Different RSlinx drivers

TimeFluxCap · Nov 19, 2003

Arikby, cancel that request. I just realised that the version of linx on ym home pc is not lite but a proper version and yes, like you I cannot stop or start the PIC device. Any Rockwell gurus ( Ken cooeeee ) able to tell me why?

msinclair · Nov 19, 2003

Gary1 · Nov 20, 2003

PIC Driver

I think i may be able to help
First what operating system are you using?
If you are using Windows XP then when you instal the PIC Driver in RSLinx the Windows origenal com driver is replaced with the AB PIC driver for that port. You cne check this by going to the windows system and checking the installed driver for the com port you selected. The PIC Driver will only work with RSLinx and any other programs that try to use that port will fail aometimes windows will return a message. Even other drivers in RSLinx DF1 ect will not work. The DF1 driver uses the windows com driver when you uninstall the PIC Driver the origenal windows com driver is reinstalled.
I have had to do this often. Some times the PIC com port driver will not install when i install the RSLinx PIC Driver then i have to go into windows system and update the driver for the comport i want to use select the AB PIC Driver from the list then install the PIC Driver in RSLinx. This will work. The AB PIC Driver will be in the Windows Driver list after you install the PIC Driver in RSLinx the first time.
Also if you are using the AB PIC Box to communicate to a SLC processor the box was never designed to work with Windows XP and can shutdown the driver of you stay connected for a long time.
Rockwell should be releasing a USB version if the PIC Bax that will correct this. Release date is unknown.

I this helped

TimeFluxCap · Nov 20, 2003

Thanks for the info guys.

Im using windows 95 running on Panasonic toughbooks. We have to stick with 95 on our laptops because some of some old programs we have.

Marc, as you could tell from the drivers in my first post, I have a PCMK card which I use for DH+ so that cable must be the 1784-PCM5. I think I will get a 1784-PCM4 cable and setup two drivers for the PCMK, that way I can start and stop either as required.

Thanks for all the help, I really like it when I get a solution from this site.

TFC

Mark Buskell · Nov 20, 2003

I got the PIC driver working with RSLinx Lite Ver 2.40.01 Build 16.
I had to first shutdown RSLinx and its Server. Then start the program
under the Rockland directory called "RSLinx Launch Control Panel". Uncheck the box "Always Run as Service". This will enable you to add the PIC Driver. After that you can go back and recheck the "Always Run as Service" box if you want.
There was some info in the RSLinx help file but as normal it was not to clear.

TimeFluxCap · Nov 21, 2003

Mark, what type of OS are you using? Im using win98 at home (im on r&r) and when I go to start from the RSLinx service control panel, I get a message box stating this can only be done from NT.

Mark Buskell · Nov 21, 2003

I am using 2000 and XP. Sorry, I should have added that info.

TimeFluxCap · Nov 25, 2003

Order is in for a PCMK-4 lead. Bit pricey AUS$517 for three metre of lead, but its going to save alot of hassles.

Thanks guys!

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