I am working with a company that wants to write code directly to AB PLC's using C++ or Java (preferred). It seems the only communication scheme available is this RSLinx C SDK package sold by Rockwell. Best we can tell (have not purchased it yet) this software contains code examples on how to develop OPC and C-API clients for "RSLinx". That means we have to buy RSLinx for every unit we wish to manufacturer that would need direct communications from the C++ or Java app. to the PLC.
Anyone else have any experience doing this? Is there code examples that exist that show us how to set up direct communications to the PLC via our software applications? We are specifically looking to communicate with the Micrologix 1100. However we would like the option of communications with other AB PLC's.
Thanks in advance.
Anyone else have any experience doing this? Is there code examples that exist that show us how to set up direct communications to the PLC via our software applications? We are specifically looking to communicate with the Micrologix 1100. However we would like the option of communications with other AB PLC's.
Thanks in advance.