Running FactoryTalk Linx and RSLinx Classic on the same computer
FactoryTalk Linx
(formerly known as RSLinx Enterprise
) and RSLinx Classic can run simultaneously on the same computer. This is a common setup if you need to create or edit a program using RSLogix 5, RSLogix 500, and Logix Designer application (which require RSLinx Classic) for use in an application and you must accomplish this using only one computer.
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FactoryTalk Linx
and RSLinx Classic cannot support unsolicited messages on the same computer. To support unsolicited message, FactoryTalk Linx
needs to bind the TCP/IP port 44818 to receive CIP messages. This port is reserved by CIP standard, which means that other CIP products from third parties (for example, RSLinx Classic and KepServerEx) may also bind this port. To avoid the port binding conflict issue, do NOT enable the unsolicited message function of FactoryTalk Linx
on the same machine where other CIP products (such as RSLinx Classic and KepServerEx) need to bind the TCP/IP port 44818.If your
FactoryTalk Linx
configuration consists of a:Dual-channel 1784-PKTX(D) driver
FactoryTalk Linx
and RSLinx Classic both install and use the same 1784-PKTX(D) driver. FactoryTalk Linx
uses the first channel (assigned by default and cannot be changed). RSLinx Classic uses the second channel.If your
FactoryTalk Linx
configuration consists of a:1784-PKTX driver
If your
FactoryTalk Linx
configuration consists of a 1784-PKTX driver, and you need RSLinx Classic to communicate using that same driver, then you must share the driver within FactoryTalk Linx
with RSLinx Classic.Serial-DF1 driver (RS232 DF1 devices)
If your
FactoryTalk Linx
configuration consists of a Serial-DF1 driver (RS232 DF1 devices), and you need RSLinx Classic to communicate using that same driver, then you must share the driver within FactoryTalk Linx
with RSLinx Classic.1784-PCIC(S) driver
If your
FactoryTalk Linx
configuration consists of a 1784-PCIC(S) driver, you configure the driver in FactoryTalk Linx
, then add a virtual backplane to RSLinx Classic. The virtual backplane is a sharable component between RSLinx Classic and FactoryTalk Linx
. Since the 1784-PCIC(S) plugs into the virtual backplane, it is sharable as well.Provide Feedback