DCOM Settings for FactoryTalk View SE
FactoryTalk View SE alarm integration can need Windows DCOM changes: a Distributed COM Users group, updated DCOM defaults and COM security settings.
Rockwell Automation Integration for Alarm Management
SeQent's Rockwell Automation integration connects FactoryTalk View SE, PlantPAx, and Allen-Bradley PLCs to deliver real-time alarm notification to your team.
Integration
How Rockwell Automation Integrates With SeQent
SeQent enhances Rockwell Automation installations by integrating with FactoryTalk View SE Alarms & Events, PlantPAx, Optix, and Allen-Bradley PLCs via OPC, enabling proactive alerts and reducing downtime in automated production environments.
Key Features
Key Features & Benefits
Native FactoryTalk Integration
Direct connection to the FactoryTalk Alarm and Event engine. No middleware required. Monitor system events in real time and route notifications through configurable workflows.
Proactive Alert Delivery
Instant notification when critical alarms occur. Reduce response time and prevent small issues from escalating into costly downtime events.
Multi-Device Notification
Reach operators, technicians, and engineers on any device including mobile phones, two-way radios, email, and pagers.
Escalation & Acknowledgment
Automatic escalation if alarms go unacknowledged. Operators can acknowledge alarms remotely via SMS, email, or MOTOTRBO radio.
Complete Audit Trail
Comprehensive logging of all alarm events, acknowledgments, and response times. Full traceability for compliance and continuous improvement.
OPC Server Support
Flexible connectivity through OPC DA/UA for legacy systems, third-party devices, and distributed architectures.
Simple Configuration Process
Get up and running quickly with minimal disruption
Install SeQent Software
Deploy SeQent with integration to FactoryTalk View SE or your OPC server.
Link Alert Conditions
Map alarm notifications to individual users, teams, or talkgroups based on your operational structure and escalation requirements.
Configure Notification Devices
Set up delivery to mobile devices, MOTOTRBO radios, email, pagers, or any combination that fits your facility's communication needs.
Enable Remote Acknowledgment
Optionally allow operators to acknowledge alarms via SMS, email, or MOTOTRBO radio, closing the loop without returning to the control room.
Equipment
Comprehensive Rockwell Platform Support
Native integration with the following Rockwell Automation ecosystem
FactoryTalk View SE
Direct access to the FactoryTalk engine for alarm & event ingestion and site-wide SCADA applications.
- Real-time alarm monitoring
- Distributed server-client architecture
PlantPAx DCS
PlantPAx runs on FactoryTalk View SE, so if your site uses Rockwell’s DCS, you already have everything needed for full SeQent integration.
- Process and batch alarm notification across the DCS
- Alarm routing by process area, unit, or severity
- Remote acknowledgement for distributed control environments
- Supports PlantPAx process objects and controller-based alarms
FactoryTalk Optix
Modern HMI/SCADA platform support with cloud and edge capabilities.
- Real-time monitoring via OPC UA
- Soon support via FactoryTalk View SE Alarm and Events
Allen-Bradley PLCs
Connectivity to Allen-Bradley products via OPC for comprehensive alarm routing.
- Compatible with RSLinx Classic and FactoryTalk Linx Gateway
- OPC DA and OPC UA support
- Full Allen-Bradley hardware compatibility across ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and legacy PLC families
- Alarm routing by tag name and value
FAQs
Common questions about Rockwell Automation integration
SeQent enhances Rockwell installations by integrating with FactoryTalk View SE Alarms & Events, PlantPAx, Optix, and Allen-Bradley PLCs via OPC. It monitors events through the FactoryTalk alarm engine or an OPC server, then routes alerts to personnel via configurable workflows.
SeQent’s Rockwell Automation integration provides proactive alerts, reduces downtime, and allows alerts to be escalated, acknowledged, and logged across platforms.
Install SeQent software integrated with FactoryTalk View SE or an OPC server, link alert conditions to individual users or teams, and optionally allow alarm acknowledgment via SMS, email, or MOTOTRBO radios.
Knowledge Base
Setup and support guides
Requirements, setup steps and troubleshooting for using Rockwell Automation with SeQent.
FactoryTalk View SE A&E: SeQent Integration Requirements
SeQent's FPAMGWFTVSEAE gateway brings FactoryTalk View SE Alarms & Events into FirstPAGE Alarm Manager. Its host depends on the FactoryTalk Directory type.
How to Troubleshoot FactoryTalk Gateway Errors in SeQent
FactoryTalk integration failures block alarms from Rockwell Automation environments. Common errors include connection timeouts, subscription failures, and authentication errors.
RSLinx Classic OPC settings
When RSLinx Classic OPC tags show as disconnected, the DDE/OPC topics usually aren't mapped to a controller. Map each topic to its PLC, then reconnect.
See It in Action: Rockwell Automation with SeQent alarm management Working Together
