Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Linx Original Instructions
FactoryTalk Linx Getting
Results Guide
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FactoryTalk Linx Getting Results Guide
Important User Information
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Preface
Welcome to FactoryTalk Linx
Install FactoryTalk Linx
About this publication ................................................................................ |
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Intended audience...................................................................................... |
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Find additional information....................................................................... |
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Help ........................................................................................................ |
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Release Notes......................................................................................... |
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Knowledgebases................................................................................... |
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Technical support................................................................................. |
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Training programs............................................................................... |
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Consulting services .............................................................................. |
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Legal notices ............................................................................................... |
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What is FactoryTalk Linx? ......................................................................... |
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Features and benefits ................................................................................ |
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Overview of basic concepts........................................................................ |
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FactoryTalk Services Platform ............................................................ |
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FactoryTalk Directory.................................................................... |
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FactoryTalk Live Data .................................................................... |
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FactoryTalk Diagnostics................................................................ |
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FactoryTalk Administration Console ........................................... |
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FactoryTalk Linx related tools............................................................ |
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FactoryTalk Live Data Test Client................................................ |
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FactoryTalk Diagnostics Counter Monitor................................. |
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FactoryTalk Linx Configuration Import Export Tool ................ |
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EtheNet/IP Address Commissioning Tool.................................. |
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Local applications versus Network applications .............................. |
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FactoryTalk Administration Console and FactoryTalk View Studio21 |
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Design-time versus runtime ............................................................... |
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Installation and configuration checklist .................................................. |
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System requirements ................................................................................ |
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Hardware requirements...................................................................... |
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Software requirements........................................................................ |
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Software compatibility ....................................................................... |
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Prerequisite software................................................................................ |
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Install FactoryTalk Linx ............................................................................ |
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Update an existing installation ................................................................ |
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Update a system that already has a FactoryTalk-enabled product |
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Start FactoryTalk Linx and explore the user interface
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Start FactoryTalk Administration Console............................................. |
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FactoryTalk Administration Console user interface components........ |
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Add FactoryTalk Linx to the FactoryTalk application ............................ |
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What's FactoryTalk Linx instance02 service?.......................................... |
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Explore the FactoryTalk Linx Communication Setup editor.................. |
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Right-click versus left-click ................................................................. |
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FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser .......................................................... |
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Network Browser settings................................................................... |
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Define FactoryTalk Linx server properties
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Define General server properties ............................................................. |
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Setup FactoryTalk Linx to support a redundant server (optional)......... |
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Setup FactoryTalk Linx to support FactoryTalk Alarms and Events |
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Create a configuration |
Add a driver ................................................................................................ |
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If you are running on an Ethernet network....................................... |
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If you are running on any network other than Ethernet .................. |
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Add a device ................................................................................................ |
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Automatically add a device by browsing ............................................ |
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Browse the virtual backplane....................................................... |
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Shortcut Path Routing Options .......................................................... |
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Shortcut Policy Properties................................................................... |
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Shortcut path synchronization ........................................................... |
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Predefined items for redundant shortcuts ....................................... |
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Inhibit Data Communication................................................................... |
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Create Syslog for select events ................................................................. |
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Backup and restore FactoryTalk Linx configuration
FactoryTalk Linx Configuration
Import Export Tool
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Backup FactoryTalk Linx configuration................................................... |
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Restore FactoryTalk Linx configuration .................................................. |
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Export shortcuts or drivers ...................................................................... |
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Import shortcuts or drivers ....................................................................... |
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Prepare a CSV file for importing............................................................... |
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Use FactoryTalk Linx Configuration Import Export Tool with command |
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Import, export, or delete shortcuts/drivers with commands.......... |
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Use commands to add, update, or delete drivers ............................. |
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Browse devices with commands......................................................... |
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What to check first when you have problems.......................................... |
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Troubleshooting tools for FactoryTalk Linx ............................................ |
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FactoryTalk Diagnostics event log...................................................... |
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Predefined items .................................................................................. |
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Answers to common questions ................................................................. |
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Where is the help for FactoryTalk Linx?............................................. |
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Why don't I see FactoryTalk Linx on my Start menu?....................... |
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Why can't I browse for tags?................................................................ |
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Why can't I edit my ME configuration?.............................................. |
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Can I run FactoryTalk Linx and RSLinx Classic on the same |
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About the virtual backplane ...................................................................... |
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Supported network routes ........................................................................ |
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Move FactoryTalk Linx configurations.................................................... |
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Move your shortcuts ........................................................................... |
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Move shortcuts from one computer to another: same |
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Move shortcuts from one computer to another: different |
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Move shortcuts from one computer to another: different |
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Move your physical layout (drivers and devices) ............................... |
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Move from one computer to another ........................................... |
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Manage CIP connections.......................................................................... |
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Logix controllers with a limited number of connections.................. |
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CIP bridge modules with a limited number of connections............. |
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Use predefined items to count active CIP connections .................... |
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For Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 operating systems............. |
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RSLinx Classic |
Dual-channel 1784-PKTX(D) driver ................................................... |
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For all the supported operating systems................................................. |
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Use FactoryTalk Linx with Studio 5000 Logix Designer and ControlFLASH
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Select RSLinx Edition in Studio 5000 Logix Designer........................... |
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Select an RSLinx edition in ControlFLASH ............................................ |
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Configuring drivers in the Network Browser......................................... |
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Filter criteria for a device ................................................................... |
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Perform a filter.............................................................................. |
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Filter attributes ............................................................................. |
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Operators....................................................................................... |
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Upload and register an EDS file......................................................... |
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What is EDS Hardware Installation Tool .................................... |
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Bridge across networks ...................................................................... |
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Add a bridge .................................................................................. |
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Edit a bridge .................................................................................. |
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Delete a bridge ............................................................................... |
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Copy and paste items to a list in a bridge configuration............ |
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Delete an item in a list in a bridge configuration ...................... |
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About Add New dialog box ........................................................... |
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Add New dialog box settings........................................................ |
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Copy a device configuration in a bridge ..................................... |
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About Bridge Path Selection dialog box....................................... |
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About Bridge Configuration dialog box....................................... |
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About Advanced Settings dialog box........................................... |
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Comparing different installation methods ........................................... |
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About this publication
The Getting Results Guide provides you with information on installing, navigating, and using FactoryTalk Linx.
