Rockwell software RSLOGIX 500 Manual

RSLogix™500

GETTING RESULTS GUIDE

PUBLICATION LG500-GR002C-EN-P–January 2007

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Preface

Purpose of this book

This Getting Results book provides you with information on how to install and navigate the RSLogix 500 software. This guide includes troubleshooting information and tips on how to use RSLogix 500 effectively. It also explains how to access and navigate the online help.

Intended audience

We assume that you are a control engineer familiar with:

IBM-compliant personal computers

Microsoft Windows 2000™, Windows XP™ ,Windows Server 2003™, or Windows Server 2003™ R2.

Rockwell Automation’s SLC 500™ and MicroLogix™ families of controllers

Document conventions

This manual uses the following typographical conventions:

[Bold] characters in brackets represent keystrokes used to execute a function. When more than one key is to be pressed at a time, the keys are separated by a plus sign. For example, [Ctrl + v] means hold down the [Ctrl] key and press the [v] key.

Bold characters represent menu choices.

TEXT IN THIS FONT represents characters that you should type.

Online help

If you need help while using RSLogix 500, use any of the following methods:

choose Help from the menu bar

click the Help button on any RSLogix 500 dialog

press [F1] on any instruction, dialog box, or window view.

For more information about the online help refer to RSLogix 500 online help on page 91.

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Training

Rockwell Software offers both classroom training and a computer-based training program for RSLogix 500 software. For more information see RSLogix 500 Training on page 95.

Commonly used terms

The following table defines terms commonly used in this book.

This term:	Represents this concept:
activation files	Hidden files in the root folder that allow the software to run. The
	software checks for these files before you have access to offline
	or online programming
back up	To make a copy of the current file before replacing that file with
	an updated version.
download	Restore a specified file to a specified processor. For example,
	when you download the current project file, you copy the file to
	a specified processor so the processor can begin running that file.
library	A file into which you store or from which you retrieve portions
	of ladder logic.
mnemonic	A term, usually an abbreviation that is easy to remember. SLC
	instructions are typically represented by a 3-letter mnemonic.
project	All of the files that make up the SLC 500 logic program including
	the documentation files.
upload	Access an SLC processor and save a copy of the project.
verification	An analysis of the ladder program files that results in the display
	of any programming errors.
zone	Portion of the ladder logic identified by a marker indicating the
	edited state of the file.

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Contents
Preface ....................................................................................	iii
Purpose of this book ................................................................................................................	iii
Intended audience .....................................................................................................................	iii
Document conventions............................................................................................................	iii
Online help.................................................................................................................................	iii
Training.......................................................................................................................................	iv
Commonly used terms .............................................................................................................	iv
Chapter 1
Installing RSLogix 500..............................................................	1
Introduction ................................................................................................................................	1
System requirements..................................................................................................................	1
Hardware requirements.......................................................................................................................	1
Software requirements ........................................................................................................................	2
Activation ....................................................................................................................................	2
Installing RSLogix 500 software ..............................................................................................	3
Installing RSLinx Classic Lite software ............................................................................................	3
Installing the FactoryTalk Automation Platform............................................................................	4
Installing the FactoryTalk Activation Client....................................................................................	6
Installing the Security Server Client ..................................................................................................	8
Installing RSLogix 500 ........................................................................................................................	9
Upgrading the FactoryTalk Platform ....................................................................................	11
Upgrading a Stand-Alone System on a Single Computer ...........................................................	11
Upgrading a Distributed FactoryTalk System on a Network ....................................................	12
Importing a Security Configuration from the Rockwell Software Security Server into
FactoryTalk Security ................................................................................................................	15
Configuring FactoryTalk Security for RSLogix 500 ...........................................................	16
Setting Security Policies for RSLogix 500.....................................................................................	17
Securing Actions for RSLogix 500.................................................................................................	20
Starting RSLogix 500 software...............................................................................................	28
Troubleshooting installation...................................................................................................	28

