Importing RSLogix 500 Symbols into EZWare Tag Library
Technical Note 5084
Applicable Model(s)
Graphic HMI
PLC or Controller
Allen-Bradley SLC500/MicroLogics
Title
Importing RSLogix 500 Symbols into EZWare Tag Library
Date
05/05/2015
Rev
01
P/N
0907-5084
Summary
This Technical Note describes the process for importing RSLogix 500 Symbols into the Tag Library in EZware. All references to EZware apply to both EZware 5000 and EZware Plus.
Solution
Export from RSLogix 500
1.
To create a CSV from the RSLogix500 project, start RSLogix500 and open the project.
2.
Select Tools > Database > ASCII Export.
3.
Select the CSV tab on the Documentation Database ASCII Export dialog box and ensure that Addr/Symbol Desc. is checked. Other items may be checked as well, but the A-B Address Importer utility uses the file created by the Addr/Symbol Desc. option. Note that RSLogix500 automatically assigns a file name based on the project file name. Click the OK button.
4.
Select a folder to store the file. Click the OK button.
5.
RSLogix500 creates the file and displays a summary when finished.
Use AB Address Importer Utility
1.
Start the AB Address Importer Utility by clicking on the Shortcut in the Start menu > Maple Systems > EZware > Allen-Bradley Tools > ABAddressImporter.
2.
Select the Allen-Bradley protocol used in the project and use the Device Types button to view the Address Types supported by the selected protocol.
3.
Use the Browse button to find the RSLogix500 CSV file. The name of the destination file to be loaded into EasyBuilder is automatically created.
4.
The results of the import are displayed in the Import Status frame of the dialog box.
5.
Use the Options menu to change how the EasyBuilder Tag File is created. The Tag Name to be imported into EasyBuilder can use one of three options:
a.
The actual PLC Address, in standard Allen-Bradley notation.
b.
The Address Symbol assigned in RSLogix500.
c.
The Address Description assigned in RSLogix500.
6.
Check Import Status-File Addresses contained in the RSLogix Export file.
7.
Check to sort the imported tags in Tag Name order based on the Tag Names selected above.
8.
When the Options dialog has been closed, click the Create EZware Tag File button. A dialog box will be displayed to confirm the settings to use when creating the file.
9.
A dialog box will be displayed showing a summary when the import has finished. The dialog box will ask to open a new file. The main dialog box will show detailed results of the import in the Status area.
Import into EZware
1.
Start EasyBuilder and create a project configured for the same protocol selected in the AB Address Importer utility or open an existing project with the appropriate protocol. The Name here must exactly match the EasyBuilder Device Name specified in the AB Address Importer utility.
2.
In the EZware Library menu, select Tag…
3.
When this window appears, click the Import CSV button and browse to the file created by the AB Address Import utility.
4.
Click the Import CSV button and browse to the file created by the A-B Address Import Utility.
5.
Click the Open button and the data is loaded into the EZware Tag Library.
6.
The imported tags can now be used on any EasyBuilder object.