In this chapter, we learned about the types of modules that are available in the Logix controller family. We introduced the basic module terminology that is commonly used in the industry and the procedure for adding modules to our project, as well as demonstrated the methods for addressing the module values. We enumerated the available modules for the Logix platform, learned how to configure them, and explored their use in a Logix project. We also introduced methods for identifying module features by their Logix module catalog numbers and introduced the address tree that a typical I/O module creates. You now know how to select and add I/O modules to your projects, modify the module configurations, and reference their real-time values using the recommended best practices.
In the next chapter, we will begin to work with RSLogix or Studio 5000 to write ladder logic.