Welcome to The Automation Blog’s PLC-5 Content Guide which is an ordered list of all of our PLC-5 articles and videos.
Below you’ll find over 37 of our free articles and videos listed with thumbnails and excerpts. If you’d prefer a listing of titles only, click here.
Note: Our PLC-5 Online course, Ultimate PLC-5, is available here.
- 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 ...Read more... - Programmable Controller Non-Volatile and Volatile Memory (P7)
In The Automation Podcast, Episode 7, we discuss PLC and PAC non-volatile and volatile memory as used in the PLC-5, SLC-500, CompactLogix and ControlLogix. Note: You can read more about ControlLogix and CompactLogix non-volatile memory in our companion blog article HERE. Listen to the Podcast:Read more... - RSLogix 5, 500, and Micro support for Windows XP / 7 / 8
Last Wednesday in this article I discussed how to use Rockwell’s PCDC webpage to look up the compatibility of Rockwell Software packages with Microsoft Windows operating systems. In today’s article we’ll take a look at the results for RSLogix 5, 500, and Micro. RSLogix 5 compatibility with Windows XP: In the above screen shot of Rockwell’s PCDC webpage we can ...Read more... - PLC-5 – Why is 1771 I/O Addressed in Octal? (qa230130)
Automation Q & A for 01/30/23: Recently I was asked why a PLC-5’s I/O is addressed in Octal, and I answer that question in today’s Automation Q&A below: NOTE: If you need to learn how to use and program the PLC-5, check out my Ultimate PLC-5 online course. It comes with support and never expires.Read more... - Ethernet – How to “Ping” a PLC
PLCs of all shapes and sizes now come with Ethernet communications built-in. And one of the easiest ways to insure you have network connectivity between your PC and PLC (or other device) is to “Ping” it. In today’s article I’ll walk you through the simple steps needed to quickly “Ping” your PLC to see if you do ...Read more... - RSEmulate – How to Setup and Use
Last week I walked through how to get a free copy of RSLogix Emulate 500, and in today’s article I’ll show you how to set it up. The first step is to launch RSLogix Emulate 500 and open an RSLogix Micro or RSLogix 500 file using either the “File – Open” menu, or the open file ...Read more... - RSEmulate – How to Setup and Use (M2E40)
Learn how to setup and use RS Emulate in The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 40: 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!Read more... - 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 ...Read more... - 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:Read more... - 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!Read more... - DF1 to Ethernet Bridge: 515RTAENI First Look (S03)
In today’s episode of The Automation Show, I setup a 515RTAENI DF1 to Ethernet bridge from Real Time Automation. For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. The Automation Show, Episode 3 Show Notes: NOTE: Would you like your product featured on the Show and Blog? If you would, please contact me at: https://theautomationblog.com/contact I want to ...Read more... - DF1 to Ethernet Bridge, Message (MSG): Send Data Between DF1 and Ethernet Devices using 515RTAENI (S04)
In today’s episode of The Automation Show, we walk through how to message between DF1 and Ethernet devices using the 515RTAENI from Real Time Automation. For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. The Automation Show, Episode 4 Show Notes: NOTE: Would you like your product featured on the Show and Blog? If you would, please ...Read more... - 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 ...Read more... - 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 ...Read more... - 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 ...Read more... - 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 ...Read more... - PLC-5, RSLinx Classic – Setup DF1 Serial Communications And Download
So you need to know how to setup RSLinx Classic to communicate over serial with an Allen-Bradley PLC-5 so you can download or go online with RSLogix? Well you’re in luck as in today’s article I’ll walk you step to setup through how to setup RSLinx as well as how to download from RSLogix: Prerequisites: Before you begin, first ...Read more... - PLC-5, RSLinx Classic – Setup DF1 Serial Communications And Download (M3E18)
Learn how to setup serial communications to an A-B PLC-5 and then download to it in Episode 18 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!Read more... - USB to Data Highway Plus (DHP, DH+) – Setup RSLinx with ANC-120e and Download to PLC-5 and SLC-500 using RSLogix
So you need to know how to setup RSLinx Classic to communicate via USB over Data Highway Plus to an Allen-Bradley PLC-5 or SLC-5/04? Well you’re in luck as in today’s article I’ll walk you step to setup through how to setup RSLinx as well as the ANC-120e USB to DH+ cable from Automation Networks: Prerequisites: Before you begin, ...Read more... - USB to Data Highway Plus (DHP, DH+) – Setup RSLinx with ANC-120e and Download to PLC-5 and SLC-500 using RSLogix (M3E19)
Learn how to setup USB to Data Highway Plus (DH+) communications to an A-B SLC-5/04 or PLC-5 in Episode 19 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!Read more... - USB To Data Highway Plus (DHP, DH+) – Using the ANC-120e, a lower cost alternative to the 1784-U2DHP
In today’s episode of The Automation Podcast I take a look at the ANC-120e USB to Data Highway Plus converter from Automation Networks. Now you may be asking yourself why the folks over at Automation Networks would release a USB to DH+ converter when Rockwell already makes the 1784-U2DHP? Well if you haven’t looked lately, that Rockwell cable ...Read more... - USB To Data Highway Plus (DHP, DH+) – First Look and Use of the ANC-120e (P35)
Learn how to connect your PC to Data Highway Plus using USB and a much lower cost alternative to the 1784-U2DHP, the ANC-120e from Automation Networks, in Episode 35 of The Automation Podcast. Watch the Podcast: Listen to the Podcast:Read more... - PLC-5 – How to add Ethernet Communications
