Question 1

The 1769-L23s are available with embedded ControlNet communications.

Accepted Answer

The 1769-L23 series of Allen-Bradley controllers do not come with embedded ControlNet communications; they typically use Ethernet/IP or DeviceNet.

Question 2

All 1769 CompactLogix controllers are supplied with one serial and one Ethernet port.

Accepted Answer

The 1769 CompactLogix controllers' port availability varies by model, and not all models come with both one serial and one Ethernet port as standard.

Question 3

When configuring a basic Ethernet network, the IP addresses and ____________________ in all devices on the same network must be compatible.

Accepted Answer

subnet masks

Question 4

For a new 1769 CompactLogix device, or if you are unsure of the Ethernet port configuration, what can be done to view, modify, or initially configure the Ethernet port?

Accepted Answer

The answer of For a new 1769 CompactLogix device, or...

Question 5

A new Ethernet device comes from the factory configured as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A new Ethernet device comes from the...

Question 6

The CompactLogix Ethernet/IP address changes frequently after installing a network and configuring other devices on the network.

Accepted Answer

The CompactLogix Ethernet/IP address should remain static and consistent unless it is manually changed or configured to obtain an address dynamically via DHCP, which is not typical for industrial control systems where fixed addresses are usually required for reliable communication.

Question 7

To use a serial driver to view or modify a CompactLogix controller's Ethernet IP address, begin by connecting a 1756-CP3, or ____________________ cable, between the personal computer and CompactLogix controller serial port.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To use a serial driver to view...

Question 8

The software that verifies that a serial driver is configured and running is the ____________________ software.

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The answer of The software that verifies that a serial...

Question 9

The newest members of the CompactLogix family, released at the end of 2011 with version 20 of RSLogix 5000 Software, replace the standard serial port with a(n) ____________________ port.

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The answer of The newest members of the CompactLogix family,...

Question 10

The number groups in an IP address are referred to as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The number groups in an IP address...

Question 11

The 1768 CompactLogix requires that separate communications modules be purchased for chassis slot insertion, as the 1768 CompactLogix controller is only available with a(n) ____________________ port.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The 1768 CompactLogix requires that separate communications...

Question 12

DeviceNet communications require the separate purchase of the communications modules for insertion into a CompactLogix slot.

Accepted Answer

DeviceNet communications modules must be purchased separately and inserted into a CompactLogix slot to enable DeviceNet communication. DeviceNet communications modules must be purchased separately and inserted into a CompactLogix slot in order to enable DeviceNet communications.

Question 13

Communication with an Ethernet device using Ethernet communications is not possible until the device is configured and/or the IP address for the device is known.

Accepted Answer

Without configuration and IP address, it is not possible to establish communication with an Ethernet device using Ethernet communications. Ethernet communication requires a configured device and the knowledge of its IP address in order to establish communication.

Question 14

In many industrial networks, a controller's network configuration type is configured as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

What happens to previously configured communications to a controller if its IP address is modified?

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 25: Configuring the Ethernet Ip Address for a Compact Logix 1769-L23e, 1769-L32e, or 1769-L35e