IMPORTANT The Getting Results Guide is included as a PDF (portable document format) file on your FactoryTalk Services installation DVD. This file must be viewed using the Adobe Acrobat Reader software.
Intended audience
Find additional information
Help
Release Notes
This section includes the following information:
•Intended audience
•Find additional information
•Legal notices
You should be familiar with:
•Microsoft Windows operating systems
•Allen-Bradley PLCs (programmable logic controllers)
•Rockwell Automation PLC programming tools
•FactoryTalk Administration Console
For additional information about FactoryTalk Linx, consult the following resources:
The Help includes overview, procedural, screen, and reference information for the product. The Help contains these basic components:
•Overview topics
•Quick-start topics
•Step-by-step procedures
•Dialog box descriptions
To view the Help while working in FactoryTalk Administration Console:
•Select Contents from the Help menu on FactoryTalk Administration Console main window and select FactoryTalk Linx Help, or
•Click Help on any FactoryTalk Linx dialog box or property screen, or
•Press F1, or
•From the Start menu, select Programs > Rockwell Software > FactoryTalk Tools > FactoryTalk Help > FactoryTalk Linx Help.
The electronic Release Notes provide a list of the hardware and software that is necessary to use FactoryTalk Linx effectively and a list of known anomalies, anomalies fixed, and new features that are available in the current release.
The Release Notes are available from the FactoryTalk Services installation DVD. The Release Notes for all FactoryTalk components, including FactoryTalk Linx, are available from the FactoryTalk Help. FactoryTalk Help can be launched from FactoryTalk Administration Console or from the Windows Start menu as described in the previous section.
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Knowledgebases
Technical support
Training programs
Consulting services
Legal notices
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The Rockwell Automation Customer Support Center offers an extensive online database that includes frequently asked questions and the latest patches. The Knowledgebase web page leads to a comprehensive, searchable database of support information for all Rockwell Automation products.
To access the Knowledgebase web page, visit www.rockwellautomation.com/support, and select Knowledgebase Support Center.
Questions concerning installation and use of FactoryTalk Linx software are handled by the Rockwell Automation Customer Support Center. The center is staffed Monday through Friday, except on U.S. holidays, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time zone for calls originating within the U.S. and Canada.
To reach the Customer Support Center, call 440-646-3434 and follow the prompts. For calls originating outside the U.S. or Canada, locate the number in your country by visiting https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/phone.
When you call, you should be at your computer and be prepared to provide the following information:
•The product version number
•The type of hardware you are using
•The exact wording of any errors or messages that appeared on your screen
•A description of what happened and what you were doing when the problem occurred
•A description of how you tried to solve the problem
Rockwell Automation offers a wide range of training programs, from regularly scheduled classes to custom-tailored classes conducted at your site.
If you would like more information about these training programs, visit the Rockwell Automation site on the Web or contact the Rockwell Automation Training Coordinator. The Web address and telephone numbers appear on the back cover of this document.
Rockwell Automation provides expert consulting and turnkey implementations for making optimal use of Rockwell Software products. Please contact your local representative for more information.
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End User License Agreement (EULA)
You can view the Rockwell Automation End User License Agreement (EULA) by opening the license.rtf file located in your product's install folder on your hard drive.
The default location of this file is:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Rockwell\license.rtf.
Open Source Software Licenses
The software included in this product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under one or more open source licenses.
You can view a full list of all open source software used in this product and their corresponding licenses by opening the index.html file located your product's OPENSOURCE folder on your hard drive.
The default location of this file is:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Rockwell\Help\FactoryTalk
Services Platform\Release Notes\OPENSOURCE\index.htm
You may obtain Corresponding Source code for open source packages included in this product from their respective project web site(s). Alternatively, you may obtain complete Corresponding Source code by contacting Rockwell Automation via the Contact form on the Rockwell Automation website: http://www.rockwellautomation.com/global/aboutus/contact/contact.page. Please include "Open Source" as part of the request text.
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Chapter 1
Welcome to FactoryTalk Linx
This chapter includes the following information:
•What is FactoryTalk Linx?
•Features and benefits
•Overview of basic concepts
•Installation and configuration checklist
What is FactoryTalk Linx? FactoryTalk® Linx™ is a FactoryTalk® Live Data server and communications service designed to deliver control system information from Allen-Bradley® control products to the Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® software portfolio and Studio5000® design software. While FactoryTalk Linx can communicate with most Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC®) and many other control products, it is specifically optimized to work with Logix 5000™ Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC) and the PlantPax process controller using EtherNet/IP. This gives the fastest data rates and capacity possible, while minimizing the impact on automation networks and control system operation. FactoryTalk Linx provides a scalable solution that can support small applications running on a single computer with a single controller, to large distributed and even redundant data server configurations communicating with many controllers.
A FactoryTalk Linx configuration consists of:
•A FactoryTalk Services Platform application and optional area to specify each major software component in a system and its workstation or network location
•FactoryTalk Linx Data server configuration on one or more computers in a system
•A list of communication devices and their settings (for example, node, baud rate, and alike).
•Device drivers and their associated properties.
•A list of potential target devices, with which FactoryTalk Linx can communicate (that is, exchange data).
•Shortcuts. A shortcut is a name that stands for the device you want to connect to, and the data that device contains. The communication path associated with the shortcut tells the application where to find that data.
For FactoryTalk View ME applications, you can pre-configure FactoryTalk
Linx-based communications needed for the runtime applications, using the
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design software, FactoryTalk View Studio.You can also edit configurations, using Windows CE-based tools on the PanelView Plus terminals.
FactoryTalk Linx:
•Is delivered and installed with the FactoryTalk Services Platform (FTSP) which is included with most Rockwell Automation software products. FactoryTalk Linx is also delivered within the PanelView Plus
Electronic Operator Interface (EOI) terminal’s firmware.
Tip: The FactoryTalk Services Platform Installation includes several useful tools. Use FactoryTalk Live Data Test Client to interface with FactoryTalk Linx to read and write data directly to controllers. For more information about FactoryTalk Live Data Test Client, see FactoryTalk Services Platform Online Help.
•Is accessed as an embedded component within each software package that utilizes its services. Configure FactoryTalk Linx using the Communication Setup editor launched from a FactoryTalk application design environment (e.g. FactoryTalk View Studio) or from the FactoryTalk Administration Console.
•Starting with version 6.00.00, EtherNet/IP network drivers can be configured directly from the FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser control embedded within Studio 5000 and other Rockwell Automation design software.
•Provides access to controller and device data from any FactoryTalk application using FactoryTalk Live Data.
•Is highly optimized for Logix 5000 communications.
•Starting with version 5.30.00, supports FactoryTalk Alarms and Events. For more information about FactoryTalk Alarms and Events, See
FactoryTalk Alarms and Events Online Help.
•Starting with version 5.30.00, network applications provide the option of specifying a secondary, or redundant, server to take over when the primary server fails.
•Starting with version 5.60.00, reads data directly from devices using parameters specified in the device’s Electronic Data Sheed (EDS) file
•Starting with version 5.70.00, receives data from Logix 5000 controllers directly via unsolicited message.
•Starting with version 5.70.00, is able to communicate with Micro800 controllers
•Starting with version 5.80.00, reads energy usage information from devices that support the ODVA CIP Energy object.
•Starting with version 5.90.00, reads Logix 5000 tag extended properties (e.g. @Min, @Max, @Description) and deliver them to FactoryTalk View applications. With FactoryTalk Linx version 6.10.00, this capability is enhanced to improve read performance and adds the ability to provide a description using information indirectly associated with a tag. This enables a FactoryTalk View SE client to obtain descriptions for tag elements that do not directly have a description
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assigned. This is similar to the description pass-through capability of Studio 5000 Logix Designer.
•Starting with version 5.90.00, removes Logix 5000 tag requests when their external access is switched to no access in Logix Designer, and the tags can be removed from the controller while it is operating.
•Starting with version 5.90.00, permits communications to specific Logix 5000 shortcuts to be inhibited to reduce the impact of Logix 5000 controllers that are disabled or off-line
•Starting with version 6.00.00, provides access to Logix 5000 tag based alarm attributes (e.g. @Alarm…)
•Offers a variety of communication drivers and routing options.
•Supports Local applications (also called stand-alone applications) for smaller systems, and Network applications (also called distributed applications) for larger systems.
•Starting with version 6.00.00, enables the configuration of two redundant shortcut paths to a single Logix 5000 controller to support high availability systems that desire to retain communications when a path through a network becomes disabled.
