# OPC Tags Bad\_NotConnected using Studio 5000 Logix Emulate **URL:** \ **Category:** Ignition\ **Created:** [August 23, 2024, 12:53am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-tags-bad-notconnected-using-studio-5000-logix-emulate/95050 "2024-08-23T00:53:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Paul\_Renteria](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8491ac/32.png) [@Paul\_Renteria](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Paul_Renteria)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 12:53am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-tags-bad-notconnected-using-studio-5000-logix-emulate/95050/1 "2024-08-23T00:53:47Z")
I am trying to perform this exercise, but when I try it within ignition I get the message Bad\_NotConnected. I am using a Virtual machine with Studio 5000 Logix Emulate version 36, Studio 5000 version 36, and RSLinx Classic Professional. Thank y'all in advance, I am attaching the link to the exercise and an image of the message. Ignition SCADA connect with Allen Bradley Studio 5000 simulation without using any PLCs hardware EP1 https://www.youtube.com/embed/1lyaBI69zMU?feature=oembed&wmode=opaque&list=PPSV&start=2479 ![2024-08-22 17_53_20-VirtualBoxVM](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/original/3X/5/5/558649f93ec50d3a1e0f7ec7362513376801a4cd.png) ---
**Author:** ![Benjamin\_Furlani](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/benjamin_furlani/32/66084_2.png) [@Benjamin\_Furlani](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Benjamin_Furlani)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 1:01am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-tags-bad-notconnected-using-studio-5000-logix-emulate/95050/2 "2024-08-23T01:01:32Z")
Paul thanks for coming to the forum for help! Can we start by answering a few questions that will help me, and others assist you further? 1. What type of device are you emulating? (ControlLogix of some sort just good info to know) 2. How is your VM networked? (NAT or Bridged) 3. Do you have a firewall on your VM? 4. Can you provide a screenshot of the `Config > Device Connections` page as well as the configuration for the machine you are attempting to connect to? ---
**Author:** ![pturmel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/pturmel/32/3295_2.png) [@pturmel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pturmel)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-tags-bad-notconnected-using-studio-5000-logix-emulate/95050/3 "2024-08-23T01:09:31Z")
Have you followed the instructions in this comment and following comments? > [@OPC to Emulate, still looking for answers](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-to-emulate-still-looking-for-answers/80088/43): > > @pdixon, I know your question is about making OPC connections to RS Emulate, but I'm going to answer the question about making native Ignition driver connections to RS Emulate. Reviewing my first comment in this topic, I am happy to report that I was wrong. Necessary software, with versions I confirmed to work. Newer versions are expected to work: RSLogix\_Emulate5000 (install folder) aka "Studio 5000 Logix Emulate" (as shown in Control Panel Apps list), v32. FactoryTalk Linx, v6.11 R… (FTLinx is required along with RSLinx Classic. Both.) Also, fwiw, the video is unavailable to me. ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_Renteria](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8491ac/32.png) [@Paul\_Renteria](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Paul_Renteria)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-tags-bad-notconnected-using-studio-5000-logix-emulate/95050/4 "2024-08-23T15:08:41Z")
In youtube the name of the video is: Ignition SCADA connect with Allen Bradley Studio 5000 simulation without using any PLCs hardware EP1 And the link is: ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lyaBI69zMU&t=2499s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lyaBI69zMU&t=2499s)) I have FTLinx and RSLinx Classic proffesional. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![pturmel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/pturmel/32/3295_2.png) [@pturmel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pturmel)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-tags-bad-notconnected-using-studio-5000-logix-emulate/95050/5 "2024-08-23T15:43:02Z")
That video shows connecting via OPC DA. Don't do that. Follow my linked instructions, and use Ignition's native Logix v21+ driver. ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_Renteria](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8491ac/32.png) [@Paul\_Renteria](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Paul_Renteria)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/opc-tags-bad-notconnected-using-studio-5000-logix-emulate/95050/6 "2024-08-23T17:04:53Z")
Ok my communication is working now. Thanks.