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RE: Issue with Ethernet/IP Configuration for TechMan Robot

Posted By rbliss Mar 11, 2026 06:55:04 AM
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Lai, I also see the IP address and subnet mask are 0s on computer A. RSLinx Classic and FactoryTalk Linx read a CIP object from the device to populate the device configuration screen. It would appear something is blocking computer A from receiving the response. Some things to check: Can you Ping ...

RE: FT Linx Browser not fully functioning properly

Posted By rbliss Feb 09, 2026 08:17:00 AM
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Loureiro, There is Knowledge base article that provides information to assist with configuring the FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser FactoryTalk Linx Unable to Discover Devices on the Network I recently learned of a case where the FactoryTalk Linx CIP_Secxurity.XML file was not created properly ...

RE: Erratic Module Properties Timeout

Posted By rbliss Feb 03, 2026 05:15:10 PM
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Thanks Tim, I passed the information along to the Studio 5000 Logix Designer team. ------------------------------ Ron Bliss Principal Platform Lead - Communication Software Rockwell Automation Inc ------------------------------

RE: Erratic Module Properties Timeout

Posted By rbliss Feb 03, 2026 02:22:16 PM
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Tim, When the software gets into the state where the I/O profile is blank, can you continue to use Logix Designer to monitor data and make on-line changes, or is it fully disconnected from the controller? ------------------------------ Ron Bliss Principal Platform Lead - Communication Software Rockwell ...

RE: Erratic Module Properties Timeout

Posted By rbliss Feb 03, 2026 12:54:34 PM
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Thanks Tim, Unsure what is happening. I think it would be best to reach out to support to have them take a deeper look. They will want to know the steps to reproduce the scenario. ------------------------------ Ron Bliss Principal Platform Lead - Communication Software Rockwell Automation Inc ...

RE: Erratic Module Properties Timeout

Posted By rbliss Feb 03, 2026 12:03:13 PM
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Tim, I see there was a message that Studio 5000 lost its connection to FTLinx. Could you check the FactoryTalk Diagnostic log to see if there is any messages logged and possibly the Windows diagnostic log to see if a crash was reported for RSLinxNG.exe? ------------------------------ Ron Bliss ...

RE: MSXML4 removal breaks RSLogix 5000 and studio 5000

Posted By rbliss Jan 15, 2026 10:10:20 AM
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Robert, I had the Communications Software development team investigate the MSXML dependency. They informed me that around RSLinx Classic v4.00 and FactoryTalk Linx v5.90 or newer support MSXML6. This would align with Logix v31. I'm curious which version of RSLogix5000 / Studio 5000 you are using? ...

RE: CCW and RSLinx Classic

Posted By rbliss Jan 13, 2026 09:01:00 AM
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Frank, The RSLinx Classic configuration is stored in the Windows Registry. Normally the contents are retained during an uninstall to avoid the issue you described. After reading your posting, we ran an install test with CCW v20.01.00 and confirmed that the topics were retained, so we are unsure what ...

RE: FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser won't browse any devices

Posted By rbliss Dec 09, 2025 06:19:00 AM
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Splash, Youn can copy past all or some of the IPs from the driver list. Notice the left column with checkboxes. This lets you specify the IPs to copy into the clipboard. You can click the checkbox in the header row to select all of them. Then go into Excel and paste it (e.g. Ctrl+V). The IP addresses ...

RE: FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser won't browse any devices

Posted By rbliss Dec 08, 2025 09:37:35 AM
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Thanks Splash! FYI There are two ways to import the configuration. The FactoryTalk Linx Configuration Import Export Tool Copy / paste between the Network Browser driver configuration page and Excel Here are some screen shots using copy/paste & Excel: ------------------------------ ...

RE: FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser won't browse any devices

Posted By rbliss Dec 08, 2025 08:39:18 AM
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Splash, Could you describe what your "script" is doing? Is it performing an ICMP Ping to the IP addresses on the subnet and building a list of active devices to load into the FTLinx network Browser? ------------------------------ Ron Bliss Principal Platform Lead - Communication Software Rockwell ...

RE: FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser won't browse any devices

Posted By rbliss Dec 05, 2025 12:06:53 PM
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Thanks Splash, The FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser's ethernet driver list option supports a range option that can be helpful in your case. The one downside is each time the browser polls an IP address that does not have an associated device, an ARP message will be sent by the gateway of the subnet. ...

RE: FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser won't browse any devices

Posted By rbliss Dec 05, 2025 11:31:44 AM
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Splash, By subnets are you referring to a different ethernet subnet or a bridged network? FactoryTalk Linx currently supports discovery of devices both types, but the detection is dependent on network / IT settings. The FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser Ethernet driver supports a broadcast option ...

RE: FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser won't browse any devices

Posted By rbliss Dec 05, 2025 09:46:46 AM
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Will, Great question! The issue is somewhat complicated because the computer or an Ethernet switch may block the protocol and a device may block certain ports. There are some command line / power script commands that can check the outgoing ports on a computer: https://www.techbloat.com/how-to-c ...

RE: FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser won't browse any devices

Posted By rbliss Dec 05, 2025 09:35:20 AM
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Parsons, From the case notes, it looks like support was able to resolve issue by reinstalling FactoryTalk Linx. Possible one of the files in the configuration may have been corrupted. We will continue our investigation internally. I'm glad support was able to help you through this. ---------- ...

RE: FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser won't browse any devices

Posted By rbliss Dec 05, 2025 07:34:00 AM
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Will Hall, DHCP is used to assign IP addresses to a device typically when it first powers up / comes online. FactoryTalk Linx utilizes UDP broadcast and point-to-point communications to discover devices to populate the network Browser's topology. By contrast RSLinx Classic uses UDP Broadcast ...

RE: FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser won't browse any devices

Posted By rbliss Dec 05, 2025 07:24:36 AM
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Thanks Parsons, My apologies for the delay, I did not receive a notification for your posting and just noticed it when Pires posted today. I am reaching out to support to investigate further. ------------------------------ Ron Bliss Principal Platform Lead - Communication Software Rockwell Automation ...

RE: FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser won't browse any devices

Posted By rbliss Dec 05, 2025 07:18:17 AM
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Pires, I would be good if you could consult with the RA support team to have an analysis done so we can determine the root cause. FYI here is a knowbase article describing a possible step that might help: FactoryTalk View Studio: Windows cannot start FactoryTalk Linx CIP Security Service ...

RE: Tag browser : " Failed to load data"

Posted By rbliss Dec 03, 2025 06:31:00 AM
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I would recommend the following Kowledgebase article: Patch: Cannot browse tags after upgrade, FactoryTalk Services 6.50 ------------------------------ Ron Bliss Principal Platform Lead - Communication Software Rockwell Automation Inc ------------------------------

RE: KepServer Enterprise

Posted By rbliss Oct 29, 2025 03:16:00 PM
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The standby OPC UA connector will open a connection to its server and will create subscriptions for any tag requests but leaves the subscriptions disabled. When an issue is detected with the active UA Connector or the user / application forces a switchover, the standby / now active UA Connector's subscriptions ...