
- Rslinx classic vs rslinx update#
- Rslinx classic vs rslinx driver#
- Rslinx classic vs rslinx free#
RSLinx OEM ($1090:) This version is a local OPC and DDE server for unlimited “devices” ( PLC, PAC,) and also has all the features of the Lite package. RSLinx Single Node ($541:) This version is a local OPC and DDE server for one “device” (one PLC or PAC,) and also has all the features of the Lite package. NOTE: This version is not an OPC or DDE server and can not be used to connect to Microsoft Excel. Rslinx classic vs rslinx driver#
It is used as a software driver to connect your PC to your Allen-Bradley devices.
Rslinx classic vs rslinx free#
RSLinx Lite (free download, will not work:) This is the free unlicensed version of RSLinx which comes packaged with RSLogix and PanelBuilder. At this point in the process you should see live data from your PLC (or PAC) in your Excel workbook.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,) it can be accomplished using a few simple steps we'll cover in this article.īut first, lets identify which copies of RSLinx (aka RSLinx Classic) are licensed by reviewing all the versions below:. From the “Paste Special” menu choose “Paste Link”. Right click on a cell and select “Paste Special.”
Open a new workbook in Microsoft Excel. In the below picture I've selected T4:0.ACC. Browse to a PLC address or tag by expanding your new topic, then the online folder, then select a tag or element and press OK. Still inside of RSLinx, select “Edit” from the top menu and then select “Copy DDE/OPC Link…”. Click “Done” to close the DDE/OPC Topic Configuration popup window. Press “Apply,” and then select “Yes” on the confirmation popup. Rslinx classic vs rslinx update#
Change the “Polled Message (mSec)” rate to the rate you would like data from the PLC to update at. Note – If you're asked if you would like to update your topic, select “Yes.” Now click on the “Data Collection” tab. Here I've typed in “MyTopic” as the name of my new topic. Type in a new unique name for your new topic. In the DDE/OPC Topic Configuration popup window find your topic on the left side highlighted in blue. In the right pane of the RSWho window right click on your PLC and select “Configure New DDE/OPC Topic.”. In the below picture you can see my setup where I've connected my laptop to an Ethernet network which also has a MicroLogix 1100 on it. Connect your PC to your PLC and setup RSLinx to communicate to it. In the past it was common to have a single PC on both Ethernet (office network) and DH+ (PLC network) and use RSLinx Gateway as a bridge between the two. RSLinx Gateway (license required): This version is a Local and Network OPC and DDE server, but also includes the ability to use a PC as a network bridge. RSLinx OEM (license required) This version is a local OPC and DDE server for unlimited “devices” (PLC, PAC,) and also has all the features of the Lite package. RSLinx Single Node (license required): This version is a local OPC and DDE server for one “device” (one PLC or PAC,) and also has all the features of the Lite package. It is used as a software driver to connect your PC to your Allen-Bradley devices. RSLinx Lite (free download, will not work): This is the free unlicensed version of RSLinx which comes packaged with RSLogix and PanelBuilder. But first, lets identify which copies of RSLinx are licensed by reviewing all the versions below: