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  • Page 1 Getting Results FactoryTalk Linx Getting Results Guide...

  • Page 2: Important User Information

    If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or application of this equipment.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Start FactoryTalk Administration Console ..............25  FactoryTalk Administration Console user interface components ......25  explore the user interface   Add FactoryTalk Linx to the FactoryTalk application ..........26  Explore the FactoryTalk Linx Communication Setup editor ........27  Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...
  • Page 4 About the virtual backplane ..................... 47    Supported network routes ....................47  Move FactoryTalk Linx configurations ................. 48  Move your shortcuts ....................48  Move shortcuts from one computer to another: same application ..48  Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...
  • Page 5 Copy and paste items to a list in a bridge configuration ......65  Delete an item in a list in a bridge configuration ......... 65  Add New dialog box ..................66  Add New dialog box settings ................66  Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...
  • Page 6 Parameters ........................74  Examples........................76  Use silent installation for FactoryTalk Linx .msi file ..........76  Before you begin ......................76  Rockwell Automation x64 driver package ............77  Install certificates ......................78  Perform silent installation ..................79  Uninstall FactoryTalk Linx ....................80 ...

  • Page 7: Preface

    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 Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 8: Release Notes

    Technical support Questions concerning installation and use of FactoryTalk Linx software are handled by the Rockwell Automation Customer Support Center. The center is staffed Monday through Friday, except on U.S. holidays, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time zone for calls originating within the U.S. and Canada.

  • Page 9: Consulting Services

    Automation, Rockwell Software, RSLinx, RSLinx Classic, RSLinx Enterprise, RSLogix, RSNetWorx, RSView, SLC, SoftLogix, and Studio 5000 are trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc. Any Rockwell Automation software or hardware not mentioned here is also a trademark, registered or otherwise, of Rockwell Automation, Inc. Other Trademarks Microsoft, SQL Server, Windows, and Windows Server are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 10: Warranty

    This document is current as of the time of release of the product; however, the accompanying software may have changed since the release. Rockwell Automation, Inc. reserves the right to change any information contained in this document or the software at any time without prior notice.
  • Page 11 Preface Contact Rockwell Automation Customer Support Telephone — 1.440.646.3434 Online Support — http://www.rockwellautomation.com/support/ Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 13: Welcome To Factorytalk Linx

    FactoryTalk® Linx™ is a FactoryTalk® Live Data server and communications service designed to deliver control system information from Allen-Bradley® control products to the Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® software portfolio and Studio5000® design software. While FactoryTalk Linx can communicate with most Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC®) and many other control products, it is specifically optimized to work with Logix 5000™...

  • Page 14: Features And Benefits

    Features and benefits 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. ...

  • Page 15: Overview Of Basic Concepts

    FactoryTalk, refer to the FactoryTalk Help. FactoryTalk Services Platform 0Formerly 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: Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 16: Factorytalk Directory

    FactoryTalk Security FactoryTalk Security offers centralized security services that provide the ability to control access to your automation system. For more information on configuring Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 17: Local Applications Versus Network Applications

    Installation and Use the following checklist to guide you through the installation and configuration process. configuration checklist Step Description Refer to: Read and understand the FactoryTalk Linx Getting Results This Guide. Guide. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 18: Install Factorytalk Linx

    "Add a driver" page 35 Create shortcuts that point to your target devices. "Create shortcuts" page 37 Test the system using FactoryTalk Live Data Test Client "Test FactoryTalk communications" in FactoryTalk Services Platform Help. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 19: System Requirements

    Windows Embedded Standard 7 with Service Pack 1  Windows 7 Home Premium with Service Pack 1  Windows 7 Ultimate with Service Pack 1  Windows 7 Professional with Service Pack 1  Windows 8 Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 20: Software Compatibility

    CompactLogix™ 5480 family of controllers. For the latest information regarding software platform support, refer to http://www.rockwellautomation.com/compatibility/#/scenarios. Software compatibility FactoryTalk Linx version 6.00.00 has been tested with, and is compatible with, the following Rockwell Automation products: Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 21: Prerequisite Software

    FactoryTalk Linx version 6.00.00  FactoryTalk Linx OPC UA Connector version 6.00.00  FactoryTalk Alarms and Events version 3.00.00  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 ...

