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RSLogix 500

octoplant supports programmable logic controllers that work with the RSLogix 500 software (the SLC™ 500 and MicroLogix™ product families) and enables the cyclical monitoring of devices configured with this development environment.

Device support level

Figure: Device Support Level RSLogix 500

Key features

Figure: RSLogix500 Key features

Other features

  • Asset inventory support

Workflow

Figure: Workflow RSLogix 500

System requirements

RSLogix 500 V 9.x V 10.x V 11 V 12
octoplant 101

Other requirements

  • To integrate RSLogix 500 projects, the following software versions must be installed on the same computer on which the octoplant server or agent is running.

    • RSLogix 500 (Standard and Professional Edition)
    • RSLinx Classic (version 3.51 or higher) or FactoryTalk Linx (formerly RSLinx Enterprise Edition) (version 5.51 or higher)
  • 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 500 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: