RSLogix 5 Getting Results Guide - Rockwell Automation
Getting ResultsRSLogix 5 Getting Results Guide
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Table of contentsPrefacePurpose of this document .9Intended audience .9Document conventions.9Online help .9Training.9Commonly used terms .9Legal Notices . 10Chapter 1Installing and activatingRSLogix 5System requirements. 13Hardware requirements . 13Software requirements. 14Activation . 14Installing RSLogix 5 software . 15Installing RSLinx Classic Lite software . 15Installing the FactoryTalk Services Platform. 16Installing the FactoryTalk Activation Client . 17Supported activation types for RSLogix 5 . 18Installing the Security Server Client . 18Installing RSLogix 5 software . 19Upgrading the FactoryTalk Platform . 24Upgrading a Stand-Alone System on a Single Computer . 24Upgrading a Distributed FactoryTalk System on a Network . 26Upgrade FactoryTalk Services Platform on the Network Directory ServerComputer. 26Add computer accounts to the Network Directory Server . 27Upgrade FactoryTalk Services Platform on the Remote ClientComputers . 27Importing a Security Configuration from the Rockwell Software Security Serverinto FactoryTalk Security . 28Configuring FactoryTalk Security for RSLogix 5. 30Setting Security Policies for RSLogix 5 . 32Securing Actions for RSLogix 5. 34Setting security for actions globally. 38Setting security for actions on a controller basis . 39Starting RSLogix 5 software . 40Troubleshooting installation . 40Rockwell Automation Publication - LG5-GR002E-EN-P - December 20193
Table of contentsChapter 2Getting started with RSLogix5Overview of RSLogix 5. 43Navigating RSLogix 5 . 43Opening multiple program files . 45Splitting the viewing window . 45Opening multiple program windows . 46Quick Start steps for development . 46Step 1 Configure a driver in RSLinx Classic . 46Step 2 Configure system communications . 49Step 3 Create a new project or open an existing project . 50New Project . 50Existing Project . 51Step 4 Add the chassis and I/O . 51Step 5 Create program and data table files . 52Step 6 Enter a logic program . 53Step 7 Add documentation to your logic instructions. 54Step 8 Verify the program logic . 55Step 9 Configure the communication channels . 55Step 10 Download and go online . 56Step 11 Monitor data files . 56Step 12 Search and replace instructions. 57Step 13 Print a report . 58Quick Start steps for maintenance. 59Step 1 Establish communications with the processor . 59Step 2 Go online . 59Chapter 3Opening A.I. and 6200 projectfiles in RSLogix 5Opening a Project File . 61Special Considerations . 61Retrieve the PLC-5 A.I. Series documentation database . 61Open a 6200 Series PLC-5 Project . 62Chapter 4Hardware configuration4The chassis table . 63Adding and configuring a chassis . 63Configuring a PLC or I/O adapter. 64Adding I/O modules . 65Configuring I/O . 67Rockwell Automation Publication - LG5-GR002E-EN-P - December 2019
Table of contentsChapter 5Importing or exporting thedocumentation databaseImport database . 69PLC-5 A.I. Series project documentation database. 696200 Series PLC-5 project documentation database . 70RSLogix 5 documentation database . 70CSV (Comma Separated Values) file . 71ASCII delimited text file. 71Export database. 72RSLogix 5 ASCII delimited text file examples . 73Address symbols and descriptions (.EAS files) . 73Page title and rung descriptions (.ERP files) . 73Instruction comments (.EIC files) . 73Symbol groups (.ESG files) . 74A.I. ASCII delimited text file examples . 74Address symbols and descriptions (.EAS files) . 74Page title and rung descriptions (.ERP files) . 74AB 6200 ASCII delimited text file . 74Key Words . 75CSV (Comma Separated Values) format . 75Chapter 6More about entering ladderlogicBacking up your work. 77Crash recovery. 78Shortcuts for ladder editing. 78Quick Key Mapping . 78ASCII editing . 79Example ASCII rung . 80Dot commands . 80Other shortcuts and tips . 81Selecting multiple rungs . 81Jumping to a rung . 81Keyboard shortcuts . 81Addressing . 81Branching . 82Add a branch . 82Move a branch . 82Expand a branch . 82Nested branches. 82Parallel branches . 82Copy branch leg . 82Copy entire branch structure . 82Delete a branch . 82Undo operation . 82Online editing . 83Rockwell Automation Publication - LG5-GR002E-EN-P - December 20195