•Starting with version 6.00.00, permits configuration of two shortcut paths to the primary and secondary Logix 5000 controllers in a redundant ControlLogix revision 31.5x system to retain communications when a redundancy switchover occurs.
•FactoryTalk Linx 6.00.00 added the ability to provide communications and browsing services for Studio 5000 and ControlFLASH. FactoryTalk Linx version 6.10.00 extends this functionality to support the Connected Components Workbench (CCW) version 12.00.00 and FactoryTalk AssetCentre version 9.00.00.
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.00.00 updated both the Virtual Backplane and USB drivers and had them signed by Microsoft to permit them to operate on a workstation with Windows 10 Secure boot enabled.
FactoryTalk Linx version 6.10.00 extends this functionality to include the drivers associated with the 1784-PCICS and 1784-PCKTS cards. In FactoryTalk Linx version 6.20.00, 1784-PKTX driver signed by Microsoft to support Windows 10 secure boot.
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.10.00 added a new standalone version of FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser that can be launched from the Windows Start Menu. Previously this component was only available from within other Rockwell Automation software (For example. ControlFLASH and Studio 5000 Logix Designer). The Network Browser can be used to visualize the network to determine which devices are active in the system.
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.10.00 added FactoryTalk Security Product Policy to provide more control over the configuration for authorized users.
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.10.00 added logging of FactoryTalk Audit messages to track configuration changes of FactoryTalk Linx.
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•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.10.00 supports a new capability in Logix5000 V32 controllers to change the names of tags and structure members on a running controller. When FactoryTalk Linx detects the rename operation, it will immediately stop requesting the old names and provide an appropriate error status back to the FactoryTalk software that requested the data, making it easier to locate other software that is impacted by the rename operation.
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.10.00 added the ability to receive unsolicited messages using PLC-2 Unprotected Writes. This enables Logix5000 or legacy controllers to send information to a FactoryTalk software package using FactoryTalk Linx.
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.10.00 changes the default setting for the “listen on EtherNet/IP Encapsulation port” (port 44818) for its Ethernet driver so that FactoryTalk Linx will respond to network browse requests and receive unsolicited messages from Logix5000 controllers. RSLinx Classic version 4.00.01 or earlier allocated this port by default but was updated with versions 4.10.00 to not allocate the port to reduce the likelihood of a conflict between these two software packages.
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.10.00 added the ability to configure two independent instances of the data service on a single Windows operation system. It allows applications to have more tags, data clients (e.g. HMI clients), and/or controllers without affecting the other FactoryTalk Linx data server.
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.11.00 added the ability to establish secure encrypted communications with FactoryTalk Policy Manager using CIP security. See FactoryTalk Policy Manager Online Help for more information about CIP security.
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.20.00 added the ability to access information inside of devices that support the Open Device Vendors Association (ODVA) Common Industrial Protocol (CIP), using the Class, Instance and Attribute (CIA) messaging with the CIP Object - Class/Instance/Attribute Message shortcut type.
•The FactoryTalk Security Policy for FactoryTalk Linx was enhanced to control the user’s capabilities from the FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser and to control access to CIA Messaging.
•In conjunction with FactoryTalk Linx Gateway, provides standard OPC connectivity into the FactoryTalk system for third-party products. For more information about FactoryTalk Linx Gateway, refer to the FactoryTalk Linx Gateway Help.FactoryTalk Linx version 6.20.00 adds the ability to access information inside of devices that support the Open Device Vendors Association (ODVA) Common Industrial Protocol (CIP), using the Class, Instance and Attribute (CIA) messaging with the CIP Object - Class/Instance/Attribute Message shortcut type.
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•Starting from version 6.20.00, FactoryTalk Linx supports tag communication with data types as LINT, ULINT, LREAL, USINT, UINT, and UDINT.
•Starting from version 6.20.00, FactoryTalk Linx instance02 supports Logix-based Alarms and Events.
•Starting from version 6.20.00, FactoryTalk Linx provides the ability to communicate using solicited messaging with Allen-Bradley controllers using PLC-5 or SLC-5 messaging over the DH+ network without having a 1784-PKTX card installed on the computer. This is achieved by using the 1756 EtherNet module bridging across a ControlLogix chassis to a DH+ network connected to a 1756-DHRIO module.
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.20.00 adds the ability to configure existing drivers in FactoryTalk Linx Browser > Configure Drivers dialog box.
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.20.00 adds the ability to view new CIP Identity Object Manufacturer information, which include Catalog Number, Manufacture Date, Hardware Revision, Warranty, and Series.
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.20.00 adds FactoryTalk Audit information to diagnose configuration changes made from the FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser.
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.20.00 adds the ability for FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser to browse through the 5094 IO HART modules and display HART connected devices in the topology.
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.20.00 adds the ability for the FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser to access Device Statistics to help diagnose devices.
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.20.00 adds the ability for the FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser to access Device Configuration to help configure port and network configuration of a device.
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.20.00 adds the ability the ability for the FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser to launch an Internet browser to open the device embedded web page.
