The Rockwell Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Unsolicited driver functions as a simulated Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC.
Refer to these sections for details:
Supported Series
Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FlexLogix Ethernet.
Website: http://ab.rockwellautomation.com/
Certain device drivers will not have a list of register names in the DeviceHub Add Tag form. These are Free Tag PLCs. For Free Tag requirements, see Troubleshoot Device Connectivity Status.
PLC Connection Settings
| Parameters | Recommended | Options | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLC Type | Rockwell EtherNet/IP (CompactLogix) | ||
| PLC Interface | Ethernet | ||
| Port # | 44818 | ||
| PLC Station # | 1 | ||
LoopEdge DeviceHub Configuration
To configure DeviceHub for this ControlLogix Unsolicited Driver:
- Go to DeviceHub > Add Device
Type: Allen-Bradley
Driver: AB ControlLogix Unsolicited
Enter details specific to your environment and click AddDevice.
Device Addresses
PLC Data Type | Bit/Word | Data Format | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BOOL | Boolean | Bit object | ||
BitArray | ||||
SINT | ||||
INT | Integer | 16-bit signed, ASCII | -32768 ~ 32767 | |
DINT | Double Integer | 32-bit signed | -231 ~ (231 - 1) | |
REAL | Single Precision Float | 32-bit Float | IEEE 754 | |