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Chapter 2
Getting started with RSLogix 500 ..........................................			31
Welcome to RSLogix 500.......................................................................................................			31
Exploring RSLogix 500 ..........................................................................................................			32
Quick Start Steps .....................................................................................................................			33
Step 1	•	Configure a driver in RSLinx Classic ..........................................................................	34
Step 2	•	Configure system communications .............................................................................	36
Step 3	•	Create a new project or open an existing project .....................................................	38
Step 4	•	Create program and data table files ............................................................................	40
Step 5	•	Define chassis and modules .........................................................................................	41
Step 6	•	Enter a logic program ...................................................................................................	41
Step 7	•	Add documentation to your logic instructions .........................................................	43
Step 8	•	Validate your project .....................................................................................................	44
Step 9	•	Configure communication channel, download and go online ................................	45
Step 10 • Monitor data files...........................................................................................................			45
Step 11 • Search and replace instructions ...................................................................................			46
Step 12 • Print a report ..................................................................................................................			47
Chapter 3
Chassis and module setup ......................................................			49
Power supply loading ..............................................................................................................			50
Analog and specialty module configuration ........................................................................			50
Automatic I/O configuration................................................................................................			50
Chapter 4
Entering ladder logic...............................................................			51
Backing up your work.............................................................................................................			51
Crash Recovery..................................................................................................................................			52
Quick entry of instructions ....................................................................................................			53
Addressing		................................................................................................................................	54
Branching	..................................................................................................................................		55
Add a branch .....................................................................................................................................			55
Move a branch...................................................................................................................................			55
Expand a ...............................................................................................................................branch			55
Nested branches................................................................................................................................			55
Parallel branches................................................................................................................................			55
Copy branch .................................................................................................................................leg			56
Copy entire ...........................................................................................................branch structure			56
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Delete a branch .................................................................................................................................	56
Branching restrictions ......................................................................................................................	56
Undo operation ........................................................................................................................	56
Online editing ...........................................................................................................................	57
Lower case zone markers.................................................................................................................	58
Upper case zone markers.................................................................................................................	58
Online editing example ....................................................................................................................	59
Online editing restrictions ...............................................................................................................	60
ASCII editing ............................................................................................................................	60
Configuring interrupts.............................................................................................................	60
Selectable Timed Interrupt..............................................................................................................	61
Discrete Input Interrupt ..................................................................................................................	61
Chapter 5
Importing or exporting the documentation database ...........	63
Introduction ..............................................................................................................................	63
Import database........................................................................................................................	63
A.I. project documentation database .............................................................................................	64
APS project documentation database............................................................................................	64
RSLogix 500 documentation database...........................................................................................	64
CSV (Comma Separated Values) file .............................................................................................	64
ASCII delimited text file..................................................................................................................	65
Export database........................................................................................................................	65
RS500 ASCII delimited text file examples....................................................................................	66
A.I. ASCII delimited text file examples.........................................................................................	67
Chapter 6
Monitoring data.......................................................................	69
Introduction ..............................................................................................................................	69
Multipoint Monitor..................................................................................................................	70
Forces.........................................................................................................................................	70
Custom Data Monitor (CDM) ...............................................................................................	71
Custom Graphical Monitor ....................................................................................................	71
Recipe Monitor.........................................................................................................................	72
Trends ........................................................................................................................................	73
Histograms ................................................................................................................................	73
Data Logging (MicroLogix 1500LRP only) .........................................................................	74
Cross Reference........................................................................................................................	75

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Chapter 7
Saving and loading SLC libraries ............................................	77
Introduction..............................................................................................................................	77
Exporting libraries ...................................................................................................................	77
Importing libraries...................................................................................................................	78
Chapter 8
Features in RSLogix 500 Professional....................................	81
Microsoft® Visual Basic for Applications® support ........................................................	81
Custom Graphical Monitor....................................................................................................	81
Editing project databases using Microsoft® Excel®.........................................................	82
Logic Trace ...............................................................................................................................	83
How logic trace works......................................................................................................................	83
Appendix A
EVMOVE Activation.................................................................	85
Chapter B
Getting the information you need...........................................	91
Introduction..............................................................................................................................	91
RSLogix 500 online help ........................................................................................................	91
Opening an expandable table of contents.....................................................................................	92
Index ..........................................................................................................................................	92
Find ..........................................................................................................................................	92
Learning RSLogix 500 step-by-step......................................................................................	93
Quick tips about Windows operating systems and RSLogix 500.....................................	94
Keyboard shortcuts .................................................................................................................	94
User Application help .............................................................................................................	94
Instruction Set help .................................................................................................................	95
RSLogix 500 Training .............................................................................................................	95
Classroom training ............................................................................................................................	95
Interactive training ............................................................................................................................	96
Technical support services .....................................................................................................	96
When you call ....................................................................................................................................	97
Index........................................................................................	99

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1Chapter Installing RSLogix 500

Introduction

This chapter explains how to install and start RSLogix 500 software. This chapter includes information on the following:

system requirements

installation methods

activation overview and methods

installation and activation procedures

starting procedures

troubleshooting installation and activation

After installing the software, we recommend that you read the release note located in the online help. The release note may contain more up-to-date information than was available when this document was published. To view the Release Notes, start the RSLogix 500 software; then choose Help > RSLogix Release Notes.

	Important	If you are installing RSLogix 500 on a computer running Windows
		2000™, Windows XP™, Windows Server 2003™, or Windows
		Server 2003™ R2, you must have administrator privileges for the
		computer to install RSLogix 500. For more information, contact
		your system administrator.

System requirements

To use RSLogix 500 effectively, your personal computer must meet the following hardware and software requirements:

Hardware requirements

an Intel Pentium II® or greater microprocessor

128 MB of RAM for Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows XP installations (64 MB for Windows 98® installations)

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45 MB of available hard disk space)

256-color SVGA graphics adapter with 800x600 resolution

a CD-ROM drive

any Windows-compatible mouse or other pointing device

We recommend a 500-MHz Pentium computer with 128MB RAM or greater for optimal performance.

