COMMUNICATIONS PROCEDURES FOR RS LINX

AND RS LOGIX 5 ENGLISH

Configuring drivers.
1) Make sure the key on the CPU is in the run position. RS Logix will prompt you to change from run to
program mode via the software.
2) Select RS Linx from the program files or your desktop icon.
3) Select the communications tab and select the configure drivers section.
Under available drivers you can select for RS-232 (AB_DF-1DH+). This is from COM
port 1 to channel 0 on the CPU. This requires a 25 pin to a 9 pin parallel cable with a null
modem adapter in-line at COM port 1 on your laptop.
The next window that you will see is for configuring drivers.

Make your selection for the type of communications you are going to use. Whether this
may be RS-232 or 1784_PCMK/B card. For RS-232 connect your cable from comport 1
to channel 0 on the CPU.
Choose the driver and then select the auto configure button and it will set up your
protocols automatically. If you are successful the window next to the auto configure
button will display the message.
For the 1784_PCMK/B card you need to select the driver 1784 KT / KTX (D) / PCMK/
PKTX (D).
Select the add new tab and the configure Allen Bradley 1784 KTX /KTD window will
appear. Go to the value section of this window and click on the arrow. Then select the
PCMK line. The window should have a new title of configure the Allen Bradley 1784
PCMK. Double click the ok button and this will close this window.
On the configures drivers window you will see AB_KT-1 DH + STA 0 SOCKET 1or 2
running. Socket number will vary depending on where you have plugged in the card.
Now you should be back at the main screen. Select the communications tab with the
communications cable connected and double click the super who line. This will show you
some boxes. Station 0 is your computer and then you will see a box with the program file
name and a station number.

Record this number or remember it!!!

Minimize the RS Linx screen. Select the RS Logix from you program files or desktop.
Open the program and then open the PLC program that you are running.
On the screen just above the PLC program file name you will see RM xxx.rsp or RT
xxx.rsp depending on the type of program you have. Just above this line, you will see
what type of driver you are running.
If this is not correct (AB_KT-1 for the 1784_ PCMK/B Card) or (AB_DF1-1 for RS-232
connection) then you need to change it.
You can change this by going to the controller properties tag under the controller folder.
The controllers properties window will open. Select the controllers communication tab
and look at the driver window. Choose which driver you need to use (AB_KT1 for
PCMK card) or (AB_DF-1 for RS-232).
Tab over to the processor node (here is where you will need the station number for the
CPU that you recorded) and insert the node number. If you are in doubt of the number
that you have for the node double click super who and you will see it again if you are
communicating. Select the apply button and then the ok button.
You should now see the new driver on the program. Perform a save to keep this driver
setup.
Now you can select the arrow at the offline button. You will see the line to go online
double click this. If you are successful, you will se the offline change to online state and
turn green.
If the program that you have is different from that in the CPU, you will have to download
it to the CPU.
To do this you will have to select the download line at the offline arrow. You may see
some windows talking about different rev processors just say yes to this line.
The program will start to verify the file that you are about to download. If you have any
problems with the file verification, it will display at the bottom of the screen.
CONTACT THE SOFTWARE DEPARTMENT IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND
THE PROBLEM. MAKE SURE TO RECORD THE PROBLEM WITH THE
PROGRAM!
Once you have downloaded the program, you will be asked to go online. Answer yes to
this.
Now you should be online with the PLC. Go to the comm. tab and select it. Go to the line
that is for store to eeprom and double click it. You will be asked do you want to switch to
program mode say yes. Then when it is finished you will be asked to switch back to run
mode say yes.

Now you should be online with the processor.

Remember if you have any problems contact software.

Date: 10/24/99 Rev: 0