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Chapter 10 Commercial Operating System
FactoryTalk Linx Gateway consists of:
• A service that provides tag data to OPC DA clients.
• A service that provides tag data to OPC UA clients.
• A configuration tool that configures the runtime operation of the
service. The configuration tool enables the selection of the area or
application, from which you want to access data (called the scope) as
well as to start and stop the service.
You can purchase FactoryTalk Linx Gateway sofware through the Product
Compatibility and Download Center (PCDC) available at:
http://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/home.aspx
For more information on how to use FactoryTalk Linx Gateway software, see
the following:
• FactoryTalk Linx Gateway Getting Results Guide, publication
FTLG-GR001
• FactoryTalk Administration Console online help
Restrictions With the COS
The following restrictions apply when you use the COS on your
CompactLogix 5480 controller:
• You cannot access the controller SD card on the front of the controller
from the COS.
• You cannot start the COS if the controller firmware revision is 1.xxx.
The controller firmware revision must be a working revision, that is,
32.011 or later, for you to start the COS.