Software requirements

The operating system must be one of the following:

Microsoft Windows 2000

Windows XP (with or without Service Pack 2)

Windows Server 2003 (with or without Service Pack 1)

Windows Server 2003 R2

RSLogix 500 will not run on earlier versions of Windows, nor will it run on Windows Vista.

RSLogix 500 relies on RSLinx Classic™ communication software, version 2.51.00 or later. One copy of the RSLinx Classic Lite software is included with the RSLogix 500 software.

Activation

Software activation is a process by which you identify that you have installed a legitimate copy of RSLogix 500 on your computer. Activation works through an activation file that indicates to the software that you are using the software legitimately.

There are two forms of activation supported by RSLogix 500:

EVMOVE activation, which uses a master disk to deliver an activation file to your computer

FactoryTalk Activation, which allows you to download an activation file through an Internet connection

For new installations of RSLogix 500, you must use FactoryTalk Activation to activate the software.

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If you are upgrading a current installation of RSLogix 500, you may continue to use your EVMOVE activation. However, future versions of RSLogix 500 will require you to use FactoryTalk Activation. Rockwell Software advises you to activate your software using FactoryTalk Activation now.

	Tip	Future versions of RSLogix 500 will require using FactoryTalk
		Activation to activate the software. Rockwell Software strongly
		suggests that you activate your software with FactoryTalk Activation
		now to prevent difficulties with future versions of the software.

Installing RSLogix 500 software

Installing RSLogix 500 software involves installing and configuring the following software packages:

Installing RSLinx Classic Lite software (if you do not have RSLinx Classic already installed on your computer)

Installing the FactoryTalk Automation Platform (if you intend to use FactoryTalk Security to control access to features of RSLogix 500 – in this case, you will also need to configure FactoryTalk Security to allow users to access the software).

Installing the FactoryTalk Activation Client (if you have a new RSLogix 500 installation or need to upgrade your activation to FactoryTalk Activation. If you intend to continue using EVMOVE activation for now, you do not have to install this software.)

Installing the Security Server Client (if you intend to use the Rockwell Software Security Server to control access to features of RSLogix 500 – in this case, you will also need to configure your Security Server to allow users to access the software. Rockwell Software advises that you use FactoryTalk Security instead of the Security Server to provide security functions)

Configuring FactoryTalk Security to permit access to features of RSLogix 500

RSLogix 500 software

If you have RSLinx Classic 2.51 or later installed, you do not need to install RSLinx Classic Lite.

Installing RSLinx Classic Lite software

RSLinx Classic Lite provides communication between the programmable controller and a personal computer.

To install RSLinx Classic Lite software:

1.Log onto the computer as an administrator or as a user with administrative privileges.

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2.Insert the RSLogix 500 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installation program should start automatically. If it does not, open the installation disk with Windows Explorer and run AUTORUN.EXE.

3.Click Required Steps, and then click Install RSLinx Lite.

4.Follow the directions that appear on the screen.

Installing the FactoryTalk Automation Platform

	Caution	If you are upgrading the FactoryTalk Automation Platform, see
		Upgrading the FactoryTalk Platform on page 11 for important
		information.
		The FactoryTalk Automation Platform is required for using
	Tip
		FactoryTalk Security with RSLogix 500. It does not serve any other
		purpose with regard to RSLogix 500, however, it is used with a
		variety of other Rockwell Software products.
		If you have already installed the FactoryTalk Automation Platform
		for the current release (the CPR number indicates the release), you
		do not need to install it again.

To install the FactoryTalk Automation Platform:

1.Log onto the computer as an administrator or as a user with administrative privileges.

2.Insert the RSLogix 500 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installation program should start automatically. If it does not, open the installation disk with Windows Explorer and run AUTORUN.EXE.

3.Click Required Steps, and then click Install FactoryTalk Components.

4.Click Install FactoryTalk Automation Platform.

5.Follow the on-screen instructions to install the FactoryTalk Automation Platform, keeping in mind the following key points:

You must uninstall all Rockwell Software products that depend on FactoryTalk before uninstalling and reinstalling the FactoryTalk Automation Platform on the same computer.

The FactoryTalk Automation Platform, and all of the FactoryTalkenabled software products participating in the same automation system, must be part of the same Coordinated Process Release (CPR). To upgrade to FactoryTalk Automation Platform 2.10.00, all participating software products must also be upgraded to versions that support CPR 9.

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For a networked automation system, upgrade the computer hosting the Network Directory Server first, and then upgrade the client computers on the network.

After installing the FactoryTalk Automation Platform, a FactoryTalk Directory Configuration Wizard runs and prompts you to configure a FactoryTalk Directory. Configure the type of directory required by the software products you plan to use and the type of automation system you plan to run: either a FactoryTalk Network Directory or a FactoryTalk Local Directory.

The FactoryTalk Directory Configuration Wizard may prompt you to create an administrator account for each directory that you configure.

