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RSLinx – What To Do When The Ethernet/IP Driver Won’t Find Your Device (T006)

Shawn Tierney -
In this edition of Automation Tech Tips, I walk through how to setup the Ethernet Devices Driver in RSLinx Classic, which can be helpful if your device is not showing up in the Ethernet/IP driver. NOTE: If you need to learn how to use the CompactLogix, check out my CompactLogix...

BOOTP-DHCP Utility – Why Won’t It Disable BOOTP? (qa230210)

Shawn Tierney -
Automation Q & A from the Morning Show dated 02/10/23: I was recently asked by a community member what to do if the BOOTP-DHCP Tool/Utility wouldn't disable the BOOTP setting in a PLC and HMI, and I share my thoughts on that question in today's Automation Q&A below. NOTE: For our...

Message (MSG) – ControlLogix to PowerFlex 525? (qa230208)

Shawn Tierney -
Automation Q & A from the Morning Show dated 02/08/23: Recently I was asked by a community member if they could use a MSG instructions in a ControlLogix to communicate with a PowerFlex 525, and I share my thoughts on that question in today's Automation Q&A below: NOTE: If you need...

Studio 5000 – V35: What’s New

Shawn Tierney -
Late last year Rockwell released version 35 of Studio 5000 Logix Designer, and in today's article I'll cover the highlights of what's new and updated in the latest release. New Features: Axis Test Mode: Feature simulates real-time motion control behavior at the axis, module, or group level, without requiring connected...

ControlLogix – Seven Things New Users Need To Know

Shawn Tierney -
In today's article I'm going to share what I've found have been the most important things new users must know about ControlLogix before they start using these programmable controllers for the first time. After reviewing the list, if you think something should be added or removed, please feel free to...

Studio 5000 – Pricing, Packages, Features & Bundles

Shawn Tierney -
In today's article I'm going to take a detailed look Studio 5000 pricing, available packages and bundles, and what features are included with each as it stands today. Studio 5000 Mini: Ladder Logix only for CompactLogix only The “Mini” edition of Studio 5000 Logix Designer only programs the “CompactLogix” family of...

RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000 Logix Designer

Shawn Tierney -
To program a CompactLogix or ControlLogix controller you're going to need a copy of Studio 5000 Logix Designer, which was formerly known as RSLogix 5000 prior to the version 21 release: If you don't have a copy, you can purchase it using this link to Rockwell’s new online software portal,...

Rockwell Automation’s Programmable Automation Controllers

Shawn Tierney -
Most industrial automation vendors offer modern Programmable Controllers, but not all of them brand their products as PACs. Take Siemens for instance: You'd be hard pressed to find a PAC feature their S7 line of controllers doesn't support, and yet they still refer to them as PLCs. That said, when Rockwell...

Studio 5000 – V35: What’s New (P122)

Shawn Tierney -
Kristen Kosatka of Rockwell Automation comes on the show this week to share what's new with Studio 5000 v35 in Episode 122 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast:  Listen via Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, YouTube, Amazon Music,...

Three Questions Answered: Studio 5000, PanelView 800, CompactLogix (M5E37)

Shawn Tierney -
I answer three reader's questions on Studio 5000, the PanelView 800, and CompactLogix in Episode 37 of The Automation Minute, Season 5. [vimeo 741145429 w=750 h=420] The Automation Minute, Season 5 Episode 37 Show Notes: Episode Links: - Pickup our TAB1 Collection at TheAutomationBlog.com/tab1 Join our new community at Automation.Locals.com! Become part of our community...

ControlLogix, Studio 5000 – Rockwell Automation Update (P114)

Shawn Tierney -
This week Dennis Wylie and Justin Wengatz from Rockwell Automation bring us up to speed on What's New and Coming for ControlLogix and Studio 5000 on Episode 114 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast:  Listen via Apple, Google, Pandora,...

ControlLogix – Multiple Controllers in same Chassis (Q&A) (M5E31)

Shawn Tierney -
I discuss a reader's question about having Multiple ControlLogix Controllers in a chassis in this episode of The Automation Minute. [vimeo 731715125 w=750 h=420] The Automation Minute, Season 5 Episode 31 Show Notes: Episode Links: - Article and Discussion: https://theautomationblog.com/can-multiple-logix-plcs-control-ethernet-io/ Join our new community at Automation.Locals.com! Become part of our community to take part in the...

MQTT – Connect A-B PLCs & PACs to the Cloud (S2E01)

Shawn Tierney -
Learn how to connect A-B PLCs to the Cloud using an MQTT Gateway today on The Automation Show (S2E01) For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. [vimeo 650808618 w=750 h=420] The Automation Show, Season 2 Episode 1 Show Notes: Special thanks to RTA for sending in a sample...

FactoryTalk Logix Echo from Rockwell (P85)

Shawn Tierney -
My guest this week is Brad Prosak of Rockwell who introduces us to FactoryTalk Logix Echo in Episode 85 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast:  Listen via Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, YouTube, RSS, or below: The Automation Podcast,...

Migrate / Convert – PLC-5, SLC-500, and MicroLogix Programs to RSLogix/Studio 5000 and Logix Controllers

Shawn Tierney -
Recently one of our readers submitted a question asking for help migrating from a legacy Rockwell PLC (aka PLC-5 or SLC-500) to their new PAC lines (ControlLogix and CompactLogix.) In his email he went on to say he needed help because he didn't have a copy of the Project Migrator,...

ControlLogix – Simulator: All-In-One Logix Controller, IO, RSLogix/Studio 5000, and Application Simulation (D009)

Shawn Tierney -
Learn how to program ControlLogix and CompactLogix applications without having to buy thousands of dollars of hardware and software in Episode 9 of The Automation Demo (originally episode 5 of Automation Tech Tips.) For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. [vimeo 616320941 w=750 h=420] The Automation Demo Episode...

Studio / RSLogix 5000 – Can’t Go Online (Q&A)

Shawn Tierney -
In this edition of "Community Q & A," one of our locals community members needs help connecting to his ControlLogix Controller. Note: To see a list of all our ControlLogix videos and articles, click HERE. Community Question: I have an A-B ControlLogix controller that I tried to go online with using Ethernet...

Message (MSG) – ControlLogix Writing Data Over Ethernet to a Micro800

Brandon Cooper -
If you are implementing a Micro800 series PLC, there is a chance you are doing a small, standalone project that needs no communication with other devices or centralized control system, but that is not always the case. The Micro820, 850, and 870 all come with an Ethernet port that will...

View Designer – Using Extended Tag Properties

Brandon Cooper -
I’ll admit, I don’t always investigate every new feature that I read in a software’s release notes and many times I fail to utilize them for some time. Such is the case for tag extended properties in Logix Designer and View Designer. Having used RSLogix 5000 since version seven, I have...

TIA Portal, S7 – Using the SCATTER and GATHER Blocks to format ControlLogix Tag Values in a Siemens PLC

Brandon Cooper -
In my last article, I went through the necessary steps to read and write data to and from tags in a ControlLogix via a program in a Siemens S7 PLC. In today's article I'll go a step further and implement the communication into an application as it could be used...

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