MicroLogix

Programming Options for the MicroLogix, SLC-500 and PLC-5 (2024) (M5E41)

Learn about the software options and prices for programming the MicroLogix, SLC-500, and PLC-5 in Episode 41 of The Automation Minute, Season 5. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We1bT3OCzRE?rel=0] The...

How to download RSLogix Micro, RSLinx, and Emulate 500 for free (2024)

In early 2024 Rockwell changed their website and the updated procedure to download RSLogix Micro Starter Lite, RSLinx Classic Lite, and RSEmulate 500 is...

First Look: Get RSLogix for FREE, Use Emulate and Debug Files (TME04)

This week on The Automation Minute and Show I walk through how you can get RSLogix and Emulate for FREE, and on The Automation...

What’s New In School: PLC Basics™ First Edition Remastered Released!

As part of Insights In Automation's 10 Year Anniversary Celebration of offering affordable quality online courses at The Automation School, this week we released...

RSEmulate, RSLogix – Create, Download, Test a Program (T002)

NOTE: The free "RSLogix Micro Starter Lite" software only works with the MicroLogix 1000, MicroLogix 1100, and free SLC-500/MicroLogix Emulator, Emulate500. To learn how...

RSLogix Micro, RSLinx, RSEmulate 500 – How to download for free in 2023 (T001)

NOTE: The free "RSLogix Micro Starter Lite" software only works with the MicroLogix 1000, MicroLogix 1100, and free SLC-500/MicroLogix Emulator, Emulate500. If you need help...

MicroLogix 1400 – Using the Real Time Clock (M5E36)

I discuss a reader's question about using the MicroLogix 1400's Real Time Clock in Episode 36 of The Automation Minute, Season 5. [vimeo 739944057 w=750...

MicroLogix, 1761-NET-AIC – Using with Modbus (Q&A) (M5E35)

I discuss a reader's question about if you can collect data from a MicroLogix which is already communicating with an HMI using Modbus RTU...

ControlFlash Error – Resolve DTL_E_FAIL, Illegal Command Format Error

This weekend I was working on a project creating and testing a MicroLogix program using a 1763-L16BBB Series A, Frn 1.0, and found certain...

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

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...

PanelView 800 – Connecting to a MicroLogix 1100 via Ethernet

In my first article on the PanelView 800 I discussed getting acquainted with the terminal and software and creating the CCW project. In this article...

How to download RSLogix Micro, RSLinx, and Emulate 500 for free (2021)

Important - Read First: New for Summer 2024 to address Rockwell's recent website changes, the new article here has the updated procedure and video...

IFM, MicroLogix 1100 – Encoder to HSC (S49A)

Learn how to connect and use an Encoder with a MicroLogix 1100 and High Speed Counter function in this episode of The Automation Show. For...

How to download RSLogix Micro Lite, RSLinx Lite, and Emulate 500 for free (2020)

NOTE: The free "RSLogix Micro Starter Lite" software I detail how to get in this article works with the MicroLogix 1000, MicroLogix 1100, and...

PanelView 800 – Connecting to a MicroLogix, CompactLogix, & SLC-5/03 over DH-485 (S34)

In this week's episode of The Automation Show, I cover how to use CCW to create and download a PanelView 800 program to read...

Message (MSG) – ControlLogix Reading Data Over DH-485 From CompactLogix, SLC-500, MicroLogix (S26)

In this week's episode of The Automation Show, I cover how you can use the MSG (Message) Instruction in the ControlLogix to read data...

DH-485, RSLinx – Communications Hardware and Driver Setup (S25)

In this week's episode of The Automation Show, I cover the different hardware used to connect a PC to a DH-485 network, as well...

MicroLogix 1400 – Memory Module: Field Report on Issues with New Models

Today I'd like to share a helpful "field report" that was posted in our forums recently. The report came in from Bill Hosay of DataVisual Controls, LLC,...

DF1 to Ethernet Bridge, Message (MSG): Send Data Between DF1 and Ethernet Devices using 515RTAENI (S04)

In today's episode of The Automation Show, we walk through how to message between DF1 and Ethernet devices using the 515RTAENI from Real Time Automation. For more...

DF1 to Ethernet Bridge: 515RTAENI First Look (S03)

In today's episode of The Automation Show, I setup a 515RTAENI DF1 to Ethernet bridge from Real Time Automation. For more information, check out the "Show Notes"...