13 HMI Communications Setup Procedure
13.2 Configuring Factory Talk Administration Console
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b) If the PLC has already been configured on the local
computer, you will see a screen like
otherwise configure the Ethernet connections using
through
Fig. 13-3: FT Administration Console Explorer with PLCs
5. To allow for the Factory Talk Administration Console to see the PLC
you will need to add a driver. Right click on the “RSLinx Enterprise” in
the Explorer window and select “Add Driver”, see
"Administration Console - Adding a Driver"
.
Fig. 13-4: Administration Console - Adding a Driver
6. The add driver selection screen is shown in
Administration Console - Driver Selection"
. Select the Ethernet driver
and click OK.
Fig. 13-5: FT Administration Console - Driver Selection
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