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Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk Linx Quick Results Manual (87 pages)

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Important User Information
2
Table of Contents
3
Preface
7
About this Publication
7
Intended Audience
7
Find Additional Information
7
Help
7
Release Notes
8
Knowledgebases
8
Technical Support
8
Training Programs
8
Consulting Services
9
Legal Notices
9
Copyright Notice
9
Warranty
10
Environmental Compliance
10
Welcome to Factorytalk Linx
13
What Is Factorytalk Linx
13
Features and Benefits
14
Overview of Basic Concepts
15
Factorytalk Services Platform
15
Factorytalk Directory
16
Factorytalk Live Data
16
Factorytalk Diagnostics
16
Factorytalk Administration Console
16
Local Applications Versus Network Applications
17
Factorytalk Administration Console and Factorytalk View Studio
17
Design-Time Versus Runtime
17
Installation and Configuration Checklist
17
Install Factorytalk Linx
18
System Requirements
19
Hardware Requirements
19
Software Requirements
19
Software Compatibility
20
Prerequisite Software
21
Install Factorytalk Linx
22
Update an Existing Installation
23
Update a System that Already Has a Factorytalk-Enabled Product Installed
23
Start Factorytalk Linx and Explore the User Interface
25
Start Factorytalk Administration Console
25
Factorytalk Administration Console User Interface Components
25
Add Factorytalk Linx to the Factorytalk Application
26
Explore the Factorytalk Linx Communication Setup Editor
27
Right-Click Versus Left-Click
28
Define General Server Properties
31
Setup Factorytalk Linx to Support a Redundant Server (Optional)
32
Setup Factorytalk Linx to Support Factorytalk Alarms and Events (Optional)
33
Create a Configuration
35
Add a Driver
35
If You Are Running on an Ethernet Network
35
If You Are Running on any Network Other than Ethernet
35
Add a Device
35
Automatically Add a Device by Browsing
36
Browse the Virtual Backplane
36
Manually Add a Device
36
Create Shortcuts
37
Shortcut Types
39
Redundant Controller Path
40
Redundant Controllogix Controller
41
Change Shortcut Types
42
Predefined Items for Redundant Shortcuts
42
Inhibit Data Communication
43
What to Check First When You Have Problems
45
Troubleshooting Tools for Factorytalk Linx
45
Factorytalk Diagnostics Event Log
45
Predefined Items
46
Answers to Common Questions
46
Where Is the Help for Factorytalk Linx
46
Why Don't I See Factorytalk Linx on My Start Menu
46
Why Can't I Browse for Tags
46
Why Can't I Edit My ME Configuration
46
Can I Run Factorytalk Linx and Rslinx Classic on the same Computer
46
Advanced Topics
47
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
Move Shortcuts on the same Computer: Different Application
48
Move Shortcuts from One Computer to Another: Different Application
49
Move Shortcuts from One Computer to Another: Different Factorytalk Directory
49
Move Your Physical Layout (Drivers and Devices)
49
Move from One Computer to Another
50
Manage CIP Connections
51
Logix Controllers with a Limited Number of Connections
51
CIP Bridge Modules with a Limited Number of Connections
51
Use Predefined Items to Count Active CIP Connections
52
Use Factorytalk Diagnostics to Track and Troubleshoot CIP Connections
52
Factorytalk Diagnostics
52
Change the Allocation of CIP Connections
52
For Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 Operating Systems
53
Dual-Channel 1784-PKTX(D) Driver
53
For All the Supported Operating Systems
54
1784-PKTX Driver
54
Serial-DF1 Driver (RS232 DF1 Devices)
54
1784-PCIC(S) Driver
54
Select Rslinx Edition in Studio 5000 Logix Designer
55
Select an Rslinx Edition in Controlflash
55
The Network Browser
56
Configuring Drivers in the Network Browser
56
Search Criteria for a Device
57
Perform a Search
57
Search Filters
58
Operators
59
Upload and Register an EDS File
59
Upload and Register an EDS File in the Network Browser
59
Register EDS Files Using the EDS Hardware Installation Tool
61
Considerations When Uploading and Registering EDS Files
62
What Is EDS Hardware Installation Tool
63
Bridge Across Networks
63
Add a Bridge
63
Edit a Bridge
64
Delete a Bridge
64
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
Copy a Device Configuration in a Bridge
66
Bridge Path Selection Dialog Box
67
Bridge Configuration Dialog Box
67
Bridge Configuration Dialog Box, Advanced Tab Settings
67
Bridge Configuration Dialog Box, General Tab Settings
68
Advanced Settings Dialog Box (Drivers)
68
Add a Driver for Local Broadcast
69
Add a Driver for Remote Broadcast
70
Add a Driver with a Device List/Range
70
Configure Drivers in Factorytalk Administration Console
71
Communication Setup
71
Comparing Different Installation Methods
73
Use Unattended Installation
74
Perform Unattended Installation
74
Parameters
74
Auto Restart
75
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
Rockwell Automation Support
87

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