Installing rslinx

With the pandemic changing the nature of the way teams collaborate to develop new products, work from home is becoming increasingly common.

That freedom and flexibility come with their own challenges when there is PLC hardware required for developing and testing new programs. In most cases using an emulator can be a very good alternative to spending a fortune on replicating the hardware test setup at home. This tutorial covers the various software applications needed to set up an emulator and how to configure them.

For anyone without access to PLC hardware during development, or to save the hassle of wiring the PLC this is an excellent alternative. This is also a great opportunity for students with no industry experience to familiarize themselves with various tools used in the PLC world. Once all the necessary software applications are installed, open RSLogix software from the Start menu.

Note that this dialog box shows the name of the project, controller version number, and the location where the project will be saved. Some of the rules include:. Note that the Rockwell compatibility webpage also shows the compatibility between various software applications, versions and windows operating systems.

It is a handy tool and highly recommended before proceeding with downloading and installation of Rockwell applications. Click Add New, then click OK to confirm the name. RSLinx Classic. Author Recent Posts. Shawn Tierney. Shawn began programming as a pre-teen in the early 80's, and after earning a degree in Electronics he worked as an Automation Specialist for 25 years.

Latest posts by Shawn Tierney see all. Please enter your comment! Author Recent Posts Shawn Tierney Shawn began programming as a pre-teen in the early 80's, and after earning a degree in Electronics he worked as an Automation Specialist for 25 years.

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