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Configuring jobs for ControlLogix controllers

  1. Create a job with the RSLogix 5000 upload type.

  2. Go to the RSLogix 5000 settings section.

    Figure: Job configuration, RSLogix 5000 Settings and Advanced sections

  3. If the component contains several projects, select the desired RSLogix 500 project from the dropdown menu.

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    If the component does not contain a project, this will be displayed as a note when you open the dropdown list. In this case, RSLogix5000.ACD is entered as the project name by default.

  4. Enter the gateway data in the Communications path field.

    Depending on the software used (RSLinx Classic or FactoryTalk Linx), there are different procedures:

    If you have updated RSLogix Entreprise Edition with FactoryTalk Linx, enter the communication path manually:

    1. Open the FactoryTalk Linx Browser tool and select the required project on the right. The properties of the project will then open.
    2. Copy the path of the Device path field (e.g. RSLinx Enterprise!Ethernet\10.0.220.145, the RSLinx Enterprise! part of the path is optional) and paste it in the Communications path field.

    If you are using RSLogix Enterprise Edition or RSLogix Classic Edition, select the communication path using the Browse... function:

    1. Select Browse... next to the Communications path field to select the path to the PLC.
    2. In the Select communication path dialog, select the PLC to be backed up by the job. At the bottom of the page, you'll see a field displaying the currently selected access path. Once you select OK, this value is copied to the Communications path field.

    Figure: RsLogix 5000, Access Path

  5. Select the Merge with offline project checkbox to specify whether the current status of the project on the controller should be merged with the status already saved on the server.

    If the component does not contain a project, clear the Merge with offline project checkbox.

    If the project is not to be merged with the offline project, information on the controller can be entered. By default, the Detect controller information automatically checkbox is activated and the project name and revision are determined automatically. To enter the revision manually, clear the checkbox.

  6. Select the Warn when forced values are active checkbox to display a warning whenever forced values are enabled in your project.

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    Displaying the warning helps to prevent configuration issues - for example, when states are manually controlled during setup mode and forced values might be forgotten.

Known problems during job execution

RSLogix 5000 Editor still active [21700]

Problem:

You see the following error in the Event log module: At least one instance of the RSLogix 5000 editor is still active [21700]

Explanation:

This error occurs when an instance of the RSLogix 5000 editor is still running in the background, preventing the job from completing.

Solution: Run RSLinx as a Service to avoid background editor conflicts.

Open the RSLinx (Classic) Launch Control Panel. Enable the checkbox to run RSLinx as a service. Execute the job again.

Backup issue with firmware revision 32

Problem:

Backups fail or generate error messages when using firmware revision 32.

Explanation:

This firmware version may cause compatibility issues with the backup process.

Solution:

Use a different firmware revision and try executing the job again.

Problem:

You receive the following error in the Event log: Error when uploading the CLX [Details: A modal dialog is currently displayed so the requested action cannot be completed.]

Explanation:

This typically indicates that the RSLogix start screen cannot be displayed, often due to missing ActiveX components on the machine running the Upload agent.

Solution:

Adjust the registry settings to bypass the RSLogix start screen.

  1. Launch Regedit.exe using the same user account that runs the Upload agent.
  2. Go to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Rockwell Software\RSLogix 5000\Start page
  3. Modify the Never Show key as needed to disable the modal start screen.

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