Chapter 1 What Is Drivelogix5730 - Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley DriveLogix 5730 User Manual

What is DriveLogix5730?
The DriveLogix controller is part of the Logix environment. The
DriveLogix controller provides a distributed control system built on these
components:
• The DriveLogix5730 controller has one RS-232 port. The controller
supports the Logix instructions.
• RSLogix 5000 programming software that supports every Logix
controller.
• Direct connection to host PowerFlex 700S drive.
• Compact I/O modules that provide a compact, DIN-rail or panel
mounted I/O system.
• Embedded EtherNet/IP option provides communication over an
EtherNet/IP network
• 1788 communication daughtercard that provides communication over a
standards-based ControlNet, EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet or third party
network.
The newer DriveLogix5730 controller offers significant performance and
capacity improvements over the DriveLogix5720 controller. It offers:
• increased user memory up to 1.5 Mbytes
• CompactFlash for non-volatile memory storage
• extended I/O capacity up to 16 I/O modules
• integrated EtherNet/IP support, including control of distributed I/O
• Run/Rem/Prog switch
EtherNet/IP
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