JRoss
Lifetime Supporting Member
Has anybody had this issue:
I'm using Studio 5000 v30 and a CompactLogix L33ER. I can go online fine, but if I physically disconnect the Ethernet cable and then reconnect it, RS Linx seems to lose its connection until I reboot. Then I'm good until the next time I disconnect. Doesn't matter whether I go offline in Studio 5000 first or just pull the Ethernet cable. I can still ping the PLC, but it shows up in Linx with a red X. The only work-around I've found is I have created three Ethernet drivers in RSLinx. Once I disconnect, I switch drivers and then can reconnect that way. But once I've used all three, I have to reboot to get back up and running.
I've also noticed that once I reboot, Studio 5000 doesn't seem to be automatically starting RSLinx when I choose Who Active. I have to choose it from the start menu.
My Rockwell software is running on VMWare. I get the same problem whether I use the laptop's built in port or a USB adapter connected directly to the VM.
This is extremely frustrating! Any suggestions?
Jeremy
PS, It just occurred to me to check in the Windows services, and RSLinx was set to Manual startup. I changed it to Automatic, but I'm offsite at the moment, so I won't know if it works until morning. Any other things to check?
I'm using Studio 5000 v30 and a CompactLogix L33ER. I can go online fine, but if I physically disconnect the Ethernet cable and then reconnect it, RS Linx seems to lose its connection until I reboot. Then I'm good until the next time I disconnect. Doesn't matter whether I go offline in Studio 5000 first or just pull the Ethernet cable. I can still ping the PLC, but it shows up in Linx with a red X. The only work-around I've found is I have created three Ethernet drivers in RSLinx. Once I disconnect, I switch drivers and then can reconnect that way. But once I've used all three, I have to reboot to get back up and running.
I've also noticed that once I reboot, Studio 5000 doesn't seem to be automatically starting RSLinx when I choose Who Active. I have to choose it from the start menu.
My Rockwell software is running on VMWare. I get the same problem whether I use the laptop's built in port or a USB adapter connected directly to the VM.
This is extremely frustrating! Any suggestions?
Jeremy
PS, It just occurred to me to check in the Windows services, and RSLinx was set to Manual startup. I changed it to Automatic, but I'm offsite at the moment, so I won't know if it works until morning. Any other things to check?