OPC-DA to RSLinx Classic (Emulated PLC)

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Hi…

Yet another way to pair Ignition with RSLogix Emulate 5000 is: Ignition > OPC-DA > FactoryTalk Gateway > RSlinx Enterprise.

*EDIT: FactoryTalk Gateway must be installed prior to attempting this method.

  1. In FactoryTalk Administrator set up a new local application with an RSLinx Enterprise Server and a new shortcut pointing to the emulator.
  2. In Ignition Gateway create a new OPC Server Connection.
    • Choose OPC-DA COM Connection;[next] Local; [next] FactoryTalk Gateway
    • Name it the same as the shortcut in step 1
    • Save changes.
  3. Start emulator, download code, put in run.
  4. Open Ignition Designer and refresh the OPC Browser. Your connection should show up with all the tags live from the emulator.

As you were,
Steve

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