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.20.00 provides the ability for FactoryTalk and PanelView Plus V12 terminals to access four attributes @Name, @Quality, @Timestamp, and @Scope.
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.20.00 adds the ability for FactoryTalk and PanelView Plus V12 terminals to access PlantPAX Controller extended tag properties: @Library, @Instruction, @Label, @Area, @URL, and @Navigation.
•Starting from version 6.20.00, FactoryTalk Linx changed to utilize a device’s Network Path to store location of the device in a system, which enables the user to configure and store the shortcut path using the device's IP address and slot number in a chassis.
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.20.00 provides Chinese, German, French, and Japanese localized user interface (the localized FactoryTalk Linx
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can only be installed when installing the same localized version of FactoryTalk View SE).
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.20.00 adds the ability to close unused connections after a specified time.
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.20.00 adds the ability to specify the max number of connections for a Processor shortcut connecting to PLC/SLC controllers using the DHRIO module.
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.21.00 adds an About dialog box in FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser to show the version of the installed FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser and FactoryTalk Linx, or to view the copyright and contact information.
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.21.00 adds the ability to detect devices that support a user initiate LED blink operation and presents an option on the device property dialog to locate where a device is physically installed by flashing a device's LEDs.
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.21.00 adds an option to set the Terminal file transfer communication package size. User can choose either 2000 bytes or 1400 bytes for the terminal communication package size (Default 2000). The smaller packet size improves the transfer time when FactoryTalk View Studio ME is operating within a virtual machine.
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.21.00 adds two predefined tags (@NamespaceTimestamp, @NamespaceTimestampOPC) to show a timestamp for the last Logix controller namespace change.
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.21.00 included a new tool named
FactoryTalk Linx Configuration Import Export Tool, which enables the FactoryTalk Linx driver and shortcut configuration to be extracted, modified and replaced, providing an alternative to manually creating or editing the driver and shortcuts configuration from the FactoryTalk Administration Console user interface.
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.21 supports to backup and restore shortcut and driver configurations in FactoryTalk Administration Console.
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.21 adds the ability to generate SysLog for select events include CIP Security configuration changes, network configuration changes, and FactoryTalk Linx service restart.
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.21.00 improved performance for design software that utilizing FactoryTalk Linx.
•In FactoryTalk Linx version 6.21.00, the FactoryTalk Linx Redundancy Module Configuration Tool can be launched from the FactoryTalk Linx Network browser.
Overview of basic concepts It is important to understand some basic concepts about FactoryTalk and FactoryTalk Linx before you begin working with FactoryTalk Linx within the FactoryTalk Administration Console. For more detailed information about FactoryTalk, refer to the FactoryTalk Help.
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Formerly known as FactoryTalk Automation Platform, the FactoryTalk Services Platform is an underlying architecture and set of services that Rockwell Automation software products build upon.
The FactoryTalk Services Platform:
•Provides common services (such as diagnostic messages, health monitoring services, access to real-time data) and shares plant resources (such as tags and graphic displays) throughout an automation system.
•Allows defining plant-floor resources once, and then allows simultaneous access to those resources across product boundaries.
•Supports centralized security services.
The FactoryTalk Services Platform includes the following components:
FactoryTalk Directory
FactoryTalk Live Data
•FactoryTalk Directory
•FactoryTalk Live Data
•FactoryTalk Diagnostics
•FactoryTalk Administration Console
FactoryTalk Directory allows products to share a common address book, which finds and provides access to plant-floor resources, such as data tags and graphic displays.
The FactoryTalk Services Platform includes two separate directories: a Local Directory and a Network Directory. In a Local Directory, a Directory Server, all project information, and all participating software products are located on a single computer. Local applications cannot be shared across a network. A Network Directory organizes project information from multiple FactoryTalk products across multiple computers on a network.
FactoryTalk Live Data manages connections between FactoryTalk products and data servers. It reads values from, and writes values to, OPC-DA servers (Open Platform Communications - Data Access) and Live Data servers on behalf of client software products, such as FactoryTalk View and FactoryTalk Transaction Manager.
FactoryTalk Diagnostics
FactoryTalk Administration
Console
FactoryTalk Diagnostics collects and provides access to activity, status, warning, and error messages generated throughout a FactoryTalk system.
FactoryTalk Administration Console is a standalone tool that enables you to configure and manage FactoryTalk-enabled applications and FactoryTalk Linx configurations. A communications tab in the FactoryTalk Administration Console also permits configuring network drivers, browsing, and viewing the available devices that are discovered on the configured networks.
FactoryTalk Security
FactoryTalk Security offers centralized security services that provide the ability to control access to your automation system and secure features of a
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single FactoryTalk product. By setting permissions to a single feature, you can limit a user or a group of users to perform securable actions. For more information on configuring FactoryTalk Security, refer to the topic titled About FactoryTalk Security in the FactoryTalk Linx Help.
