Application Note: How to enable Specialty Modules via CompactLogix? (e.g. 1746-NT8, a thermocouple module from Allen Bradley)
You can read this post on LinkedIn as well. Introduction: Greetings, fellow control enthusiasts! So, you've embarked on the journey of upgrading your trusty SLC-500 series controller to the mighty CompactLogix 5000 series. However, you've encountered a pesky problem: those elusive specialty modules named 1746-XXXX just won't cooperate. Fret not, for I shall shed light on this mystery and guide you to a solution that'll leave you feeling like a true control wizard! Section 1: The Enigmatic Configuration Ah, the allure of module configuration! In the world of CompactLogix 5000 series controller, things work a bit differently compared to the SLC-500 series' way. Those familiar right-clicks and property modifications won't yield the desired results for your 1746-XXXX modules. But fear not, dear reader, for I'll show you a workaround that shall unravel the magic! Section 2: A Case Study Imagine this: you find yourself in an environment with a CompactLogix 5380