Write down the user name and password that you enter, and keep this information in a safe place. Remember that the password is case sensitive. You will need these credentials later to access the FactoryTalk Directory and to log on to the FactoryTalk Administration Console.

The FactoryTalk Directory Configuration Wizard prompts you to allow all user accounts or only administrative accounts initial access to the FactoryTalk Directory. If you plan to use FactoryTalk Security, choose "only administrative accounts." If you prefer not to secure your automation system, choose "all users."

After installing the FactoryTalk Automation Platform and configuring a FactoryTalk Directory, reinstall the software products that you plan to use in the automation system. All of the participating FactoryTalkenabled software products must support CPR 9. For details, refer to each product's installation documentation.

	Tip	The setup program will ask if you want to install the FactoryTalk
		Administration Console. The Administration Console allows you to
		configure your FactoryTalk Directory. You will need to have the
		Administration Console available on at least one computer so you
		can configure FactoryTalk Security (and perform other tasks in the
		FactoryTalk Directory).
		If you will be using FactoryTalk Security only locally, you must
		install the Administration Console.

6.After the FactoryTalk Automation Platform is installed, the FactoryTalk Directory Configuration Wizard starts. This wizard allows you to configure your FactoryTalk directory.

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On the first screen of the FactoryTalk Directory Configuration Wizard, you need to choose whether you want to install the FactoryTalk Network Directory, the FactoryTalk Local Directory, or both. If you will be using the computer to access another FactoryTalk Directory Server for FactoryTalk Security, or if other computers will be accessing your computer for FactoryTalk Security, you must install the FactoryTalk Network Directory.

If you will be using FactoryTalk Security only on the local computer – with no other computers accessing the computer for security information – you can install the FactoryTalk Local Directory.

You can install both the FactoryTalk Network Directory and the FactoryTalk Local Directory.

	Tip	Using FactoryTalk Security on the local directory does not require
		activation.
		On a network directory, FactoryTalk Security does not require
		activation for ten or fewer users. If you intend to have more than ten
		users (including administrative users) on a network directory, you
		must purchase and activate FactoryTalk Security licenses for the
		additional users.

Installing the FactoryTalk Activation Client

	Tip	The FactoryTalk Activation Client is used to activate RSLogix 500
		software. If you have a current installation of RSLogix 500 that uses
		EVMOVE activation, you may continue to do so. However, future
		versions of RSLogix 500 will no longer support EVMOVE
		activation. Rockwell Software advises you to upgrade to FactoryTalk
		Activation to avoid problems with future releases of RSLogix 500.
		If you have already installed the FactoryTalk Activation Client for
		the current release (the CPR number indicates the release), you do
		not need to install it again.

To install the FactoryTalk Activation Client:

1.Log onto the computer as an administrator or as a user with administrative privileges.

2.Insert the RSLogix 500 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installation program should start automatically. If it does not, open the installation disk with Windows Explorer and run AUTORUN.EXE.

3.Click Required Steps, and then click Install FactoryTalk Components.

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4.Click Install FactoryTalk Activation Client.

5.Follow the on-screen instructions to install the FactoryTalk Activation Client.

6.After the installation is finished, the FactoryTalk Activation Tool and FactoryTalk Activation Wizard both launch. The FactoryTalk Activation Tool allows you to manage the activations on your computer and obtain new activations. The FactoryTalk Activation Wizard is a simpler method for obtaining activations.

Use the Activation Tool or the Activation Wizard to obtain your activation for RSLogix 500. If you need help in obtaining activations, or if you need to learn more about the process of activating Rockwell Software products, click Start > Programs > Rockwell Software > FactoryTalk Activation > FactoryTalk Activation Help (or click the Help button in the FactoryTalk Activation Tool).

	Tip	Your computer must be connected to the Internet to be able to
		obtain activations directly using the Activation Tool or Activation
		Wizard. You can obtain the activation using a different computer
		than the one you are actually activating.
		It is also possible to obtain activations by phone or fax. See the
		FactoryTalk Activation help file for more information (click Start >
		Programs > Rockwell Software > FactoryTalk Activation >
		FactoryTalk Activation Help).

Supported activation types for RSLogix 500

RSLogix 500 supports the following types of FactoryTalk Activation:

Node-locked, either to a computer or to a dongle. With this activation type, the software is locked to a specific computer or to a dongle that can be moved from one computer to another.

Concurrent, where the activation resides on a FactoryTalk Activation server. Computers running RSLogix 500 then use the activations from the server, releasing the activations when they are not in use. Computers can also “borrow” activations if they are not going to remain connected to the network.

For more information about activation types, see the FactoryTalk Activation Help file (click Start > Programs > Rockwell Software > FactoryTalk Activation > FactoryTalk Activation Help (or click the Help button in the FactoryTalk Activation Tool).

