Understanding Logix Emulate 5000

In this chapter, we will introduce Rockwell Automation Logix Emulate 5000. We will go through the setup of an Emulate chassis monitor and the configuration of our Logix Emulate 5000 controller within Logix. We will also learn how to configure our controller's virtual chassis and the required communication settings in the RSLinx application. Finally, we will investigate the techniques for simulating I/O using the 1789-SIM module.

This chapter will cover the following aspects of the Emulate platform:

• Learning about Logix Emulate 5000
• Working with Logix Emulate 5000

In the first section, we will provide an overview of the Emulate 5000 solution from Rockwell Automation.