Table of contentsLower-case zone markers . 83Upper-case zone markers . 84Online editing example . 84Online editing restrictions. 85Configuring MCPs (Main Control Programs). 85Configuring Interrupts . 86STI (Selectable Timed Interrupt) . 86PII (Processor Input Interrupt). 86Using the structured text editor . 86Using the sequential function chart (SFC) editor. 87Chapter 7More about monitoring dataCross Reference . 90Forces . 90Custom Data Monitor (CDM) . 91Recipe Monitor. 91Custom Graphical Monitor . 92Histograms . 93Trends. 94Chapter 8Saving and loading processormemory in PC5 librariesThings to remember about library files . 97Exporting libraries . 97Importing libraries . 98Sample PC5 file . 99Creating or editing a PC5 ASCII text file. 103Specifying the program header . 104Specifying the data table. 104Specifying the project name . 104Specifying the program files . 105Specifying the force table . 105Specifying the channel configuration . 105Annotating the PC5 file. 106Chapter 9Features in RSLogix 5Professional6Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications support . 107Custom Graphical Monitor . 107Editing project databases using Microsoft Excel . 107Logic Trace . 108How logic trace works . 109Rockwell Automation Publication - LG5-GR002E-EN-P - December 2019
Table of contentsChapter 10Getting the information youneedRSLogix 5 online help . 111Using the Contents, Index, and Find tabs. 111Contents. 111Index . 112Find . 112Instruction set help . 112Keyboard shortcuts . 112User Application Help . 113Printing a popup help topic. 113Learning more about using online help . 114RSLogix 5 training . 114Classroom training. 114Interactive training. 115Technical support services . 115When you call . 115Appendix AEVMOVE ActivationProtecting your activation files . 118Activating RSLogix 5 . 118Running the activation utilities . 119Finding more information about activation . 119Some common questions . 119My activation files were damaged. What should I do?. 120I accidentally deleted the software folder on my hard drive. Do I need to callRockwell Software for replacement activation files? . 120Why can’t I move activation to a new floppy disk on a Windows NT system?. 120IndexRockwell Automation Publication - LG5-GR002E-EN-P - December 20197
PrefacePurpose of this documentThis Getting Results book provides you with information on how to install andnavigate the RSLogix 5 software.This guide includes troubleshootinginformation and tips on how to use RSLogix 5 effectively. It also explains how toaccess and navigate the online help.Intended audienceWe assume that you are a control engineer familiar with:Document conventionsOnline help IBM -compliant personal computers Microsoft Windows operating systems Allen-Bradley Company's PLC-5 programmable controllers RSLinx communications softwareThis manual uses the following typographical conventions: [Bold] characters in brackets represents keystrokes used to execute afunction. When more than one key is to be pressed at a time, the keys areseparated by a plus sign. For example, [Ctrl v] means hold down the[Ctrl] key and press the [v] key. Bold characters represent menu choices. TEXT IN THIS FONT represents characters that you should type.If you need help when using RSLogix 5, use any of the following methods: Choose Help from the menu bar. Click Help in any RSLogix 5 dialog box. Press [F1] on any instruction, dialog box, or window view.For more information about the online help, see RSLogix 5 online help on page111.TrainingRockwell Software offers both classroom training and a computer-based trainingprogram for RSLogix 5 software. For more information, see RSLogix 5 training onpage 114.Commonly used termsThe following table defines terms commonly used in this book.This term:Represents this concept:activation filesHidden files in the root folder that allow the software to run. The software checks for thesefiles before you have access to offline or online programming.archiveBackups of project files. Can be used for version control.back upTo make a copy of the current file before replacing that file with an updated version.Rockwell Automation Publication - LG5-GR002E-EN-P - December 20199
PrefaceLegal NoticesThis term:Represents this concept:downloadRestore a specified file to a specified processor. For example, when you download thecurrent project file, you copy the file to a specified processor so the processor can beginrunning that file.libraryA file into which you store or from which you retrieve portions of ladder logic.mnemonicA term, usually an abbreviation that is easy to remember. PLC-5 instructions are typicallyrepresented by a 3-letter mnemonic.projectAll of the files that make up the PLC-5 logic program including the documentation files.uploadAccess a PLC-5 processor and save a copy of the project.verificationAn analysis of the ladder program files that results in the display of any programmingerrors.zonePortion of the ladder logic identified by a marker indicating the edited state of the file.Copyright noticeCopyright 2019 Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved.Printed in USA.This