AB FlexLogix (Gen1)

6min

Review the following information for setting up and configuring the AB FlexLogix (Gen1) driver. 
Manufacturing Connect Edge Compatible Series 
Compatibility parameter
Compatible items
Driver type
Ethernet
Validated devices/series
FlexLogix
When configuring tags for this driver, you must enter the case-sensitive register name exactly as it is defined in the PLC. See the Free Tags section below to learn more. 
To set up and configure this device in Manufacturing Connect Edge, you will need to do the following:
Step 1: Set up and Configure the PLC Device
Step 2: Set up the PLC Device in Manufacturing Connect Edge DeviceHub
Step 3: Configure the List of Registers
Step 1: Set up and Configure the PLC Device
If the device is configured for Ethernet access, find its network parameters. Otherwise, follow the steps below. 
To configure your device
Note down the following information and refer to it as needed. 
Device: AB FlexLogix L24ER-QB1B
Communication I/F: Ethernet and USB. Refer to the following figure.
AB FlexLogix reference
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Connect the device to a PC using a serial port.
Serial port
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Launch RSLinx classic and click Configure Drivers.
Select RS232 DF1 Device driver, and click Add New.
Set up the Comm and click Auto-Configure. Make sure the device can be detected successfully. The new device appears. 
Right-click the 02 1788-ENBT/A module > Module Configuration.
Set up Ethernet parameters in Port Configuration page.
Create another Ethernet driver, select EthernetIP Driver, and add it.
Select the adapter with the same subnet as the device. The Rockwell device appears including the target. 
Launch RSLogix5000 v16, create a project with the correct device model and version, and then click Communication > Who Active.
Select the target. 
Step 2: Set up the PLC Device in Manufacturing Connect Edge DeviceHub
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Because this device belongs to a free tag PLC, the case-sensitive register name must be entered exactly as it is defined in the PLC. The device does not display a Connected status until a tag with a correct register name is created.
Parameter
Value
Type
Allen-Bradley
Driver
AB FlexLogix (Gen1)
Network address
The device address you defined in Step 1
Port
44818
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Compatibility parameter	Compatible items
Driver type	Ethernet
Validated devices/series	FlexLogix When configuring tags for this driver, you must enter the case-sensitive register name exactly as it is defined in the PLC. See the Free Tags section below to learn more.

Parameter	Value
Type	Allen-Bradley
Driver	AB FlexLogix (Gen1)
Network address	The device address you defined in Step 1
Port	44818

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