RSLinx Classic Getting Results Guide - Rockwell Automation

1 Getting Results RSLinx Classic Getting Results Guide Important user information Read this document and the documents listed in the additional resources section about installation, configuration, and operation of this equipment before you install, configure, operate, or maintain this product. Users are required to familiarize themselves with installation and wiring instructions in addition to requirements of all applicable codes, laws, and standards. Activities including installation, adjustments, putting into service, use, assembly, disassembly, and maintenance are required to be carried out by suitably trained personnel in accordance with applicable code of practice. If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. In no event will Rockwell Automation , Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or application of this equipment.

2 The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation , Inc. cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams. No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation , Inc. with respect to use of information, circuits, equipment, or software described in this manual. Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without written permission of Rockwell Automation , Inc., is prohibited. Throughout this manual, when necessary, we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations. WARNING: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause an explosion in a hazardous environment, which may lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.

3 ATTENTION: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss. Attentions help you identify a hazard, avoid a hazard, and recognize the consequence Important: Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the product. Labels may also be on or inside the equipment to provide specific precautions. SHOCK HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert people that dangerous voltage may be present. BURN HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert people that surfaces may reach dangerous temperatures. ARC FLASH HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a motor control center, to alert people to potential Arc Flash. Arc Flash will cause severe injury or death.

4 Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Follow ALL Regulatory requirements for safe work practices and for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Software, Rockwell Automation , and TechConnect are trademarks of Rockwell Automation , Inc. Trademarks not belonging to Rockwell Automation are property of their respective companies. Rockwell Automation Publication LINX-GR001T-EN-E - November 2018 3 Table of contents Purpose of the 7 Intended audience.

5 7 Document conventions .. 7 Feedback .. 7 Legal notices .. 7 Chapter 1 What is RSLinx Classic ? .. 11 Differences between RSLinx Classic types .. 11 RSLinx Classic Lite .. 11 RSLinx Classic Single Node .. 12 RSLinx Classic OEM .. 12 RSLinx Classic Gateway .. 13 Quick start .. 13 Step 1 Configure a driver .. 13 Step 2 Configure a topic .. 14 Step 3 Copy a link to the clipboard .. 15 Step 4 Paste a link from the clipboard .. 15 Explore RSLinx Classic .. 16 Title bar .. 16 Menu bar .. 16 Toolbar .. 17 Application workspace .. 17 RSWho .. 18 Status bar .. 18 Chapter 2 Before you begin .. 19 System requirements .. 19 Hardware requirements .. 19 Software requirements .. 20 Install RSLinx Classic software .. 21 Update an existing installation .. 22 Updating the FactoryTalk Services Platform software .. 23 Start RSLinx Classic software .. 23 RSLinx Classic running as a service vs.

6 Running as an application .. 23 Troubleshooting installation .. 24 Chapter 3 Use RSWho .. 25 Control bar .. 26 Tree control .. 26 List control .. 27 Preface Welcome to RSLinx Classic Install and start RSLinx Classic RSWho Table of contents 4 Rockwell Automation Publication LINX-GR001T-EN-E - November 2018 Chapter 4 OPC .. 29 DDE .. 29 DDE/OPC client connectivity .. 30 Chapter 5 Manually upload and register EDS files in the RSWho .. 31 Automatically upload and register EDS files in the RSWho.

7 32 Manually register EDS files in the EDS Hardware Installation Tool .. 33 View existing EDS files of devices on the computer .. 34 Unregister EDS files in EDS Hardware Installation Tool .. 35 Uninstall EDS Hardware Installation Tool and all EDS files .. 36 Chapter 6 Compact harmony files in RSLinx Classic .. 37 Chapter 7 Use the help .. 39 Help contents .. 39 Access help for a control or field .. 40 Find step-by-step procedures .. 40 Find definitions .. 41 Access guides .. 42 Training .. 42 Technical support .. 43 When you call .. 43 Appendix A Grace period .. 45 Activate RSLinx Classic with FactoryTalk Activation Manager .. 45 How to activate RSLinx Classic .. 45 Find more information about FactoryTalk Activation .. 46 Appendix B How do I set up security in RSLinx Classic ? .. 47 If you have not used FactoryTalk Security or RSSecurity before .. 47 If you have used RSSecurity but not FactoryTalk Security.

8 53 If you have used FactoryTalk Security before .. 59 What can I secure in RSLinx Classic ? .. 61 Using FactoryTalk Security .. 62 Network/Local Directory .. 62 OPC and DDE Connectivity Register EDS files of devices Compact harmony files Find the information you need Activation Secure RSLinx Classic with FactoryTalk Security Table of contents Rockwell Automation Publication LINX-GR001T-EN-E - November 2018 5 Reset Network Tree .. 62 Miscellaneous.

9 63 Appendix C Comparing different installation methods .. 65 Use unattended installation .. 66 Perform unattended installation .. 66 Parameters .. 66 Use silent installation for RSLinx Classic .msi file .. 69 Before you begin .. 69 RSLinx Classic x64 driver package .. 70 Install certificates .. 70 Perform silent installation .. 71 Appendix D Select an RSLinx Edition in ControlFlash .. 73 RSWho .. 73 Configure drivers in RSLinx Classic .. 73 Uninstall RSLinx Classic .. 74 Install RSLinx Classic with command line syntax Using RSLinx Classic with ControlFlash Glossary Index Rockwell Automation Publication LINX-GR001T-EN-E - November 2018 7 Preface The Getting Results Guide provides you with information on how to install and navigate the RSLinx Classic software.

10 It explains how to effectively use the RSLinx Classic software and how to find and access additional information. This Guide can be considered the entry point into Rockwell Software documentation set for this product. The documentation set contains pertinent, easily accessible product information and ships with the software product. This set is designed to free you from tedious paper shuffling and reduce information overload. Other components of the documentation set include electronic release notes and help. We assume that you are familiar with: IBM-compliant personal computers Microsoft Windows operating systems OPC (OLE for Process Control ) communication DDE (Microsoft dynamic data exchange) messaging Allen-Bradley PLC (programmable logic controllers) Rockwell Software PLC programming tools The conventions used throughout this document for the user interface comply with those recommended by Microsoft.