document and any accompanying Rockwell Software products arecopyrighted by Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. Any reproductionand/or distribution without prior written consent from Rockwell AutomationTechnologies, Inc. is strictly prohibited. Please refer to the license agreement fordetails.End User License Agreement (EULA)You can view the Rockwell Automation End-User License Agreement ("EULA")by opening the License.rtf file located in your product's install folder on your harddrive.Open Source LicensesThe software included in this product contains copyrighted software that islicensed under one or more open source licenses. Copies of those licenses areincluded with the software. Corresponding Source code for open source packagesincluded in this product are located at their respective web site(s).Alternately, obtain complete Corresponding Source code by contacting RockwellAutomation via the Contact form on the Rockwell Automation bout-us/contact/contact.pagePlease include "Open Source" as part of the request text.A full list of all open source software used in this product and their correspondinglicenses can be found in the OPENSOURCE folder included with the ReleaseNotes. The default installed location of these licenses is C:\Program Files10Rockwell Automation Publication - LG5-GR002E-EN-P - December 2019
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Chapter 1Installing and activating RSLogix 5This chapter explains how to install, activate, and start RSLogix 5 software.This chapter includes information on the following: System requirements Installation methods Activation overview and methods Installation and activation procedure Starting procedures Troubleshooting installation and activationAfter installing the software, we recommend that you read the Release Notes. TheRelease Notes may contain more up-to-date information than was available whenthis document was published. To view the Release Notes, start the RSLogix 5software; then, choose Help RSLogix Release Notes.Important:System requirementsHardware requirementsTo install RSLogix 5, you must have administrator privileges for thecomputer. For more information, co
navigate the RSLogix 5 software.This guide includes troubleshooting information and tips on how to use RSLogix 5 effectively. It also explains how to access and navigate the online help. We assume that you are a control engineer familiar with:Intended audience IBM -compliant personal computers Microsoft Windows operating systems
ii Q Getting Results with RSLogix 500 Training Rockwell Software offers both classroom training and a computer-based training program for RSLogix 500 software. For more information see RSLogix 500 Training on page 77. Commonly used terms The following table defines terms commonly used in this book. This term: Represents this concept:
3 Emonitor Version 3.5 RSLogix 5000 Interface Guide for XM modules Sample project file There is a sample project file that shows how the information in this guide can be used in an RSLogix 5000 project. The project is located on the Emonitor version 3.50 software installation disk: \extras\RSLogix Application\ICM DATA APP.ACD
Application Techniques, publication IA-AT003 A manual on how to configure CIP Sync with Intergrated Architecture products. and applications. Getting Results with RSLogix 5000, publication 9399-RLD300GR Information on how to install and navigate RSLogix 5000. The guide includes troubleshooting information and tips on how to use RSLogix 5000 .
the PLCs. Admittedly, the software is a bit pricey, but in my opinion, it is worth it. Getting The RSLogix 5000 Software If you don’t have access to a PLC, it would be well worth the effort to download the demo version of RSLogix 5000. The demo runs for 90 days, and has some limitations, but you will be gaining experience with the real thing.
In RSLogix 5000, choose Tools EDS Hardware Installation Tool and register the 5700 EDS file. Integration Guide Integrate with RSLogix 5000 MMI-20029770 May 2021. EtherNet/IP Rockwell RSLogix Integration Guide 11. Option Description Download the file a. Download the
In RSLogix 5000, choose Tools EDS Hardware Installation Tool and register the 5700 EDS file. Integration Guide Integrate with RSLogix 5000 MMI-20029770 January 2020. EtherNet/IP Rockwell RSLogix Integration Guide 11. Option Description Download the file a. Download the
drill press, while explaining all the basic concepts of PLC programming that are necessary to . and I/O modules are all programmed using Rockwell’s proprietary software known as RSLogix (RSLogix 500 is the software used to program the SLC family of PLCs, while RSLogix 5000 is
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