Using DF1 to Connect VTScada to Allen-Bradley MicroLogix PLCs

www.vtscada.com - In this 30-minute tutorial, Victor Smenk in our Orlando Office demonstrates step-by-step how to use DF1 to connect to Allen-Bradley MicroLogix PLCs over serial, serial over radio, and Ethernet. After discussing the DF1 communication protocol and demonstrating the proper addressing format, Victor demonstrates the datalog capability supported by some MicroLogix models.

[@Terrycrackcorn]

Looking good Victor!

[@CARLOSJARABADIAZ]

How can I connect VTScada with PL Delta AH520?

[@leonardovargas27]

I'm not having values in the Tag Value column in the tag browser, besides. where can i find the plc address?

[@kudzairmaramba9194]

is it possible to connect micrologix plc to diaview scada

[@josephrhodes4844]

The 1200's are discontinued according to that slide, how does one connect a micrologix 1200 to VTScada ?

[@TrihedralVTScada]

VTScada has a built-in CIP driver (Rockwell) as well as a Rockwell Specific Driver (Pending release) which should connect to a 1200. You can get the current list of included drivers here: www.vtscada.com/device-driver-list/

[@engenheirofernandoeletrici3615]

Hello, I need some help please. I need to communicate VT SCADA version 12.1 with the Micrologix 1400 via Ethernet, but I think this video was made for VT SCADA version 11. I noticed that in version 12.1.25 there is no such drive as you showed in this video. The currently available driver is "Rockwell Software Devices". First I selected TCP/IP Port and in the properties in "Connection" I put the IP address of the PLC and in "Port Number" I tested with "2222 and 44818", then I added the Drive "Rockwell Software Devices" and then I need you to inform me which the settings that must be carried out in "PLC MODE" would be PCCC over CIP? In "Port Segment Path" what is the correct one to put, would it be [1,0] ? And in the "PCCC/DF1" Tab, in PLC Type, I put "Micrologix 1100-1500", I clicked OK and then I added the tag in the driver and then I gave a "DRAW" but the TAG is not communicating. Could you please answer me here or would there be some other channel for you to explain me the answer for this question. Thank you very much.

[@TrihedralVTScada]

Hello Engenheiro, thank you for using our VTScada software. According to the latest version of the driver list, (www.vtscada.com/device-driver-list/) the Rockwell driver seems to be the appropriate driver for connecting to this device. Configuration information for the Rockwell driver can be found here: www.vtscada.com/help/Content/D_Tags/Allen-Bradley-Tag.htm?tocpath=Reference%7CTag%20Reference%7CCommunication%20Driver%20Tags%7CAllen-Bradley%20Driver%7C_____0 or by using F1 to open help in VTScada and searching for the Rockwell driver.

[@TrihedralVTScada]

We regret the confusion and we are currently reviewing these older videos.

[@TrihedralVTScada]

If you are looking for more free training options I recommend our online VTScada Academy home.academy.vtscada.com/. This allows you to work your way through the same material covered in our paid instructor-led Operations and Configuration course (www.vtscada.com/training-courses/) at your own pace.

[@engenheirofernandoeletrici3615]

@@TrihedralVTScada Thanks you Very much, now I am able to comunicante with Micrologix 1400 by watching this video It helped me a lot. Excellent video, congratulations. Im going to use It here at the Company and If the software was good we will to buy it . See you later.

[@AutomateX]

any compatibilty with delta plc or siemens plc?i have posted in the forum but no reply from your side.how should one trust the software with less training tutorials and no response from forum

[@TrihedralVTScada]

Hi Yogesh, I am very sorry to have missed your question. Delta provides a wide range of PLC devices that include a variety of open protocols which we support. Please check the protocol for the device you are interested in and look for it in our online driver list here: www.vtscada.com/device-driver-list/ Note: In some cases Delta has extended these protocols to extend their functionality so you will need to test them. It is very likely that our support for Delta devices will grow over the next few years.

[@TrihedralVTScada]

As for Siemens, yes we do! The driver list I mentioned above states that we support Siemens S7 PLCs using our standard Siemens® ISO over TCP driver. This tutorial found on our website should be very helpful: www.vtscada.com/webinar-connecting-vtscada-to-siemens-devices/

[@TrihedralVTScada]

In fact, we have a wide variety of video tutorials on our site. At the top of the page is a simple tutorial that generally covers connectivity. At the bottom you will find specific tutorials for connecting VTScada to specific brands of PLCs. www.vtscada.com/scada-software-video-tutorials/

[@TrihedralVTScada]

Also, evry install of VTScada has a step-by-step tutorial that you can find in the on-board help system. Just hit F1 and look for Tutorial in the menu on the left. You can also find a link to it from our website: www.vtscada.com/help/Content/Tutorial/tut_Intro.htm?tocpath=Tutorial%7C_____0

[@TrihedralVTScada]

You can also download the course book for our Introductory and Advanced training courses on our Training page that you can work through yourself at your own pace. www.vtscada.com/training-courses/