This will indicate that the module is generally operating correctly. Plug in the rack and check for a steady green module status light on the PLC.
Rslinx classic lite 5000 manuals#
The Users Manuals will be useful when programming. Note that the Installation Guides only provide mechanical and wiring information. Refer to the manuals for the hardware on the Allen Bradley web site. CPU / Power Supply DC Inputs DC Outputs AC Inputs AC Outputs Relay Outputs 2. Set up the cards in the order listed below. (If not already done) Complete the wiring connections as needed including 4 sensors on the DC and AC inputs, use the first inputs on the first DC and AC cards. Next, select the DF1 Driver on the left side of your screen.Ĭonsequently, you will see your processor appear on the right side of the screen.įor more information, visit the SLC-500 or ControlLogix Category Page.1 Basic CompactLogix and RSLogix 5000 Tutorial Software and Hardware needed, RSLogix 5000 RSLinx Classic 元2E compact logix processor based control system misc IO cards Setup the Physical Hardware 1. The RSWHO screen will verify communication. Of course to make sure you are communicating, go to the RSWho Screen. Finally, press OK, and close the “Configure Drivers” screen.ĥ) Verify Communication through the RSLinx DF1 Driver Finally, press the Autoconfig button, and you should get a message that the Autoconfiguration completed successfully. As long as you are connected to the processor, and the port is set at DF1 (which is default), you should have no problem using the Autoconfiguration feature. Then, press the + next to ports, then you will see the COM Ports that are available. If you are unsure of this, go to your “Device Manager” in Windows. We do need to know which COM port your RS232 port is appearing at though. Next, you will be prompted to enter a name for the driver. Of course we need to choose the RS232 DF1 Devices driver. The list of drivers can look very intimidating, but keep in mind that there are probably only a few drivers on the list that you may need to be concerned with for your location.
Rslinx classic lite 5000 how to#
A driver is just a set of instructions that tell your software how to interface with the hardware. Next, we will click on Communications | Configure Drivers within RSLinx. If your computer has a shortcut on the desktop to access RSLinx, you will see the following icon: 1) Open RSLinx Communication serverĪccess RSLinx at it’s default location, which is under Start | All Programs | Rockwell Software | RSLinx | RSLinx Classic. If you are connecting to a PLC-5, realize that the PLC-5 has a 25pin RS232 port, so you may need a 9 to 25 pin adapter. If you are using a Micrologix 1000, please use a 1761-CBL-PM02 cable.
Rslinx classic lite 5000 serial#
New computers are not usually equipped with an RS232 port, so you can use a USB to Serial adapter. You will also need RSLogix/Studio 5000 installed on your computer with RSLinx, and an available RS232 port on your PC. To communicate with your ControlLogix system, you will need a 1756-CP3 cable (or other null modem cable).