  • Page 22: Install Factorytalk Linx

    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: Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 23: Update An Existing Installation

    FactoryTalk Linx 6.00.00 or later. 3. Restart your computer. Important: You must restart your computer after installing Rockwell Automation products. If you are installing multiple products, you must restart your computer after all of the products are installed.
  • Page 24 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. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 25: Start Factorytalk Linx And Explore The User Interface

    Depending on the security settings, you may be required to enter a User name and Password to open an application. Refer to the FactoryTalk Help for more information. FactoryTalk Administration FactoryTalk Administration Console is made up of the following basic user interface components: Console user interface components Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 26: Add Factorytalk Linx To The Factorytalk Application

    Use the following procedure to add FactoryTalk Linx to an application. 1. In the Explorer window, position the cursor on the area or application, to which you want to add the FactoryTalk Linx server. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 27: Explore The Factorytalk Linx Communication Setup Editor

    3. Double-click Communication Setup. The Communication Setup editor opens in the workspace. Important: Modifying this data at run time could cause unexpected results. See "Making run-time changes in FactoryTalk applications" in the FactoryTalk Linx Help. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 28: Right-Click Versus Left-Click

    Stop browsing the network. Right-click a network. Select Stop Browsing from the context menu. Right-click the device or network. Select Properties from View or edit a property screen. the context menu. View a context menu. Right-click. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...
  • Page 29 "Modifying this data at run time could cause unexpected results. See Making run-time changes in FactoryTalk applications in the Help." If the edit is made through a menu item, the message opens when you click the menu item. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 31: Define General Server Properties

     For Local applications, the computer hosting the FactoryTalk Linx server defaults to localhost and cannot be changed. For Network applications, Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 32: Setup Factorytalk Linx To Support A Redundant Server (Optional)

    If you are going to set up FactoryTalk Alarms and Events support, click the Alarms and Events tab. Otherwise, click Apply to save the server information, and then click OK to close the dialog box. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 33: Setup Factorytalk Linx To Support Factorytalk Alarms And Events (Optional)

    FactoryTalk Alarms and Events support FactoryTalk Alarms device-based alarm monitoring. Refer to the FactoryTalk Linx Help, or click Help and Events (optional) on the property page before attempting to set up FactoryTalk Alarms and Events support. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...
  • Page 34 Chapter 4 Define FactoryTalk Linx server properties Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 35: Create A Configuration

    Add Driver to add a driver. network other than Ethernet Add a device You can add devices by browsing the network, or you can manually add devices. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 36: Automatically Add A Device By Browsing

    Manually add a device You can manually add the devices to the workstation's network using the following procedure: 1. Right-click the network or driver and select Add Device. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 37: Create Shortcuts

    Device Shortcuts area of the Communication Setup editor. To create a shortcut, use the following procedure: 1. In the Device Shortcuts area of the Communication Setup editor, click Add. A default shortcut named New_Shortcut is created. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...
  • Page 38 FactoryTalk Linx Help before enabling Alarms and Events support for a shortcut. 6. In Shortcut Type, select a shortcut option to define a shortcut type for the selected shortcut. By default, Processor is selected. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 39: Shortcut Types

    1783-MS10T Stratix 8300. Symbolic Used for devices that have tags or symbols defined, such as 1426 PowerMonitor™ 5000, Micro800 series (Micro820, Micro830, and Micro850) controllers, and 193 E1 Plus Solid-State Overload Relays. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 40: Redundant Controller Path

    The following table defines the item names for the graphic above. Item Description FactoryTalk Linx Data Server Path1 to the ControlLogix controller Path2 to the ControlLogix controller ControlLogix controller ControlLogix EtherNet/IP module for Path1 Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 41: Redundant Controllogix Controller

    Path to the redundant ControlLogix controller Primary ControlLogix controller Secondary ControlLogix controller ControlLogix EtherNet/IP module for Primary Controller ControlLogix EtherNet/IP module for Secondary Controller ControlLogix Redundancy module for the primary controller ControlLogix Redundancy module for the redundant controller Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 42: Change Shortcut Types

     To switch the active path to a specified path by changing the Current Value. If the write value of @DevicePathSwitch is invalid (out of range or same with the current path), an error (E_FAIL: 0x80004005) will be returned. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 43: Inhibit Data Communication

    3. Click OK. After the device is inhibit, the icon shows on this device icon. If one or more shortcut is linked to the inhibit device, the icon also shows on the shortcut icon. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...
  • Page 44  If you inhibit a device and delete it from the communication tree, the inhibit data communication status will be removed from the topology. Even if the device can be re-browsed and added, it will be taken as a new one. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 45: What To Check First When You Have Problems

    Meanwhile, FactoryTalk Diagnostics collects this activity, warning, error, and audit messages from all participating products throughout a distributed system and routes them to Local Logs (also called event logs) on each computer. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 46: Predefined Items

    RSLinx Classic on the same avoid resource conflicts between these two applications. Refer to Use FactoryTalk computer? Linx with RSLinx Classic page 53 for more information. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 47: Advanced Topics

    For example, a PanelView Plus device connected directly to a PLC-5, or a FactoryTalk Linx data server on a Windows computer connected directly to a DH+/RIO module in a ControlLogix rack. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 48: Move Factorytalk Linx Configurations

