Rockwell's Premier PAC Line: ControlLogix, CompactLogix, RSLogix/Studio 5000 Learning Rockwell's premiere line of Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) is the goal of many who are looking for PLC Training. As someone with over thirty years of experience using Rockwell PLC's, and having used RSLogix since its initial beta release, I can honestly say that once you learn how to use CCW in my Micro800 Nano Basics course, you'll feel right at home creating, editing, and debugging Micro800 programs. The latest versions even includes a free Micro850 simulator so students can complete option PLC Training exercises without having to purchase a physical PLC. And as you've probably guested, the Micro800's programming software, Connected Components Workbench (CCW,) is completely free. While the programming software for the Micro800 doesn't look like RSLogix, its simple “standards based” programming environment supports three of the IEC-61131-3 languages, and in my opinion is a great place to start before going on to more complex development environments like Studio 5000. This small and cost effective PLC shouldn't be confused with “smart relays ” not only are Micro800s full fledged PLCs, they also support Ladder Logic, Function Blocks, and Structured Text programming languages. Rockwell's Low Cost PLC Line: Micro800 (810, 820, 830, 850, 870) If you're looking for the newest and most modern “low-cost” Programmable Controller from Rockwell Automation, then look no further than the Micro800.
Another topic I cover in that course is how to get and use the free edition of RSEmulate 500, which allows you to complete the optional exercises without have to purchase a PLC. So by learning RSLogix Micro you'll also be learning key aspects of the SLC-500 and PLC-5, as I discuss in the sample lesson in my MicroLogix PLC course designed for new users, PLC Basics Second Edition.
While the free version of RSLogix Micro Starter Lite only programs the MicroLogix 1000 and MicroLogix 1100 controllers, those two controllers program very much like the rest of the MicroLogix family, as well as the SLC-500 and PLC-5. That's why we cover this topic in detail in all of our courses, and in today's article I'll give you a brief walkthrough on how you can get free or trial version of Allen-Bradley Programmable Controller Programming Software Rockwell's Legacy PLCs: PLC-5, SLC-500, MicroLogix If you work in a plant with a lot of legacy A-B PLCs, you'll be happy to know that for years Rockwell has made RSLogix Micro Starter Lite, RSEmulate 500, and RSLinx Classic Lite available as free downloads. Here at The Automation School we know that learning PLCs can be frustrating if you don't know how to get your hands on the actual PLC Programming and Simulation Software.
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