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Preface
Welcome to FactoryTalk Linx
Install FactoryTalk Linx
Table of Contents
About this publication ................................................................................ 9
Intended audience ...................................................................................... 9
Find additional information....................................................................... 9
Help ........................................................................................................ 9
Release Notes ......................................................................................... 9
Knowledgebases ...................................................................................10
Technical support .................................................................................10
Training programs ...............................................................................10
Consulting services ..............................................................................10
Legal notices ...............................................................................................10
Chapter 1
What is FactoryTalk Linx? ......................................................................... 13
Features and benefits ................................................................................ 14
Overview of basic concepts ........................................................................ 18
FactoryTalk Services Platform ............................................................ 19
FactoryTalk Directory .................................................................... 19
FactoryTalk Live Data .................................................................... 19
FactoryTalk Diagnostics ................................................................ 19
FactoryTalk Administration Console ........................................... 19
FactoryTalk Linx related tools ............................................................ 20
FactoryTalk Live Data Test Client ................................................ 20
FactoryTalk Diagnostics Counter Monitor ................................. 20
FactoryTalk Linx Configuration Import Export Tool ................ 20
EtheNet/IP Address Commissioning Tool .................................. 20
Local applications versus Network applications .............................. 20
FactoryTalk Administration Console and FactoryTalk View Studio 21
Design-time versus runtime ............................................................... 21
Installation and configuration checklist .................................................. 21
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Chapter 2
System requirements ................................................................................23
Hardware requirements ......................................................................23
Software requirements ........................................................................23
Software compatibility ....................................................................... 24
Prerequisite software ................................................................................ 24
Install FactoryTalk Linx ............................................................................ 25
Update an existing installation ................................................................ 26
Update a system that already has a FactoryTalk-enabled product
installed ................................................................................................ 26
Table of Contents
Start FactoryTalk Linx and
Define FactoryTalk Linx server
properties
Create a configuration
Backup and restore FactoryTalk
FactoryTalk Linx Configuration
Import Export Tool
explore the user interface
Chapter 3
Start FactoryTalk Administration Console ............................................. 29
FactoryTalk Administration Console user interface components ........ 29
Add FactoryTalk Linx to the FactoryTalk application ............................ 30
What's FactoryTalk Linx instance02 service? .......................................... 30
Explore the FactoryTalk Linx Communication Setup editor .................. 31
Right-click versus left-click ................................................................. 33
FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser .......................................................... 33
Network Browser settings ................................................................... 35
Chapter 4
Define General server properties ............................................................. 37
Setup FactoryTalk Linx to support a redundant server (optional)......... 37
Setup FactoryTalk Linx to support FactoryTalk Alarms and Events
(optional) .................................................................................................... 38
Chapter 5
Add a driver ................................................................................................ 39
If you are running on an Ethernet network ....................................... 39
If you are running on any network other than Ethernet .................. 39
Add a device ................................................................................................ 39
Automatically add a device by browsing ............................................ 39
Browse the virtual backplane ....................................................... 40
Manually add a device ......................................................................... 40
Create shortcuts ........................................................................................ 40
Shortcut types ...................................................................................... 42
Change shortcut types ......................................................................... 43
Shortcut Path Routing Options ..........................................................44
Shortcut Policy Properties ................................................................... 45
Shortcut path synchronization ........................................................... 45
Predefined items for redundant shortcuts ....................................... 46
Inhibit Data Communication ................................................................... 49
Create Syslog for select events ................................................................. 50
Linx configuration
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Backup FactoryTalk Linx configuration................................................... 53
Restore FactoryTalk Linx configuration .................................................. 54
Chapter 7
Settings of the FactoryTalk Linx Configuration Import Export Tool ....59
Export shortcuts or drivers ...................................................................... 60
Troubleshooting
Advanced topics
Table of Contents
Import shortcuts or drivers ....................................................................... 61
Prepare a CSV file for importing ............................................................... 61
Use FactoryTalk Linx Configuration Import Export Tool with command
line operation ............................................................................................. 68
Import, export, or delete shortcuts/drivers with commands .......... 70
Use commands to add, update, or delete drivers ............................. 72
Browse devices with commands ......................................................... 74
Chapter 8
What to check first when you have problems .......................................... 75
Troubleshooting tools for FactoryTalk Linx ............................................ 75
FactoryTalk Diagnostics event log ...................................................... 75
Predefined items .................................................................................. 75
Answers to common questions ................................................................. 76
Where is the help for FactoryTalk Linx? ............................................. 76
Why don't I see FactoryTalk Linx on my Start menu? ....................... 76
Why can't I browse for tags?................................................................ 76
Why can't I edit my ME configuration?.............................................. 76
