Get A-B Programmable Controller data into Microsoft Excel using RSLinx
In Today's article I'll walk you through how you can bring Allen-Bradley Programmable Controller Data into Microsoft Excel 2016 using RSLinx Classic.
NOTE: The below procedure...
How To Fix "Failed To Show RSWho" In RSLinx Classic
If you're seeing a "Failed to show RSWho" error when trying use RSLinx Classic, it's likely a recent Microsoft Windows 10, 8, or 7...
Windows Meltdown and Spectre Patches Impact Rockwell Software Users
Earlier this week, Bob (a fellow automation instructor and a LinkedIn connection), sent me a message about a serious Windows update issue he encountered...
View Studio - Using RSLinx Classic and RSEmulate
In today's article I review how to use RSLinx Classic Lite and RSEmulate 500 with FactoryTalk View Studio.
Not many users know that FactoryTalk View...
Setup RSLinx Ethernet Comms to the Micro800
To program Rockwell's Micro820 and Micro850 over Ethernet you first need to know how to setup RSLinx Classic's Ethernet drivers, and in today's article...
Assign a Micro800 an Ethernet Address
Rockwell's Micro820 and Micro850 both have built-on Ethernet communication ports, and in today's article I'll show you two ways to assign these ports an...
Setup Micro800 USB Comms
Rockwell's Micro830 and 850 have convenient USB programming ports built in, and an optional USB programming port can be added to Micro810 and 820.
In...
How to install EDS files and eliminate yellow question marks in RSLinx
It's not uncommon for new products to show up in RSLinx's RSWho as "yellow question marks."
And in most cases to connect to the device in...
PLC-5 and SLC-500: Communicate and Download over Data Highway Plus using RSLinx and RSLogix
So you need to know how to setup RSLinx Classic to communicate via USB over Data Highway Plus to an Allen-Bradley PLC-5 or SLC-5/04?
Well you're in...
How to setup RSLinx and download to a PLC-5 via Serial
So you need to know how to setup RSLinx Classic to communicate over serial with an Allen-Bradley PLC-5 so you can download or go online...
The SLC-500: Communicate and Download over DH-485 using RSLinx and RSLogix 500
So you need to know how to setup RSLinx Classic to communicate over DH-485 to an Allen-Bradley SLC-500 so you can download or go online...
The SLC-500: Communicate and Download over Serial DF1 using RSLinx and RSLogix 500
So you need to know how to setup RSLinx Classic to communicate over serial with an Allen-Bradley SLC-500 so you can download or go online with...
How to setup RSLinx and download to a MicroLogix 1400
So you need to know how to setup RSLinx Classic to communicate to an Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1400 using Ethernet in order to download or go...
How to setup RSLinx comms and connect to a MicroLogix 1100
So you need to know how to setup RSLinx Classic to communicate to an Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 using Ethernet in order to download or go...
How to setup RSLinx comms and connect to a MicroLogix 1200
So you need to know how to setup RSLinx Classic to communicate to an Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1200 in order to download or go online with...
How to setup RSLinx comms and connect to a MicroLogix 1500
So you need to know how to setup RSLinx Classic to communicate to an Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1500 in order to download or go online with...
How to setup RSLinx comms and connect to a MicroLogix 1000
So you need to know how to setup RSLinx Classic to communicate to an Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1000 in order to download or go online with...
USB to Data Highway Plus using the ANC-120e, a lower cost alternative to the...
In today's episode of The Automation Podcast I take a look at the ANC-120e USB to Data Highway Plus converter from Automation Networks.
Now you may...
How to download RSLogix Micro, RSLinx, and Emulate for free (Fall 2016)
UPDATE: As of November 2017 this procedure still works as long as you follow all the steps, including Step 5.
I commend Rockwell on their efforts...
How to setup and use RS Emulate
Last week I walked through how to get a free copy of RSLogix Emulate 500, and in today's article I'll show you how to...
How to download RSLogix and RSLinx for free
Update: Click HERE for the latest procedure to download RSLogix Micro, RSLinx Classic, and Emulate 500 for FREE.
Rockwell Automation recently redesigned their website, and...
New free Logix getting started course now available!
As a follow-up to the free VMware Workstation course I released earlier this month, I'm proud to announce the release of a new free course,...
VMware Settings that work with RSLinx, ControlFlash, and BOOTP
In today's article I'll show the you the VMware Workstation settings I used to allow BOOTP, RSLinx, and ControlFlash to work.
Part 1) VMware Workstation Network Connection Setting
Step 1)...
How to set a CompactLogix Ethernet address through its USB Port
In today's article I walk you through how to set or change a CompactLogix processor's Ethernet address through its USB port using RSLinx Classic.
Step 1)...
How to set a CompactLogix Ethernet address through its Serial Port
In today's article I walk you through how to set or change a CompactLogix processor's Ethernet address through its Serial Port using RSLinx Classic.
Step 1) Confirm your...
How to connect to a CompactLogix using USB
In today's article I walk you through how to configure RSLinx to communicate to a CompactLogix processor using USB.
Step 1) Locate your CompactLogix's USB port
If...
How to connect to a CompactLogix using Serial
In today's article I walk you step-by-step through how to configure RSLinx to communicate to a CompactLogix processor's serial port using a serial cable and...
How RSView32 and FactoryTalk View Licensing Differs
I talk to a lot of people these days who are looking to migrate their old RSView32 systems, usually running on Windows XP, to FactoryTalk...
Connected Components Workbench Version 8 Released
Last week while checking operating system compatibility of Connected Components Workbench (CCW) Version 7, I noticed Version 8 was also listed.
Curios to know if this was an...
How to speed up RSLinx Classic installs
A need for speed...
Here in the Northeast, in the current climate of running lean and mean, time is a precious commodity.
So when setting up...
How to set the Ethernet/IP address of your new CompactLogix using the USB port
If you're still using BOOT-P to set the IP address of your USB equipped 5370 CompactLogix, today I'll show you a much easier way.
First,...
The Automation Blog's "Best Of 2013" Programmable Controller blogs
Welcome to the first article in our "Best of 2013" series. Today we focus on our seven most popular Programmable Controller blogs.
However, we should...
Getting Allen-Bradley (A-B) Programmable Controller data into Excel using RSLinx Classic
If you would like to display data from your Allen-Bradley PLC or PAC in Microsoft Excel, and have a licensed copy RSLinx Classic (aka RSLinx,)...
How to backup your RSLinx Classic configuration
Over the years many people have related a story to me which goes something like, "I spent hours getting RSLinx setup just right, and then someone...
Data Logging Options For CompactLogix and ControlLogix
Clients often ask me about available data logging options for the CompactLogix and ControlLogix. And as of version 21, the controller itself still has...
Plug and Play with Allen-Bradley Devices
Plug and Play comes to the world of Allen-Bradley Industrial Automation.
With a fairly recent copy of the free RSLinx Classic Lite, and A-B devices with USB...