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Installing the Security Server Client

	Tip	Install the Security Server Client software only if you are already
		using a Rockwell Software Security Server to control access to
		features of RSLogix 500.
		If you do not already have a Rockwell Software Security Server
		running in your facility and want to secure access to features of
		RSLogix 500, Rockwell Software advises you to use FactoryTalk
		Security instead of the Security Server.
		If you already have a Security Server in your facility, you may install
		the Security Server Client software. However, Rockwell Software
		advises that future releases of RSLogix 500 will no longer support
		the Security Server. Security functions will be supplied through
		FactoryTalk Security.

To install the Security Server Client:

1.Log onto the computer as an administrator or as a user with administrative privileges.

2.Insert the RSLogix 500 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installation program should start automatically. If it does not, open the installation disk with Windows Explorer and run AUTORUN.EXE.

3.Click Optional Steps, and then click Security Server Client.

4.Follow the on-screen instructions for installing the Security Server Client.

5.During the Security Server Client installation, the Rockwell Software’s Security Server Definitions window appears. This window allows you to define what Security Server(s) the client will access for security information. If you need help configuring a list of servers, click the Help button on this window. If you do not know which Security Server(s) to use, ask your Security Server administrator.

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6.When the Enable/Disable Security Keys window appears:

a.If you are certain that you have a functioning Security Server that is configured to allow users access to the features of RSLogix 500, check the RSLogix 500 or RSLogix 500 Pro boxes (the box you need to check depends on whether you are installing RSLogix 500 or RSLogix 500 Professional). Checking these boxes indicates that you want to enable security for the software.

	Caution	Do not enable security unless you are certain that the Security Server
		will be configured to permit user access to RSLogix 500 actions. If
		the Security Server is not configured, users will not be able to use
		RSLogix 500!

b.Do not check boxes for any other product. (If a box is already checked, you will not be able to uncheck it.)

Installing RSLogix 500

To install RSLogix 500 software, perform the following steps:

1.Log onto the computer as an administrator or as a user with administrative privileges.

2.Insert the RSLogix 500 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installation program should start automatically. If it does not, open the installation disk with Windows Explorer and run AUTORUN.EXE.

3.Click Required Steps, and then click Install RSLogix 500.

4.Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to install the software.

5.If you installed the FactoryTalk Automation Platform: During the

installation, the setup program displays a window asking if you want to enable FactoryTalk Security.

	Caution	If you enable support for FactoryTalk Security, you must configure
		FactoryTalk Security before users will be able to use RSLogix 500.
		For information about configuring FactoryTalk Security, see
		Configuring FactoryTalk Security for RSLogix 500 on page 16.
		If you accidentally enable FactoryTalk Security and wish to disable
		it, you must uninstall RSLogix 500 and re-install it.

If you do not want to use FactoryTalk Security to control user access to function of RSLogix 500, make sure the Enable FactoryTalk Security box is unchecked, and then click Next.

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If you want to use FactoryTalk Security to control user access to functions of RSLogix 500:

a.Check the Enable FactoryTalk Security box.

Tip	If you have used the Rockwell Software Security Server to control
	user access to functions of RSLogix 500 and you have enabled
	FactoryTalk Security, you can import your Security Server database
	into FactoryTalk Security.

See Importing a Security Configuration from the Rockwell Software Security Server into FactoryTalk Security on page 15 for more information.

b.Select whether you want to use the local directory or the network directory to authenticate user access and security credentials. If you use the local directory, users on other computers are unaffected by FactoryTalk Security. To be able to authenticate users from remote computers, you must use the network directory. (You do not need to activate FactoryTalk Security if you use the local directory.)

c.Click Next.

d.The setup program asks you to log onto the FactoryTalk Directory. You must log on using an administrative account. Enter your FactoryTalk directory user name and password, and then click Next.

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Upgrading the FactoryTalk Platform

If you are upgrading the FactoryTalk Platform, there are procedures you must follow to ensure that the platform will function properly.

Upgrading a Stand-Alone System on a Single Computer

To upgrade the automation system software on a stand-alone system that uses a FactoryTalk Local Directory on a single computer, follow the steps below.

Caution	Uninstall all FactoryTalk-enabled products before uninstalling and
	reinstalling the FactoryTalk Automation Platform.

1.On the stand-alone computer where an earlier version of FactoryTalk Automation Platform is installed, shut down all running software products, and then uninstall all Rockwell Software products that depend on FactoryTalk, such as RSView SE Station, RSView ME, RSLinx Classic, RSLogix products, and so on.

2.Install FactoryTalk Automation Platform v. 2.10.00.

The installation program prompts you for confirmation, and then uninstalls the earlier version of the FactoryTalk software before installing the new version.

3.When the installation finishes, the FactoryTalk Directory Configuration Wizard runs. On the first screen, click Next to select the default option, "Configure FactoryTalk Local Directory."

4.At the prompt to create an administrator account for this Local Directory, either:

Click Next to accept default user name and leave password blank

— recommended if you plan to override security services.

Enter a user name and password — recommended if you plan to secure your system with FactoryTalk Security. Remember that the password is case sensitive.

5.Whether you accept the default user name and password entries or create your own, write this information down and keep it in a safe place. You will need these credentials to access the Local Directory and to log on to FactoryTalk Administration Console.

