RSLogix Micro

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 to get all the software covered in this video for free, see our previous episode here. Note: If you need help learning to use RSLogix, check...

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 learning to use RSLogix, check out my Five-Star rated PLC Basics online course. It comes with support and never expires. Automation Tech Tip Video: [vimeo 793095153...

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

NOTE: The free "RSLogix Micro Starter Lite" software I show how to download in this article only works with the MicroLogix 1000, MicroLogix 1100, and free SLC-500 Emulator. If you need help learning to use RSLogix, check out my Five-Star Rated PLC Courses at The Automation School. They come with...

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 more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.  The Automation Show, Episode 49A Show Notes: A huge thank you to IFM for sending in...

RSLogix – Resolve Install Error 1723

Recently, I was working on updates for my PLC courses at TheAutomationSchool.com when I ran into an issue downloading the free versions of RSLogix Micro Lite, RSLinx Classic, and RSEmulate 500. After blogging about the latest procedure to download the free RSLogix software here, I then attempted to install the...

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 free PLC Emulator. If you need help learning to use it, check out my Five-Star Rated PLC Courses at The Automation School. They come with free...

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 information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. [vimeo 368583535 w=750 h=420] The Automation Show, Episode 4 Show Notes: NOTE: Would you like your product featured...

RSLogix Halloween Animation! Also, anyone automating a holiday display?

Let me wish all of you a very Happy Halloween! And if any of you are automating a Holiday Display (Haunted House, Holiday Lights, etc) I'd love to hear about the products you're using, and how you're automating your display. But first, in the spirit of the Halloween let me walk...

Message (MSG) – MicroLogix 1400 Writing Data over Ethernet to a MicroLogix 1100

In Today's article I walk you through how to Message data from a MicroLogix 1400 to a MicroLogix 1100 over Ethernet using the MSG instruction. Note: In this example I have a MicroLogix 1400 at IP Address 192.168.1.66, and a MicroLogix 1100 at IP Address 192.168.1.63. Both have the same subnet...

Message (MSG) – MicroLogix Reading and Writing Data over Ethernet (M4E44)

In this episode I demonstrate how to message data from a MicroLogix 1400 to an 1100 over Ethernet using the MSG instruction (Episode 44 of The Automation Minute Season 4:) [vimeo 468371510 w=640 h=360] If you've found this video helpful, checkout my training courses here. Check out our Video Collection #1 here,...

Message (MSG) – MicroLogix Writing Data Over Ethernet to a SLC-5/05 (M4E43)

In this episode I demonstrate how to message data from a MicroLogix 1400 to a SLC-5/05 over Ethernet using the MSG instruction (Episode 43 of The Automation Minute Season 4:) [vimeo 468371023 w=640 h=360] If you've found this video helpful, checkout my training courses here. Check out our Video Collection #1 here,...

Message (MSG) – SLC-5/05 Writing Data Over Ethernet to a MicroLogix 1400

In Today's article I walk you through how to Message data from a SLC-5/05 to a MicroLogix 1400 over Ethernet using the MSG instruction. Note: In this example I have a SLC-5/05 at IP Address 192.168.1.47, and a MicroLogix 1400 at IP Address 192.168.1.66. Both have the same subnet address, and are...

Message (MSG) – SLC-5/05 Writing Data Over Ethernet to a MicroLogix (M4E42)

In this episode I demonstrate how to message data from a SLC-5/05 to a MicroLogix 1400 over Ethernet using the MSG instruction (Episode 42 of The Automation Minute Season 4:) [vimeo 468370480 w=640 h=360] If you've found this video helpful, checkout my training courses here. Check out our Video Collection #1 here,...

View Studio, RSLinx Classic: Connecting to RSEmulate

In today's article I review how to use RSLinx Classic Lite and RSEmulate 500 with FactoryTalk View Studio. Not many users know that FactoryTalk View Machine Edition projects can be tested using the free versions of RSLinx Classic and RSEmulate 500 (for instructions on how to download both, check out...

RSLogix Micro – Selecting the Controller Type

Recently a reader posted on The Automation Forums asking how he could set or change the I/O base selected in his RSLogix Micro program. Since it's not completely straight forward, I thought I'd post a short article with screenshots showing how to make this change. Step 1)  Open your MicroLogix program in...

RSLogix Micro – Selecting the Controller Type (M4E02)

Learn how to select the correct MicroLogix controller in RSLogix Micro or RSLogix 500 in Episode 2 of The Automation Minute Season 4: [vimeo 468354480 w=640 h=360] If you've found this video helpful, checkout my training courses here. Check out our Video Collection #1 here, which includes the first five seasons of...

RSLogix 500, Micro – v11: What’s New

RSLogix 500 and RSLogix Micro version 11 is out, and in today's article we'll take a look at what's new in this release: UPDATE: My MicroLogix "Five Star" training course is now available digitally or on DVD! Learn to setup and program the Allen-Bradley MicroLogix family of Programmable Logic Controllers! Learn the details at...

I want to learn A-B PLC’s, which model should I get?

This is a common question I get here on the blog and from my students at TheAutomationSchool.com. And while Rockwell has released many different platforms since 1970, there's one current gen and one last gen I usually recommend. Budget Minded First let's assume you're on a budget and need to get started as...

MicroLogix 1400, RSLinx Classic – Setup Communications and Download

So you need to know how to setup RSLinx Classic to communicate to an Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1400 using Ethernet in order to download or go online with RSLogix? Well you're in luck as in today's article I'll walk you step by step through how to setup RSLinx communications, as well as how to...

MicroLogix 1100, RSLinx Classic – Setup Communications and Download

So you need to know how to setup RSLinx Classic to communicate to an Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 using Ethernet in order to download or go online with RSLogix? Well you're in luck as in today's article I'll walk you step by step through how to setup RSLinx communications, as well as how to...