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Overview
As devices are getting smarter, so is the software that moves that device data. At Rockwell Automation, technology advancements in connectivity software have made accessing and transporting data easier than ever before.
No matter the size or nature of your application, we have communication solutions that provide greater operability between your Rockwell Automation and third-party devices, machines and software. This allows you to harness information in your control system to make smarter, faster business decisions that will help you maintain your competitive advantage.
The FactoryTalk® Linx Gateway adds a Classic OPC-DA and OPC UA server interface to deliver information collected by FactoryTalk Linx from Logix 5000™ and other Allen‑Bradley controllers to external OPC clients, permitting third-party software to coexist with FactoryTalk software.
Latest Releases
Version 6.11
- The Studio 5000® design environment adoption of the new FactoryTalk Linx Network browser and services
- Redundant controller shortcuts maintain communication when a network path fails
- Improved ControlLogix® redundancy switchover recovery performance
- Direct communication to Logix5000™ tag-based alarm data
- Access to CIP Energy usage data
- Enhanced capacity and resiliency
- Shortcut / Node Inhibit to reduce impact of offline controllers
- Removal of tags from running controller
- Add support for new Logix controllers by simply installing their EDS files
- Logix unsolicited messaging of scalar data
Benefits
Resources
| Resource | Resource Type | Catalog Number | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| FactoryTalk Linx Gateway Getting Results Guide | Manual | FTLGATE-GR001 |
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