Posts tagged "Allen-Bradley"
4 articles across the Voltrus blog.
This collection brings together every Allen-Bradley article published on the Voltrus blog. "How to Read Allen-Bradley Tags Without RSLinx or FactoryTalk", "EtherNet/IP and CIP Protocol Explained (2026): Complete Guide", "EtherNet/IP Explorer for macOS: Connect to Allen-Bradley PLCs Without RSLinx" — each one is a practical, hands-on guide written for engineers and system integrators. Whether you are choosing between protocols, troubleshooting a connection, or planning an integration, these articles cover the concepts, the trade-offs, and the step-by-step details you need.
How to Read Allen-Bradley Tags Without RSLinx or FactoryTalk
Read Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix tags without RSLinx, FactoryTalk, or Windows. How the ENIP session and CIP tag services work, and how to browse and read tags anywhere.
Read articleEtherNet/IP and CIP Protocol Explained (2026): Complete Guide
EtherNet/IP and CIP protocol explained. Understand explicit vs implicit messaging, CIP data types, Allen-Bradley tag addressing, and how EtherNet/IP compares to Modbus TCP and OPC UA.
Read articleEtherNet/IP Explorer for macOS: Connect to Allen-Bradley PLCs Without RSLinx
Browse tags, read and write controller data on Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs over EtherNet/IP. Native macOS app — no RSLinx, no FactoryTalk, no Windows.
Read articleConnecting Siemens S7 and Allen-Bradley PLCs to Your SCADA Without Kepware
The "protocol tax" costs $1K-$5K per PLC brand for OPC server licenses. Voltrus Enterprise ($999) includes Modbus, OPC-UA, Siemens S7, and Allen-Bradley EtherNet/IP — no separate server needed.
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