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Prerequisites

Verify RSLinx License

Open the RSLinx Classic control panel from the Rockwell Software program group. In the title bar verify that the installed version is NOT Lite or Enterprise.

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Verify Communication

Communication between RSLinx and the PLC (and therefore, XLReporter) can be verified using the OPC Test Client provided by Rockwell Software:

  1. From the Rockwell Software program group, open RSLinx, Tools .

  2. Select the OPC Test Client.

  3. Select Server, Connect to open the Select an OPC Server window.

  4. Choose RSLinx OPC Server and click OK.

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Next, add a data group:

  1. Select Group, Add Group.

  2. Enter a Group Name and click OK.

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  1. Select Item, Add Item to open the Add New OPC Item window.

  2. Select a tag by navigating in the lower left list, selecting a tag on the lower right list, and clicking Add.

Next, add one or more data items (tags),:

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Click OK to return to the OPC Test Client window.

All the selected tags appear along with their real-time values, type, quality, and timestamp.

If the client does not respond as described, contact Rockwell Automation technical support to troubleshoot and correct the issue.

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