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MicroLogix 1400 & HMI Weintek Communication

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In the previous post, plc247.com showed you how to use the Proface GP4402WW HMI to connect to the MicroLogix 1400 PLC. Today I will show you how to use the Weintek HMI to connect to the Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1400.

The HMI model plc247.com uses is MT8071iE, which is one of Weintek’s most popular models. Cheap price, good quality, supports most connections such as RS232/485, Ethernet and supports connection of most PLC types on the market, and MicroLogix 1400 is no exception.

PLC “MicroLogix 1400” Ethernet Configuration

+ Setting the Ethernet Port of the PLC in “Channel 1”

+ Keep Ethernet default settings change only IP Address

HMI Weintek to “MicroLogix 1400” Device Setting

+ Device type: Rockwell EtherNet/IP (DF1)

+ I/F: Ethernet

+ IP: “PLC IP Addresss”, Port=44818

Project Video Tutorial

Below is a video of installing and testing a simple program that connects HMI Weintek to a MicroLogix 1400 PLC

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Software References

>>> Proface HMI Software Free Download

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