The Flexy supports different Rockwell models: SLC 50x, MicroLogix, PLC5, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FlexLogix, ...
If you wish to watch a general example of a Flexy being configured to connect to an Allen-Bradley using RS-Linx/RS-Logix, check the following video tutorial!
The Flexy lists two IO servers that can be used with Rockwell PLCs:
- DF1 primarily used for serial communication
- ABLOGIX primarily used for Ethernet/IP communication
The following table indicates which IO server should be used based on the Allen-Bradley PLC model:
PLC Model
|
Ethernet/IP
|
DF1
|
eWON IO Server
|
| PLC 5 |
✔ |
✔ |
DF1
|
| SLC 50x |
✔ |
✔ |
DF1 |
| MicroLogix |
✔ |
✔ |
DF1 |
| CompactLogix |
✔ |
✔ |
ABLOGIX |
| ControlLogix |
✔ |
✔ |
ABLOGIX |
| FlexLogix |
✔ |
✔ |
ABLOGIX |
Different video tutorials exist to show you how to connect a specific Rockwell model with the relevant eWON IO server:
For more information about the DF1 and ABLOGIX IO servers, and especially when to use them in regards of the protocol used, please refer to the RG-0007-00: IO Servers listed hereunder or in the Downloads & Documentation section.