Can I run FactoryTalk Linx and RSLinx Classic on the same
computer? ............................................................................................. 76
Chapter 9
About the virtual backplane ...................................................................... 77
Supported network routes ........................................................................ 77
Move FactoryTalk Linx configurations .................................................... 78
Move your shortcuts ........................................................................... 78
Move shortcuts from one computer to another: same
application ..................................................................................... 78
Move shortcuts on the same computer: different application .. 78
Move shortcuts from one computer to another: different
application ...................................................................................... 79
Move shortcuts from one computer to another: different
FactoryTalk Directory .................................................................... 79
Move your physical layout (drivers and devices) ............................... 79
Move from one computer to another ........................................... 79
Manage CIP connections .......................................................................... 80
Logix controllers with a limited number of connections .................. 81
CIP bridge modules with a limited number of connections ............. 81
Use predefined items to count active CIP connections .................... 81
Use FactoryTalk Diagnostics to track and troubleshoot CIP
connections .......................................................................................... 81
FactoryTalk Diagnostics ................................................................ 81
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Use FactoryTalk Linx with
Use FactoryTalk Linx with
RSLinx Classic
Studio 5000 Logix Designer and
ControlFLASH
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Change the allocation of CIP connections ................................... 81
CIP Security ................................................................................................ 81
CIP Security Indicator ........................................................................ 82
Device Multi-Selection ........................................................................ 82
Chapter 10
For Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 operating systems ............. 85
Dual-channel 1784-PKTX(D) driver ................................................... 85
For all the supported operating systems ................................................. 85
1784-PKTX driver ................................................................................. 86
Serial-DF1 driver (RS232 DF1 devices) ............................................... 86
1784-PCIC(S) driver ............................................................................. 86
Chapter 11
Select RSLinx Edition in Studio 5000 Logix Designer........................... 87
Select an RSLinx edition in ControlFLASH ............................................ 87
Configuring drivers in the Network Browser......................................... 88
Filter criteria for a device ................................................................... 88
Perform a filter .............................................................................. 89
Filter attributes ............................................................................. 90
Operators ....................................................................................... 90
Upload and register an EDS file ......................................................... 90
Upload and register an EDS file in the FactoryTalk Linx Network
Browser .......................................................................................... 90
Register EDS files using the EDS Hardware Installation Tool . 92
Considerations when uploading and registering EDS files ...... 92
What is EDS Hardware Installation Tool .................................... 93
Bridge across networks ...................................................................... 94
Add a bridge .................................................................................. 94
Edit a bridge .................................................................................. 94
Delete a bridge ...............................................................................95
Copy and paste items to a list in a bridge configuration ............95
Delete an item in a list in a bridge configuration ...................... 96
About Add New dialog box ........................................................... 96
Add New dialog box settings ........................................................ 96
Copy a device configuration in a bridge ..................................... 96
About Bridge Path Selection dialog box ....................................... 97
About Bridge Configuration dialog box ....................................... 97
Bridge Configuration dialog box, Advanced tab settings ........... 97
Bridge Configuration dialog box, General tab settings .............. 97
About Advanced Settings dialog box ........................................... 98
Add a driver for Local Broadcast ........................................................ 99
Install FactoryTalk Linx with
command line syntax
Glossary
Index
Table of Contents
Add a driver for Remote Broadcast .................................................... 99
Add a driver with a Device List/Range .............................................. 99
Configure drivers in FactoryTalk Administration Console ................. 100
Chapter 12
Comparing different installation methods ........................................... 101
Use unattended installation .................................................................... 102
Perform unattended installation ...................................................... 102
Parameters .......................................................................................... 102
Examples ............................................................................................. 103
Use silent installation for FactoryTalk Linx .msi file ............................. 104
Before you begin................................................................................. 104
Rockwell Automation x64 driver package ........................................ 105
Install certificates ............................................................................... 105
Perform silent installation ................................................................ 106
Uninstall FactoryTalk Linx ...................................................................... 106
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About this publication
Intended audience
Help
Release Notes
The Getting Results Guide provides you with information on installing,
navigating, and using FactoryTalk Linx.
Preface
Find additional information
IMPORTANT
The
Getting Results Guide
your FactoryTalk Services installation DVD. This file must be viewed using the Adobe
is included as a PDF (portable document format) file on
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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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.
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handled by the Rockwell Automation Customer Support Center. The center is
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What is FactoryTalk Linx?
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
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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FactoryTalk Services Platform Online Help.
Features and benefits
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
• 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.
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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.
FactoryTalk Services
Platform
FactoryTalk Directory
FactoryTalk Live Data
FactoryTalk Diagnostics
FactoryTalk Administration
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 Diagnostics
• FactoryTalk Administration Console
Chapter 1 Welcome to FactoryTalk Linx
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 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.
