Article - CS296144

Configuration client is not connecting to the Runtime service in PTC Kepware Products

Modified: 09-Jun-2025   


Applies To

  • Kepware Server (formerly KEPServerEX) 6.0.2107.0 to 6.17
  • ThingWorx Kepware Server (legacy) 8.0 to 6.17

Description

  • Configuration client is not connecting to the Runtime service in KEPServerEX / ThingWorxKepware Server
  • Configuration window shows status offline
  • Event log shows:
Error           KEPServerEX\Configuration            Connection attempt to runtime failed. | Runtime host address = '127.0.0.1:[port]', User = 'Default User', Reason = 'This operation returned because the timeout period expired.'.
 
  • Pop-up message: 
KEPServerEX: Connection not established. Retry? (You can work offline by selecting 'No')
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