Besides the components above, FactoryTalk Linx includes the following tools:
•FactoryTalk Live Data Test Client
•FactoryTalk Diagnostics Counter Monitor
•FactoryTalk Linx Configuration Import Export Tool
•Ethernet/IP Address Commissioning Tool
FactoryTalk Live Data Test
Client
FactoryTalk Diagnostics
Counter Monitor
Use FactoryTalk Live Data Test Client to test the communications network for your FactoryTalk system. FactoryTalk Live Data Test Client reads and writes data items contained in:
•FactoryTalk data servers, such as FactoryTalk Linx or FactoryTalk View SE
•OPC-DA 2.0 compliant data servers, including RSLinx Classic and third-party OPC DA servers
•OPC-UA version 1.03 compliant data servers
FactoryTalk Diagnostics Counter Monitor provides the ability to check the status of tags and to monitor the runtime values of diagnostic counters and strings that are made available by FactoryTalk software for diagnostic purposes. It shows diagnostics for FactoryTalk Linx Gateway, FactoryTalk Linx, and FactoryTalk Live Data (if installed). This information is helpful when consulting with Rockwell Automation technical support personnel.
FactoryTalk Linx
Configuration Import Export
Tool
EtheNet/IP Address
Commissioning Tool
Use the FactoryTalk Linx Configuration Import Export Tool to import or export the FactoryTalk Linx driver and shortcut configuration, modify the contents with desktop software, replace the configuration or move the configuration to a different computer. This is an alternative to manually creating or editing the driver and shortcut configuration from the FactoryTalk Administration Console user interface.
EtherNet/IP Address Commissioning Tool provides user with an interface to mange how BOOTP/DHCP device request for address assignments are fulfilled. This tool is useful in cases where an installation-wide BOOTP/DHCP server is not being used, or where alternative means of assigning IP addresses are less convenient or not available (for example, with devices which only have Ethernet communications ports, no USB interface).
Local applications versus Network applications
An application organizes project information, including elements such as data servers, HMI servers, and alarm and event servers. The application makes project information available to all FactoryTalk-enabled products participating in a FactoryTalk system.
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Design-time versus runtime
Installation and configuration checklist
•Network applications are held in a FactoryTalk Network Directory. Project information and participating software products can be located on a single computer (station) or multiple computers distributed across a network. All of the computers participating in a particular Network application share a common Network Directory Server located on a network computer.
•Local applications are held in a FactoryTalk Local Directory. Project information is located on a stand-alone computer and is available only to software products installed on that same local computer. Local applications cannot be accessed remotely and cannot share project information with a Network application.
To edit FactoryTalk Linx configurations, use FactoryTalk Administration Console or FactoryTalk View Studio as follows:
•In a Network (distributed) application, you can use either FactoryTalk Administration Console or FactoryTalk View Studio.
•In a Local application, you can edit locally or remotely using FactoryTalk Administration Console, or you can edit locally or remotely within FactoryTalk View Studio.
•To edit a FactoryTalk View ME project, use FactoryTalk View Studio because of the specific needs of FactoryTalk View ME.
FactoryTalk Linx is comprised of design-time and runtime components. The design-time components provide the user interface that enables you to set up devices, drivers, and shortcuts that are ultimately used by the runtime components. Based on this configuration data, the runtime components execute read or write requests received during runtime operation.
Use the following checklist to guide you through the installation and configuration process.
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Read and understand the FactoryTalk Linx Getting |
This Guide. |
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Plan your system. |
"About FactoryTalk system" in the |
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FactoryTalk Services Platform Help. |
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Verify your personal computer meets the minimum |
"Minimum system requirements" on |
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page 23 |
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Install FactoryTalk Services Platform and |
"Install FactoryTalk Linx" on page 24 |
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FactoryTalk Linx. |
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Configure FactoryTalk Security. |
"Secure a FactoryTalk system" in |
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Configure a FactoryTalk Administration Console |
"Manage applications" in |
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7.Add a FactoryTalk Linx server.
"Add FactoryTalk Linx to the FactoryTalk application" on page 30
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Specify general FactoryTalk Linx server |
"Define General server properties" |
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properties. |
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Optionally, set up a redundant server to take over if |
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Optionally, set up options for device-based alarms. |
"Set up FactoryTalk Linx to support |
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Add drivers and devices. |
"Add a driver" on page 39 |
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Create shortcuts that point to your target devices. |
"Create shortcuts" on page 40 |
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Test the system using FactoryTalk Live Data Test |
"Test FactoryTalk communications" |
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System requirements
Hardware requirements
FactoryTalk Linx supports two installation methods: Setup wizard installation and automated installation with command line syntax. This chapter uses the Setup wizard installation method to illustrate the steps.
This chapter contains the following information:
•Minimum system requirements
•Install FactoryTalk Linx software
•Update an existing installation
The automated installation with command line syntax reduces user interaction and provides command line parameters to install FactoryTalk Linx. See Install FactoryTalk Linx with command line syntax on page 101.