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FactoryTalk Security
FactoryTalk Security offers centralized security services that provide the
ability to control access to your automation system and secure features of a
Chapter 1 Welcome to FactoryTalk Linx
FactoryTalk Linx related
FactoryTalk Live Data Test
FactoryTalk Diagnostics
FactoryTalk Linx
EtheNet/IP Address
Local applications versus
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:
tools
Client
Counter Monitor
• FactoryTalk Live Data Test Client
• FactoryTalk Diagnostics Counter Monitor
• FactoryTalk Linx Configuration Import Export Tool
• Ethernet/IP Address Commissioning Tool
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.
Configuration Import Export
Tool
Commissioning Tool
Network applications
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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).
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.
Step
Description
Refer to:
FactoryTalk Linx.
Help.
application
FactoryTalk Services Platform Help.
FactoryTalk Administration
Console and FactoryTalk
Installation and
View Studio
Chapter 1 Welcome to FactoryTalk Linx
• 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.
Design-time versus runtime
configuration checklist
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.
1. Read and understand the
2. Plan your system. "About FactoryTalk system" in the
3. Verify your personal computer meets the minimum
4.
5. Configure FactoryTalk Security.
Results Guide
hardware and software requirements.
Install FactoryTalk Services Platform and
.
FactoryTalk Linx Getting
This Guide.
FactoryTalk Services Platform Help.
"Minimum system requirements" on
page 23
"Install FactoryTalk Linx" on page 24
"Secure a FactoryTalk system" in
the FactoryTalk Services Platform
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6.
Configure a FactoryTalk Administration Console
"Manage applications" in
Chapter 1 Welcome to FactoryTalk Linx
Step
Description
Refer to:
Help.
7. Add a FactoryTalk Linx server. "
Add FactoryTalk Linx to the
FactoryTalk application" on page 30
8. Specify general FactoryTalk Linx server
properties.
9. Optionally, set up a redundant server to take over if
the primary server fails (network applications only).
"Define General server properties"
on page 37
"
Set up FactoryTalk Linx to support
a redundant server (optional)" on
page 37
10. Optionally, set up options for device-based alarms. "
Set up FactoryTalk Linx to support
FactoryTalk Alarms and Events
(optional)" on page 38
11. Add drivers and devices. "Add a driver" on page 39
12. Create shortcuts that point to your target devices. "Create shortcuts" on page 40
13. Test the system using FactoryTalk Live Data Test
Client
"Test FactoryTalk communications"
in FactoryTalk Services Platform
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Software requirements
Chapter 2
Install FactoryTalk Linx
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
.
System requirements
Hardware requirements
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
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
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**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.
Chapter 2 Install FactoryTalk Linx
Software compatibility
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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IMPORTANT
The user installing or configuring FactoryTalk Linx must have administrative rights in
Windows domain Administrator account has these rights, for example.
Install FactoryTalk Linx
Chapter 2 Install FactoryTalk Linx
• 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.
Windows on the computers where the software is being installed or configured. The
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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Chapter 2 Install FactoryTalk Linx
IMPORTANT
6.00.00 or later.
IMPORTANT
computer after all of the products are installed.
Update an existing
Update a system that
installation
• 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:
already has a FactoryTalkenabled product installed
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.
The old version of RSLinx Enterprise that exists on your computer is
automatically uninstalled when you install a newer version of FactoryTalk Linx
3. Restart your computer.
You must restart your computer after installing Rockwell Automation
products. If you are installing multiple products, you must restart your
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.
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If the CPR versions are compatible, verify that FactoryTalk Administration
Console is installed, using the following procedure:
Chapter 2 Install FactoryTalk Linx
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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IMPORTANT
Depending on the security settings, you may be required to enter a User name
information.
Item
Description
Start FactoryTalk
Administration Console
FactoryTalk Administration
Chapter 3
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:
Console user interface
components
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.
and Password to open an application. Refer to the FactoryTalk Help for more
FactoryTalk Administration Console is made up of the following basic user
interface components:
1 The Explorer pane contains the Application tab and the Communications tab.
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Chapter 3 Start FactoryTalk Linx and explore the user interface
Item
Description
to the FactoryTalk Administration Console Help.
workspace.
Tip:
Add FactoryTalk Linx to the
2 The 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
3 The 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.
4 The 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
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.
FactoryTalk application
Use the following procedure to add FactoryTalk Linx to an application.
What's FactoryTalk Linx instance02 service?
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.
For a faster tag lookup, it's recommended to put only one FactoryTalk Linx
data server per area.
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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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