Overall, I don't recommend it for PLC programmers and integrators since it only works with the CompactLogix5370 Compact GuardLogix5300 which doesn't take a very large machine to outgrow. It may also be good for a maintenance tech supporting a single machine at their plant. This is a really good choice for beginners learning and is what we include with our trainers. Function Block Diagram (FBD), Sequential Function Chart (SFC), and Structured Text (ST) is not supported.
Invest a little more in your software to maintain it. You've invested a substantial amount in your machine. Have a question? Join my community of automation professionals and take part in the discussion! You'll also find my PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at 5370 ControlLogix5500 SoftLogix5800 Compact GuardLogix5300 GuardLogix5500Īt first glance, this seems to be an excellent choice for maintenance technicians however, the inability to make even minor tweaks to a program could render a machine inoperable until a programmer can arrive. NEW! See the above procedure demonstrated in Episode 6 of The Automation Minute, Season 3: NOTE: If you don’t already have a free account for Rockwell’s website, go ahead and create one (be sure to use a valid email address as you’ll need to open the email they send you to confirm your registration.) Once your account is setup, sign in so you can continue with the download: Step 10) Accept the terms: Step 11) Next I recommend selecting “Direct Download”: Step 12) Now select the links to download RSLogix Micro Starter Lite, RSLinx Classic, and RS Emulate 500: Note: Below you’ll find a screenshot of Rockwell’s website showing which versions of Windows 7 RSLogix Micro 8.3 is supported on (it does work well on Windows 10, but the free version is not officially supported on it:) For information on other operating systems check out Rockwell’s compatibility website using the link below: Step 8) Then select the “Download Now” button on the bottom right: Step 9) At this point you may be asked to sign in.
Step 6) And the select the downloads link (a small picture of a hard drive and arrow) for version 10 as shown below: Important: Today, only the downloads for version 10 and 11 have links to the software downloads, so it’s important to chose the link shown above: Step 7) In the next window, select the check-boxes for RSLogix Micro Starter Lite w/o RSLinx EN, RSLogix Emulate, and RSLinx Classic Lite as shown below: NOTE: The software list shown below may not be in the same exact order as what you find online today as over time Rockwell rearranges this list.
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