6.At the prompt to select who has full access to the Local Directory, choose either:

All users — recommended if you plan to override security services.

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Only administrators — recommended if you plan to secure your system with FactoryTalk Security.

7.When the FactoryTalk Directory Configuration Wizard finishes, install the software products that you plan to use in your stand-alone automation system.

All of the participating FactoryTalk-enabled software products must also be upgraded to versions that support Coordinated Process Release (CPR) 9. For details, consult each product's installation documentation.

Upgrading a Distributed FactoryTalk System on a Network

To upgrade the automation system software on a distributed system that uses a FactoryTalk Network Directory across networked computers, follow the steps below.

cUpgrade FactoryTalk Automation Platform on the Network Directory Server computer

d Add computer accounts to the Network Directory Server

eUpgrade FactoryTalk Automation Platform on the remote client computers

Caution	Uninstall all FactoryTalk-enabled products before uninstalling and
	reinstalling the FactoryTalk Automation Platform.

cUpgrade FactoryTalk Automation Platform on the Network Directory Server Computer

1.On the computer that is hosting the FactoryTalk Network Directory Server, shut down all running software products, and then uninstall all Rockwell Software products that depend on FactoryTalk, such as RSView SE Distributed, RSLinx Classic, RSLinx Enterprise, RSLogix products, RSSql, and so on.

2.Install FactoryTalk Automation Platform v. 2.10.00.

The installation program prompts for confirmation, and then un-installs the earlier version of the FactoryTalk software before installing the new version.

3.When the installation finishes, the FactoryTalk Directory Configuration Wizard runs. On the first screen, select the check box, "Configure FactoryTalk Network Directory," either accept or clear the check box, "Configure FactoryTalk Local Directory," and then click Next to continue.

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In most cases, you do not need to configure a Local Directory when upgrading a distributed system. To configure only a Network Directory, clear the "Configure FactoryTalk Local Directory" check box.

If you plan to install RSBizWare Batch software on this computer, or if you plan to install other stand-alone software, then you need both a Network Directory and Local Directory configured on this computer. Leave the "Configure FactoryTalk Local Directory" check box selected.

4.At the prompt to create an administrator account for this Network Directory, enter a user name and password, and then write this information down and keep it in a safe place. You will need these credentials to access the Network Directory and to log on to FactoryTalk Administration Console.

Passwords are case sensitive.

If you are configuring both a Network Directory and a Local Directory, you will be prompted to create separate administrator accounts for each directory.

5.At the prompt to select who has full access to the Network Directory, choose either:

Only administrators — recommended if you plan to secure your system with FactoryTalk Security.

All users — if you plan to override security by allowing all users full access to your system.

6.Follow the steps in the wizard to finish configuring a Network Directory (and optional Local Directory) on this computer.

7.Next, add a computer account to the Network Directory Server for each remote client computer that is part of your distributed system. See the steps below.

dAdd computer accounts to the Network Directory Server

1.After installing FactoryTalk Automation Platform and configuring a Network Directory, run FactoryTalk Administration Console from the Windows Start menu: Start > Programs > Rockwell Software > FactoryTalk Administration Console.

2.At the prompt to choose a FactoryTalk Directory, choose Network, and then log on, using the administrator user name and password you created when you configured the directory.

3.In the Administration Console Explorer pane, open Network > System > Computers and Groups > Computers. Create a computer account for each remote client computer that is part of your distributed automation system. For help, click the Help button on any dialog.

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4.Log off FactoryTalk Administration Console (File > Log off), and then log off FactoryTalk (Start > Programs > Rockwell Software > FactoryTalk Tools > Log On to FactoryTalk).

5.Next, upgrade FactoryTalk Automation Platform on the client computers that are part of your networked system. See the steps below.

eUpgrade FactoryTalk Automation Platform on the Remote Client Computers

1.On each of the client computers in your distributed system, shut down all running software products, and then uninstall all Rockwell Software products that depend on FactoryTalk, such as RSView SE Distributed, RSLinx Classic, RSLinx Enterprise, RSLogix products, RSSql, and so on.

2.On each of the client computers, install FactoryTalk Automation Platform v. 2.10.00.

The installation program prompts for confirmation, and then un-installs the earlier version of the FactoryTalk software before installing the new version.

3.When the installation finishes, the FactoryTalk Directory Configuration Wizard runs. On each screen, select the same options that you selected when you configured the FactoryTalk Network Directory on the Network Directory Server computer.

On the first screen, select the check box, "Configure FactoryTalk Network Directory," either accept or clear the check box, "Configure FactoryTalk Local Directory."

At the prompt to create an administrator account, enter the user name and password of the administrator account you created when you configured the directory on the Network Directory Server computer. (Passwords are case sensitive.)

4.Next, on the various client computers on your network, reinstall the software products that you plan to use in your distributed automation system.

All of the participating FactoryTalk-enabled software products must also be upgraded to versions that support Coordinated Process Release (CPR) 9. For details, refer to each product's installation documentation.

