- How To Find Your Local Rockwell Distributor or Representative
A common question my students ask is about who should they call to purchase Allen-Bradley Software and Hardware.
To address this I send them a link to Rockwell’s website, which will allow them to look up their local Rockwell representative or distributor. These reps can help them with the following services:
Provide demo copies of software either ...
Read more... - How To Find Your Local Rockwell Distributor or Representative (M4E17)
In this episode I show you how to use the new and improved webpage to find your local Rockwell distributors (Episode 17 of The Automation Minute Season 4:)
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Read more... - Beginner’s PLC
So you’re new to the world of PLC’s (Programmable Logic Controllers) and are looking to buy a beginner’s PLC to work with at home.
I’m going to assume you’re on a budget, so getting the most “bang for your buck” will be important. You also may not own a 24vdc power supply, so it’s probably going to be ...
Read more... - Programmable Controller Non-Volatile and Volatile Memory (P7)
In The Automation Podcast, Episode 7, we discuss PLC and PAC non-volatile and volatile memory as used in the PLC-5, SLC-500, CompactLogix and ControlLogix.
Note: You can read more about ControlLogix and CompactLogix non-volatile memory in our companion blog article HERE.
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Read more... - MicroLogix 1000 Unboxing (M21)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 21, I walk you through the unboxing of an Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1000.
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of the complete Micro Programmable Controller Training video visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1000 Basics (M22)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 22, I introduce you to the basics of the MicroLogix 1000.
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of the complete Micro Programmable Controller Training video visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1000 Wiring Terminals (M23)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 23, I explain the wiring terminals of the MicroLogix 1000.
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of the complete Micro Programmable Controller Training video visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1000 Programming Cable and Connections (M25)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 25, I walk you through the cable and connections you’ll need to program a MicroLogix 1000.
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of the complete PLC Basics (formerly Micro Programmable Controller Basics) visit https://theautomationschool.com/courses/plc-basics-ese/
Note: Links below to third party cables:
– Serial to MicroLogix: http://www.theautomationblog.com/pm02
– USB to Serial: http://www.theautomationblog.com/usbs
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Read more... - MicroLogix 1200 (M26)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 26, I introduce you to the MicroLogix 1200.
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of the complete Micro Programmable Controller Training video visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1200 Wiring Terminals (M27)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 27, I walk you through the Terminal Blocks on the Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1200 Micro Programmable Controller.
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of the complete Micro Programmable Controller Training video visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1200 Programming Cable (M28)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 28, I walk you through the cabling needed to connect your PC’s serial port to an Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1200 Micro Programmable Controller.
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of the complete Micro Programmable Controller Training video visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1200 DCOMM & Trim Pots (M29)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 29, I walk you through using the DCOMM button and Trim Pots found on an Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1200 Micro Programmable Controller.
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of the complete Micro Programmable Controller Training video visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1200 Expansion I/O (M30)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 30, I walk you through how to add expansion I/O to an Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1200 Micro Programmable Controller.
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of the complete Micro Programmable Controller Training video visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1500 (M31)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 31, I introduce you to the Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1500 Micro Programmable Controller.
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of the complete Micro Programmable Controller Training video visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1500 Terminal Blocks (M32)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 32, I walk you through the input and output terminals on the Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1500 Micro Programmable Controller.
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of the complete Micro Programmable Controller Training video visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1500 Programming Cable (M33)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 33, I walk you through the cabling needed to connect your PC’s serial port to an Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1500 Programmable Controller.
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of the complete Micro Programmable Controller Training video visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1500 DCOMM and Trip pots (M34)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 34, I explain the DCOMM button and Trip pots found on the Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1500.
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of the complete Micro Programmable Controller Training video visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1500 Expansion I/O (M35)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 35, I show you how to add expansion I/O to an Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1500 Programmable Controller.
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of the complete Micro Programmable Controller Training video visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1100 (M36)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 36, I introduce you to the Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 Programmable Controller
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of my complete Micro Programmable Controller training video, please visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1100 Wiring Terminals (M37)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 37, we look at the wiring terminals of the Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 Programmable Controller
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of my Micro Programmable Controller training video, please visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1100 Programming Cables (M38)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 38, we look at the programming cables for and communications ports of the Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 Programmable Controller
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of my Micro Programmable Controller training video, please visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1100 Expansion I/O (M39)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 39, Shawn Tierney walks you through adding expansion I/O to the Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 Programmable Controller.
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of my Micro Programmable Controller training video, please visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1100 – Using the LCD to find the IP and MAC address (M40)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 40, Shawn Tierney walks you through using the MicroLogix 1100’s LCD to find its IP and MAC address.
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of my Micro Programmable Controller training video, please visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1100 – Using the LCD to Change Mode (M41)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 41, Shawn Tierney walks you through using the MicroLogix 1100’s LCD to change its mode.
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of my Micro Programmable Controller training video, please visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1100 – Using the LCD to change the Trim Pot Values (M42)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 42, Shawn Tierney walks you through using the MicroLogix 1100’s LCD to change its digital Trim Pot values.
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of my Micro Programmable Controller training video, please visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1100 – Using the LCD to Enable DCOMM Mode (M43)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 43, Shawn Tierney walks you through using the MicroLogix 1100’s LCD to enable its DCOMM mode
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of my Micro Programmable Controller training video, please visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1400 (M44)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 44, Shawn Tierney introduces you to the MicroLogix 1400
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of my Micro Programmable Controller training video, please visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1400 Terminal Blocks (M45)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 45, Shawn Tierney takes you on a short tour of the MicroLogix 1400’s removable terminal blocks.
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of Shawn’s low cost PLC training video visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1400 Comm Port, Cables (M46)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 46, Shawn Tierney takes you on a short tour of the MicroLogix 1400’s communication ports and cables.
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of Shawn’s low cost PLC training video visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1400 Battery (M47)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 47, Shawn Tierney shows you where the MicroLogix 1400’s battery is located and how to replace it.
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of Shawn’s low cost PLC training video visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1400 Memory Module (M48)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 48, Shawn Tierney shows you where the MicroLogix 1400’s memory module is installed.
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of Shawn’s low cost PLC training video visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1400 Expansion I/O (M49)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 49, Shawn Tierney shows you how to add expansion I/O to the MicroLogix 1400.
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of Shawn’s low cost PLC training video visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1400 LCD Display (M50)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 50, Shawn Tierney takes you on a short tour of the MicroLogix 1400’s LCD Display.
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of Shawn’s low cost PLC training video visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1400 – Use LCD to Monitor Data (M51)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 51, Shawn Tierney shows you how to use the MicroLogix 1400’s LCD to monitor and change data table values.
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of Shawn’s low cost PLC training video visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1400 – Use LCD to Change Mode (M52)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 52, Shawn Tierney shows you how to use MicroLogix 1400’s LCD to change its mode.
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of Shawn’s low cost PLC training video visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1400 – Use LCD to Change Trim Pots (M53)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 53, Shawn Tierney shows you how to use the MicroLogix 1400’s LCD to change its Digital Trim Pots.
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of Shawn’s low cost PLC training video visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1400 – Use LCD to Enable DCOMM (M54)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 54, Shawn Tierney shows you how to use the MicroLogix 1400’s LCD to enable the serial port’s DCOMM mode.
Note: To find out how you can get a copy of Shawn’s low cost PLC training video visit http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
Read more... - MicroLogix 1400 – Use LCD to Change Ethernet Address (M55)
In The Automation Minute: Episode 55, Shawn Tierney shows you how to use the MicroLogix 1400’s LCD to find and set its Ethernet Address.
Note: You can buy a hi-def, ad free, digital download of this episode for $1 here: www.TheAutomationMinute.com/videos
Read more... - 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.
The Automation Minute, Season 5 Episode 36 Show Notes:
Episode Links:
– Discussion: https://automation.locals.com/post/2555141/using-the-micrologix-1400-real-time-clock
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Read more... - 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, and if you’d like to see his original post you can read it here.
Bill’s story starts back in July 2018, when he sat down with Rockwell’s product manager and OEM specialist to ...
Read more... - Micro800, MicroLogix – Support for HSC and PTO Functions
Recently, a client asked me which A-B Micro PLC’s supported HSC and PTO functions, as well as how fast each is. Below is the results of my research:
Note: The below are best case based on choosing the DC I/O model of the Micro with the most high speed digital inputs and outputs.
Micro800 family support for PTO ...
Read more... - MicroLogix – Programming Software: You don’t need to buy RSLogix 500
Over the last few months I’ve received several messages asking what the correct software is to program the MicroLogix line of programmable controllers.
This confusion surprises me since RSlogix Micro has been out since 2009, as can be seen in this story at Automation.com.
So what’s causing all of this confusion?
Well, it seems to be the vendor’s very ...
Read more... - 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.
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Read more... - RSLogix Micro – MicroLogix Programming Software (M3E09)
Learn how to Save Thousands of Dollars by getting the right programming software for Allen-Bradley MicroLogix PLCs in Episode 9 of The Automation Minute Season 3:
If you’ve found this video helpful, checkout my training courses here.
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Read more... - RSLogix Micro Starter (M2E01)
In The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 1, Shawn Tierney unboxes a copy of RSLogix Micro Starter software.
NOTE: We have been notified that Rockwell no longer ships physical software when RSLogix Micro Starter is ordered.
Read more... - RSLogix 5, 500, and Micro support for Windows XP / 7 / 8
Last Wednesday in this article I discussed how to use Rockwell’s PCDC webpage to look up the compatibility of Rockwell Software packages with Microsoft Windows operating systems.
In today’s article we’ll take a look at the results for RSLogix 5, 500, and Micro.
RSLogix 5 compatibility with Windows XP:
In the above screen shot of Rockwell’s PCDC webpage we can ...
Read more... - 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 software when I ran into a ...
Read more... - 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 bits we’re getting stuck.
This can be caused by poor programming, like using the same address in multiple output instructions (OTL and OTU aside.)
But after running a cross reference to be sure ...
Read more... - MicroLogix – Programming Cables (M3E10)
Learn which cables you need to program the A-B MicroLogix line of PLCs, including A-B cables and low cost alternatives, in Episode 10 of The Automation Minute Season 3:
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Read more... - Ethernet – How to “Ping” a PLC
PLCs of all shapes and sizes now come with Ethernet communications built-in.
And one of the easiest ways to insure you have network connectivity between your PC and PLC (or other device) is to “Ping” it.
In today’s article I’ll walk you through the simple steps needed to quickly “Ping” your PLC to see if you do ...
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