The RA56-ESA is an Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) compatible module. It is manufactured by Online Development Inc. (OLDI) which is specifically used to implement communication between Logix PLC and enterprise data servers. This module is capable of initiating bi-directional data exchange from the PLC to plant floor devices for use in a variety of applications and processes such as batching, material handling, inventory, sorting, distribution, and other similar applications. The RA56-ESA is a single slot module that directly mounts to an empty ControlLogix chassis slot. It is provided with Three (3) status indicators particularly BAT, USR, and OK. It can be used with any series of ControlLogix controllers specifically, 1756-L5, 1756-L6, 1756-L7, and the modern 1756-L8 series. An Add-on Profile (AOP) is associated with this module which can be utilized to program the behavior and data exchange feature of this hardware. The module’s associated AOP consumes 3 Words of input tags, 2 Words of output tags, and configuration tags. This module supports inhibition and may be used to produce major fault on the controller when communication failure is experienced while in run mode.

The RA56-ESA XCoupler Module is manufactured for the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix platform by Online Development. It is an XCoupler enterprise transaction module that can be used to perform 2-tier data transactions effectively and safely. The RA56-ESA XCoupler Module is capable of communicating directly from ControlLogix to enterprise servers. This module can be quickly snapped into the backplane of the ControlLogix PLC. It is equipped with a drag and drops configurator for easy and user-friendly configuration. It avoids the need for PC-based applications to communicate with factory-floor control systems, and this increases efficiency. The RA56-ESA XCoupler Module ensures exceptional data accuracy. It provides the facilities to connect with multiple ControlLogix platforms to expand an industrial automation system. The RA56-ESA XCouplar Module helps transfer data between various plant floor devices, including sensors, actuators, RFID controllers, and robots. It can be used to eliminate the PC-based interfaces which are commonly used in industries. It provides the facilities that make it possible to set up the whole device in a single day while saving the time required for installation, configuration, and programming. It ensures secure and straightforward 2-tier data exchange while eliminating virus, security, and data integrity problems. It is specifically designed to install in an Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC platform. It supports a range of databases such as Microsoft SQL, Oracle, MySQL, and IBM DB2. It offers simple, highly-effective connectivity between the devices on the factory floor for better communication. This module can be easily connected to the controllers and enterprise servers.

1. What are the communication interfaces available to the RA56-ESA?

The RA56-ESA comes with Two (2) general purpose ethernet ports.

2. What are the LED status indicators available to the RA56-ESA?

The RA56-ESA has BATT, USR and OK LED indicators.