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Rockwell Automation - Allen Bradley

You can use the Ewon to access remotely an Allen-Bradley® PLC.

The following simplified configuration process is based on the RSLinx® software, provided by Allen-Bradley®. You can find a more detailed version of how to remote access an Allen-Bradley PLC in the Remote Access for Allen-Bradley PLC(s) document.

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  1. Step 1

    Open the driver configuration panel by clicking on the Drivers menu button.

    Configure the driver by selecting Ethernet devices in the list of available driver types.

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  2. Step 2

    Once the driver has been added to the viewport, right-click on the newly added element and choose to configure it.

    The hostname must be set by providing the IP address of the Rockwell PLC linked to your Ewon.

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  3. Step 3

    The RSLinx software is now configured and your Rockwell PLC is ready to be used.

    Perform a test connection to make sure everything is working as it should.