Add The Local Cnb Module To The I/O Configuration - Allen-Bradley ControlLogix User Manual

3. Enter an appropriate name for the Controller, e.g., "I/O Controller."
4. Select the correct Chassis Type, Slot Number of the Logix5550
controller, and folder where you want to save the file (Create In). Click
on OK.
You will now add the remote digital I/O modules to the controller's I/O
configuration. This involves several steps. First, you must add the
controller's local 1756-CNB module to its I/O configuration. Then you add
the 1756-CNB in the remote chassis with the digital I/O modules as a
"child" of the local 1756-CNB module. Finally, you add the I/O modules as
"children" of the remote 1756-CNB module.

Add the Local CNB Module to the I/O Configuration

1. Select the IO Configuration folder in the project window and click the
right mouse button.
The following pop-up window will appear.
2. Select New Module.
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