Article - CS277918

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Logical Protocol Modes Not Compatible with Firmware 20.19 or 20.57 or 20.58 in PTC Kepware Products

Modified: 12-Jun-2025   


Applies To

  • Kepware Server (formerly KEPServerEX) 5.20.396.0 to 6.18
  • ThingWorx Kepware Server (legacy) 8.0 to 6.18
  • Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley:
    • ControlLogix
    • CompactLogix

Description

  • The Allen Bradley ControlLogix Ethernet driver cannot communicate with PLC controllers running firmware 20.19 or 20.57 or 20.58 when Protocol Mode in Device Properties | Logix Options is configured as Logical Blocking or Logical Non-Blocking
  • When Kepware server attempts to update tags, the PLC controller responds with below error in Kepware event Log
    • CIP 0x0F Permission Denied
  • The Allen Bradley ControlLogix Ethernet driver can Auto Tag Generate (ATG) from the Device but then cannot communicate
  • Is there any known communication issues with a controller having Rockwell firmware version 20.19 when using KEPServerEX? 
  • Support connecting to AB CompactLogix 1769-L33ER Version 20.19 using KepServerEX 6.14.263.0
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