Model an Allen-Bradley PLC
Learn how to connect ThingWorx Kepware Server to Foundation.
Guide Concept
This guide will teach you how to create a backend Data Model in ThingWorx Foundation that works with ThingWorx Kepware Server to collect data from an Allen-Bradley PLC and send it to ThingWorx Foundation.
Guide Info
| Level | Intermediate |
| Est. Time | 30 Minutes |
| Published | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Author | Jason Wyatt |
You'll learn how to
- Create a Data Model in ThingWorx Foundation that accepts information from ThingWorx Kepware Server
Things used in this guide
Environment:
This guide requires both ThingWorx Foundation and ThingWorx Kepware Server.
Software components:
ThingWorx Foundation
Previous knowledge
Model an Allen-Bradley PLC
Outline
This guide is part of a Learning Path. We've curated other guides relevant to this one to help you learn and get up to speed as quickly as possible.
Learning Path Overview
Using an Allen-Bradley PLC with ThingWorx
Use Rockwell Automation's Connected Components Workbench to connect an Allen-Bradley PLC for use with the ThingWorx Platform. This Learning Path will guide you through installation of Rockwell Automation and ThingWorx applications, connecting ThingWorx to the Allen-Bradley PLC, and how to configure, monitor, and control the PLC from ThingWorx.
In This Learning Path
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