Assign a control device to a logical name

A logical name is an alias that identifies a control network or device. Add logical names in
FactoryTalk Administration Console
 before configuring security for
RSLogix 5000
 controllers. If assigned to an area or application, a logical name inherits the security permissions of that area or application.
Use
Device Properties
 to assign a control device to an existing logical name or add the device to a new logical name.
To assign a control device to a logical name
  1. Expand
    Networks and Devices
     until the network or device is visible.
  2. Right-click the network or device and select
    Properties
    .
  3. In
    Device Properties
    , the
    Logical name
     list displays the current logical name the device or network it is assigned to.
  4. Either:
    • Assign a new logical name. Select
      <New...>
      . In
      New Logical Name
      , enter a descriptive name and select
      OK
      .
    • Select from an existing logical name or change the logical name associated with the device. Select the
      Logical name
       drop-down and select the logical name to assign the device to.
  5. Select
    OK
    .
  6. If different computers have different relative paths to the device, add an identical logical name for the control device on each computer on the network that has access to the device.
    TIP:
    If you change the logical name of a control device, the security permissions remain associated with the first logical name. Re-add security permissions for the device to associate them with the new logical name.
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