Connect to an Allen-Bradley PLC
Learn how to connect an Allen-Bradley PLC to ThingWorx Kepware Server.
Guide Concept
This guide introduces connecting an Allen-Bradley PLC to ThingWorx Kepware Server.
Guide Info
| Level | Intermediate |
| Est. Time | 30 Minutes |
| Published | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Author | Allen Smith |
You'll learn how to
- Create and run a simple ladder logic application on an Allen-Bradley PLC
- Connect the PLC to ThingWorx Kepware Server
Things used in this guide
Software components:
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ThingWorx Foundation
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ThingWorx Kepware Server
Previous knowledge
Connect to 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.
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