To use FactoryTalk Linx, your personal computer must meet the following minimum hardware and software requirements:
FactoryTalk Linx requires the following hardware:
•Intel Core i5 Standard Power processor
•4 GB of memory
Software requirements
FactoryTalk Linx is tested on operating systems installed from original Microsoft® media only. FactoryTalk Linx runs on the 64-bit versions of the following Windows® operating systems:
•Windows 10 (tested with v1903, v1909, v2004, and v20H2)
FactoryTalk Linx adopts .NET 4.8 which is only supported in Windows 10 v1803 and later.
•Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2016 LTSB
•Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC
•Windows Server 2012
•Windows Server 2012 R2
•Windows Server 2016
•Windows Server 2019
**Supported with the Allen-Bradley 61xx family of Industrial Computers, Allen-Bradley VersaView 5400 Industrial Computers, CompactLogix™ 5480 family of controllers and ControlLogix 1756 Compute Module.
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Prerequisite software
For additional information about Windows 10 Support for the FactoryTalk Suite of Rockwell Software products, refer to Knowledgebase Document ID: IN4493 - Windows 10 Support for the FactoryTalk Suite of Rockwell Software products
For the latest information regarding software platform support, refer to http://www.rockwellautomation.com/compatibility/#/scenarios.
Software compatibility
FactoryTalk Linx version 6.21.00 has been tested with, and is compatible with, the following Rockwell Automation products:
•Studio 5000 Logix Designer version 33.00.00
•Studio 5000 View Designer version 7.00
•ControlFLASH version 15.04
•ControlFLASH Plus version 4.00
•FactoryTalk Services Platform version 6.21.00
•FactoryTalk Alarms and Events version 6.21.00
•FactoryTalk View version 12.00.00
•FactoryTalk Linx Gateway version 6.21.00
•FactoryTalk Linx OPC UA Connector version 6.21.00
•FactoryTalk Activation version 4.05.01
•FactoryTalk Batch version 14.00
•Connected Components Workbench version 12.00.00
•FactoryTalk AssetCentre version 9.00.00
•EDS subsystem version 33.0.9.0
FactoryTalk Linx is a component of FactoryTalk Services. FactoryTalk Services Setup Wizard supports to install a series of Rockwell Software and the necessary prerequisite software, including:
Rockwell Software
•FactoryTalk Services Platform version 6.21.00
•FactoryTalk Activation Manager version 4.05.01
•FactoryTalk Linx version 6.21.00
•FactoryTalk Linx OPC UA Connector version 6.21.00
•FactoryTalk Alarms and Events version 6.21.00
•Rockwell Automation USB CIP Driver v3.18.06 (for 32-bit operating systems)
•Rockwell Automation x64 Driver v2.01.01 (for 64-bit operating systems)
Prerequisite Software
•FactoryTalk Diagnostics version 6.21.00
•Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2
•Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable (x86) 14.14
•Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable (x64) 14.14
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•Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client 11.4
•Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client x64 11.4
•Microsoft ODBC Driver 13.1 for SQL Server 13.1.811
•Microsoft ODBC Driver 13.1 for SQL Server x64 13.1.811
•OPC .NET API 2.01
•Windows Firewall Configuration Utility 1.00.11
•Wibu CodeMeter Runtime Kit v6.60
You can install one or more Rockwell Software products to a single personal computer.
IMPORTANT The user installing or configuring FactoryTalk Linx must have administrative rights in Windows on the computers where the software is being installed or configured. The Windows domain Administrator account has these rights, for example.
To install FactoryTalk Linx software
1.Start your Windows operating system.
2.Insert the FactoryTalk Services DVD into the DVD-ROM drive.
•Click Start, and then click Run. The Run dialog box appears.
•In the Open control, type x:\setup, where x is the letter of the drive containing the FactoryTalk Services DVD-ROM, and then click OK.
3.If Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 or later is not installed on your computer, the Microsoft .NET Framework Setup dialog box shows. Click Install.
4.On the FactoryTalk Services Setup dialog box, choose one of the following:
•Click Install Now to start the software installation with the default settings.
•Click Customize to select the products which you want to install, or specify a different drive where you want to install the software, and then click Install.
(optional) If you are running out of storage, clear the Register EDS Files check box. However, clearing this check box turns off the EDS Parameter shortcut function.
5.On the End-User License Agreements dialog box, read the agreements, and click Accept all to continue the installation, or click Decline to return to the previous page.
6.When prompted to restart your computer during the installation, click Restart now to restart your computer and continue the installation, or Restart later to suspend and exit the installation.
7.On the That's it! dialog box, click Close to exit the installation. Meanwhile, you can also:
•Click Installation Summary to see the installation details.
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•Click Register for updates to learn how to receive email updates about product patches.
•Click Download it free to install Adobe Acrobat Reader. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to open the FactoryTalk Linx Getting Results Guide and other documents.
8.The FactoryTalk Linx installation is complete. When you finish installing the software, remove the FactoryTalk Services DVD from the DVD-ROM drive, and store it in a safe place.
RSLinx Enterprise re-brands to FactoryTalk Linx version 6.00.00 in this release. Note the following before upgrading FactoryTalk Linx:
•You must have administrative rights in Windows on the computers where FactoryTalk Linx is being installed. For example, the Windows domain Administrator account has these rights.
