Connecting to compactlogix via usb

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• Jul 7, 2020

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Hi guys
I'm trying to connect to a compactlogix 33er via usb but I can see it in the usb in linx do I need to update rslinx?
Or the Ed's files

 

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• Jul 7, 2020

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Doesn't the plus icon with the word USB automatically pop up? Make sure your usb port is enabled. You are using the standard printer usb cable, correct?

 

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• Jul 7, 2020

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What version of RSlinx are you using? The newerish versions should install the PC drivers and everything you need and it will create it own USB driver in Linx.

 

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also be patient, the USB connection is really slow versus ethernet or even DH+

 

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• Jul 8, 2020

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I have had instances where RSlinx did not see the USB until I unplugged and replugged into the laptop. Try again.

 

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Ken Moore said:

I have had instances where RSlinx did not see the USB until I unplugged and replugged into the laptop. Try again.

Click to expand...

"Have you tried turing it off and on again?"



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vu5q6EXquuM&t=117s

 

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• Jul 9, 2020

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Insure RSLinx Classic 3.51 or later is installed on your computer.

 

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• Jul 12, 2020

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Yeah I have 4.11 going to try again tomorrow

 

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• Jul 13, 2020

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Its actually extremely fast - quite the contrary.
Don't use the USB that is displayed in Linx - use the Virtual Backplane option - it will automatically populate your USB connected devices - the USB that is shown in the tree seldom works in my experience
I use this very often - the initial connection takes up to 30 seconds to illustrate - it also seems to lock up linx at the same time - be patient - once it is illustrated, you can drill into the processor/backplane

 

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• Jul 13, 2020

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it takes forever to recognize the device when using usb. sometimes I wait about a minute and then unplug and replug and it seems to populate right away.