UPDATE: As of April 2020 this procedure has changed – see the new article HERE for the updated steps.
Original Article:
Rockwell Automation recently redesigned their website, and it is now actually harder to find the free RSLogix and RSLinx downloads.
In the past, all you had to do was search on “micrologix downloads” from their main page, and the link would show up in the first couple of returns.
I actually recorded that process back in Episode 24 of The Automation Minute in early 2014.
Now however, when you search on Rockwell’s website, the page seems to have disappeared from the search results?
And if you take a trip over to the product page for MicroLogix 1100, the link cannot be found under either resources, applications, or software.
What you will find, in what seems like a cruel bit of misdirection, is a recommendation to use RSLogix 500 (now well over $1000) to program the MicroLogix 1100, even though Rockwell makes a completely free version available!
But while the MicroLogix Downloads page IS hard to find, thankfully it still exists.
To get there, just type TheAutomationBlog.com/mld into your browser, and you’ll be redirected to the MicroLogix Downloads page at RockwellAutomation.com
Once there you can download both RSLogix Micro Starter Lite (for the MicroLogix 1000 and 1100) as well as RSLinx Classic (needed to download and go online.)
To learn how to setup and use RSLogix Micro and RSLinx Classic, as well as program the MicroLogix 1000 and 1100, check out my affordable MicroLogix training course at PLC Basics Second Edition
And to see a video of the above procedure, check out the below episode of The Automation Minute:
Until next time, Peace ✌️
If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show.
Shawn M Tierney
Technology Enthusiast & Content Creator
Eliminate commercials and gain access to my weekly full length hands-on, news, and Q&A sessions by becoming a member at The Automation Blog or on YouTube. You'll also find all of my affordable PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.
I'm a lifelong Technology Enthusiast who started programing in the early 80's on the new Apple II and VIC-20 personal computers. After earning a degree in Electronics, I worked as a Certified Automation Specialist for 25 years before leaving to focus on teaching at The Automation School, as well as publishing industry news and product how-to’s at The Automation Blog.
Latest posts by Shawn Tierney (see all)
- Automation Q & A for September 20, 2024 (QA016) - September 20, 2024
- Mettler Toledo’s Weigh Module SPE (P219) - September 18, 2024
- Automation News for September 17, 2024 (N244) - September 17, 2024
Discover more from The Automation Blog
Subscribe to get the latest posts to your email.
[…] How to download RSLogix and RSLinx for free […]
Well they’ve now killed off that page as well. Looks like RSLogix Micro Starter Lite is no longer available through any official channels? Any insight Shawn?
Good afternoon Heath,
Wow, that stinks! Let me look into it, and thanks for the heads up!
Shawn Tierney
Good afternoon again Heath,
It took awhile but I have located the download in the PCDC and updated my link to go there now,
PS – I new page is a little more confusing and I plan on creating a new post explaining it
Thanks again for the heads up!
Shawn
NOTE: As of April 2020 this procedure has changed – see the new article for the updated steps:
https://theautomationblog.com/mld
Is there any Trial version for Rslogix5000
Yes – see this article: https://theautomationblog.com/what-are-temporary-activations/
Shawn