Today you’ll find Ethernet in almost every manufacturing facility, and on most all modern automation systems. But many facilities also have an installed base of legacy PLC-5 systems, and often clients call asking how they can add Ethernet connectivity to their legacy PLC-5’s. Before we answer that question, lets first review the communication options available on the PLC-5 processor. The original processors (5/10, 5/12, 5/15, & ...Read more... - PLC-5 – Ethernet Options (P22)
In The Automation Podcast: Episode 22 – PLC-5 Ethernet Options, we discuss options of adding Ethernet to a PLC-5. Note: You can read our companion blog article here: How to add Ethernet communications to a PLC-5 Listen to the Podcast:Read more... - 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.Read more... - Point I/O vs Flex I/O
A reader recently asked what the difference was between Point I/O and Flex I/O, and in today’s article I’ll share my thoughts on the subject. Note: Those not familiar with Rockwell’s I/O products may also want to consider 1756 I/O, 1769 Compact I/O, 5069 Compact I/O, and 5094 Flex 5000 I/O, all of which also support ...Read more... - PLC-5 – Updating Redundant Programs
With so many generations of control equipment on the plant floor, a control engineer can be called to look at many different models of control equipment in the same day. Each piece of control equipment, even by the same manufacturer, will have great or slight differences of operation and methods of use. I had been in industry ...Read more... - Message (MSG) – ControlLogix Reading Data Over Data Highway Plus (DH+, DHP) from PLC-5, SLC-500 (S27)
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 the PLC-5 and SLC-500 over a Data Highway Plus network: For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. The Automation Show, Episode 27 Show Notes: Support our site and ...Read more... - FTLinx, RSLinx Enterprise, ViewME – DH+ / Data Highway Plus to ControlLogix, SLC-5/04, & PLC-5 (S35)
In this week’s episode of The Automation Show, I cover how to use View Studio to create and download a PanelView Plus program to read data from a ControlLogix, SLC-5/04 and PLC-5 over a Data Highway Plus network: For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. The Automation Show, Episode 35 Show Notes: Support ...Read more... - FTLinx, RSLinx Enterprise – DH+ / Data Highway Plus Timeouts (Q&A)
In this edition of “Community Q & A” (formerly “Insight’s Inbox”,) I discuss with one of our community members at automation.locals.com what might be causing one of his Data Highway Plus devices to keep timing out. Note: To see a list of all our Data Highway Plus videos and articles, click HERE. Community Question: I’m having an issue ...Read more... - PanelView Standard – Data Highway Plus (DHP, DH+) Communications to SLC-5/04 and PLC-5 (S32)
In this week’s episode of The Automation Show, I cover how to use PanelBuilder 32 to create and download a PanelView Standard program to read data from a SLC-5/04 and PLC-5 over a Data Highway Plus network: For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. The Automation Show, Episode 32 Show Notes: Support our ...Read more... - RSView32 – Ethernet to Data Highway Plus (DHP, DH+) Communications to SLC-5/04 and PLC-5 using 1756 Gateway (S36)
In this week’s episode of The Automation Show, I cover how to use RSView32 Works to read and display data from a SLC-5/04 and PLC-5 on Data Highway Plus over Ethernet through a Logix Gateway: For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video. The Automation Show, Episode 36 Show Notes: Support our site and ...Read more... - Migrate / Convert – Leaving Your Legacy Control Equipment
Some will argue that there’s no reason to remove part of a control system that today is running as good as it has for the last twenty years (or longer.) Especially when that legacy hardware has been as durable as any tank used during Desert Storm, and runs as well as an 80’s Oldsmobile Cutlass in ...Read more... - Migrate / Convert – SLC-500, MicroLogix Programs to RSLogix/Studio 5000 using the Translate PLC-5 SLC 2.0 Utility Step-By-Step
UPDATE: Rockwell has release a new version of this tool with additional features which we cover in our new article HERE. To get the latest version, 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 ...Read more... - Migrate / Convert – Translate PLC-5 SLC 2.0 Utility Changes I’d Like To See
UPDATE: Rockwell has release a new version of this tool with additional features. To get the latest version, 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 Having used Rockwell’s Translate PLC-5 SLC utility on multiple occasions, and having discussed it’s practical use with other programmers time and again, I ...Read more... - Migrate / Convert – Working Around Translate PLC-5 SLC 2.0 Utility’s Syntax ErrorA few weeks ago, a client asked me to review his SLC-500 program files. He wanted my advice on how difficult it would be to convert them to CompactLogix. UPDATE – November 2021 by SMT: Rockwell no longer makers the Translation Tool or Project Migrator available as a download, so if you don’t have either in your RSLogix/Studio 5000 ...Read more...
- Flashback Friday! RSLogix 5 Sum Integer File using FAL
Welcome to The Automation Blog’s “Flashback Friday!” Today I’m highlighting PLC-5 code I wrote and published twelve years ago using RSLogix 5. The year was 2002, and my client needed to calculate a running average based on file of integer values he had been collecting. The first step in doing this was to sum all those integer values together, and this is ...Read more... - RSLogix 5 Ladder Logic Sum a Integer File using a FAL
This is a simple RSLogix 5 program designed to show how the FAL Instruction can be used to sum and entire integer file for use in calculating a running average. Requirements: RSLogix 5 Version: 4.10 Additional Requirements: None File Size: 16.9 kb Uploaded on: 10/11/02 Developed By: Shawn Michael Tierney Download Link: Sum a Integer File using a FALRead more...
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