FactoryTalk Linx communication software

The following table lists how FactoryTalk Linx communication software executes functions. To configure it, go to
Communication > Network Browser
.
Function
FactoryTalk Linx
Driver configuration
Change the Ethernet configuration in the network browser.
Ethernet connectivity
Configurable for local / remote broadcast and IP Address lists from
Network Browser > Configure Drivers
.
Ethernet IP Address entry
To enter IP Addresses individually or enter a range such as 192.168.0.1-1.1.1.100, go to
Network Browser > Configure Drivers > Add New
 or
Edit
. There is no limit to the number of addresses.
Ethernet DHCP Host name entry
Enter as many DHCP host names as needed for a driver in
Network Browser > Configure Drivers
.
USB Connectivity
Listed under the Backplane in the topology.
Extract or manipulate the IP Address List / DHCP configuration outside of
FactoryTalk Linx
.
To extract the IP Address List from the browser to Microsoft Excel or other Windows software, manipulate it, and paste the revised data into the browser, go to
Network Browser > Configure Drivers > Add New
, and select
Copy
 or
Paste
.
Zoom in and zoom out
Zooming from 60% to 200%
Search function
Use Search to filter using any text. Search returns matching items from the user browsing history. The Search function works with devices that have browsing history.
Limit displayed content in tree
The anchor function limits the tree view to the selected branch.
Detect devices on a bridged Ethernet network. For example:
  • USB to Ethernet
  • Ethernet to Ethernet across a ControlLogix chassis
  • Ethernet to Ethernet on a CompactLogix or ControlLogix 5590 controller
  • a ControlLogix 5580 controller Ethernet port to ControlLogix chassis Ethernet module
Automatic background discovery is available. Manually configure a list of IP Addresses in the network browser for faster detection.
Downstream configuration for multiple paths to the network port.
The configuration is linked to the module serial number and port so that a single configuration is used for all paths to the same network port.
Change the downstream IP Address list
Access the configuration from the browser settings, including when the device is not visible in the network browser tree.
Removing an device from the tree that is no longer detected
The network browser automatically removes a device that is detected using a broadcast discovery method. For a device configured with a list or range, manually edit the list to remove the device.
Automatically upload EDS files
In the
Network Browser
 dialog:
  1. In the menu bar at the top of the
    Network Browser
    , select the arrow. A menu appears.
  2. Select
    EDS / Device Description Auto Upload
    .
  3. Expand a node and view the child devices. The system automatically browses the selected node and all its child devices.
Manually upload EDS files
In the
Network Browser
 dialog:
  1. Select a device. The device row is highlighted.
  2. Expand the dialog width. If an arrow is available, it appears in the highlighted row.
  3. Select the arrow. A menu appears.
  4. Select
    EDS / Device Description Upload
    .
Adjust discovery algorithms
Adjust driver discovery algorithm configuration in the
Network Browser
 dialog.
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