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Importing a Security Configuration from the Rockwell Software Security Server into FactoryTalk Security

If you have used the Rockwell Software Security Server to control access to user actions in RSLogix 500 and you have enabled FactoryTalk Security, you can import your security configuration from the Security Server into FactoryTalk Security. The import process will import your users, user groups, and ACLs from the Security Server, saving you time.

Tip	After importing your security configuration into FactoryTalk
	Security, uninstall the Security Server.

To import the security configuration from the Rockwell Software Security Server into FactoryTalk Security:

1.Because the import process writes to the FactoryTalk directory, it is important that you backup your FactoryTalk Directory before beginning the import.

a.Run the FactoryTalk Administration Console by clicking Start >

Programs > Rockwell Software > FactoryTalk Administration Console.

b.Log onto the FactoryTalk Directory where you are using FactoryTalk Security.

c.Right-click the top-level object in the Explorer tree (this is the Network or Local object, depending on whether you are viewing the Network or Local directory), and then click Backup.

d.In the Backup window, type a name for the backup file in the Specify archive name field. In the Specify archive location field, enter the path to where you want to save the backup file. You can click the browse( ... ) button to browse for a folder.

e.Click OK.

2.In the Rockwell Software Security Server Configuration Explorer, export your security database to a file by clicking File > Export Database.

3.After exporting the database, close the Configuration Explorer.

4.Click Start > Programs > Rockwell Software > FactoryTalk Tools > Import RSSecurity Configuration. This starts the FactoryTalk Security Import utility.

5.In the import utility, enter the path to the file you exported from the Security Server in the Select RS Security Server backup database to import field. If you prefer, click Browse and locate the file.

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6.From the Destination Directory pull-down list, select the FactoryTalk Directory that you are using with FactoryTalk Security (Network or Local).

7.If you have actions in your Security Server database that do not have security rights granted or denied, you can grant access to those actions to users by default by checking the Add implicitly grant access box. If you do not check this box, those actions will be denied to users by default.

8.If you want to display a log file of what happens during the import, check the Display log on completion box.

9.Click OK.

10.The import utility warns that you should back up your FactoryTalk Directory. If you have not done so, do so now (see step 1). If you have backed up your FactoryTalk Directory, click Yes.

11.Log onto the FactoryTalk Directory where you will be using FactoryTalk Security.

12.The import process runs. Depending on the contents of the file you are importing and of your FactoryTalk Directory, you may receive a warning message during the import. If this happens, review the information and click OK to continue the import process.

13.When the process is complete, the import utility displays a window saying whether it was successful or unsuccessful. Click OK.

14.If you chose to display a log file at the end of the import, the log file opens.

Configuring FactoryTalk Security for RSLogix 500

FactoryTalk Security allows you to control who can access features and functions of RSLogix 500.

There are two methods for controlling access to the features and functions of RSLogix 500:

Policies, which are features and functions that are controlled globally. When you set access rights to an RSLogix 500 policy, those rights affect users without respect to the controllers they are using.

Actions, which are features and functions that can be secured globally, but can also be set on a controller-by-controller basis.

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For example, we want to determine whether a user named Bob may use a given function of RSLogix 500. To answer that question, we have to know whether the feature is secured through a policy or through an action. If it is secured through an action, we need to know whether the controller Bob is using inherits its security settings from the global settings for RSLogix 500.

										The setting in the
Is the feature secured										policy for RSLogix 500
by a policy or by						Policy				determines whether
an action?										Bob may use the
										feature.
	Action
Does the										The global action
										setting for
controller Bob is using
					Controller					RSLogix 500
inherit security for actions from
					inherits					determines whether
the global action settings for
										Bob may use the
RSLogix 500?
										feature.

Controller does not inherit

The action security setting for the controller determines whether Bob may use the feature.

Setting Security Policies for RSLogix 500

Security policies control features globally. If a user is granted access to a feature of RSLogix 500 that is controlled by a policy, that user can use the feature regardless of the controller the user is using.

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RSLogix 500 security policies control the following features:

This policy:	If granted to a user:	If denied to a user:
Allow the installation of	Permits the user to install	Prevents the user from
RSLogix	RSLogix 500.	installing RSLogix 500.
Allow the un-installation	Permits the user to	Prevents the user from
of RSLogix	uninstall RSLogix 500.	uninstalling RSLogix 500.
Change Report Settings	Permits the user to	Prevents the user from
	change reporting settings.	changing reporting
		settings.
Change Software	Permits the user to access	Prevents the user from
Properties	and change the software	accessing or changing
	configuration options	software configuration
	(the Tools > Options	options.
	menu item). Also allows
	access to the properties
	for ladder files, data table
	files, force files, and
	database files.
Compare Utility	Permits the user to use	Prevents the user from
	the Compare utility.	using the Compare utility.
Enable VBA Editor	Permits the user to use	Prevents the user from
(RSLogix 500	the Visual Basic for	using the VBA editor.
Professional only)	Applications (VBA)
	editor.
Enable/Disable VBA	Permits the user to run	Prevents the user from
(RSLogix 500	VBA scripts.	running VBA scripts.
Professional only)
Generate Report	Permits the user to	Prevents the user from
	generate reports.	generating reports.
Prompt for audit	RSLogix 500 prompts the	The user is not prompted
comment on File New	user for a comment when	for a comment when
	creating a new file (if	creating a new file.
	RSLogix 500 is
	configured to audit user
	actionsa).

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This policy:	If granted to a user:	If denied to a user:
Prompt for audit	RSLogix 500 prompts the	The user is not prompted
comment on File Open	user for a comment when	for a comment when
	opening a file (if RSLogix	opening a file.
	500 is configured to audit
	user actionsa).
Prompt for audit	RSLogix 500 prompts the	The user is not prompted
comment on File Save	user for a comment when	for a comment when
	saving a file (if RSLogix	saving a file.
	500 is configured to audit
	user actionsa).

a.To enable auditing, you will need to install the optional source control software for RSLogix 500. This software is available from Rockwell Software Technical Support.

To set security policies for RSLogix 500:

1.Start the FactoryTalk Administration Console by clicking Start >

Programs > Rockwell Software > FactoryTalk Administration Console.

2.If you are not automatically logged onto the FactoryTalk Directory Server, log onto the server when prompted to do so. You must log onto the FactoryTalk Directory using an administrator account (or an account that has the rights to change security settings).

3.Once you are logged onto the server, click the System > Policies > Product Policies > RSLogix 500 folder, and then open the Feature Security object.

	Tip	To be able to use RSLogix 500, users (or user groups) must have the
		Read right to the Feature Security object for RSLogix 500. (To
		configure security for RSLogix 500, users must be FactoryTalk
		administrators.)
		If users do not have the Read right to the Feature Security object, the
		FactoryTalk Directory will not allow them to read what rights they
		have in RSLogix 500, and secured features will not function for
		those users.

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4.The Feature Security Properties window appears. In this window, click the function to which you want control access, and then click the small button (labeled ...) that appears on the right side of the window.

Click the small button (…) that appears on the right side

Click the function to which you want to control access

5. Configure the access for the function.

If you need more information about configuring FactoryTalk Security, click the Help button on the Feature Security Properties window.

Securing Actions for RSLogix 500

Secured actions are functions that are secured either globally (affecting all controllers) or that are secured on a controller-by-controller basis. Whether the security settings apply globally or not depends on whether controllers inherit their security settings from the Networks and Devices object in the FactoryTalk Directory.

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The following actions can be secured for RSLogix 500:

This action:	If granted to a user:
Change passwords	The user may change controller
	passwords.
Change Processor Mode	The user may change controller modes.
Clear Fault	The user may clear processor faults.
Clear Memory	The user may clear controller memory.
Communications Configuration	The user may configure controller
	communications.
Create/Delete Custom Data Monitor	The user may create or delete custom
	data monitors.
Create/Delete Data Files	The user may create or delete data table
	files.
Create/Delete Program Files	The user may create or delete program
	files.
Create/Delete Recipe Templates	The user may create or delete recipe
	templates.
Create/Delete Trend	The user may create or delete trends.
Data File Properties	The user may set the properties of data
	table files.
Data Table Modification	The user may modify data table files.
Database Import/Export	The user may import and export
	description databases.
Description Editing	The user may edit the description
	database.
Download	The user may download to a controller.
Force Functions	The user may force I/O or modify
	forces.
Go Online	The user may go online with a controller.
Monitor Custom Data Monitors	The user may monitor custom data
	monitors.
Monitor Recipe Templates	The user may monitor recipe templates.
Monitor Trend	The user may monitor trends.

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This action:	If granted to a user:
Offline Data File Monitoring	The user may monitor data table files
	while offline.
Offline Program File Editing	The user may modify program files while
	offline.
Offline Program File Monitoring	The user may monitor program files
	while offline.
Online Data File Monitoring	The user may monitor data table files
	while online.
Online Program File Editing	The user may modify program files while
	online.
Online Program File Monitoring	The user may monitor program files
	while online.
Prevent Factory Password Override	The user may override a controller’s
	password using the factory override
	password.
Program File Properties	The user may set the properties of
	program files.

Prompt for audit comment on applying port configuration

If auditing is enableda, the user will be prompted for a comment when applying changes to controller port configurations.

Prompt for audit comment on Assembling Pending Edits

If auditing is enableda, the user will be prompted for a comment when assembling pending rung edits.

Prompt for audit comment on Change Processor Mode

If auditing is enableda, the user will be prompted for a comment when changing controller mode.

Prompt for audit comment on Changing Master Password

If auditing is enableda, the user will be prompted for a comment when changing a master password.

Prompt for audit comment on Changing Password

If auditing is enableda, the user will be prompted for a comment when changing a controller password.

Prompt for audit comment on Channel Configuration Data

If auditing is enableda, the user will be prompted for a comment when changing controller channel configuration data.

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