In the first question of our 2024 Audience Choice Polls we’re asking audience members to pick up to three Industrial Automation Vendors that they prefer to use the most.
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Happy Monday! We start the week off with a look at the top Automation News from last week, and then take a look at what we have planned for this week in this morning’s episode of the #WhatsNewInAutomation:
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In early 2024 Rockwell changed their website and the updated procedure to download RSLogix Micro Starter Lite, RSLinx Classic Lite, and RSEmulate 500 is shown in the below article (begins after note section,) and in the video located at the end of the article:
NOTE: The free “RSLogix Micro Starter Lite” software I show how to download in this article only works with the MicroLogix 1000, MicroLogix 1100, and free SLC-500 Emulator.
If you need help learning how to use RSLogix, check out my Five-Star rated PLC Basics course at The Automation School. It comes with instructor support, including a weekly Q&A session, and never expires.
NOTE: Below you’ll find a screenshot of Rockwell’s website showing which versions of Windows RSLogix Micro 8.3 is supported on (it does work well on Windows 10, but the free version is not officially supported by Rockwell on it:)
For information on other operating systems check out Rockwell’s compatibility website using the link below:
Step 2) Next select “Downloads” on the front page. Note, Rockwell changes their website often, so the exact location and wording of this link may change:
Step 3) Next search on “RSLogix Micro,” and from the drop down list select RSLogix Micro Starter Lite w/o RSLinx EN. (it is also still possible to search on 1763, which once selected has in the past has lead directly to step 5):
Step 4) Next select download:
Step 5) Now click on the “Down Arrow” image as shown:
Step 6) If you are not logged in, you can login now. Note, you can quickly create a free account and do not have to have a tech connect to download free software:
Step 7) At this point you want to click on the “Select Files” link for version 10 (version 11 may also work) as shown below:
Step 8) Since the hardware is obsolete, you’ll need to request an unlock:
Step 9) In my request I selected “need to test existing system”:
Step 10) And I stated the same in the “Details” field, and then clicked on “Unlock”:
Step 11) After which I was presented with this window, and to proceed I clicked on “Continue to Downloads”:
Step 12) Now in the popup window, select the check-boxes for RSLogix Micro Starter Lite w/o RSLinx EN, RSLogix Emulate 500, and RSLinx Classic Lite as shown below, then click on the red Downloads button:
Note: Over time each product’s position in the list has changed, and there are currently two options for Emulate but they appear to be the same:
Step 13) On the “Download Cart” page, click on the “Download Now” button on the bottom right of the window:
Step 14) The accept the end user license agreement:
Step 15) At this point I’d previouslyo recommend “Direct Downloads,” but seeing as the “Download Manager” now automatically asks to be downloaded, I’d suggest saving and running it instead:
However, if you’d prefer to download the software manually, you can still do so by clicking here:
Step 16) Once all the downloads have completed, you can open the downloads folder by clicking on this link:
NOTE: In my case both RSLinx and RSLogix downloaded to a MicroLogix sub-folder, while Emulate downloaded to an Emulate sub-folder.
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This week I meet up with Quinton Lowry of Softing to learn how their tManager products can quickly connect Control Systems to Databases and the Cloud in this episode of The Automation Podcast.
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Happy Monday! We start the week off with a look at the top Automation News from last week, and then take a look at what we have planned for this week in this morning’s episode of the #WhatsNewInAutomation:
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This week I meet up with Steve Mustard, Automation Consultant and former ISA President, to discuss the current Trends in Industrial Automation in this episode of The Automation Podcast.
Note: As this episode was not sponsored, the video edition is only available to our members here on The Automation Blog and on YouTube. For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video.
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In this episode of The Automation Show, Shawn walks through setting up MOXA’s new WiFi 6 Access Points and Clients, and tests them out with Studio 5000 and Logix.
For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video.
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Huge thanks to Ronnie Vuine for coming on this show to discuss their AI-Powered Computer Vision for Robots, and to Micropsi for sponsoring this episode to make it ad free!
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I'm a lifelong Technology Enthusiast who began programing in the early 80's on the Apple II and VIC-20 personal computers. After earning a degree in Electronics, I worked as a Certified Controls and Information Automation Specialist for 25 years before leaving to become a full time Industrial Automation instructor and mentor at TheAutomationSchool, as well as publishing industry interviews, news, and product how-to’s at TheAutomationBlog.com. If you're interested in my training, mentoring, or becoming a sponsor, please schedule a teams meeting with me via https://calendly.com/shawntierney/business-meeting
Happy Monday Morning! We start the week off with a look at the top Automation News from last week, and then take a look at what we have planned for this week in this morning’s episode of the #WhatsNewInAutomation:
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Thanks to everyone who watched or listened today! Below are the links covered in the full Q & A:
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Huge thanks to Chris Schultheis of Mettler Toledo for coming on this show to discuss the new Weigh Module SPE, and to Mettler Toledo for sponsoring this episode to make it ad free!
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I'm a lifelong Technology Enthusiast who began programing in the early 80's on the Apple II and VIC-20 personal computers. After earning a degree in Electronics, I worked as a Certified Controls and Information Automation Specialist for 25 years before leaving to become a full time Industrial Automation instructor and mentor at TheAutomationSchool, as well as publishing industry interviews, news, and product how-to’s at TheAutomationBlog.com. If you're interested in my training, mentoring, or becoming a sponsor, please schedule a teams meeting with me via https://calendly.com/shawntierney/business-meeting
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I'm a lifelong Technology Enthusiast who began programing in the early 80's on the Apple II and VIC-20 personal computers. After earning a degree in Electronics, I worked as a Certified Controls and Information Automation Specialist for 25 years before leaving to become a full time Industrial Automation instructor and mentor at TheAutomationSchool, as well as publishing industry interviews, news, and product how-to’s at TheAutomationBlog.com. If you're interested in my training, mentoring, or becoming a sponsor, please schedule a teams meeting with me via https://calendly.com/shawntierney/business-meeting
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