Add the module to Studio 5000 Logix Designer

Before you add your Historian module, make sure that the following prerequisites are met:
  • The project file that contains the controller programming and configuration information (the
    .ACD
     file) already exists in Logix Designer.
  • Communication devices are added to the
    I/O Configuration
     folder.
  • Logic, tags, and communication path are defined.
  • The controller is manually set to the remote run mode.
To add the module to Logix Designer
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The following steps may vary depending on your version of Logix Designer.
  1. Go to
    Start > Programs > Rockwell Software > Studio 5000
    .
    Studio 5000 Logix Designer appears.
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    Alternatively, double-click the
    .ACD
     file to open Logix Designer.
  2. On the
    File
     menu, click
    Open
    , and then browse for the Logix Designer project file.
  3. Click
    Open
    .
    The project is loaded.
  4. In the Controller Organizer, right-click the
    I/O Configuration
     folder, and then click
    New Module
    .
    The
    Select Module Type
     dialog box appears.
  5. Select the Historian module that you want to add to the Logix Designer project.
  6. Click
    Create
    .
  7. The
    New Module
     dialog box appears.
  8. In the
    Name box
    , type the name of the module.
    The name will appear in the Controller Organizer.
    For information on naming conventions, see the Logix Designer user documentation.
  9. Under
    Ethernet Address
    , click
    IP Address
    , and then type the IP address of the module.
  10. In the
    Slot
     list, select the number of the slot in which the module is located.
  11. (optional) Click
    Change
    , to configure the electronic keying, the connection type, and/or the revision number.
    The
    Module Definition
     dialog box appears.
  12. In the
    Series
     list, select the series of the Historian module.
  13. In the
    Revision
     lists, select the revision numbers of the firmware installed on the module.
  14. In the
    Electronic Keying
     list, select the desired option.
    For details, see the Logix Designer user documentation.
  15. In the
    Connection
     list, select the connection type, and then click
    OK
    .
    The
    New Module
     dialog box appears.
  16. Click
    OK
    .
    The module appears in the Controller Organizer, under
    I/O Configuration
    .
  17. On the
    Communications
     menu, click
    Who Active
    .
    The
    Who Active
     dialog box appears.
  18. Select the controller to which you will download the Logix Designer project.
  19. Click
    Set Project Path
     to provide the path to the controller in the project.
    The path in the projects points now to the location of the controller.
  20. Click
    Download
     to download the project to the controller.
  21. Verify the controller information.
  22. Click
    Download
    .
    The Logix Designer project is downloaded to the controller.
  23. Click
    Yes
    .
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