Hi everyone
Just as a disclaimer I'm new to PLCs in general so I apologise if I'm not making any sense.
In a nutshell I have a Micrologix 1100 PLC which is connecting to a machine that counts products. What I'd like to do is access the data (ideally in real time - not sure if this is possible from my research) and export it to an excel file on a PC somewhere.
So far from my research it seems I have to do the following:
1. Connect the PLC to a PC.
This requires a crossover cable to configure the IP (via BOOTP) and then a patch network cable to access it afterwards. Alternatively they can be connected to a switch.
2. Use RSLinx + RSLogix to connect and view/configure the PLC.
I understand the process to open the PLCs configuration in RSLogix (I have the free version - RSLogix Micro Starter Lite). But at this point, assuming I can see the node that contains the data I want, would I be able to export it to a CSV or similar data file? Can the PLC be 'running' normally while this is done or will this interrupt its normal functionality?
I'd appreciate any help.
Just as a disclaimer I'm new to PLCs in general so I apologise if I'm not making any sense.
In a nutshell I have a Micrologix 1100 PLC which is connecting to a machine that counts products. What I'd like to do is access the data (ideally in real time - not sure if this is possible from my research) and export it to an excel file on a PC somewhere.
So far from my research it seems I have to do the following:
1. Connect the PLC to a PC.
This requires a crossover cable to configure the IP (via BOOTP) and then a patch network cable to access it afterwards. Alternatively they can be connected to a switch.
2. Use RSLinx + RSLogix to connect and view/configure the PLC.
I understand the process to open the PLCs configuration in RSLogix (I have the free version - RSLogix Micro Starter Lite). But at this point, assuming I can see the node that contains the data I want, would I be able to export it to a CSV or similar data file? Can the PLC be 'running' normally while this is done or will this interrupt its normal functionality?
I'd appreciate any help.