    Windows to the C:\ drive Your_application_name is the name of your application, and within the application are folders and sub folders for areas and sub areas, if used. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 49: Move Shortcuts From One Computer To Another: Different Application

    Move your physical layout Applications using FactoryTalk Linx data services from the same FactoryTalk Linx host computer always share the same physical hardware configuration (for (drivers and devices) Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 50: Move From One Computer To Another

    Panel on both the source and the target computers. Important: If a Rockwell Automation application attempts to use FactoryTalk Linx service, FactoryTalk Linx will restart. Rockwell Automation applications that use FactoryTalk Linx must be stopped or shut down before you proceed. This will prevent the service from automatically starting, while you are moving the configuration file.

  • Page 51: Manage Cip Connections

    1 read connection and 1 write connection. This is determination is based on the FactoryTalk Linx topology; only the bridge module closest to the target controller is checked.  1756-DHRIO  1756-DHRIO  1761-NET-ENI Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 52: Use Predefined Items To Count Active Cip Connections

    FactoryTalk Diagnostics. Change the allocation of CIP Configuration parameters in the registry file or the RSLinxNG.xml file can be used to override the default values. Refer to Rockwell Automation Knowledgebase connections Answer ID 39366 for information on manually changing the connection allocation.

  • Page 53: For Windows Server 2008 And Windows 7 Operating Systems

    Classic" in the FactoryTalk Linx Help for this procedure. Important: This applies only to the dual-channel 1784-PKTX(D) driver; the single-channel 1784-PKTX driver can be configured in only one product (either FactoryTalk Linx or RSLinx Classic) at a time. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 54: For All The Supported Operating Systems

    Classic and FactoryTalk Linx. Because the 1784-PCIC(S) plugs into the virtual backplane, it is sharable as well. See "Sharing the FactoryTalk Linx virtual backplane with RSLinx Classic" in the FactoryTalk Linx Help for this procedure. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 55: Select Rslinx Edition In Studio 5000 Logix Designer

    To select or change an RSLinx edition in ControlFLASH: 1. Launch ControlFLASH. 2. On the Welcome page, click Change RSLinx Edition. The button is enabled only if RSLinx Classic and FactoryTalk Linx (or RSLinx Enterprise v5.90.00) are installed. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 56: The Network Browser

    If a device is not detected by the Network Browser, use the browser to add or modify a driver configuration. Besides, utilize the following functions with the Network Browser:  Search  Upload and register an EDS file Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 57: Search Criteria For A Device

    The Search bar includes predefined search criteria to filter search results by:  Device Type  Online Name  Path  Address Perform a search Use the Network Browser to search for a device to determine its location. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 58: Search Filters

    Search filters Search filter options for the Search function make it easy to refine search results. To filter the search by: Select this filter from the Search list: The name of a device Device Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 59: Operators

    The manual EDS upload function allows you to upload and register the EDS file of a specific device in the Network Browser. With the manual EDS upload function, you can register an EDS file at a time. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...
  • Page 60 EDS file within its firmware, the system automatically uploads and registers the EDS file on your computer. A progress circle shows beside the unregistered device indicating the auto EDS upload status. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 61: Register Eds Files Using The Eds Hardware Installation Tool

    6. In the Change Graphic Image dialog box, review the icon(s) of the hardware device(s) and click Next. Tip: Rockwell Automation's EDS Wizard assigns a default icon to each hardware device. You can specify a different icon for the hardware device(s) by selecting the hardware device and clicking the Change icon button.

  • Page 62: Considerations When Uploading And Registering Eds Files

    EDS upload.  The auto EDS upload function only uploads and registers EDS files for unknown devices. If an existing device contains a new EDS file, the system Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 63: What Is Eds Hardware Installation Tool

    4. Next to the Select Target Bridge Network box, click Browse (...). 5. From the Bridge Path Selection dialog box, select a device for the Network Browser to detect on another network. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 64: Edit A Bridge

    8. Click OK to save the changes. Delete a bridge Deleting a bridge removes the connection between devices on a bridged network. If devices on a bridged network are no longer valid, delete the bridge in the Network Browser. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 65: Copy And Paste Items To A List In A Bridge Configuration

    Delete an item in a list in a bridge configuration To delete an item to a list in a bridge configuration: 1. In the Network Browser click Advanced Settings 2. In the Advanced Settings dialog box, click Bridged. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 66: Add New Dialog Box

    Once a module is deleted, the corresponding module configuration is also deleted and cannot be retrieved. To copy a device configuration in a bridge: 1. In the Network Browser click Advanced Settings 2. In the Advanced Settings dialog box, click Bridged. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 67: Bridge Path Selection Dialog Box

