RSLogix 500

Features of RSlogix RSLogix 500 software is a 32-bit Windows ladder logic programming package for the SLC 500

and MicroLogix® processors. RSLogix 500 is compatible with SLC 500 and MicroLogix programs created with any of Rockwell Software’s programming packages.

RSLogix 500 software includes: 1. A free-form ladder editor that lets you concentrate on the application logic instead of syntax

as you write your program 2. A powerful project verifier that you use to build a list of errors you can navigate to make

corrections at your convenience 3. Drag-and-drop editing to quickly move data table elements from one data file to another,

rungs from one subroutine or project to another, or instructions from rung to rung within a project

4. An address wizard that makes entering addresses easier and reduces keying errors. 5. Search and replace to quickly change occurrences of a particular address or symbol 6. A point-and-click interface called a project tree that lets you access all the folders and files

contained in your project 7. A custom data monitor to view separate data elements together and observe interactions 8. Trending and histogram functionality for monitoring and displaying process data 9. SLC libraries for storing and retrieving portions of ladder logic for use across any of

Rockwell Software's SLC programming software products. 10. A compare utility that lets you graphically view project differences.

Exploring RSLogix 500

Rslinx Classic • A driver is a small piece of software that allows a computer to talk to other systems.

In this case, RSLinx Classic uses drivers to connect your computer to your processor.

To make sure the communications driver you configured is working properly. To do this, use the RSWho function in RSLinx Classic. This function shows what processors and other communications devices are available through the driver. To display an RSWho window, click Communications > RSWho

Create a new project or open an existing project

Create a new project Projects are the complete set of files associated with your program logic. To create a new project, click File > New. RSLogix 500 prompts you for the

type of processor you will communicate with and creates a project tree for the project. The project tree gives you access to program, data table, and database files. Open an existing project To open an existing project, click File > Open. The software displays a window that allows you to choose a project to open. Using the project tree When you have opened or created a project, RSLogix 500 display’s the

project’s project tree. The project tree allows you to navigate through the various program and data table files in your project.

Entering ladder logic

DATA LOGGING