•Be sure that you install FactoryTalk Linx with the compatible Rockwell Automation products.
Perform the following steps to upgrade from a previous version of the software:
1.Stop your current version of RSLinx Enterprise or FactoryTalk Linx.
2.Insert the FactoryTalk Services product DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. Perform the installation steps in the order presented on the screen. You can refer to Install FactoryTalk Linx on page 24 for the installation steps.
IMPORTANT The old version of RSLinx Enterprise that exists on your computer is automatically uninstalled when you install a newer version of FactoryTalk Linx
6.00.00or later.
3.Restart your computer.
IMPORTANT You must restart your computer after installing Rockwell Automation products. If you are installing multiple products, you must restart your computer after all of the products are installed.
Update a system that already has a FactoryTalkenabled product installed
If you are installing FactoryTalk Linx on a Windows platform, on which other FactoryTalk-enabled products are currently installed, you must first verify that all products are of the same CPR number. You can do this from Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features (view by small icons).
The CPR number is shown with the product. If any products are of a previous release, you must uninstall the products (following the sequence: uninstall FactoryTalk Activation Manager > uninstall FactoryTalk Services Platform > uninstall FactoryTalk Diagnostics last), restart your computer, and then use the installation DVD to install the correct release version.
If the CPR versions are compatible, verify that FactoryTalk Administration Console is installed, using the following procedure:
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1.Select Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features (view by small icons).
2.Right click FactoryTalk Services Platform from the program list.
3.Select Change to start the installation wizard.
4.Select Modify from the Program Maintenance screen.
5.Verify the installation status of FactoryTalk Administration Console.
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Start FactoryTalk Linx and explore the user interface
This chapter includes the following information:
•Start FactoryTalk Administration Console
•Basic FactoryTalk Administration Console user interface components
•Add FactoryTalk Linx to the FactoryTalk application
•What's FactoryTalk Linx instance02 service?
•Explore the Communication Setup editor
•FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser
FactoryTalk Linx is launched from within FactoryTalk Administration Console. To start FactoryTalk Administration Console, use the following procedure:
1.From the Start menu, select Programs > Rockwell Software >
FactoryTalk Administration Console.
2.Select the FactoryTalk Directory you want to use. Refer to Local applications versus Network applications for more information about Network and Local applications.
IMPORTANT Depending on the security settings, you may be required to enter a User name and Password to open an application. Refer to the FactoryTalk Help for more information.
FactoryTalk Administration Console user interface components
FactoryTalk Administration Console is made up of the following basic user interface components:
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2The Application tab shows your applications in tree format as you create them. With the Application tab, you can view and manage your applications. You use FactoryTalk Administration Console to add references to data servers, such as FactoryTalk Linx, within FactoryTalk applications.
For more information about creating applications in the FactoryTalk Administration Console, refer to the FactoryTalk Administration Console Help.
3The Communications tab provides a view from the computer you are currently using. With the Communications tab, you can browse for devices your computer can access on the network (similar to RSWho in RSLinx Classic) and shows them in tree format. The tree is composed of networks, chassis, devices, and services. The status bar on this tab indicates whether the computer is online or offline, and whether it is browsing or not browsing.
4The workspace is an empty pane when you start FactoryTalk Administration Console. When you launch FactoryTalk Linx from the Explorer pane, the Communication Setup editor opens in the workspace.
Add FactoryTalk Linx to the FactoryTalk application
What's FactoryTalk Linx instance02 service?
To begin using FactoryTalk Linx after you install it, you must first add it to a FactoryTalk Linx application, which is created in the FactoryTalk Directory. Use the following procedure to add FactoryTalk Linx to an application.
1.In the Explorer window, position the cursor in the area or application where you want to add the FactoryTalk Linx server.
2.Right-click the area or application icon, select Add New Server > Rockwell Automation Device Server (FactoryTalk Linx).
3.In the FactoryTalk Linx Server Properties tabs, set the server properties.
Add a FactoryTalk Linx Instance02 Server to have more tags, data clients (e.g. HMI clients), and/or controllers without affecting FactoryTalk Linx Instance01 Server.
4.Click OK to save your changes.
5.To modify the properties of a FactoryTalk Linx server, right-click the FactoryTalk Linx server icon, and select Properties.
6.In the FactoryTalk Linx Server Properties tabs, change the information as required, and click OK.
How do I create a FactoryTalk Linx instance02 server?
1.From the Explorer window of FactoryTalk Administration Console or FactoryTalk View Studio, position the cursor in the area or application
where you want to add the FactoryTalk Linx server.
Tip: For a faster tag lookup, it's recommended to put only one FactoryTalk Linx data server per area.
2.Right-click the area or application icon, select Add New Server > Rockwell Automation Device Server (FactoryTalk Linx).
3.In the FactoryTalk Linx Server Properties tabs, under Server Type drop down list, select FactoryTalk Linx Instance02 Server, and then click OK.
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