    Bridge Configuration dialog box, Use the Advanced tab on the Add Driver dialog box to configure settings that Advanced tab settings control how the devices in the bridge configuration are distributed over the Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 68: Bridge Configuration Dialog Box, General Tab Settings

    Advanced Settings dialog box How do I access the Advanced Settings dialog box? (drivers)  From the Who Browser, click the Advanced Settings icon. Use the Advanced Settings dialog box to:  Configure discovery settings Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 69: Add A Driver For Local Broadcast

    Advanced tabs display in the Add Driver dialog box. 3. Click the Advanced tab and select the physical port of the computer, and configure the tuning settings to change how fast the Network Browser discovers items on the network. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 70: Add A Driver For Remote Broadcast

    1. From the Network Browser, click the Add Drivers icon. 2. In the Add Driver dialog box, select a driver, and click OK. The General and Advanced tabs display in the Add Driver dialog box. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 71: Configure Drivers In Factorytalk Administration Console

    EDS Hardware Installation Tool.  Ethernet list configured in the network browser control is visible in the FactoryTalk Administration Console but you need to return to the network browser control to modify the configuration. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 73: Comparing Different Installation Methods

    It is recommended for large-scale rollouts. Tip: Depending on the customized parameters, you can silently install FactoryTalk Linx, prerequisite software, and required components using this method. See Example 1 page Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 74: Use Unattended Installation

    The parameters and values are not case sensitive. If the value includes spaces, you need to enclose it in quotation marks (" "). Required if /QS or /Recordis not specified. Installs the product in the silent mode without any user interface. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 75: Auto Restart

    /InstallDrive=value Optional. Specifies the installation drive. If omitted, the default drive and location are:  C:\Program Files (x86)\Rockwell Software (64-bit) or  C:\Program Files\Rockwell Software (32-bit). /Uninstall Optional. Use to uninstall the software. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 76: Examples

    Before you begin Before installing the .msi file of FactoryTalk Linx using the silent installation, you must manually install the following prerequisite software and required components, in the following sequences:  Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 77: Rockwell Automation X64 Driver Package

    \Common\3.00.00-FTSP.  FactoryTalk Alarms and Events v3.00.00 To manually install it, run it from FactoryTalk Services installation directory \Common\3.00.00-FTAE. Rockwell Automation x64 driver Rockwell Automation x64 driver package includes the following drivers: package Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 78: Install Certificates

    Use the following steps to perform manually install a certificate when automatically installation fails: The steps below take the VeriSign Class 3 Public Primary Certification Authority - G5 2036.cer certificate as an example. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 79: Perform Silent Installation

     /qn: no UI - completely silent installation The installation process starts silently. For the installation log file, type the following command line syntax in the Command Prompt window: %Temp%\Rockwell - FactoryTalk Linx Install.Log Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 80: Uninstall Factorytalk Linx

    Setup.exe [/Q | /QS] /Uninstall Note: Components, such as FactoryTalk Activation Manager, that are shared with other products will not be uninstalled. For more information about command-line parameter, see Parameters page Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...
  • Page 81 Distributed application. See Network application. Downstream/Bridged configuration. Used to create a bridge in the Network Browser to enable the browser to detect devices on another physical network and to perform diagnostic and configuration functions on those devices. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...
  • Page 82 EtherNet/IP. An industrial network protocol that adapts the CIP to standard Ethernet. FactoryTalk. FactoryTalk is a set of services and technologies that enable Rockwell Automation products to work together to share information across all layers of an enterprise. FactoryTalk Administrative Console. A stand-alone tool used to configure and administer FactoryTalk applications.
  • Page 83 OPC Classic specifications into one extensible framework. Packet. The transmission unit exchanged at the network layer. PCCC (PC ). Programmable Controller Communication Commands. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...
  • Page 84 Stand-alone applications do not support areas. Also called Local applications. Tag. A logical name for a variable in a device or in local memory. For example, a tag can represent a process variable in a Logix 5000 controller. Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...
  • Page 85 15 FactoryTalk View Site Edition 46 device shortcuts, creating 35 FactoryTalk View Studio 15, 46 devices FactoryTalk, basic concepts 13 adding 33 moving 49 drivers G  adding 33 General tab 29 moving 49 Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...
  • Page 86 35 about 47 browsing 34 P  PCCC networks 47 predefined items 46 R  Redundancy tab 30 Release Notes 8 RSLinx 2.x, see RSLinx Classic 53 RSLinx Classic 46 Rockwell Automation Publication LNXENT-GR001R-EN-E - February 2018...

  • Page 87: Rockwell Automation Support

    Automation representative. New product satisfaction return Rockwell Automation tests all of its products to ensure that they are fully operational when shipped from the manufacturing facility. However, if your product is not functioning and needs to be returned, follow these procedures.

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