Communication with MicroLogix 1100

[rp]

Hello,

First of all, great project and solution!

In past I worked a lot with AB ControlLogix and CompactLogix, communicating with HMI Rockwell devices
Now, I want use the AdvancedHMI with a MicroLogix1100 PLC. I read many topics in forum, but I do not find an answers for my questions:

1) MicroLogix documentation, for Ethernet Protocols: "EtherNet/IP messaging only". Explicit or implicit messaging? I need implement MSG instructions in PLC program? Or AdvancedHMI, with EthernetIPforSLCMicroCom driver, establish a CIP communication and read/write variables in PLC withou PLC program?
2) If I use the "EthernetIPforSLCMicroCom" driver I need install a RSLInx Classic in HMI computer?
3) I can connect many PLC MicroLogix1100 in same switch, connected with AdvancedHMI, and use one EthernetIPforSLCMicroCom instance for each?

Thank you,
Best regards

[Archie]

The EthernetIPforSLCMicroCom driver handles everything for you. It does not require RSLinx

You will need to add a driver for each PLC you want to communicate with so you can set unique IPAddresses. You then use ComComponent property of the controls to tell which driver instance to pull data from.

[rp]

The EthernetIPforSLCMicroCom driver handles everything for you. It does not require RSLinx

You will need to add a driver for each PLC you want to communicate with so you can set unique IPAddresses. You then use ComComponent property of the controls to tell which driver instance to pull data from.

Great! Thank you by your fast answer.

And... take the topic for another question: AdvancedHMI has any driver/module/solution to send SMS to a cell phone?

Thank you

[Archie]

Most cell services have an email address that will relay to a text message. You can then use the Emailer

[rp]

Great, thank you!