One of the topics I like to cover in my training courses is how users can get (and use) free sample code, programs, and AOIs made available by Rockwell Automation.
That said, since Rockwell made major changes to their website recently I thought it made sense to update this article showing how you go about getting those free downloads:
1) To start, navigate your browser to http://www.ab.com:
2) Next, under “Downloads” select “Sample Code”:
3) Here you will see a search box where you can search for sample code:
Now that we’re here, let me point out some of my favorite downloads.
4) The first is actually a series of free programs for the MicroLogix which you can find by searching on “blocks”:
In the results above, the first item listed is the “Simple Motor Control” building block which is well worth checking out.
5) Some other great downloads are free AOIs for RSLogix and Studio 5000. To find them search on “aoi”:
6) Towards the bottom of these results you’ll find the “SCP” AOI, a great little piece of code for those who only have access to the Ladder Diagram language and need to scale raw values to engineering units without a lot of fuss:
If you’ve found this article helpful and would like to watch the video version, check out the below episode of The Automation Minute:
Until next time, Peace ✌️
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Shawn M Tierney
Technology Enthusiast & Content Creator
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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.
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