Specifications

8 RSLinx – Training Guide
RSLinx Features
RSLinx has had the following existing features since version 2.0 and earlier:
• Support for all A-B PLC types; SLC-500 family, PLC-2, PLC-3,
PLC-5, PLC-5/250 in one software package.
• All communications hardware devices for Allen Bradley PLCs are
supported in a single software package. There is no need to buy a separate
software package for each hardware device you wish to use and there are no
TSR (memory resident) programs to install.
• Multiple communication hardware devices may be used at the same time,
in the same personal computer. These devices may communicate on one or
more Data Highway Pluses and/or Data Highway 485s.
• Graphical RSWho function may be configured to present a graphical
representation of the active devices on an Allen-Bradley network. It is able to
display RSWhos for different highways at the same time and can be set to
refresh automatically or manually.
• Complete diagnostics and error reporting. It also includes diagnostics for
DDE links that may be active.
• Individual read and writes (word/bits can be read and/or written).
• Block reads and writes (not supported when using the emulators).
• Unsolicited messages with Allen-Bradley PLCs. (not supported when using
the emulators).
• Copy Link to Windows Clipboard supported to ease
establishment of DDE links.
• Automatic optimization of data communications.
• Local and Remote stations through 1785-KA\1785-KA5\5130-KA module
bridges.
• Network support via NET DDE.
• Interrupt support in the 1784-KT drivers for improved throughput.