR module (or CompactLogix CPU port) to the Flowstate edge node.
3
Set module IP
In Studio 5000 Logix Designer: open the Ethernet module properties > General > IP Address. Set a static IP in the 10.0.100.x range. Download to controller.
IP can also be set via BOOTP/DHCP server or Rockwell's BOOTP-DHCP Tool for initial configuration.

1
Configure CIP data access
In Studio 5000, create controller-scoped tags for all process variables to expose. Tags must be controller-scoped (not program-scoped) to be accessible via CIP implicit messaging.
2
Set up produced/consumed tags
For high-speed data (scan-rate updates), configure produced tags on the ControlLogix. The Flowstate edge node subscribes as a consumer via CIP I/O messaging.
For slower poll-based access, the Flowstate edge node reads tags directly via CIP explicit messaging (no produced tag configuration needed).
3
Enable remote access
Verify the controller's CIP security settings allow read access from the edge node IP. In Studio 5000: Controller Properties > Security > CIP Security (if enabled).

1
Browse controller tags
From the Flowstate edge node, browse the ControlLogix tag list via CIP. Verify controller-scoped tags appear with correct data types (DINT, REAL, BOOL, STRING).
2
Read live tag values
Read a known process tag (e.g., a running counter or temperature). Verify the value matches the Studio 5000 online monitor.
3
Dashboard check
PLC tags appear in Flowstate with live values, correct scaling, and update rates matching the configured scan interval.

Any controller-scoped tag (BOOL, DINT, REAL, STRING)

Process values (temperature, pressure, flow, level)

Machine state / step number

Alarm bits / fault words

Production counters (parts, cycles, rejects)

Setpoints and actuals

Timer and counter values

Digital and analog I/O

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