Rockwell RSLogix 5
versiondog supports PLCs that work with RSLogix 5 software as well as PLC 5s from Rockwell. versiondog enables the cyclical monitoring of devices created in this environment.
Network diagram
System requirements
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From versiondog Version |
RSLogix 5 & RSLinx |
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|---|---|---|
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V7.X |
V8.X | |
| 3.2 | ✓ | |
| 4.0 | ✓ | ✓ |
Other system requirements
- The software RSLogix 5 Professional Edition (version 7 or higher) needs to be running on the computer on which the versiondog server is running. If the software is running on a different computer, you will require a versiondog Agent
- Either RSLinx Classic (version 3.5.1 or higher) or FactoryTalk Linx Gateway (version 5.1 or newer) will need to be running on the computer on which the versiondog server is installed. FactoryTalk Linx was previously known as RSLinx Enterprise Edition. If the software is running on a different computer, you will require a versiondog Agent
- When upgrading FactoryTalk Linx, you will need to uninstall the RSLinx Classic software and enter the access path manually. This is located in Job configuration
- If you are using versiondog Agents when carrying out a FactoryTalk Linx upgrade, you will need to be ensure that all Agent related tasks are carried by an administrator.
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System requirements for RSLogix 5 can be found on Rockwell’s website
Key features and functions
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Integrated RSLogix 5 project tree |
✓ |
| SmartCompare for RSLogix 5 projects (version comparison) | ✓ |
| Automatically detection of differences between the program running on the device and the latest version on the server (Backup - detail comparison, version / backup - detail comparison) | ✓ |
| Detailed graphical comparison | ✓ |
| Support for RSLogix 5 multi projects | ✓ |
| Clear presentation of complete change history | ✓ |
| Automatic backup for disaster recovery | ✓ |
| Custom component type for RSLogix 5 | ✓ |
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Last updated: 02 July 2020