RSlogic 5000 + Kepware OPC server connectivity

[dinster]

hi all

i'm still new with my Flexlogic 5434.

my question is, how do i see all the tags / ladder logic used in my Flexlogic? i need those info so that i can setup my Kepware OPC server properly?

pls help.

 

[naegely]

Kepserver should automatically generate tags for all addresses in your program once you configure your channel and device properties and connect. It's been a little while since I've done it, but as I recall, the tags didn't show up in Kepserver until I first established the connection, then closed and re-opened the server.

 

[pandersen]

There is a button in the properties for the device to create the tag database. Once your connection is set up correctly, hit the button and it will pull everything for you.

 

[dinster]

what if i dont have license for RSlogix 5000?

can i still generate tags for all addresses used in the PLC?

 

[pandersen]

Yes, KepServer has a driver that connects directly to the PLC, so you don't need a license for RSLogix to set up KepServer.

 

[dinster]

hi all

i've a feeling that KepserverEx not supporting my interface device..

here..

http://www.kepware.com/Spec_Sheets/Allen_Bradley_ControlLogix.html

it says my Flexlogic 5434 is only supported via 1788-ENBT Ethernet Daughtercard or via 1761-NET-ENI Series B using Channel 0

i've checked physically - the interface that i'm using is 1784-PCIC Rev B.

can someone help me out?

 

[mellis]

OK, first the facts:

You have a 1794-L34 Flexlogix controller, right?

Which of the following communications daughtercards are installed in the controller?

1788-CNC, -CNCR for ControlNet communications
1788-CNF, -CNFR for ControlNet communications
1788-DNBO for DeviceNet communications​

1788-ENBT for EtherNet/IP communications

The 1784-PCIC is a PCMCIA card that goes in your computer for ControlNet interface.

The Kepware says it wants an Ethernet connection to the processor using the 1788-ENBT or a 1761-NET-ENI on the serial port. So, do you have an ethernet connection on the FlexLogix controller? Doesn't look like a ControlNet connection is going to help.

 

[adrielmichaud]

Have you spoken to their technical support? They'd probably be able to tell you which was supported and which wasn't.

 

[dinster]

OK, first the facts:

You have a 1794-L34 Flexlogix controller, right?

Which of the following communications daughtercards are installed in the controller?

1788-CNC, -CNCR for ControlNet communications
1788-CNF, -CNFR for ControlNet communications
1788-DNBO for DeviceNet communications​

1788-ENBT for EtherNet/IP communications

The 1784-PCIC is a PCMCIA card that goes in your computer for ControlNet interface.

The Kepware says it wants an Ethernet connection to the processor using the 1788-ENBT or a 1761-NET-ENI on the serial port. So, do you have an ethernet connection on the FlexLogix controller? Doesn't look like a ControlNet connection is going to help.

hi mellis

what i have in my system is as follows:

1. Flexlogic 5434 Controller (1794-L34)
2. Flex I/O Control Net Module (1794-ACNR15)
3. PCI Bus Control Net Interface for HMI = (1784-PCIC Rev B)

1784-PCIC Rev B is a PCI based card for my HMI - and not PCMCIA based.

Kepware has not come back to me on this issue.

I've tried Cyberlogic - but they too dont have driver for my 1784-PCIC.

Have you spoken to their technical support? They'd probably be able to tell you which was supported and which wasn't.

Perhaps Matrikon has a solution for me?