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RSLogix 500

versiondog 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.

Figure: Integration RSLogix 500

Supported versions

RSLogix 500 V 9.x V 10.x V 11
versiondog 3.2 ✓
versiondog 4.1 ✓ ✓
versiondog 8.5.1 ✓ ✓ ✓

Requirements

  • To perform uploads, ensure the following software versions are installed on the same machine where the versiondog server or agent is running:

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

  • If you are upgrading to FactoryTalk Linx:

    • Uninstall RSLinx Classic before proceeding with the upgrade.
    • Manually reconfigure the communication path in the Job configuration section.
    • If you are using agents, make sure they are running with administrative privileges.

  • You can find the system requirements for RSLogix 500 on the Rockwell Automation website.

  • To support uploads, the VDog MasterService, VDog UploadAgent, and VDog CompareAgent services must not run under the LocalSystem account. Instead, use an administrator account or one with administrative rights.

  • To ensure reliable communication, it is recommended to launch either the agent or the VDog MasterService (whichever is in use for this device) as an application, under the following conditions:

    • If the RSLogix software is installed on a different machine, agents are required on that machine.
    • Agents must be capable of launching and interacting directly with the RSLogix software.
    • The setup requires both administrative rights and access to the user interface.

    For detailed instructions, see Starting agents and VDog MasterService as applications.

Integration features

  • Custom component type
  • Integrated RSLogix 500 project tree
  • Consistent change history
  • Detailed graphical comparison
  • SmartCompare for RSLogix 500 projects (version <-> version comparison)
  • Automatic monitoring of the differences between the program on the controller and the current version on the server (detailed comparison: prev. backup <-> backup, server version <-> backup)
  • Support of RSLogix 500 multi-projects
  • Automated backup for disaster recovery
  • Asset inventory support

Configuration

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: