Welcome to The Automation Blog’s ControlLogix Content Guide which is an ordered list of all of our ControlLogix articles and videos.

Below you’ll find over 170 of our free articles and videos listed with thumbnails and excerpts. If you’d prefer a listing of titles only, click here.

Note: You can purchase a personal copy of all of Shawn’s below articles in our ControlLogix’s Book Of Knowledge here for just $19.99 $9.99 (limited time sale,) or grab a copy of all his ControlLogix videos (nearly 6 hours!) here for just $9.99!

• 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 ...
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• 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:) 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 our shows for just ...
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• Rockwell Automation’s Programmable Automation Controllers
  Most industrial automation vendors offer modern Programmable Controllers, but not all of them brand their products as PACs. Take Siemens for instance: You’d be hard pressed to find a PAC feature their S7 line of controllers doesn’t support, and yet they still refer to them as PLCs. That said, when Rockwell Automation released their next generation of ...
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• ControlLogix – Seven Things New Users Need To Know
  In today’s article I’m going to share what I’ve found have been the most important things new users must know about ControlLogix before they start using these programmable controllers for the first time. After reviewing the list, if you think something should be added or removed, please feel free to share your thoughts in the “comments ...
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• ControlLogix – Seven Things You Need To Know Before Using
  It’s easy to forget that not everyone has used Rockwell’s ControlLogix. In fact, I was just reminded of this last week when I needed to review the below list of basics with a client: 1) Each new ControlLogix controller needs to have firmware downloaded to it. Every time you open up a new ControlLogix, you’ll find a controller with essentially no firmware. So your first ...
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• ControlLogix, CompactLogix – Hardware (M2E26)
  Learn about the CompactLogix and ControlLogix hardware in episode 26 of The Automation Minute Season 2:
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• ControlLogix – Multiple Controllers in same Chassis (Q&A) (M5E31)
  I discuss a reader’s question about having Multiple ControlLogix Controllers in a chassis in this episode of The Automation Minute. The Automation Minute, Season 5 Episode 31 Show Notes: Episode Links: – Article and Discussion: https://theautomationblog.com/can-multiple-logix-plcs-control-ethernet-io/ Join our new community at Automation.Locals.com! Become part of our community to take part in the Q&A as well as get early access to many ...
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• ControlLogix 1756-L1 5550 (M2E43)
  Learn about the ControlLogix 1756-L1 5550 in The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 43: 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 our shows for just $30!
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• ControlLogix 1756-L55 5555 (M2E44)
  Learn about the ControlLogix 1756-L55 5555 in The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 44: 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 our shows for just $30!
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• ControlLogix 1756-L6x/A 5560 (M2E45)
  Learn about the ControlLogix 1756-L6x/A 5560 in The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 45: 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 our shows for just $30!
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• ControlLogix 1756-L6x/B 5560 (M2E46)
  Learn about the ControlLogix 1756-L6x/B 5560 in The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 46: 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 our shows for just $30!
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• ControlLogix 1756-L7 5570 (M2E47)
  Learn about the ControlLogix 1756-L7 5570 in The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 47: 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 our shows for just $30!
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• ControlLogix – Price Comparison: 1756-L8 vs 1756-L7
  In today’s article we review how Rockwell’s new 1756-L8xE (5580) line of processors stack up price wise with the 1756-L7x (5570) series. Since Rockwell released its new 5580 processors (1756-L83E, 1756-L85E,) we’ve been receiving regular updates from our readers about the 5580’s increased performance, as well as potential new firmware and software bugs (thanks to everyone ...
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• ControlLogix 1756-DHRIO (M2E48)
  Learn about the ControlLogix 1756-DHRIO in The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 48: 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 our shows for just $30!
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• ControlLogix 1756-DNB (M2E49)
  Learn about the ControlLogix 1756-DNB in The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 49: 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 our shows for just $30!
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• ControlLogix 1756-CNB (M2E50)
  Learn about the ControlLogix 1756-CNB in The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 50: 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 our shows for just $30!
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• ControlLogix 1756-ENBT (M2E51)
  Learn about the ControlLogix 1756-ENBT in The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 51: 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 our shows for just $30!
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• ControlLogix 1756-EN2T (M2E52)
  Learn about the ControlLogix 1756-EN2T in The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 52: 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 our shows for just $30! >
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• 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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• ControlLogix 1756 I/O (M2E53)
  Learn about the ControlLogix 1756 I/O in The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 53: 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 our shows for just $30!
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• VMware – Settings that work with RSLinx, ControlFlash, and BOOTP
  In today’s article I’ll show the you the VMware Workstation settings I used to allow BOOTP, RSLinx, and ControlFlash to work. Part 1: VMware Workstation Network Connection Setting Step 1) Open the VMware Settings for your Virtual Machine While there are many ways to open the VMware Workstation settings for a Virtual Machine (VM,) the way I access them is to right click ...
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• Sample Code – Setup and Download Demo Programs to A-B PLCs (P36)
  Watch as I setup a PLC-5, SLC-5/05 & 5/04, MicroLogix 1100 & 1400, ControlLogix L61, L55 & L1, a FlexLogix and CompactLogix L1 in Episode 36 of The Automation Podcast. Watch the Podcast: Listen to the Podcast:
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• Sample Code – How to download free A-B Sample Programs and AOIs
  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 ...
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• Sample Code – How to download free A-B Sample Programs and AOIs (M2E38)
  Learn how to get free A-B PLC Sample Programs in The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 38: UPDATE: Check out the new 2017 version of this video here 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 our shows for just $30!
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• 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 from CompactLogix, MicroLogix, and SLC-500 over a DH-485 network: For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video.  The Automation Show, Episode 26 Show Notes: Support our site and get early ...
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• 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 as how to configure RSLinx Classic Drivers for each: For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. The Automation Show, Episode 25 Show Notes: Support our site and get early ...
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• RSLinx, MSExcel – Get A-B Programmable Controller Data into Microsoft Excel using RSLinx Classic
  In Today’s article I’ll walk you through how you can bring Allen-Bradley Programmable Controller Data into Microsoft Excel 2016 using RSLinx Classic. NOTE: The below procedure works with any licensed copy of RSLinx Classic, including Single Node, OEM, and Gateway shown below. However, it will not work with the free “Lite” version. Step 1) Locate the Programmable Controller ...
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• RSLinx, MSExcel – Get A-B Programmable Controller Data into Microsoft Excel using RSLinx Classic (M4E41)
  In this episode I demonstrate how to use RSLinx Classic to get data from Allen-Bradley Programmable Controllers into Microsoft Excel (Episode 41 of The Automation Minute Season 4:) 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 our shows for just ...
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• 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 “Show Notes” located below the video. The Automation Show, Season 2 Episode 1 Show Notes: Special thanks to RTA for sending in a sample of their new A-B PLC MQTT Gateway, as well ...
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• Migrate / Convert – PLC-5, SLC-500, and MicroLogix Programs to RSLogix/Studio 5000 and Logix Controllers
  Recently one of our readers submitted a question asking for help migrating from a legacy Rockwell PLC (aka PLC-5 or SLC-500) to their new PAC lines (ControlLogix and CompactLogix.) In his email he went on to say he needed help because he didn’t have a copy of the Project Migrator, previously called the Translation tool. I’ve covered ...
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• Migrate / Convert – SLC-500, MicroLogix, RSLogix 500 Programs to RSLogix/Studio 5000 and Logix Controllers
  In this article we will convert SLC-500 programs to ControlLogix using the RSLogix Project Migrator version 3.0. Note: To get RSLogix Project Migrator version 3.0, search the below website for “RSLogix Project Migrator (it also comes with RSLogix/Studio 5000 v19 and up)” http://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/MultiProductDownload.aspx UPDATE – November 2021 by SMT: Rockwell no longer makers the Translation Tool or Project Migrator ...
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• ControlLogix, CompactLogix – Programming Software (M2E27)
  Learn what versions of RSLogix and Studio 5000 support the CompactLogix and ControlLogix in episode 27 of The Automation Minute Season 2:
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• RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000 Logix Designer
  To program a CompactLogix or ControlLogix controller you’re going to need a copy of Studio 5000 Logix Designer, which was formerly known as RSLogix 5000 prior to the version 21 release: If you don’t have a copy, you can purchase it using this link to Rockwell’s new online software portal, however when you first visit that site ...
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• Studio 5000 – Pricing, Packages, Features & Bundles
  In today’s article I’m going to take a detailed look Studio 5000 pricing, available packages and bundles, and what features are included with each as it stands today. Studio 5000 Mini: Ladder Logix only for CompactLogix only The “Mini” edition of Studio 5000 Logix Designer only programs the “CompactLogix” family of controllers, and only in the “Ladder Logic” ...
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• FactoryTalk Logix Echo from Rockwell (P85)
  My guest this week is Brad Prosak of Rockwell who introduces us to FactoryTalk Logix Echo in Episode 85 of The Automation Podcast. Note: As this episode was not sponsored by the vendor, the video edition is only available to our members here on The Automation Blog and on YouTube. For more information, check out the ...
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• ControlLogix – Simulator: All-In-One Logix Controller, IO, RSLogix/Studio 5000, and Application Simulation (D009)
  Learn how to program ControlLogix and CompactLogix applications without having to buy thousands of dollars of hardware and software in Episode 9 of The Automation Demo (originally episode 5 of Automation Tech Tips.) For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. The Automation Demo Episode 9 Show Notes (originally Tech Tips Episode 5:) To grab ...
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• Rockwell Patch Rollup – How To Download and Install (2022)
  Generally, when I am loading software on a computer, that computer is not used for a single purpose and I download many types of programming software, third party programs like Sublime Text or Putty, and other programs that I will use to configure specific instruments or controls. In the Rockwell world, I might have installed many ...
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• Studio 5000 – Resolve .Net Framework 3.5 Is Not Installed
  If you’re seeing a “.Net Framework 3.5 Is Not Installed” error when trying to install Studio 5000, follow these simple steps to get it installed:   Step 01) Start by opening Windows Control Panel: Step 02) Next open Programs and Features: Step 03) Then click on Turn Windows features on or off Step 04) When the popup window loads, find and select .Net Framework ...
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• Studio 5000 – Resolve Error Due To Missing .Net (M4E29)
  In this episode I discuss how to add .NET Framework 3.5 so you can install Studio 5000 (Episode 29 of The Automation Minute Season 4:) 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 our shows for just $30!
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• Studio 5000 – Resolve Fatal Application Error Encountered
  As I was prepping to film additional lessons for my CompactLogix course yesterday, I ran into a completely new Studio 5000 Logix Designer “Fatal Error” that I hadn’t run into before. After I duplicated the issue on two different PCs, each running two different Windows 10 VMs, I was convinced something was wrong with the software ...
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• Studio 5000 – Resolve .Net Framework 3.5 Installation Error 0x80D05001
  I cannot count the number of times I have installed RSLogix 5, 500, 5000 or Studio 5000 software over the last twenty years. Sometimes I can install it on different (but identical) computers and have a different experience. Each install can be a different adventure and this one is no different. I have run into .Net ...
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• System Design – How To Download Integrated Architecture Builder (2022)
  In today’s article I walk you through how to find and download Rockwell’s free Integrated Architecture Builder (IAB) software, updated for the Summer of 2022. 1) Start by navigating your web browser to www.ab.com: 2) Once there, select “Integrated Architecture Builder” which is under Support – Product Support: 3) From this page select “Product Selection Toolbox”: 4) Then fill ...
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• System Design – Selecting Components For A ControlLogix System
  You’ve been asked to put together a bill of materials for a control system based on Rockwell’s ControlLogix architecture, and after spending some time on the Rockwell website you might feel like your drinking from a firehose. Rest assured, you are not alone. Since before the first web browser was invented (BBS FTW!) I’ve had the ...
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• System Design – Estimating The Capacity Of A ControlLogix System
  Last week I covered how to quickly put together a ControlLogix system BOM using IAB. Today I’ll walk you through two ways you can use the same software to to insure your design does not exceed the capacity of the controller you’ve selected. In the above image you can see a ControlLogix system I build for a ...
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• System Design – How To Use Rockwell’s New Ethernet/IP Capacity Tool
  In today’s article I’ll show you how to use Rockwell’s new Ethernet/IP Capacity Tool. The replacement for Rockwell’s discontinued Ethernet/IP Capacity Tool can now be found inside of Integrated Architecture Builder (IAB.) Note: To learn how you can get a free copy of IAB, check out my previous article HERE. To access the new tool, first create a ...
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• RSLinx Classic – Plug and Play Drivers used with Allen-Bradley Devices
  Plug and Play comes to the world of Allen-Bradley Industrial Automation. With a fairly recent copy of the free RSLinx Classic Lite, and A-B devices with USB ports, you simply plug the A-B USB product into your PC using a standard USB cable, and RSLinx automatically adds a driver to connect to the device. This might not seem like ...
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• BOOTP-DHCP Utility – Why Won’t It Disable BOOTP? (qa230210)
  Automation Q & A from the Morning Show dated 02/10/23: I was recently asked by a community member what to do if the BOOTP-DHCP Tool/Utility wouldn’t disable the BOOTP setting in a PLC and HMI, and I share my thoughts on that question in today’s Automation Q&A below. NOTE: For our previous articles and videos about ...
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• RSLinx – What To Do When The Ethernet/IP Driver Won’t Find Your Device (T006)
  In this edition of Automation Tech Tips, I walk through how to setup the Ethernet Devices Driver in RSLinx Classic, which can be helpful if your device is not showing up in the Ethernet/IP driver. NOTE: If you need to learn how to use the CompactLogix, check out my CompactLogix Basics online course. It comes with support ...
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• RSLinx – Bridging Networks
  If you are using Rockwell control systems as a platform across your facility or if you have integrated systems between other vendors along with any Rockwell products, you may have found the need to cross multiple networks to gain communications between different systems that need to communicate with one another or you may need to ...
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• 1783-ETAP – Setting Up
  If you are contemplating using a Device Level Ring (DLR) topology in your control system networks, an important device in that network is the EtherNet Tap (ETAP). If the remote devices in your DLR network will require fiber, the ETAP device will work as a media converter changing your communication media back and forth from multimode ...
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Welcome to The Automation Blog’s CompactLogix Content Guide which is an ordered list of all of our CompactLogix articles and videos.

Below you’ll find over 140 of our free articles and videos listed with thumbnails and excerpts. If you’d prefer a listing of titles only, click here.

Note: You can purchase a personal copy of all of Shawn’s below articles in our new CompactLogix Guide PDF here (coming soon!) for just $9.99 $4.99 (limited time sale,) or grab a copy of all his CompactLogix videos (nearly 4.5 hours!) here for just $9.99!

• 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 ...
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• 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:) 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 our shows for just ...
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• Small Allen-Bradley (A-B) Ethernet Programmable Controllers
  Today, Ethernet is the network of choice for automation systems. In years past, Ethernet was an expensive and costly add-on. However, more and more small programmable controllers are now coming with Ethernet as standard. Below we’ll cover what is available today for small Ethernet Programmable Controllers from Allen-Bradley. Micro820 and 850 If you’re new to programmable controllers, or just new to ...
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• Rockwell Automation’s Programmable Automation Controllers
  Most industrial automation vendors offer modern Programmable Controllers, but not all of them brand their products as PACs. Take Siemens for instance: You’d be hard pressed to find a PAC feature their S7 line of controllers doesn’t support, and yet they still refer to them as PLCs. That said, when Rockwell Automation released their next generation of ...
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• ControlLogix, CompactLogix – Hardware (M2E26)
  Learn about the CompactLogix and ControlLogix hardware in episode 26 of The Automation Minute Season 2:
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• CompactLogix – L20, L30: The First Generation
  The CompactLogix family of Programmable Automation Controllers has been popular with Small Machine Builders and System Integrators for many years. The most obvious reason for its popularity is that it’s smaller and less expensive then Rockwell’s ControlLogix line, while still using the same instruction set and programming software. The First Generation of CompactLogix Controllers: You can have ...
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• CompactLogix – L3x: The Second Generation
  The second generation of CompactLogix controllers began with the release of the 1769-L35E back in 2003. It was the first CompactLogix to be released with Ethernet communications, and came out nearly two years before the first MicroLogix with Ethernet, the MicroLogix 1100. But unlike the MicroLogix 1100, the CompactLogix L35E could also control distributed I/O devices like ...
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• CompactLogix – L23
  The first all-in-one CompactLogix controller, the 1769-L23, released back in 2008. While the new, lower cost packaging was appreciated by those with smaller applications, the fact that L23 had no removable, non-volatile memory meant it wasn’t suited for many OEM applications. L23 Models: All L23 models came with 512K of battery backed (1769-BA) volatile memory, as well as ...
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• CompactLogix – L4x: The Third Generation
  The third generation of CompactLogix controllers began with the release of the L43 back in 2006. Designed to bring ControlLogix performance and select features to the CompactLogix line, internally the L4x series shares the same architecture as the 1756-L6x controllers. As such, the L4x was the first CompactLogix controller to support motion control (via 1768 Sercos modules,) ...
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• 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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• VMware – Settings that work with RSLinx, ControlFlash, and BOOTP
  In today’s article I’ll show the you the VMware Workstation settings I used to allow BOOTP, RSLinx, and ControlFlash to work. Part 1: VMware Workstation Network Connection Setting Step 1) Open the VMware Settings for your Virtual Machine While there are many ways to open the VMware Workstation settings for a Virtual Machine (VM,) the way I access them is to right click ...
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• CompactLogix – 5370: The Fourth Generation
  The fourth generation of CompactLogix controllers began with the release of the L1, L2, and L3 back in 2012. While 2012 might have been a bad year for Myan doomsayers, in was a banner year for the CompactLogix as Rockwell released not one but three new models. While each model was physically different, unlike previous iterations all ...
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• CompactLogix – 5370: Seven things you need to know
  I’ve been teaching Logix and View introductory classes the last few days, and have to say I’ve been a little surprised how many people are not familiar with Rockwell’s current generation of CompactLogix. With that in mind, in today’s article I’ll cover the seven things you need to know about this line of small Logix processors: NOTE: To ...
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• CompactLogix – 5370: Seven more things you should know
  At the end of a very hectic couple of weeks teaching Logix and View introductory classes, I thought I would share seven more things you need to know about the current generation of CompactLogix 5370 controllers. NOTE: To find out the first seven things you should know about the current generation of CompactLogix, check out our previous article ...
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• Sample Code – Setup and Download Demo Programs to A-B PLCs (P36)
  Watch as I setup a PLC-5, SLC-5/05 & 5/04, MicroLogix 1100 & 1400, ControlLogix L61, L55 & L1, a FlexLogix and CompactLogix L1 in Episode 36 of The Automation Podcast. Watch the Podcast: Listen to the Podcast:
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• Sample Code – How to download free A-B Sample Programs and AOIs
  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 ...
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• Sample Code – How to download free A-B Sample Programs and AOIs (M2E38)
  Learn how to get free A-B PLC Sample Programs in The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 38: UPDATE: Check out the new 2017 version of this video here 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 our shows for just $30!
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• CompactLogix – 5380: Experience Kit (S01)
  I take a look at what comes inside of Rockwell’s CompactLogix 5380 Experience Kit in today’s episode of The Automation Show. For more information, check out the Show Notes located below the video. The Automation Show, Episode 1 Show Notes: If you’re a vendor and would like to learn how you can feature your products on The Automation ...
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• 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 from CompactLogix, MicroLogix, and SLC-500 over a DH-485 network: For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video.  The Automation Show, Episode 26 Show Notes: Support our site and get early ...
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• 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 as how to configure RSLinx Classic Drivers for each: For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. The Automation Show, Episode 25 Show Notes: Support our site and get early ...
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• RSLinx, MSExcel – Get A-B Programmable Controller Data into Microsoft Excel using RSLinx Classic
  In Today’s article I’ll walk you through how you can bring Allen-Bradley Programmable Controller Data into Microsoft Excel 2016 using RSLinx Classic. NOTE: The below procedure works with any licensed copy of RSLinx Classic, including Single Node, OEM, and Gateway shown below. However, it will not work with the free “Lite” version. Step 1) Locate the Programmable Controller ...
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• RSLinx, MSExcel – Get A-B Programmable Controller Data into Microsoft Excel using RSLinx Classic (M4E41)
  In this episode I demonstrate how to use RSLinx Classic to get data from Allen-Bradley Programmable Controllers into Microsoft Excel (Episode 41 of The Automation Minute Season 4:) 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 our shows for just ...
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• 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 “Show Notes” located below the video. The Automation Show, Season 2 Episode 1 Show Notes: Special thanks to RTA for sending in a sample of their new A-B PLC MQTT Gateway, as well ...
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• 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 data from a CompactLogix, MicroLogix, and SLC-5/03 over a Data Highway 485 network: For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video.  The Automation Show, Episode 34 Show Notes: Support our ...
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• Migrate / Convert – PLC-5, SLC-500, and MicroLogix Programs to RSLogix/Studio 5000 and Logix Controllers
  Recently one of our readers submitted a question asking for help migrating from a legacy Rockwell PLC (aka PLC-5 or SLC-500) to their new PAC lines (ControlLogix and CompactLogix.) In his email he went on to say he needed help because he didn’t have a copy of the Project Migrator, previously called the Translation tool. I’ve covered ...
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• Migrate / Convert – SLC-500, MicroLogix, RSLogix 500 Programs to RSLogix/Studio 5000 and Logix Controllers
  In this article we will convert SLC-500 programs to ControlLogix using the RSLogix Project Migrator version 3.0. Note: To get RSLogix Project Migrator version 3.0, search the below website for “RSLogix Project Migrator (it also comes with RSLogix/Studio 5000 v19 and up)” http://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/MultiProductDownload.aspx UPDATE – November 2021 by SMT: Rockwell no longer makers the Translation Tool or Project Migrator ...
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• ControlLogix, CompactLogix – Programming Software (M2E27)
  Learn what versions of RSLogix and Studio 5000 support the CompactLogix and ControlLogix in episode 27 of The Automation Minute Season 2:
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• RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000 Logix Designer
  To program a CompactLogix or ControlLogix controller you’re going to need a copy of Studio 5000 Logix Designer, which was formerly known as RSLogix 5000 prior to the version 21 release: If you don’t have a copy, you can purchase it using this link to Rockwell’s new online software portal, however when you first visit that site ...
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• Studio 5000 – Pricing, Packages, Features & Bundles
  In today’s article I’m going to take a detailed look Studio 5000 pricing, available packages and bundles, and what features are included with each as it stands today. Studio 5000 Mini: Ladder Logix only for CompactLogix only The “Mini” edition of Studio 5000 Logix Designer only programs the “CompactLogix” family of controllers, and only in the “Ladder Logic” ...
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• Rockwell Patch Rollup – How To Download and Install (2022)
  Generally, when I am loading software on a computer, that computer is not used for a single purpose and I download many types of programming software, third party programs like Sublime Text or Putty, and other programs that I will use to configure specific instruments or controls. In the Rockwell world, I might have installed many ...
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• Studio 5000 – Resolve .Net Framework 3.5 Is Not Installed
  If you’re seeing a “.Net Framework 3.5 Is Not Installed” error when trying to install Studio 5000, follow these simple steps to get it installed:   Step 01) Start by opening Windows Control Panel: Step 02) Next open Programs and Features: Step 03) Then click on Turn Windows features on or off Step 04) When the popup window loads, find and select .Net Framework ...
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• Studio 5000 – Resolve Error Due To Missing .Net (M4E29)
  In this episode I discuss how to add .NET Framework 3.5 so you can install Studio 5000 (Episode 29 of The Automation Minute Season 4:) 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 our shows for just $30!
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• Studio 5000 – Resolve Fatal Application Error Encountered
  As I was prepping to film additional lessons for my CompactLogix course yesterday, I ran into a completely new Studio 5000 Logix Designer “Fatal Error” that I hadn’t run into before. After I duplicated the issue on two different PCs, each running two different Windows 10 VMs, I was convinced something was wrong with the software ...
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• Studio 5000 – Resolve .Net Framework 3.5 Installation Error 0x80D05001
  I cannot count the number of times I have installed RSLogix 5, 500, 5000 or Studio 5000 software over the last twenty years. Sometimes I can install it on different (but identical) computers and have a different experience. Each install can be a different adventure and this one is no different. I have run into .Net ...
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• System Design – How To Download Integrated Architecture Builder (2022)
  In today’s article I walk you through how to find and download Rockwell’s free Integrated Architecture Builder (IAB) software, updated for the Summer of 2022. 1) Start by navigating your web browser to www.ab.com: 2) Once there, select “Integrated Architecture Builder” which is under Support – Product Support: 3) From this page select “Product Selection Toolbox”: 4) Then fill ...
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• System Design – How To Use Rockwell’s New Ethernet/IP Capacity Tool
  In today’s article I’ll show you how to use Rockwell’s new Ethernet/IP Capacity Tool. The replacement for Rockwell’s discontinued Ethernet/IP Capacity Tool can now be found inside of Integrated Architecture Builder (IAB.) Note: To learn how you can get a free copy of IAB, check out my previous article HERE. To access the new tool, first create a ...
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• RSLinx Classic – Plug and Play Drivers used with Allen-Bradley Devices
  Plug and Play comes to the world of Allen-Bradley Industrial Automation. With a fairly recent copy of the free RSLinx Classic Lite, and A-B devices with USB ports, you simply plug the A-B USB product into your PC using a standard USB cable, and RSLinx automatically adds a driver to connect to the device. This might not seem like ...
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• CompactLogix, RSLinx Classic – How to Connect Using USB
  In today’s article I walk you through how to configure RSLinx to communicate to a CompactLogix processor using USB. Step 1) Locate your CompactLogix’s USB port If you have one of Rockwell’s 5370 CompactLogix processors, you find an orange USB port on the front of the unit as shown below: NOTE: If you have an older CompactLogix and would ...
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• CompactLogix, RSLinx Classic – How to Connect Using Serial
  In today’s article I walk you step-by-step through how to configure RSLinx to communicate to a CompactLogix processor’s serial port using a serial cable and USB to Serial converter. Part 1 – Reviewing needed cables, and finding PC comm port number Step 1) A-B Cables, or low cost variant from Amazon If you already have a bag full of ...
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• BOOTP-DHCP Utility – How to set a CompactLogix Ethernet Address
  In today’s article I walk you through how to use the BOOTP DHCP Utility to set a CompactLogix processor’s Ethernet address. NOTE: You can also set a CompactLogix processor’s IP address through either Serial or USB. To learn how to, see the below articles: Set CompactLogix Ethernet Address through its Serial Port Set CompactLogix Ethernet Address through its ...
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• BOOTP-DHCP Utility – How to set a CompactLogix Ethernet Address (M2E14)
  In The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 14, Shawn Tierney walks you step-by-step through how to use the BOOTP utility to set a CompactLogix’s Ethernet address.
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• BOOTP-DHCP Utility – Why Won’t It Disable BOOTP? (qa230210)
  Automation Q & A from the Morning Show dated 02/10/23: I was recently asked by a community member what to do if the BOOTP-DHCP Tool/Utility wouldn’t disable the BOOTP setting in a PLC and HMI, and I share my thoughts on that question in today’s Automation Q&A below. NOTE: For our previous articles and videos about ...
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• CompactLogix, RSLinx Classic – How to set the Ethernet address through its USB Port
  In today’s article I walk you through how to set or change a CompactLogix processor’s Ethernet address through its USB port using RSLinx Classic.   Step 1) Confirm your RSLinx RSWho window browses your CompactLogix via the USB driver Open RSLinx and check to be sure your CompactLogix is showing up under the USB driver as shown below: NOTE: If you ...
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• CompactLogix, RSLinx Classic – How to set the Ethernet address through its Serial Port
  In today’s article I walk you  through how to set or change a CompactLogix processor’s Ethernet address through its Serial Port using RSLinx Classic. Step 1) Confirm your RSLinx RSWho window browses your CompactLogix via the DF1 driver Open RSLinx and check to be sure your CompactLogix is showing up under the Serial DF1 driver as shown below: NOTE: If you ...
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• CompactLogix, RSLinx Classic – How to set the Ethernet address through USB or Serial (M2E13)
  In The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 13, Shawn Tierney walks you step-by-step through how to set a CompactLogix’s Ethernet Address using either a Serial or USB cable.
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• RSLinx – What To Do When The Ethernet/IP Driver Won’t Find Your Device (T006)
  In this edition of Automation Tech Tips, I walk through how to setup the Ethernet Devices Driver in RSLinx Classic, which can be helpful if your device is not showing up in the Ethernet/IP driver. NOTE: If you need to learn how to use the CompactLogix, check out my CompactLogix Basics online course. It comes with support ...
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• CompactLogix – Why Does Its IP Address Keep Changing? (qa230221)
  Automation Q & A from the Morning Show dated 02/21/23: A reader recently asked why does his CompactLogix’s IP Address keep  reverting back to the old value every time he cycles power, and I share my thoughts on that in today’s Automation Q&A. NOTE: You’ll find the articles mentioned in this episode here and here. NOTE: If ...
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• 1783-ETAP – Setting Up
  If you are contemplating using a Device Level Ring (DLR) topology in your control system networks, an important device in that network is the EtherNet Tap (ETAP). If the remote devices in your DLR network will require fiber, the ETAP device will work as a media converter changing your communication media back and forth from multimode ...
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• VMware – Settings that work with RSLinx, ControlFlash, BOOTP (M2E18)
  See the VMware Workstation settings Shawn used with RSLinx, ControlFlash, BOOTP in episode 18 of The Automation Minute Season 2.
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• Firmware – What you need to know, and how to get CompactLogix and ControlLogix Firmware
  In today’s article we’ll discuss what you need to know about CompactLogix and ControlLogix firmware, as well as how to get it. Each Allen-Bradley Logix processor supports many different firmware revisions. And it’s often the case that you’ll load the newest firmware supported into new processors used in new applications. However, when replacing an existing processor you’ll often want to ...
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Welcome to The Automation Blog’s S7-1500 Content Guide which is an ordered list of all of our S7-1500 articles and videos.

Below you’ll find over 40 of our free articles and videos listed with thumbnails and excerpts. If you’d prefer a listing of titles only, click here.

Note: Our S7-1200/1500 Online course is now available here!

• Siemens – How To Find Your Local Automation Distributor
  Since we expanded our coverage to include all industrial automation products last year, Siemens has been one of the most helpful vendors to work with. But if you’re new to Siemens like I am, you may not know who you’re local Siemens distributor is? To learn who it is, start by clicking on the below link to ...
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• Siemens – Quickly Find Documents and Downloads (D008)
  Learn how to quickly find Siemens Documents and Downloads in Episode 8 of The Automation Demo (originally episode 4 of Automation Tech Tips.) For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video.  The Automation Demo Episode 8 Show Notes (originally Tech Tips Episode 4:) Special thanks to Luis from Siemens for coming on the show and ...
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• S7-1500 – Advanced Siemens PLC Overview (P80)
  Jim Wilmot of Siemens is my guest this week, and he covers the Siemens S7-1500 line of Advanced Programmable Controllers on episode 80 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. Watch the Podcast: The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to ...
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• S7 – Top Siemens PLC Manuals & Documentation
  Early in my new online course on Siemens PLCs, I walk students through which of the tens of thousands of Manuals and Documents on the Siemens Industry Support Website that I as a new user found the most helpful. In today’s article I want to share some of those with you, specifically those manuals which a ...
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• S7 – Top Siemens PLC Manuals & Documentation (M5E26)
  I cover the “must have” manuals that new users of Siemens S7 PLCs will want to have easy access to in this episode of The Automation Minute. The Automation Minute, Season 5 Episode 26 Show Notes: Episode Links: – Siemens Support Site – Siemens SIOS Tech Tip – Shawn’s article on this topic – Shawn’s S7 Course My Top Five S7 Manuals ...
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• S7-1500 – Essential Must-Have Manuals
  To setup the S7-1500 PLCs used in my new online course,  there was a lot of information I needed in order to install, wire, and test the CPUs and Modules. After spending hours sifting through the thousands of manuals available on the Siemens support website, I narrowed down the list of manuals that were vital to ...
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• S7-1500 – Essential Must-Have Manuals (M5E28)
  I cover the “essential” S7-1500 manuals that new users will want to have quick access to in this episode of The Automation Minute. The Automation Minute, Season 5 Episode 28 Show Notes: Episode Links: – Siemens Support Site – Siemens SIOS Tech Tip – Shawn’s article on this topic – Shawn’s S7 Course My Top S7-1500 Manuals (as of 03/15/22): – S7-1500 In ...
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• S7-1500 – Compact Starter Kit Unboxing (S40)
  In this episode of The Automation Show we unbox a brand new Siemens S7-1500 Compact PLC Starter Kit: For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video.  The Automation Show, Episode 40 Show Notes: Special thanks to Siemens for sending us a sample of the S7-1500 Compact PLC Starter Kit! Support our site and get early ...
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• TIA Portal – How To Download A Free Trial
  Have you ever wanted to check out TIA Portal from Siemens to see how their PLCs and HMIs program? Well the good news is anyone can get a free, twenty-one day trial of TIA Portal by creating a free account on the Siemens website without the need to call a salesperson or provide any personal information ...
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• TIA Portal – How To Download A Free Trial (2023, T007)
  In this edition of Automation Tech Tips I walk through how to download the free trial of TIA Portal v18. NOTE: If you need to learn how to use TIA Portal, check out my S7 Level 1 PLC course. It comes with instructor support and never expires. Automation Tech Tip Video: 
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• TIA Portal – Licensing and Opening for the First Time
  In my first article on the Siemens Starter Kit, which includes the S7-1200 FailSafe CPU, I covered unboxing and contents, powering up the unit and loading the Simatic software. The next step seems to be to get the software licensed, so we will move right in and get the software ready to be of use. In the ...
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• TIA Portal – How To Activate Using A USB License
  If your copy of TIA Portal Step 7 came with USB Memory Stick Floating License, you’ll need to move that license to your hard drive before you’ll be able to use Step 7. If you don’t, even with the USB stick installed you’ll get the following error when trying to open an existing project, or add ...
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• TIA Portal – How to install required .Net 3.5
  If you’re trying to install TIA Portal Step 7 and you’re seeing a “.Net 3.5 SP1” required error, today I’ll walk you through how to install .Net 3.5, as well as what to do if the .Net installation hangs. Step 01) The easiest way to install .Net is through the “Programs and Features” applet in Windows ...
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• TIA Portal, S7 – Add a CPU, Configure, and Download
  In my last few articles I’ve covered unboxing my new Siemens Starter Kit, assembling the hardware, connecting power, installing and licensing the TIA Portal software, and creating my first project. In this article, I will continue with the journey by connecting to the CPU so I can add it to my new TIA Portal project. Under the ...
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• TIA Portal, S7 – Going Online, Run Mode, LED & CPU Status
  In the last article I ended after compiling and downloading to the S7 1200. In this article, I am going online with the CPU, changing the Mode to “RUN” and exploring the status information and general properties of the CPU. There are so many options, parameters and tabs in the CPU properties, I will only be able ...
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• TIA Portal, S7-1500 – Create, Download, and Test your first PLC Program (S20)
  In this week’s episode of The Automation Show, John DeTellem of Siemens walks us through how to create a new program for a Siemens S7-1500: For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. The Automation Show, Episode 20 Show Notes: Special thanks to John DeTellem for sending in this video!! Related Articles: Siemens S7-1200 First Program ...
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• TIA Portal, S7-1500 – Wire, Program, Download, Test a New Program (S45)
  In this episode of The Automation Show I wire and program my first Siemens S7-1500 PLC. For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video.  The Automation Show, Episode 45 Show Notes: A huge thank you to Siemens for sending in the S7-1500 Starter Kit! Link to S7-1500 Starter Kit unboxing video: S7-1500 Starter Kit, Episode ...
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• TIA Portal, S7 – Flashing Lights Program
  I was nineteen years old the first time I ever used a computer and learned the possibilities of what would be my career ahead, but young people today have an advantage. They have used phones, tablets and laptops since a very early age. All it takes is a little interest and they have the background to ...
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• TIA Portal, S7 – Home Sprinkler System Program
  In my previous articles I’ve covered installing and licensing the TIA Portal software, setting up and configuring the CPU and I/O modules, as well as compiling and downloading a program, and then going online with the S7-1200 CPU. With those necessary first steps out of the way, I’m able to get down to doing some programming, ...
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• IFM, S7-1500 – Encoder to HSC (S50B)
  Learn how to connect and use an Encoder with an S7-1500 High Speed Counter Input and Technology Object in TIA Portal in this episode of The Automation Show. For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video.  The Automation Show, Episode 50B Show Notes: A huge thank you to IFM for sending in the RVP510 ...
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• Siemens Distributed IO Overview (P84)
  My guest this week is Raj Rajendra of Siemens who introduces us to Siemens Distributed IO in Episode 84 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. Watch the Podcast: The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be found ...
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• Siemens Motion Control Overview (P95)
  Kevin Wu introduces us to the Motion Control Capabilities of Siemens PLCs in Episode 95 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. Watch the Podcast: The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be found here. Listen to the Podcast: The ...
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• S7 – How To Add Profinet I/O & Drives (S24)
  In this week’s episode of The Automation Show, John DeTellem walks us through how to add PROFINET (Ethernet) I/O and Drives to an S7-1500 using TIA Portal: For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. The Automation Show, Episode 24 Show Notes: Special thanks to John DeTellem at Siemens for sharing this video with ...
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• IFM – Temperature Sensor: Setup, Wire, Use with S7-1500, CompactLogix (S47)
  In this episode of The Automation Show I setup a new IFM TN2511 Temperature Sensor, then wire it up to both a S7-1500 and CompactLogix to test it out. For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video.  The Automation Show, Episode 47 Show Notes: A huge thank you to IFM for sending in the ...
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• Tag Names – Eliminating The Need For Program Comments
  There are a couple of different ways of thinking when it comes to in-program documentation, particularly the use of comments. One main methodology I see is to use documentation liberally (since it’s free), placing comments on as many rungs as desired. The other methodology is that less is more, with more emphasis placed on variable tags and ...
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• TIA Portal, S7 – String Selection from Binary Input
  Do you have a machine that you need to get data from? And do you need to send that data to another device but the machine lacks networking capabilities? In this article I’ll show how to get data a your machine into a Siemens S7-1214C PLC by using the machine’s existing outputs to select which data ...
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• TIA Portal, S7 – PID_Compact Technology Object
  So far in this series I’ve created a functioning PLC program in my S7-1200, and an HMI project in my Basic Panel to manipulate and operate the program. Now I’m looking to enhance my application and dig a little deeper into accomplishing things that I would want to use in an industrial setting. One such objective would ...
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• TIA Portal, S7 – Using Function Blocks
  When we develop programs in any application, it’s important for the project to be as efficient, as consistent, and as accurate as possible. Something that Siemens has incorporated into their PLC’s to help with efficiently is the ability to create Function Blocks. I have shown this one time prior in my first programming article for the S7 ...
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• TIA Portal, S7 – Writing your first SCL Code in TIA Portal
  Sometimes it’s hard writing PLC code in LAD (ladder logic) or FBD (function block diagram). Especially, if you have to do some math work or mass operations. In these cases you can easily use SCL/ST (Structured Control Language/Structured Text.) Writing your first TIA code in SCL: Step 1 – Create or open TIA project Just like programming LAD or ...
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• S7 PLCsim
  While you are programming an automation application, it is sometimes useful to do some coding without the real hardware in the field, for example with a cup of fresh coffee at the warm office. Sure, you can disassemble the machine and put the hardware on your desk. But to help you avoid doing so, TIA Portal ...
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• S7 PLCsim Advanced
  While you are programming an automation application, it is sometimes useful to do some coding without the real hardware in the field, for example with a cup of fresh coffee at the warm office. Sure, you can disassemble the machine and put the hardware on your desk. But to help you avoid doing so, TIA Portal ...
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• S7 PLCSim, TIA Portal v18 – Create and Test PLC Programs (T010)
  In this edition of Automation Tech Tips, I walk through how to create your first PLC Program in TIA Portal v18, and then run it inside of the free PLCSim software. NOTE: If you need to learn how to use the S7 PLC, check out my S7 PLC Course. It comes with instructor support and never ...
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• PROFINET Technical Overview (P53)
  In this episode of The Automation Podcast, Thomas Haneder from Siemens provides us with a technical overview of PROFINET: For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. Watch the Podcast: The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be found here. Listen to the Podcast: The ...
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• TIA Portal, S7 – Exchange Data Between Simatic PLCs on Different Subnets
  Easy data exchange between two Siemens Simatic S7 PLCs on different Ethernet subnets using a PN/PN Coupler Suppose you have two Simatic S7 PLCs, like a S7-1200 and S7-300, on different Ethernet subnets and you need to exchange some data between them. An extremely easy way to do this is to use a PN/PN coupler device. The PN/PN ...
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• TIA Portal, S7 – Read and Write to ControlLogix Tags from a Siemens PLC
  I would think that it would be extremely nice to have an entire manufacturing environment using the exact same control system with the same hardware and software throughout, but I can imagine that there are very few, if any, systems that are this seamless. When multiple control systems are working together to automate equipment, it is ...
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• TIA Portal, S7 – Using the SCATTER and GATHER Blocks to format ControlLogix Tag Values in a Siemens PLC
  In my last article, I went through the necessary steps to read and write data to and from tags in a ControlLogix via a program in a Siemens S7 PLC. In today’s article I’ll go a step further and implement the communication into an application as it could be used in a real life scenario. Logic in ...
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• TIA Portal, S7 – Read CompactLogix or ControlLogix Tags Over Ethernet (S2E05)
  Today I create a Siemens S7 PLC Program using TIA Portal Step 7 to read tag values from a ControlLogix over Ethernet (TAS2 E5.) For more information including product links, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video.  The Automation Show, Season 2 Episode 5 Show Notes: Link to LCCF mentioned in video: App Example 109782317 Link to ...
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• TIA Portal – v18: What’s New (P132)
  This week our guest is John DeTellem from Siemens, and he covers What’s New in TIA Portal V18 in Episode 132 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. Watch the Podcast: The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can ...
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• TIA Portal – v17: Cause and Effect Matrix (P125)
  Ron Knight from Prism Systems and John DeTellem from Siemens introduce us to the Cause and Effect Matrix in TIA Portal v17 in Episode 125 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. Watch the Podcast: The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct ...
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• Siemens Products – What’s New from this week’s Virtual Tour (May 2022) (S2E03)
  In today’s video I share my top picks from this week’s Factory Automation Virtual Tour presented by Siemens (TAS2 E3) For more information check out the “Show Notes” located below the video.  The Automation Show, Season 2 Episode 3 Show Notes: View all of this week’s sessions through the end of June using the below link: – Siemens Factory ...
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• TIA Portal – v17: View of Things – Graphics and Dashboards Made Easy (D007)
  Learn how to quickly create dashboards and download them to a S7-1500 using TIA Portal v17 and new View of Things feature in Episode 7 of The Automation Demo (originally episode 3 of Automation Tech Tips.) For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video.  The Automation Demo Episode 7 Show Notes (originally Tech Tips ...
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• TIA Portal – v17: What’s New (M5E14)
  We take a quick look at what’s new with Siemens PLCs in this episode of The Automation Minute. The Automation Minute, Season 5 Episode 14 Show Notes: Check out the full session video at the Siemens Innovation’s website here. Join our new community at Automation.Locals.com! Become part of our community to take part in the Q&A as well as get ...
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• Siemens PLCs, HMIs – What’s New (July 2020) (S43)
  In this episode of The Automation Show I share my top picks from the Siemens Manufacturing In America 2020 virtual event’s PLC and HMI presentations: For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video.  The Automation Show, Episode 43 Show Notes: Quick Link to the Siemens Manufacturing In America 2020 website:  TheAutomationBlog.com/MIA2020 Note: The above link redirects ...
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• Siemens PLCs – What’s New at MIA (June 2020)
  I recently had a chance to sit down and check out some of the Siemens presentations from their Manufacturing In America 2020 virtual event. In today’s article I’ll highlight the slides that caught my attention from the presentation titled, “FA1: The Latest Advancements in SIMATIC PLC, IO, and Motion” (Note: To see a complete list of products ...
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• TIA Portal – v17: What’s New (P71)
  In this episode of The Automation Podcast, I sit down with John DeTellem and Luis Narvaez with Siemens to learn what’s new in TIA Portal v17. For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. Watch the Podcast: The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each ...
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• S7-1500 – Siemens Releases New Advanced and Redundancy Controllers
  Siemens expands its Advanced Controller and Redundancy Controller portfolios. Two new Advanced Controllers have been added to the Simatic S7-1500 line, both of which combine standard, safety and motion control into a single device. The 1515SP PC2 T CPU and fail-safe 1515SP PC2 TF CPU support motion control applications that require gearing and camming, as well as kinematics ...
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Welcome to The Automation Blog’s S7-1200 Content Guide which is an ordered list of all of our S7-1200 articles and videos.

Below you’ll find over 40 of our free articles and videos listed with thumbnails and excerpts. If you’d prefer a listing of titles only, click here.

Note: Our S7-1200/1500 Online course is now available here!

• Siemens – How To Find Your Local Automation Distributor
  Since we expanded our coverage to include all industrial automation products last year, Siemens has been one of the most helpful vendors to work with. But if you’re new to Siemens like I am, you may not know who you’re local Siemens distributor is? To learn who it is, start by clicking on the below link to ...
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• Siemens – Quickly Find Documents and Downloads (D008)
  Learn how to quickly find Siemens Documents and Downloads in Episode 8 of The Automation Demo (originally episode 4 of Automation Tech Tips.) For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video.  The Automation Demo Episode 8 Show Notes (originally Tech Tips Episode 4:) Special thanks to Luis from Siemens for coming on the show and ...
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• S7-1200 – Introduction
  The Simatic S7-1200 is Siemens’s programmable controller aimed at stand-alone and basic automation applications, and is often referred to as their Basic or Compact controller. From my perspective as a long time Rockwell user, the S7-1200 seems to be most similar to the Allen-Bradley CompactLogix 5372 (L2) controllers as they both share an all-in-one design, include an SD/MicroSD Card ...
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• S7-1200 – Overview (P50)
  In this episode of The Automation Podcast, Luis Narvaez from Siemens provides us with an overview of the S7-1200 line of PLCs: For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. Watch the Podcast: The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be found here. Listen ...
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• S7 – Top Siemens PLC Manuals & Documentation
  Early in my new online course on Siemens PLCs, I walk students through which of the tens of thousands of Manuals and Documents on the Siemens Industry Support Website that I as a new user found the most helpful. In today’s article I want to share some of those with you, specifically those manuals which a ...
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• S7 – Top Siemens PLC Manuals & Documentation (M5E26)
  I cover the “must have” manuals that new users of Siemens S7 PLCs will want to have easy access to in this episode of The Automation Minute. The Automation Minute, Season 5 Episode 26 Show Notes: Episode Links: – Siemens Support Site – Siemens SIOS Tech Tip – Shawn’s article on this topic – Shawn’s S7 Course My Top Five S7 Manuals ...
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• S7-1200 – Essential Must-Have Manuals
  To setup the S7-1200 PLCs used in my new online course,  there was a lot of information I needed in order to install, wire, and test the CPUs and Modules. After spending hours sifting through the thousands of manuals available on the Siemens support website, I narrowed down the list of manuals that were vital to ...
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• S7-1200 – Essential Must-Have Manuals (M5E27)
  I cover the “essential” S7-1200 manuals that new users will want to have quick access to in this episode of The Automation Minute. The Automation Minute, Season 5 Episode 27 Show Notes: Episode Links: – Siemens Support Site – Siemens SIOS Tech Tip – Shawn’s article on this topic – Shawn’s S7 Course My Top S7-1200 Manuals (as of 03/15/22): – S7-1200 Easy ...
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• S7-1200 – Most Helpful Siemens Links and Videos
  Over the last few weeks I’ve received many helpful messages recommending webpages and videos to help me get started using the S7-1200, and in today’s article I’ll share those I found to be the most helpful. Note: If you’d like to suggest additional links be added to the list, please use the links at end of ...
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• S7-1200, Basic HMI – Starter Kit (S11)
  In this week’s episode of The Automation Show we open a brand new Siemens S7-1200 PLC and Basic HMI Starter Kit: For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. The Automation Show, Episode 11 Show Notes: Siemens PLC and HMI Starter Kit Details: Description from the Siemens Industry Mall: S7-1200+KTP700 Basic starter kit Consisting of: ...
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• S7-1200FC – Failsafe Starter-Kit
  Since the beginning of my career back in 2000, I have worked with quite a few different automation vendors and products. The first PLC I ever touched was an old Allen Bradley SLC 100, and the next was a SLC 500. Then I was on the startup team for a facility with ControlLogix in 2002, and ...
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• TIA Portal – How To Download A Free Trial
  Have you ever wanted to check out TIA Portal from Siemens to see how their PLCs and HMIs program? Well the good news is anyone can get a free, twenty-one day trial of TIA Portal by creating a free account on the Siemens website without the need to call a salesperson or provide any personal information ...
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• TIA Portal – How To Download A Free Trial (2023, T007)
  In this edition of Automation Tech Tips I walk through how to download the free trial of TIA Portal v18. NOTE: If you need to learn how to use TIA Portal, check out my S7 Level 1 PLC course. It comes with instructor support and never expires. Automation Tech Tip Video: 
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• TIA Portal – Licensing and Opening for the First Time
  In my first article on the Siemens Starter Kit, which includes the S7-1200 FailSafe CPU, I covered unboxing and contents, powering up the unit and loading the Simatic software. The next step seems to be to get the software licensed, so we will move right in and get the software ready to be of use. In the ...
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• TIA Portal – How To Activate Using A USB License
  If your copy of TIA Portal Step 7 came with USB Memory Stick Floating License, you’ll need to move that license to your hard drive before you’ll be able to use Step 7. If you don’t, even with the USB stick installed you’ll get the following error when trying to open an existing project, or add ...
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• TIA Portal – How to install required .Net 3.5
  If you’re trying to install TIA Portal Step 7 and you’re seeing a “.Net 3.5 SP1” required error, today I’ll walk you through how to install .Net 3.5, as well as what to do if the .Net installation hangs. Step 01) The easiest way to install .Net is through the “Programs and Features” applet in Windows ...
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• S7-1200 – How To Set The IP Address Of A New PLC (S16)
  In this week’s episode of The Automation Show, we take a look at how you set the IP Address of a new Siemens S7-1200: For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. The Automation Show, Episode 16 Show Notes: Related Articles: How To Activate TIA Portal Step 7 Using A USB License (article) Siemens PLC and ...
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• TIA Portal, S7 – Add a CPU, Configure, and Download
  In my last few articles I’ve covered unboxing my new Siemens Starter Kit, assembling the hardware, connecting power, installing and licensing the TIA Portal software, and creating my first project. In this article, I will continue with the journey by connecting to the CPU so I can add it to my new TIA Portal project. Under the ...
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• TIA Portal, S7 – Going Online, Run Mode, LED & CPU Status
  In the last article I ended after compiling and downloading to the S7 1200. In this article, I am going online with the CPU, changing the Mode to “RUN” and exploring the status information and general properties of the CPU. There are so many options, parameters and tabs in the CPU properties, I will only be able ...
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• TIA Portal, S7-1200 – Creating your first PLC Program (S19)
  In this week’s episode of The Automation Show, I walk new users through how to create their first Siemens S7-1200 Ladder Logic Program: For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. The Automation Show, Episode 19 Show Notes: Special thanks to Siemens for sending us the S7-1200 starter pack! Related Articles: How To Activate TIA Portal ...
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• TIA Portal, S7 – Flashing Lights Program
  I was nineteen years old the first time I ever used a computer and learned the possibilities of what would be my career ahead, but young people today have an advantage. They have used phones, tablets and laptops since a very early age. All it takes is a little interest and they have the background to ...
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• TIA Portal, S7 – Home Sprinkler System Program
  In my previous articles I’ve covered installing and licensing the TIA Portal software, setting up and configuring the CPU and I/O modules, as well as compiling and downloading a program, and then going online with the S7-1200 CPU. With those necessary first steps out of the way, I’m able to get down to doing some programming, ...
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• IFM, S7-1200 – Encoder to HSC (S50A)
  Learn how to connect and use an Encoder with an S7-1200 High Speed Counter Input in TIA Portal in this episode of The Automation Show. For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video.  The Automation Show, Episode 50A Show Notes: A huge thank you to IFM for sending in the RVP510 Encoder, and to ...
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• TIA Portal, S7-1200 – Signal Modules: First Time Using (S48)
  Learn how to add and use Siemens S7-1200 Signal Modules in this episode of The Automation Show. For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video.  The Automation Show, Episode 48 Show Notes: A huge thank you to Siemens for sending in the S7-1200 modules for us to use on the Show! Support our site ...
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• Siemens Distributed IO Overview (P84)
  My guest this week is Raj Rajendra of Siemens who introduces us to Siemens Distributed IO in Episode 84 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. Watch the Podcast: The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be found ...
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• Siemens Motion Control Overview (P95)
  Kevin Wu introduces us to the Motion Control Capabilities of Siemens PLCs in Episode 95 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. Watch the Podcast: The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be found here. Listen to the Podcast: The ...
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• S7 – How To Add Profinet I/O & Drives (S24)
  In this week’s episode of The Automation Show, John DeTellem walks us through how to add PROFINET (Ethernet) I/O and Drives to an S7-1500 using TIA Portal: For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. The Automation Show, Episode 24 Show Notes: Special thanks to John DeTellem at Siemens for sharing this video with ...
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• Tag Names – Eliminating The Need For Program Comments
  There are a couple of different ways of thinking when it comes to in-program documentation, particularly the use of comments. One main methodology I see is to use documentation liberally (since it’s free), placing comments on as many rungs as desired. The other methodology is that less is more, with more emphasis placed on variable tags and ...
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• TIA Portal, S7 – String Selection from Binary Input
  Do you have a machine that you need to get data from? And do you need to send that data to another device but the machine lacks networking capabilities? In this article I’ll show how to get data a your machine into a Siemens S7-1214C PLC by using the machine’s existing outputs to select which data ...
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• TIA Portal, S7 – PID_Compact Technology Object
  So far in this series I’ve created a functioning PLC program in my S7-1200, and an HMI project in my Basic Panel to manipulate and operate the program. Now I’m looking to enhance my application and dig a little deeper into accomplishing things that I would want to use in an industrial setting. One such objective would ...
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• TIA Portal, S7 – Using Function Blocks
  When we develop programs in any application, it’s important for the project to be as efficient, as consistent, and as accurate as possible. Something that Siemens has incorporated into their PLC’s to help with efficiently is the ability to create Function Blocks. I have shown this one time prior in my first programming article for the S7 ...
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• TIA Portal, S7 – Writing your first SCL Code in TIA Portal
  Sometimes it’s hard writing PLC code in LAD (ladder logic) or FBD (function block diagram). Especially, if you have to do some math work or mass operations. In these cases you can easily use SCL/ST (Structured Control Language/Structured Text.) Writing your first TIA code in SCL: Step 1 – Create or open TIA project Just like programming LAD or ...
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• S7 PLCsim
  While you are programming an automation application, it is sometimes useful to do some coding without the real hardware in the field, for example with a cup of fresh coffee at the warm office. Sure, you can disassemble the machine and put the hardware on your desk. But to help you avoid doing so, TIA Portal ...
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• S7 PLCsim Advanced
  While you are programming an automation application, it is sometimes useful to do some coding without the real hardware in the field, for example with a cup of fresh coffee at the warm office. Sure, you can disassemble the machine and put the hardware on your desk. But to help you avoid doing so, TIA Portal ...
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• S7 PLCSim, TIA Portal v18 – Create and Test PLC Programs (T010)
  In this edition of Automation Tech Tips, I walk through how to create your first PLC Program in TIA Portal v18, and then run it inside of the free PLCSim software. NOTE: If you need to learn how to use the S7 PLC, check out my S7 PLC Course. It comes with instructor support and never ...
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• PROFINET Technical Overview (P53)
  In this episode of The Automation Podcast, Thomas Haneder from Siemens provides us with a technical overview of PROFINET: For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. Watch the Podcast: The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can be found here. Listen to the Podcast: The ...
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• TIA Portal, S7 – Exchange Data Between Simatic PLCs on Different Subnets
  Easy data exchange between two Siemens Simatic S7 PLCs on different Ethernet subnets using a PN/PN Coupler Suppose you have two Simatic S7 PLCs, like a S7-1200 and S7-300, on different Ethernet subnets and you need to exchange some data between them. An extremely easy way to do this is to use a PN/PN coupler device. The PN/PN ...
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• TIA Portal, S7 – Read and Write to ControlLogix Tags from a Siemens PLC
  I would think that it would be extremely nice to have an entire manufacturing environment using the exact same control system with the same hardware and software throughout, but I can imagine that there are very few, if any, systems that are this seamless. When multiple control systems are working together to automate equipment, it is ...
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• TIA Portal, S7 – Using the SCATTER and GATHER Blocks to format ControlLogix Tag Values in a Siemens PLC
  In my last article, I went through the necessary steps to read and write data to and from tags in a ControlLogix via a program in a Siemens S7 PLC. In today’s article I’ll go a step further and implement the communication into an application as it could be used in a real life scenario. Logic in ...
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• TIA Portal, S7 – Read CompactLogix or ControlLogix Tags Over Ethernet (S2E05)
  Today I create a Siemens S7 PLC Program using TIA Portal Step 7 to read tag values from a ControlLogix over Ethernet (TAS2 E5.) For more information including product links, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video.  The Automation Show, Season 2 Episode 5 Show Notes: Link to LCCF mentioned in video: App Example 109782317 Link to ...
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• S7-1200, Profinet – Communicating to a Third Party Device (Q&A)
  In this edition of “Community Q & A,” one of our readers sent in a question about how to go about using a third party product on Profinet with an S7-1200. Note: To see a list of all our ControlLogix videos and articles, click HERE. Community Question: What is the easiest way to configure 128 bytes out of ...
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• TIA Portal – v18: What’s New (P132)
  This week our guest is John DeTellem from Siemens, and he covers What’s New in TIA Portal V18 in Episode 132 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. Watch the Podcast: The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can ...
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• TIA Portal – v17: Cause and Effect Matrix (P125)
  Ron Knight from Prism Systems and John DeTellem from Siemens introduce us to the Cause and Effect Matrix in TIA Portal v17 in Episode 125 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. Watch the Podcast: The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct ...
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• Siemens Products – What’s New from this week’s Virtual Tour (May 2022) (S2E03)
  In today’s video I share my top picks from this week’s Factory Automation Virtual Tour presented by Siemens (TAS2 E3) For more information check out the “Show Notes” located below the video.  The Automation Show, Season 2 Episode 3 Show Notes: View all of this week’s sessions through the end of June using the below link: – Siemens Factory ...
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• TIA Portal – v17: What’s New (M5E14)
  We take a quick look at what’s new with Siemens PLCs in this episode of The Automation Minute. The Automation Minute, Season 5 Episode 14 Show Notes: Check out the full session video at the Siemens Innovation’s website here. Join our new community at Automation.Locals.com! Become part of our community to take part in the Q&A as well as get ...
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• Siemens PLCs, HMIs – What’s New (July 2020) (S43)
  In this episode of The Automation Show I share my top picks from the Siemens Manufacturing In America 2020 virtual event’s PLC and HMI presentations: For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video.  The Automation Show, Episode 43 Show Notes: Quick Link to the Siemens Manufacturing In America 2020 website:  TheAutomationBlog.com/MIA2020 Note: The above link redirects ...
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• Siemens PLCs – What’s New at MIA (June 2020)
  I recently had a chance to sit down and check out some of the Siemens presentations from their Manufacturing In America 2020 virtual event. In today’s article I’ll highlight the slides that caught my attention from the presentation titled, “FA1: The Latest Advancements in SIMATIC PLC, IO, and Motion” (Note: To see a complete list of products ...
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• TIA Portal – v17: What’s New (P71)
  In this episode of The Automation Podcast, I sit down with John DeTellem and Luis Narvaez with Siemens to learn what’s new in TIA Portal v17. For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. Watch the Podcast: The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each ...
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Welcome to The Automation Blog’s Micro800 Content Guide which is an ordered list of all of our Micro800 articles and videos.

Below you’ll find over 85 of our free articles and videos listed with thumbnails and excerpts. If you’d prefer a listing of titles only, click here.

Note: Our Micro800 Online course, Nano Basics, is available here.

• Getting Started With Programmable Controllers (PLC)
  I often get asked what is the best way to learn how to program PLC’s? In my opinion, there’s nothing like first hand experience. Therefore, I always recommend buying a small Micro PLC to use at home as the best way to learn. But then comes the obvious next questions: Which Micro? What software will I need? Are there any ...
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• 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 ...
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• 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:) 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 our shows for just ...
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• 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 ...
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• Small Allen-Bradley (A-B) Ethernet Programmable Controllers
  Today, Ethernet is the network of choice for automation systems. In years past, Ethernet was an expensive and costly add-on. However, more and more small programmable controllers are now coming with Ethernet as standard. Below we’ll cover what is available today for small Ethernet Programmable Controllers from Allen-Bradley. Micro820 and 850 If you’re new to programmable controllers, or just new to ...
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• Micro810 (M2E04)
  In The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 4, Shawn Tierney unboxes an Allen-Bradley Micro 810.
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• Micro810 – USB Adapter (M2E06)
  In The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 6, Shawn Tierney unboxes and installs an Allen-Bradley Micro 810 USB Adapter.
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• Micro810 – LCD Display (M2E05)
  In The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 5, Shawn Tierney unboxes and installs an Allen-Bradley Micro 810 LCD Display.
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• 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 ...
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• Micro820 (M2E09)
  In The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 9, Shawn Tierney unboxes an Allen-Bradley Micro820.
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• Micro820 – An A-B Ethernet PLC for $250?
  Ears perk up when I mention Rockwell released an Ethernet PLC with a list price of $249. And surprisingly, there is a much interest in using it for home projects as there is for using it to automate small machines. There’s no doubt about it, the “Micro820” PLC is, well small: It has just 20 points of I/O built-in ...
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• Micro830 (M2E07)
  In The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 7, Shawn Tierney unboxes an Allen-Bradley Micro830.
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• 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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• VMware – Settings that work with RSLinx, ControlFlash, and BOOTP
  In today’s article I’ll show the you the VMware Workstation settings I used to allow BOOTP, RSLinx, and ControlFlash to work. Part 1: VMware Workstation Network Connection Setting Step 1) Open the VMware Settings for your Virtual Machine While there are many ways to open the VMware Workstation settings for a Virtual Machine (VM,) the way I access them is to right click ...
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• Sample Code – How to download free A-B Sample Programs and AOIs (M2E38)
  Learn how to get free A-B PLC Sample Programs in The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 38: UPDATE: Check out the new 2017 version of this video here 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 our shows for just $30!
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• Micro850 – Starter Pack (M2E10)
  In The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 10, Shawn Tierney unboxes an Allen-Bradley Micro850 Starter Pack.
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• RSLinx, MSExcel – Get A-B Programmable Controller Data into Microsoft Excel using RSLinx Classic
  In Today’s article I’ll walk you through how you can bring Allen-Bradley Programmable Controller Data into Microsoft Excel 2016 using RSLinx Classic. NOTE: The below procedure works with any licensed copy of RSLinx Classic, including Single Node, OEM, and Gateway shown below. However, it will not work with the free “Lite” version. Step 1) Locate the Programmable Controller ...
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• RSLinx, MSExcel – Get A-B Programmable Controller Data into Microsoft Excel using RSLinx Classic (M4E41)
  In this episode I demonstrate how to use RSLinx Classic to get data from Allen-Bradley Programmable Controllers into Microsoft Excel (Episode 41 of The Automation Minute Season 4:) 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 our shows for just ...
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• Micro 870 – New, Larger Micro800 Controller
  Welcome to part five of the nine part series covering my choices for the top new PLC and HMI products shown at Rockwell’s Automation Fair 2017. Note: While this series covers the products in which I’m most interested, you’ll find all the new products listed in Rockwell’s guide HERE. The New Micro 870: Due out in February 2018, ...
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• 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 “Show Notes” located below the video. The Automation Show, Season 2 Episode 1 Show Notes: Special thanks to RTA for sending in a sample of their new A-B PLC MQTT Gateway, as well ...
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• Migrate / Convert – MicroLogix 1000 Migration Options
  With the recent announcement from Rockwell Automation that the MicroLogix 1000’s status has been changed to “End of Life,” many users are asking, “What’s the best Micro to migrate too?” Since there are many Micros to choose from, to answer this question we need to know what is more important to the user: program compatibility or product cost? Most Compatible Option If ...
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• Migrate / Convert – Rockwell Releases MicroLogix 1000 to Micro800 Migration Guide
  On June 29th in this article I wrote about Rockwell’s recent announcement that the product life cycle designation for the MicroLogix 1000 and 1500 family had been changed to “end of life.” I followed up that article with another on July 1st here discussing possible MicroLogix 1000 migration options. Well last week one of our readers (thanks ...
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• Migrate / Convert – Rockwell releases MicroLogix 1000 to Micro800 Conversion Tool
  Earlier this week (in this article) we covered the “MicroLogix 1000 to Micro800 Migration Guide” which Rockwell released shortly after announcing the 1000 and 1500 had been re-classified as “End of life.” At the same time, Rockwell also released a “MicroLogix 1000 to Micro800 Converter Tool” for use with Connected Components Workbench (CCW) version 8.0, and in today’s article ...
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• Migrate / Convert – How to get the MicroLogix to Micro800 Conversion Tool
  In today’s article I’ll walk you through how to get Rockwell’s “MicroLogix Library Converter” MicroLogix 1000 to Micro800 conversion tool. NOTE: For a step by step procedure on how to use this tool, see our article HERE. Step 1) Navigate your web browser to www.ab.com: Step 2) Now select ” Compatibility and Downloads”: Step 3) Now search on “Connected Components ...
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• Migrate / Convert – How to use the MicroLogix to Micro800 Conversion Tool
  Update: For the latest procedure see our article HERE. In today’s article we walk you through the steps to import a MicroLogix program into a Micro800 using the Connected Components Workbench (CCW) conversion tool. Part One: Export your MicroLogix Program Step 1) The first step is to open your MicroLogix 1000 program in RSLogix Micro (or 500) and preform a “Save As” Step 2) ...
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• Migrate / Convert – MicroLogix 1000 Programs to Micro800
  In today’s article I’ll walk you through how to convert a MicroLogix 1000 program to a Micro800. To accomplish this, we’ll use RSLogix 500 and the Connected Components Workbench “MicroLogix Library Converter” tool. NOTE: If you don’t see the tool installed below, your can find it by following this article here. Step 1) Start by opening CCW, and selecting the “MicroLogix ...
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• Migrate / Convert – MicroLogix 1000 Programs to Micro800 (M4E26)
  In this episode I discuss how you go about converting MicroLogix 1000 programs to the Micro800 and CCW (Episode 26 of The Automation Minute Season 4:) 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 our shows for just $30!
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• Migrate / Convert – CCW v11: Connected Components Workbench Now Supports Importing All MicroLogix Programs
  Back in February I wrote this article about converting MicroLogix programs to the Micro800 by using CCW and the MicroLogix Library Converter. At the time I also demonstrated how only MicroLogix 1000 programs could be converted, and in an earlier article I covered how to convert MicroLogix and SLC-500 programs to the MicroLogix 1000. However, along with the ...
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• Migrate / Convert – CCW v11: Import Any MicroLogix Program Into Connected Components Workbench (M4E35)
  In this episode I demonstrate how CCW 11 allows you to import any MicroLogix program (but not SLC-500 programs) (Episode 35 of The Automation Minute Season 4:) 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 our shows for just $30!
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• Micro800 – Plug-in I/O (M2E08)
  In The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 8, Shawn Tierney unboxes and installs a Spectrum Controls I/O module into an Allen-Bradley Micro830.
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• Micro800 – Plug-in and Expansion I/O (M3E52)
  Learn what comes in the box & how to install Micro800 plug-in & expansion I/O in Episode 52 of The Automation Minute Season 3: 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 our shows for just $30!
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• CCW – Where can you download a free copy of Connected Components Workbench?
  So you’ve heard about Rockwell’s new line of low cost Micro PLCs, and now want to get your hands on the free software to check it out? Well it’s as simple as following these steps: Step 1) Navigate your web browser to www.ab.com, which will redirect you to ab.rockwellautomation.com: Step 2) Then click on the Compatibility & Downloads ...
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• CCW – How to download Connected Components Workbench for free in 2023 (T003)
  Note: If you need help learning to use CCW with the Micro800 line of PLCs, check out my Five-Star rated Micro800 Nano Basics online course. It comes with support and never expires. Automation Tech Tip Video: Article: How to download Connected Components Workbench Step 1) Navigate to www.ab.com: Step 2) Select “Support” from the Top Menu of Rockwell’s ...
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• CCW – How to Download a free copy of Connected Components Workbench in 2017 (M3E20)
  Learn where and how to download a free copy of Connected Components Workbench in Episode 20 of The Automation Minute Season 3: 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 our shows for just $30!
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• CCW – Support for Windows XP / 7 / 8
  Last week 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 Connected Components Workbench, also known as CCW: CCW compatibility with Windows XP: In the above screen shot of Rockwell’s PCDC webpage ...
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• RSLinx Classic – Plug and Play Drivers used with Allen-Bradley Devices
  Plug and Play comes to the world of Allen-Bradley Industrial Automation. With a fairly recent copy of the free RSLinx Classic Lite, and A-B devices with USB ports, you simply plug the A-B USB product into your PC using a standard USB cable, and RSLinx automatically adds a driver to connect to the device. This might not seem like ...
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• Micro800, RSLinx Classic – How To Setup USB Communications
  Rockwell’s Micro830 and 850 have convenient USB programming ports built in, and an optional USB programming port can be added to Micro810 and 820. In today’s article I’ll show you how to setup communications to those USB programming ports, as well as how to avoid some common issues. Preface: Before plugging your Micro800 into your PC via USB, be ...
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• Micro800, RSLinx Classic – How To Setup USB Communications (M3E42)
  Learn how to setup Micro800 USB communications in Episode 42 of The Automation Minute Season 3: 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 our shows for just $30!
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• Micro800, RSLinx Classic – How To Setup Ethernet Communications
  To program Rockwell’s Micro820 and Micro850 over Ethernet you first need to know how to setup RSLinx Classic’s Ethernet drivers, and in today’s article I’ll show you step-by-step how to do just that. Preface: Before proceeding it’s a good idea to insure that the installed copy of RSLinx Classic is at least as new as your Micro800, ...
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• Micro800, RSLinx Classic – How To Setup Ethernet Communications (M3E44)
  Learn how to communicate with your Micro800 using Ethernet and RSLinx in Episode 44 of The Automation Minute Season 3: 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 our shows for just $30!
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• Micro800, BOOTP, CCW – How To Set The Ethernet Address
  Rockwell’s Micro820 and Micro850 both have built-on Ethernet communication ports, and in today’s article I’ll show you two ways to assign these ports an Ethernet Address. Preface: The first procedure below requires RSLinx Classic, and the second also requires Connected Components Workbench, both of which you can learn how to download in our previous article, Download a ...
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• Micro800, BOOTP, CCW – How To Set The Ethernet Address (M3E43)
  Learn how to assign your Micro800 an Ethernet address using BootP-DHCP or USB in Episode 43 of The Automation Minute Season 3: 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 our shows for just $30!
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• CCW – How to use the free Micro800 Simulator
  In today’s article we’ll cover how to use the new Micro800 Simulator that comes with CCW 12, including how to work around a few common issues you may run into: First, what is the Micro800 Sim? Below is the official description of the Micro800 Simulator from the CCW release notes : Step 1) To get started, first open ...
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• CCW – How to use the free Micro800 Simulator (T004)
  In this edition of Automation Tech Tips I walk through how to use the free PLC Simulator for the Micro800 that comes with CCW. For the written version of this video, click here. Note: If you need help learning to use CCW with the Micro800 line of PLCs, check out my Five-Star rated Micro800 Nano Basics ...
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• VMware – Settings that work with RSLinx, ControlFlash, BOOTP (M2E18)
  See the VMware Workstation settings Shawn used with RSLinx, ControlFlash, BOOTP in episode 18 of The Automation Minute Season 2.
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• Micro800 – “How To” Videos from Allen-Bradley Part 1
  When Rockwell released it’s new Micro800 PLC and the Connected Component Workbench (CCW) programming software, it knew that new users were going to need some help getting to know how to program this new product. With that in mind Rockwell created dozens of “How To” videos for the Micro800, and in this the first of a ...
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• Micro800 – “How To” Videos from Allen-Bradley Part 2
  Today in part two of our three part series we’ll list the beginner Micro800 Family “How To” Videos Rockwell has posted to YouTube.com. Introductions to the Micro800 Family Allen-Bradley Micro810 Introductory Video by ROKAutomation Thomas Sugimoto, Global Marketing Manager of Micro800 Controllers introduces the features and benefits of engaging Micro810 controller for your applications. Allen-Bradley Micro830 Introductory Video by ROKAutomation Thomas Sugimoto, Global Marketing Manager of ...
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• Micro800 – “How To” Videos from Allen-Bradley Part 3
  Today in the final part of our three part series, we’ll list the beginner Micro800 Family “How To” Videos Rockwell has posted to YouTube.com. Using Advanced Instructions In Ladder Logic / Ladder Diagram Micro800 Programming – Use LOG Instruction in Ladder Diagram Program by ROKAutomation How to use Connected Components Workbench software for LOG instruction in ladder diagram program. Micro800 Programming – Use EXPT Instruction in ...
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• Micro800, CCW – Program Structure: How Programs, Variables differ from other A-B PLCs
  While Rockwell’s Micro800 family of low cost programmable controllers have appealing price points, one look at the programming software is often enough to keep many Logix users away. But when you have a truly small system, the fact that the Micro800 is so much less expensive than the CompactLogix, and that the MicroLogix 1000 and 1500 are obsolete, ...
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• Micro800, CCW – Program Structure: How Programs, Variables differ from other A-B PLCs (M3E46)
  Learn how Micro800 programs and local variables are organized in Episode 46 of The Automation Minute Season 3: 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 our shows for just $30!
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Welcome to The Automation Blog’s PanelView 800 Content Guide which is an ordered list of all of our PanelView 800 articles and videos.

Below you’ll find over 33 of our free articles and videos listed with thumbnails and excerpts. If you’d prefer a listing of titles only, click here.

Note: Our Micro800 Online course, Nano Basics, is available here.

• Which PanelView is right for your application?
  With so many different Allen-Bradley PanelViews available from Rockwell Automation, it can often be quite confusing for new customers to know which one is right for their application. With that in mind, in today’s article I’ll run down all of Rockwell’s PanelViews to hopefully make things a little clearer! PanelView models which are Obsolete: Let’s start with PanelViews ...
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• 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:) 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 our shows for just ...
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• PanelView 800 – Rockwell Introductory Video
  Earlier this week I came across this well done PanelView 800 video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1OZ8eNpi6U Having spent some time with one of these units recently, I can say they do look great. I’m also hearing that projects which struggled on the PanelView Component now run well on these new units which have four times the processing power and ram. If you’ve used one ...
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• 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 I plan to connect to a controller and cover the necessary steps to start making things happen needed to implement a project. MicroLogix 1100 To setup the MircoLogix I gave it a name ...
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• 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 data from a CompactLogix, MicroLogix, and SLC-5/03 over a Data Highway 485 network: For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video.  The Automation Show, Episode 34 Show Notes: Support our ...
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• CCW – Where can you download a free copy of Connected Components Workbench?
  So you’ve heard about Rockwell’s new line of low cost Micro PLCs, and now want to get your hands on the free software to check it out? Well it’s as simple as following these steps: Step 1) Navigate your web browser to www.ab.com, which will redirect you to ab.rockwellautomation.com: Step 2) Then click on the Compatibility & Downloads ...
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• CCW – How to download Connected Components Workbench for free in 2023 (T003)
  Note: If you need help learning to use CCW with the Micro800 line of PLCs, check out my Five-Star rated Micro800 Nano Basics online course. It comes with support and never expires. Automation Tech Tip Video: Article: How to download Connected Components Workbench Step 1) Navigate to www.ab.com: Step 2) Select “Support” from the Top Menu of Rockwell’s ...
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• CCW – How to Download a free copy of Connected Components Workbench in 2017 (M3E20)
  Learn where and how to download a free copy of Connected Components Workbench in Episode 20 of The Automation Minute Season 3: 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 our shows for just $30!
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• CCW – Support for Windows XP / 7 / 8
  Last week 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 Connected Components Workbench, also known as CCW: CCW compatibility with Windows XP: In the above screen shot of Rockwell’s PCDC webpage ...
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• PanelView 800 – Getting Started
  When I’m given a project to implement a new control system, my first inclination is to go out and get the latest and greatest processor, HMI and any other toys that I can to make the project “cool”, I mean successful. However, when the budget constraints are conveyed to me, I must evaluate what will do ...
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• PanelView 800 – Datalogging and Trending
  In today’s article I’ll walk you through how to setup Data Logging and Treading in CCW, covering the basic setup and provide an example as to the capabilities of each. Trends in CCW I had worked with CCW for weeks without ever really noticing the “Trends” button at the top of the project organizer. Kind of ...
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• PanelView 800 – Using the Recipe Feature
  Today I walk through creating and using recipes in the PanelView 800 using Connected Components Workbench. In this example my Panelview 800 touchscreen connected to a Micro820 controller. Note that I have never used the PV800 recipe feature before, so I’m curious how easy it is to implement, and how I could use its capabilities in the ...
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• PanelView 800 – Language Switching
  As we have looked at language switching in the PanelView 5000 and View Designer recently, I wanted to follow-up on that article with this one in which I’ll implement the same feature in a PanelView 800 using Connected Components Workbench. PV800 Settings – Language Tab The initial setup of languages is all managed from one location. In ...
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• PanelView 800 – Can it Communicate to a 5380 CompactLogix?
  One of our reader’s recently asked if a PanelView800 can connect to a 5380? I did some research and here’s what I found: The latest manual as of today for the PV800 states: “CompactLogix 5370 L1 controller is supported only in PanelView 800 terminals with firmware revision 3.011 or later.” “CompactLogix 5370 L2 and L3 controllers are supported only ...
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• PanelView – Transferring projects to your Allen-Bradley HMI using a USB Flash Drive (P14)
  In The Automation Podcast: Episode 14, we discuss transferring projects to your Allen-Bradley HMI, including the PanelView Plus and Component, using a USB Flash Drive. Note: You can read more about transferring projects to a PanelView Plus using a USB Flash drive in our companion blog HERE. Listen to the Podcast:
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• Sample Code – CCAT: Connected Components Accelerator Toolkit
  Like the Connected Components Building Blocks (CCBB,) Rockwell’s Connected Components Accelerator Toolkit (CCAT for short) is designed around “component” level devices. However, this “Accelerator Toolkit” is designed for the Micro800 and Connected Components Workbench, where as the “Building Blocks” are designed around the MicroLogix and RSLogix. Initially, when you download CCAT you get the following building blocks: Motion Control: Kinetix® 3 Indexing Project Low Voltage Drives: PowerFlex® ...
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• Sample Code – VFFS Machine video, sample code and white paper released
  (Updated 11/06/2017) On November 25th, 2013, Rockwell released a new YouTube video promoting it’s “Micro800 Solution for Intermittent VFFS” (Vertical Form, Fill and Seal.) For those of you who haven’t seen it yet, I’ll include it below: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoboytJxJD4 Update: Rockwell has removed their video from YouTube, however the below links to the whitepapers and sample code are still valid. While the video ...
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• Micro820, PanelView 800, PowerFlex 525 – New Project
  One of the positive attributes of the Connected Components Workbench project is the ability to program multiple devices with one software package. A CCW project can contain the Panelview 800 HMI, the Micro 800 controller and as we will see today, a Powerflex drive. This makes configuration simple and provides quick access between devices that need to ...
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• PanelView 800 – Connecting to a Micro820
  One of the interesting aspects of automation is “making things talk.” Connecting devices together, whether we are talking about a host of network switches, HMI devices, drives, servers, controllers or any other intelligent device, gives you a sense of accomplishment when the devices are connected together and speaking each other’s language. As a programmer, after you ...
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• Migrate / Convert – PanelView Component to PanelView 800
  As we discussed earlier today, Rockwell has announced the “end of life” dates for the PanelView Component 4″, 6″ and 10″ models. With that in mind, in this article we’ll look at what you need to do to migrate from the PanelView Component (PVc) to the PanelView 800 (PV800.) Part 1: Converting your PanelView Component project to ...
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• CCW – v21: What’s New Connected Components Workbench
  Rockwell recently released version 21 of Connected Components Workbench, and below I’ll summarize any new and enhanced features: New and Enhanced Micro800 Features: Now supports Ethernet implicit I/O messaging for L50E and L70E controllers The default value of Automatically Invoke Variable/Block Selector changed from True to False Ease programming of Kinetix5100 and PowerFlex520 drives through canned UDFBs The Scope setting ...
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• CCW – v20: What’s New Connected Components Workbench
  Rockwell recently released version 20 of Connected Components Workbench, and below I’ll summarize any new and enhanced features: New and Enhanced Micro800 Features: Micro800 L50E and L70E controllers are added to CCW Added encryption of backup of memory module & SD card when backing up projects Added support for DNP3 Slave protocol for 2080-L70E-24QWBN and 2080-L70E-24QBBN Now supports Half-duplex Master, ...
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• CCW – v13: What’s New Connected Components Workbench
  Earlier this month Rockwell released version 13 of Connected Components Workbench, and today I’ll review the biggest new features as listed in the product’s release notes: New Micro800 Features: New “Controller Organizer” project tree style which makes CCW look a little more like Studio 5000 when the “Logix” Theme is selected. Note that when selected other devices ...
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• CCW – v13: What’s New Connected Components Workbench (P70)
  In this episode of The Automation Podcast, I sit down with Jie Hong of Rockwell Automation to get an overview of the new features of Connected Components Workbench Version 13. Note: As this episode was not sponsored by the vendor, the video edition is only available to our members here on The Automation Blog and on ...
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• CCW – v12: What’s New in Connected Components Workbench
  Earlier this week Rockwell released version 12 of Connected Components Workbench. Below I’ll summarize the new features as documented in the release notes: New CCW Features: Support for new products including the Micro870 with AC Inputs, Spectrum Controls MicroSD plug-in module (2080-SDMEMRTC-SC,) and new Electronic Overload Relay (193-E200-PCM) Support for FactoryTalk Linx in addition to RSLinx Classic Trending of Micro800 ...
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• CCW – v12: First Look – Connected Components Workbench Version 12 (S12)
  We take a first look at the new features of Connected Components Workbench version 12 in this week’s episode of The Automation Show : For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. The Automation Show, Episode 12 Show Notes: Link to article referenced in video: What’s New In CCW 12 Learn about other releases: Check out ...
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• CCW – v11: What’s New in Connected Components Workbench
  Earlier this month Rockwell released version 11 of Connected Components Workbench. Below I’ll summarize the new features as documented in the release notes, and I hope to cover some of these new features in more depth in the coming weeks: New Features: Support for the new Micro870, 2085-EP24VDC, and 2080-MEMBAK-RTC2 New Micro800 2080-MOT-HSC plug-in instructions (HSCE, HSCE_CFG,HSCE_CFG_PLS, HSCE_READ_STS, HSCE_SET_STS) New Micro800 instructions based on Micrologix equivilents ...
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• CCW – v11: Preview of the next Connected Components Workbench Release
  Welcome to part four of the nine part series covering my picks for the top new PLC and HMI products shown at Rockwell’s Automation Fair 2017. Note: While this series covers the products in which I’m most interested, you’ll find all the new products listed in Rockwell’s guide HERE. Connected Components Workbench R11: Due out in February 2018, ...
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• CCW – v10: What’s New in Connected Components Workbench
  Connected Components Workbench (CCW) version 10 is out and in today’s article we’ll take a look at what’s new and different in this release: UPDATE: My Micro800 training course is now available to order! Learn to setup and program the Allen-Bradley Micro800 family of Nano Programmable Controllers! Learn the details at Nano Basics Course Micro800 Features New Micro800 Instructions: Added to help with MicroLogix ...
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• CCW – v9: What’s New in Connected Components Workbench
  Connected Components Workbench (CCW) version 9 is out and in today’s article we’ll take a look at what’s new and different in this release: UPDATE: My Micro800 training course is now available to order! Learn to setup and program the Allen-Bradley Micro800 family of Nano Programmable Controllers! Learn the details at Nano Basics Course Micro800 Features Micro800 Bit Shift ...
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• PanelView Component – End of Life date announced for select models (2015)
  Rockwell Automation has officially listed the 4″, 6″, and 10″ models of the PanelView Component as “end of life.” According to Rockwell’s  website, the first model to see an end of manufacturing will be the 10″ unit, with a “last make” date of January 31st, 2016. It will be followed by the PanelView Component 4″ and 6″ models ...
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• PanelView Products – New Guide Released (2015)
  In a recently released update to Rockwell’s Visualization Guide, new information about upcoming PanelView products has been detailed. First on the list is the PanelView 5500, which as of this writing has not yet been released, nor has version 27 of Studio 5000 which is required to program these new terminals. The guide states that the PanelView 5500 only works with ...
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• PanelView 800 – Now Available (2015)
  With last week’s release of CCW 8.0, it has also come to my attention that Rockwell has also released it’s PanelView 800 family of small component HMI’s. The 4″ and 7″ models are currently factory stock to two week lead time, and the 10″ model should begin shipping by this time next month. Below are the details of each model: PanelView 800 4″ Touchscreen Part ...
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• CCW – v8: Connected Components Workbench Version 8 Released
  Last week while checking operating system compatibility of Connected Components Workbench (CCW) Version 7, I noticed Version 8 was also listed. Curios to know if this was an indicator of it’s release, I headed over to product downloads section of Rockwell’s website and found that CCW version 8 was indeed available to download. Choosing the free, standard package of CCW v8, I found it ...
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• PanelView 800 – AF2104: Product Details as seen at Automation Fair 2014
  The PanelView 800 was on public display at Automation Fair this year, and here’s what I found out about it: 1) The PanelView 800 will release in three sizes The new PanelView 800 will release in three display sizes: 4, 7, and 10 inch models. 2) The PanelView 800 will have higher resolution and run faster Refreshed and updated, the PanelView ...
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• CCW – v7: Connected Components Workbench Version 7 Released
  Last week Rockwell’s Connected Components Workbench (aka CCW) Version 7 became available for download from Rockwell HERE. The standard package weighs in at a hefty 1.5gb, and also contains the latest RSLinx Classic installer package, version 3.70. Rockwell recommends running CCW on an Intel i5 with 8gb of RAM. These are pretty steep specs, having more in common with the latest Call ...
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• PanelView 800 – What we know so far (2014)
  I’m a long time user and fan of Rockwell’s HMI’s, going all the way back to the original PanelView (1200) and beyond. So whenever I hear that a new Allen-Bradley PanelView is coming, I can’t help but want to know more. In the case of the PanelView 800, while I’ve heard some rumors it was in development, it ...
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Welcome to The Automation Blog’s PanelView 5000 Content Guide which is an ordered list of all of our PanelView 5000 articles and videos.

Below you’ll find over 30 of our free articles and videos listed with thumbnails and excerpts. If you’d prefer a listing of titles only, click here.

Note: Our ControlLogix Online course, PAC Basics, is available here.

• Which PanelView is right for your application?
  With so many different Allen-Bradley PanelViews available from Rockwell Automation, it can often be quite confusing for new customers to know which one is right for their application. With that in mind, in today’s article I’ll run down all of Rockwell’s PanelViews to hopefully make things a little clearer! PanelView models which are Obsolete: Let’s start with PanelViews ...
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• 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:) 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 our shows for just ...
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• The PanelView 5510
  When I think of a Panelview, so many experiences come to mind. I have worked with so many hardware models, software such as Panelbuilder 1400E, Panelbuilder 32, Factory Talk ME versions 4.0 up to the latest, communications using DH+/RIO, ControlNet, & EtherNet. In each of these cases, it was a completely different software than the software that ...
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• The PanelView 5310
  Welcome to part one of my nine part series detailing my picks for the top new PLC and HMI products shown at Rockwell’s Automation Fair 2017. Note: While this series covers the new products I’m most interested in, you’ll find all the new products listed in Rockwell’s guide HERE. The New PanelView 5310: According to Rockwell’s sales literature, ...
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• The PanelView 5310 (M4E08)
  In part one of my nine part series featuring new products shown at Automation Fair 2017, I discuss the newly released PanelView 5310 (Episode 8 of The Automation Minute Season 4:): 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 our ...
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• View Designer – Developing a PanelView 5510 Project
  In my last article here, I covered getting to know the PV 5510 terminal in terms of navigation and system settings. I ’ll now take a step further and begin developing a project. The first lesson that I was given by the terminal is the lesson/reminder of going through the compatibility matrix of any Rockwell products ...
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• View Designer – Pop-Up Windows Using Alias Tags
  If you enjoy programming your ControlLogix/CompactLogix system utilizing Add-On instructions, then you will want the same compatibility when building graphics in View Designer. No PLC/HMI developer wants to re-create the same displays over and over with copy/paste/replace monotony. Today, I want to look at the capability of the View Designer project to match the Logix Designer Add-On ...
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• Logix and View Designer – Using the HMIBC
  I really should investigate release notes more, you learn all kinds of things. I ran across something in the View Designer manual called an “HMIBC” so I was curious as to what it is. Created for high-speed inputs from an HMI Device, this HMI Button Control is an instruction in Logix Designer that can be triggered ...
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• Logix and View Designer – Alarm Integration
  I will be honest, when I read the release notes for the latest release(s) of Logix Designer, I didn’t spend much effort on the parts about alarm enhancements with CompactLogix and ControlLogix Controllers. But over the last couple of week I’ve come to learn about and appreciate some of these features. There are two types of alarms ...
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• View Designer – Security
  When creating an operator interface, one piece of the puzzle is to think about security before getting too far into the project. This is because you can spend a lot of time reworking and cleaning up if you don’t put thought into it ahead of time. Security is a necessary component because certain features need to be ...
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• View Designer – Language Switching
  One of my favorite things about my home state of Louisiana is culture. We have a blend of many beautiful cultures and out of that comes some of the best food, entertainment and zeal for life I have known anywhere. While I could write volumes on all of that, I will move on to my point, ...
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• View Designer – PDF Viewer
  In my experience, it is the “little things” that can make a big difference in an HMI Project. Simple features can save time and money by providing valuable information at the touch of an operator or technician’s fingertips. I noticed in the View Designer manual, a pre-built “PDF Viewer” graphic object that can be inserted into a ...
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• View Designer – Using Extended Tag Properties
  I’ll admit, I don’t always investigate every new feature that I read in a software’s release notes and many times I fail to utilize them for some time. Such is the case for tag extended properties in Logix Designer and View Designer. Having used RSLogix 5000 since version seven, I have tried to keep with the new ...
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• View Designer – Trend and Emulator
  While many times underutilized in an HMI, everyone involved in a manufacturing process benefits from trended data, or at least, they would benefit if they used it. Operators can monitor the direction of their process and better understand how things are controlling and operating, maintenance personnel can use trends to detect and troubleshoot problems and engineers ...
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• View Designer – New Features Planned for v8
  I recently sat down with Keith Hogan, product manager for View Designer and PanelView 5000 HMIs, to learn more about his products and new features planned for the next release of the software. In today’s article I’ll share the highlights of what I learned, and if you’d like to watch (or listen) to my complete podcast ...
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• View Designer and PanelView 5000 Update with Rockwell Automation (P74)
  In this episode of The Automation Podcast, I sit down with Keith Hogan of Rockwell Automation to learn what’s new and coming for the PanelView 5000 line of HMIs and Studio 5000 View Designer software. Note: As this episode was not sponsored by the vendor, the video edition is only available to our members here on ...
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• PanelView Products – New Guide Released (2015)
  In a recently released update to Rockwell’s Visualization Guide, new information about upcoming PanelView products has been detailed. First on the list is the PanelView 5500, which as of this writing has not yet been released, nor has version 27 of Studio 5000 which is required to program these new terminals. The guide states that the PanelView 5500 only works with ...
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• View – ROKLive20: What’s New with View at ROKLive 2020
  One of my favorite Rockwell Automation trade show sessions is “What’s New in View.” This year, the ROKLive presentation that came closet to that classic presentation was VZ02, “Visualization What’s New,” and in today’s article I’ll highlight the slides that caught my attention: (Note: To see a complete list of products featured in the presentation, register on Rockwell’s ROKLive website ...
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• Logix, View – ROKLive20: What’s New with Logix and View at ROKLive 2020 (S42)
  In this episode of The Automation Show I share my top picks from Rockwell’s ROKLive Logix and View Presentations: For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video.  The Automation Show, Episode 42 Show Notes: Quick Link to Rockwell’s ROKLive website:  TheAutomationBlog.com/ROKLive2020 Note: The above link redirects to the actual link which is extremely long and unwieldy Support ...
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• View – AF2018: What’s New with View at Automation Fair 2018
  One of my favorite Automation Fair Technical Sessions is “What’s New in View,” and in today’s article I’ll highlight the slides that caught my attention as I reviewed this year’s presentation. First up was several slides about the PanelView 5000 series, but before we get into them I wanted to share a little about this product ...
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• Logix, View – AF2018: What’s New with Logix and View from Automation Fair 2018 (S06)
  In this week’s episode of The Automation Show, we take a look at What’s New in Logix and View based on the Automation Fair 2018 presentations: For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. The Automation Show, Episode 6 Show Notes: NOTE: Would you like your product featured on the Show and Blog? If ...
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• Logix, View – TechED18: What’s New with Logix and View from TechED 2018 (P45)
  I review the “What’s New in Logix and View” hardware presentation in Episode 45 of The Automation Podcast. Watch the Podcast: Listen to the Podcast:
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• Studio 5000 – Coming Refresh (2017)
  Welcome to part two of the nine part series detailing my picks for the top new PLC and HMI products shown at Rockwell’s Automation Fair 2017. Note: While this series covers the products in which I’m most interested, you’ll find all the new products listed in Rockwell’s guide HERE. The New Studio 5000: Due out this month, Rockwell’s ...
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• View – AF 2016: What’s New with View at Automation Fair 2016
  Last week I attended the Automation Fair session, “What’s New in Visualization,” and below I’ll recap the features and products I found most interesting: First up was an overview slide which announced that the PVPlus 7 Standard is now available with DLR support. It also shows increased capabilities for the Standard model with View Studio v9, including ...
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• Studio 5000 View Designer Version 2.01 Released
  Late last week Rockwell Automation released its new Studio 5000 View Designer software used to create HMI applications for the PanelView 5500. The recommended computer specs to run View Designer are the same as Logix Designer v27: Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 20GB of Hard disk space. View Designer also supports the same operating systems as Logix Designer v27: Windows ...
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• PanelView 5500 documents now in Literature Library
  While working on another story, I became aware that Rockwell Automation has published several PanelView 5500 documents in its Literature Library. The interesting part is, to my knowledge Rockwell has yet to release an announcement about the product’s release. I also just checked, and as of noontime yesterday Rockwell still had not made the required software, Studio ...
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• PanelView 5500, as seen at TechED 2015
  This year some very lucky attendees of Rockwell’s TechEd had the opportunity to test drive Rockwell’s next generation of HMI’s, the PanelView 5500. It’s been literally years since the last hand-on sessions were offered for the PanelView 5000, and with limited seating available only those who signed-up very early had the opportunity to register for the session. Before attendees jumped into the hands-on they were shown ...
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• Integrated Architecture – TechED15: What’s New with Integrated Architecture as seen at TechED 2015
  My all time favorite sessions at Rockwell Automation’s TechED are the “What’s New” sessions. This year these sessions didn’t disappoint, with several new products revealed in “What’s New in Integrated Architecture.” Below I share my “top five” picks from this session, and I’ll also include the complete presentation at the bottom of this page. CompactLogix Hardware First up, Rockwell announces a new member ...
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• PanelView 5000: What We Know So Far
  The PanelView 5000 was first previewed at Rockwell’s Automation Fair 2011, but not much was being said about it at the time. In fact so little was being said, they wouldn’t even tell us the name of the software package which programmed it. From Automation Fair 2011 to RSTechED 2012 Fast forward several months to RSTechED 2012, and I was one ...
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Welcome to The Automation Blog’s PanelView Plus Content Guide which is an ordered list of all of our PanelView Plus articles and videos.

Below you’ll find over 170 of our free articles and videos listed with thumbnails and excerpts. If you’d prefer a listing of titles only, click here.

Note: Our PanelView Plus Online course, PVP Basics, is available here.

• Which PanelView is right for your application?
  With so many different Allen-Bradley PanelViews available from Rockwell Automation, it can often be quite confusing for new customers to know which one is right for their application. With that in mind, in today’s article I’ll run down all of Rockwell’s PanelViews to hopefully make things a little clearer! PanelView models which are Obsolete: Let’s start with PanelViews ...
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• 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 ...
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• 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:) 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 our shows for just ...
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• PanelView Plus – Seven things you need to know before using
  NOTE: Check out the new version of this article HERE. I still run into clients who are just beginning to use the PanelView Plus, even though it was released a decade ago. So for all everyone out there who is new to the PanelView Plus, here are seven things you need to know: 1) PanelView Plus hardware features: The original PanelView Plus came in four ...
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• PanelView Plus – Twenty Five Things You Need To Know, Part 1
  NOTE: If you’d like to learn about the PanelView Plus 7 Standard, check out this article. NOTE: If you’d like to learn about the PanelView Plus 7 Performance, check out this article. Twenty Five things you need to know about using the PanelView Plus and View Studio Part 1 of 5 NOTE: Check out the newest version of this ...
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• PanelView Plus – Twenty Five Things You Need To Know, Part 2
  Twenty Five things you need to know about using the PanelView Plus and View Studio Part 2 of 5 Setting up communications 6) Never create RSLinx Enterprise shortcut names with spaces or non-alpha characters Never create RSLinx Enterprise shortcut names with spaces or any character besides alpha, numeric and underscores (“_”) Also, never create RSLinx Enterprise shortcut names with the same name as ...
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• PanelView Plus – Twenty Five Things You Need To Know, Part 3
  Twenty Five things you need to know about using the PanelView Plus and View Studio Part 3 of 5 Exporting and Importing Tags 11) ViewStudio HMI Tags can be exported and imported ViewStudio HMI tags can be exported and imported to / from CSV files using the “Tag Import/Export” utility that comes with FactoryTalk ViewStudio. Browsing for Tags 12) SLC-500 and PLC-5 users can ...
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• PanelView Plus – Twenty Five Things You Need To Know, Part 4
  Twenty Five things you need to know about using the PanelView Plus and View Studio Part 4 of 5 Browsing for Tags 16) When your Shortcut shows up as a Tag When browsing for Tags, if your RSLinx Enterprise shortcut shows up on the right side as a tag, your RSLinx Enterprise shortcut has not been “applied” to a valid processor. ...
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• PanelView Plus – Twenty Five Things You Need To Know, Part 5
  Twenty Five things you need to know about using the PanelView Plus and View Studio Part 5 of 5 Downloading runtime files to your PanelView Plus 21) The PanelView Plus IP address is set via its configuration mode screen. The PanelView Plus IP address is set via its configuration mode screen. By default, it’s set to DHCP. You can use the “RSLinx Boot-P/DHCP ...
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• Panelview Plus – Remote I/O support
  With the release of the PanelView Plus 6 700-1500, Rockwell chose to no longer support the legacy Remote I/O (RIO) network. However, for users who still need to replace old RIO PanelViews, Rockwell has made several new catalog numbers for the original Panelview Plus with firmware 5.1 and RIO support available. These models (listed below) all have the Remote I/O communications module pre-installed. They also ...
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• Panelview Plus – High-Bright Display: Seven Things You Should Know
  I’ve received many questions about the PanelView Plus High-Bright display over the last few weeks, and today I want to share with you seven things you should know about it: 1) It’s Bright! While the standard PanelView Plus display is rated for 300 cd/m2 (Nits,) the PanelView Plus High-Bright Display is much brighter, rated at 1000 cd/m2 (Nits.) That’s more ...
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• Panelview Plus 7 Standard – Is It Right For You?
  With Rockwell’s release of the PanelView Plus 7 Standard last month, I’ve begun to receive “migration” inquires from PanelView Plus 6 users. NOTE: You can learn about the new PanelView Plus 7 Performance models in this article. However, unlike the PanelView Plus 6 which replaced the original PanelView Plus, the PanelView Plus 7 is a new line with ...
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• ViewME, PanelView Plus – Quick Start Videos
  Rockwell’s FactoryTalk View Studio Machine Edition (ViewME) and PanelView Plus (PVPlus) can be a little challenging for new users to learn. I still remember my own frustration trying to setup RSLinx Enterprise for the first time when I received my beta copy of FactoryTalk View Studio 3.0 back in late 2003. Since then, Rockwell has released nearly a dozen FactoryTalk View Studio Machine Edition ...
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• FactoryTalk View Studio Machine Edition (M2E03)
  In The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 3, Shawn Tierney unboxes a copy of FactoryTalk View Studio Machine Edition software.
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• View Studio – Support for Windows XP / 7 / 8
  Last week 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 FactoryTalk View: FactoryTalk View compatibility with Windows XP: In the above screen shot of Rockwell’s PCDC webpage we can see versions ...
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• FactoryTalk Linx (RSLinx Enterprise) (P140)
  Today my guest is Ron Bliss who introduces us to what’s new with FactoryTalk Linx and FTLinx Gateway in Episode 140 of The Automation Podcast. Note: As this episode was not sponsored by the vendor, the video edition is only available to our members here on The Automation Blog and on YouTube. For more information, check ...
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• PanelView Plus – Configuration Mode Menu: How To Access
  So you need to update your PanelView Plus time, date, screensaver, IP address, or other setting but can’t figure out how to access it’s configuration menu? Well don’t feel too bad as Rockwell hasn’t always made this an easy task. The basics… The PanelView Plus’s configuration menu is where you setup the terminal, including the clock, network settings, ...
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• PanelView Plus – Configuration Mode Menu: How To Access (M3E22)
  Learn how to access the PanelView Plus Configuration Menu in Episode 22 of The Automation Minute Season 3: 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 our shows for just $30!
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• PanelView Plus – Configuration Mode Menu: Why Is The White Box Missing / F1 Won’t Work?
  Update: Check out the newest article on this topic HERE. Why is the PanelView Plus “Goto Config Mode” white box missing on boot? Why doesn’t pressing F1 on boot bring me to the PanelView Plus configuration mode? Yesterday we discussed how to get into the “Configuration Mode” of a PanelView Plus, and we learned the easiest way to do so was to either put ...
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• PanelView Plus – Setting Ethernet Address
  So you have a new PanelView Plus, PanelView Plus 6, or PanelView Plus 7, and need to set its Ethernet Address? Or maybe you’re moving an existing PanelView Plus to a new network? Well in today’s article I’ll show you step-by-step how to set the Ethernet address of any PanelView Plus that has Ethernet. Step 1) Power on ...
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• PanelView Plus – Setting Ethernet Address (M3E24)
  Learn how to set your PanelView Plus Ethernet Address in Episode 24 of The Automation Minute Season 3:  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 our shows for just $30!
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• PanelView Plus – Setting Date and Time
  So you have a PanelView Plus and want to set or update the internal clock? Well in today’s article I’ll show you step-by-step how to use the PanelView Plus Configuration Menu to do just that. Step 1) Power on your PanelView Plus and return to the main configuration menu as shown below: Note: If you don’t know how ...
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• PanelView Plus – Setting Date and Time (M3E31)
  Learn how to set the internal clock’s date and time on the PanelView Plus in Episode 31A of The Automation Minute Season 3: 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 our shows for just $30!
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• PanelView Plus 7 – Setting Date and Time (M3E31B)
  Learn how to set the internal clock’s date and time on the PanelView Plus 7 in Episode 31B of The Automation Minute Season 3: 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 our shows for just $30!
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• PanelView Plus – Setting Daylight Savings Time and Time Zone
  So you have a PanelView Plus and want to enable Daylight Savings or change the Time Zone setting? Well in today’s article I’ll show you step-by-step how to use the PanelView Plus Configuration Menu to do just that. Step 1) Power on your PanelView Plus and return to the main configuration menu as shown below: Note: If you ...
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• PanelView Plus – Setting Daylight Savings Time and Time Zone (M3E32)
  Learn how to setup Daylight Savings Time and the Time Zone on the PanelView Plus in Episode 32A of The Automation Minute Season 3: 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 our shows for just $30!
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• PanelView Plus 7 – Setting Daylight Savings Time and Time Zone (M3E32B)
  Learn how to setup Daylight Savings Time and the Time Zone on the PanelView Plus 7 in Episode 32B of The Automation Minute Season 3: 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 our shows for just $30!
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• PanelView Plus – Setting The Screen Saver
  So you have a PanelView Plus and want to set or change its screen saver settings ? Well in today’s article I’ll show you step-by-step how to use the PanelView Plus Configuration Menu to do just that. Step 1) Power on your PanelView Plus and return to the main configuration menu as shown below: Note: If you don’t ...
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• PanelView Plus – Setting The Screen Saver (M3E28)
  Learn how to setup the PanelView Plus Screen Saver in Episode 28A of The Automation Minute Season 3: 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 our shows for just $30!
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• PanelView Plus 7 – Setting The Screen Saver (M3E28B)
  Learn how to setup the Screen Saver on the PanelView Plus 7 in Episode 28B of The Automation Minute Season 3: 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 our shows for just $30!
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• PanelView Plus – Changing Screen Saver Image (3.0 to 5.1)
  In Today’s article I’ll walk you through how to change the Screen Saver Image used on the original PanelView Plus (old models without Windows CE desktop access) Part 1: Enable the Screen Saver Image on your PanelView Plus Step 1) From the PanelView Plus Configuration Menu, choose Terminal Settings: Step 2) Next select Display, and then select Enter: Step 3) Now ...
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• PanelView Plus – Changing Screen Saver Image (3.0 to 5.1) (M4E40)
  In this episode I show you how to change the Screen Saver image used on the original PanelView Plus versions 3-5.1 (Episode 40 of The Automation Minute Season 4:) UPDATE: See new information here 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 ...
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• PanelView Plus 7, 6, CE – Changing Screen Saver Image
  In Today’s article I’ll walk you through how to change the Screen Saver Image used on the PanelView Plus 7, 6, and CE: Part 1: Enable the Screen Saver Image on your PanelView Plus 7, 6, or CE Step 1) From the PanelView Plus Configuration Menu, choose Terminal Settings: Step 2) Next select Display, and then select Enter: Step 3) Select ...
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• PanelView Plus 7, 6, CE – Changing Screen Saver Image (M4E39)
  In this episode I walk you through how to change the Screen Saver Image used on the PanelView Plus 7, 6, and CE (Episode 39 of The Automation Minute Season 4:) 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 our ...
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• PanelView Plus – View and Monitor Memory Usage
  So you have a PanelView Plus and want to view or monitor its memory usage? Well in today’s article I’ll show you step-by-step how to use the PanelView Plus Configuration Menu to do just that. Step 1) Power on your PanelView Plus and return to the main configuration menu as shown below: Note: If you don’t know how ...
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• PanelView Plus – View and Monitor Memory Usage (M3E30)
  Learn how to view and monitor memory usage on the PanelView Plus in Episode 30 of The Automation Minute Season 3: 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 our shows for just $30!
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• PanelView Plus 7 – How to access the Windows Desktop
  So you have a PanelView Plus 7 and want to setup Desktop Access to the Windows CE Desktop? Well in today’s article I’ll show you step-by-step how to use the PanelView Plus Configuration Menu to do just that. Note: This procedure should also work on the PanelView Plus 6. Also note that the older PanelView Plus CE (aka VersaView ...
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• PanelView Plus 7 – How to access the Windows Desktop (M3E33)
  Learn how to setup and access Windows CE Desktop Access on the PanelView Plus 7 in Episode 33 of The Automation Minute Season 3: 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 our shows for just $30!
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• PanelView Plus 7 – Enable and Use VNC
  NOTE: While this procedure works for older models as well, to see the a procedure written for the original PanelView Plus CE / VersaView CE click HERE: So you have a PanelView Plus 7 and want to Enable and Use VNC to remotely view and or control it? Well in today’s article I’ll show you step-by-step how ...
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• PanelView Plus 7 – Enable and Use VNC (M3E34)
  Learn how to setup and use the VNC Server on the PanelView Plus 7 in Episode 34 of The Automation Minute Season 3: 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 our shows for just $30!
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• PanelView Plus 7 – Enable the Webserver
  So you have a PanelView Plus 7 and want to enable its Web Server? Well in today’s article I’ll show you step-by-step how to use the PanelView Plus Configuration Menu to do just that. Step 1) Power on your PanelView Plus and return to the main configuration menu as shown below: Note: If you don’t know how ...
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• PanelView Plus 7 – Enable the Webserver (M3E36)
  Learn how to enable the Web Server on the PanelView Plus 7 in Episode 36 of The Automation Minute Season 3: 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 our shows for just $30!
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• PanelView Plus 7 – Setup and Use FTP Server
  So you have a PanelView Plus 7 and want to ? Well in today’s article I’ll show you step-by-step how to use the PanelView Plus Configuration Menu to do just that. Step 1) Power on your PanelView Plus and return to the main configuration menu as shown below: Note: If you don’t know how to get back to ...
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• PanelView Plus 7 – Setup and Use FTP Server (M3E37)
  Learn how to setup and use the FTP Server on the PanelView Plus 7 in Episode 37 of The Automation Minute Season 3: 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 our shows for just $30!
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• PanelView Plus 7 – Setup and Use File Server
  So you have a PanelView Plus 7 and want to enable its File Server? Well in today’s article I’ll show you step-by-step how to use the PanelView Plus Configuration Menu to do just that. Step 1) Power on your PanelView Plus and return to the main configuration menu as shown below: Note: If you don’t know how to ...
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• PanelView Plus 7 – Setup and Use File Server (M3E38)
  Learn how to setup and use the file server on the PanelView Plus 7 in Episode 38 of The Automation Minute Season 3: 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 our shows for just $30!
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• PanelView Plus 7 – Reset to Factory Defaults
  In today’s article I’ll walk you through resetting your PanelView Plus 7 to Factory Defaults: Step 1) Plug a USB Keyboard into your PanelView Plus 7: Step 2) Cycle Power to your PanelView Plus 7 while holding down the F1 Key: Step 3) When the Maintenance Menu comes up, press the down arrow key once to select “Special BOOT Option – ...
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• PanelView Plus 7 – Reset to Factory Defaults (M4E38)
  In this episode I discuss how to reset the PanelView Plus 7 to Factory Defaults (Episode 38 of The Automation Minute Season 4:) 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 our shows for just $30!
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• PanelView Plus – Firmware: Finding The Terminal’s Version
  So you downloaded a runtime application to a PanelView Plus only to get an “incompatible version” error message? This is often caused by downloading an .MER file of a version newer than the firmware installed on the PanelView Plus in question. To avoid this problem, insure you’re creating runtimes that are compatible with your PanelView Plus terminal’s ...
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• PanelView Plus – Firmware: Finding The Terminal’s Version (M3E23)
  Learn how to find your PanelView Plus firmware version as well as which versions are compatible in Episode 23 of The Automation Minute Season 3: 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 our shows for just $30!
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