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OkiePC · June 10th, 2005, 02:58 PM

Are there any real benefits or requirements to using RSNetworx for Ethernet/IP?

We're gonna start up a new line in July, and prepare a maintenance "roll-a-round" computer for monitoring/troubleshooting and limited programming of a controllogix controlled machine with 2 racks of ethernet I/O, and a panelview. I've got quote for PanelBuilder, RSLogix5000 Full Edition, and some other stuff for the technicians to use in case of a failure on the machine. I am amazed how many different options Rockwell Software has come up with for programming utilities. You can get RSLogix in pro, standard, mini, service, lite, and full editions plus there are serveral add-ons.

Anyway is RSNetworks for Ethernet a waste of money, is it required, or is it a convenience?

mgvol · June 10th, 2005, 03:25 PM

I wouldn't bother with it; it is for non A-B Ethernet I/P devices.

Alan Case · June 10th, 2005, 03:39 PM

Buy the RSLogix 5000 pro version. RSNetworx for ENet is included.
Regards Alan Case

Contr_Conn · June 10th, 2005, 04:27 PM

You don't need RSnetworx for Ethernet to schedule Logix I/O connections. It is nice diagnostic and troubleshooting tool, but you don't have to buy it.

June 10th, 2005, 02:58 PM	#1
OkiePC Lifetime Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ENE of Nowhere Oklahoma Posts: 7,553	RSNetworx for Ethernet/IP Are there any real benefits or requirements to using RSNetworx for Ethernet/IP? We're gonna start up a new line in July, and prepare a maintenance "roll-a-round" computer for monitoring/troubleshooting and limited programming of a controllogix controlled machine with 2 racks of ethernet I/O, and a panelview. I've got quote for PanelBuilder, RSLogix5000 Full Edition, and some other stuff for the technicians to use in case of a failure on the machine. I am amazed how many different options Rockwell Software has come up with for programming utilities. You can get RSLogix in pro, standard, mini, service, lite, and full editions plus there are serveral add-ons. Anyway is RSNetworks for Ethernet a waste of money, is it required, or is it a convenience?

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June 10th, 2005, 03:25 PM	#2
mgvol Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 746	I wouldn't bother with it; it is for non A-B Ethernet I/P devices.

June 10th, 2005, 03:39 PM	#3
Alan Case Lifetime Supporting Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wagga Wagga Posts: 1,249	Buy the RSLogix 5000 pro version. RSNetworx for ENet is included. Regards Alan Case

June 10th, 2005, 04:27 PM	#4
Contr_Conn Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,661	You don't need RSnetworx for Ethernet to schedule Logix I/O connections. It is nice diagnostic and troubleshooting tool, but you don't have to buy it.

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