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RSLogix 5

octoplant supports programmable logic controllers that work with the RSLogix 5 and PLC-5 software from Rockwell Automation and enables the cyclical monitoring of devices that have been configured with this development environment.

Device support level

Figure: Device Support Level RSLogix 5

Key features

Figure: RSLogix5 Key features

Other features

  • Asset inventory support

Workflow

Figure: Workflow RSLogix 5

System requirements

RSLogix 5 & RSLinx V7.X V8.X V9.X V10.X
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Uploading with the Standard License of the editor is only possible from version 10 onward. For versions below 10, a Professional License is required.

Other requirements

  • To integrate RSLogix 5 projects, the following software versions must be installed on the same computer on which the octoplant server or agent is running.

    • RSLogix 5 (Standard and Professional Edition)
    • RSLinx Classic or FactoryTalk Linx (formerly RSLinx Enterprise Edition)
  • If you are upgrading to FactoryTalk Linx:

    • Uninstall RSLinx Classic before proceeding with the upgrade.
    • Manually reconfigure the communication path in the Job configuration area.
    • If you are using agents, ensure the agent services are running with administrative privileges.
  • You can find the system requirements for RSLogix 5 on the Rockwell Automation website.

  • To perform uploads, the VDog MasterService or VDog UploadAgent/VDog CompareAgent services must not run under the Local System user, but under the administrator account or an account with administrative rights.

To get the basic workflow for intergrating the device, open General workflow.

Device-specific settings for this device, such as job configuration, can be found on the following pages: