free allen bradley plc program

[canbulut 0]

hi, i want to learn allen bradley plc programming. so i need a free program.

[TimWilborne 108]

Here is how to download RsLogix 500 Micro Starter, RsLinx, and Emulate

https://www.theautomationstore.com/rslogix-lesson-rslogix-rslinx-and-emulate-500-installing-and-configuring-them/

[canbulut 0]

thank you, for fast reply. it works.

[pcmccartney1 141]

TW, didn't that post with the link used to "pinned" at the top of the forum?

[TimWilborne 108]

Yes but the links were outdated. I guess that is why it was taken down. I'll see if I can make another one.

[PLCMentor.com 60]

Keeping up with Rockwell on this is like following a moving target.  Sometimes I think the word free is painful to them.  This software has been great for people wanting to learn PLC's and it gets them started on their software.  Seems like a win win to me.

[TimWilborne 108]

It worries me that they have been removing references to it on their site.  I hope it isn't a sign of them discontinuing it.  It is a great way for them to get programmers started with their products.

[canbulut 0]

i don't understand third link. i clicked. but go http://www.rockwellautomation.com/. what should i do?

[TimWilborne 108]

Looks like that one is broken now also.  It was an emulator that can be very helpful if you don't have a PLC handy.

[canbulut 0]

is emulator a simulator?

[PLCMentor.com 60]

Yeah it was what we recommended our students use.  So maybe Rockwell is feeling sorry for Siemens not having a bigger market share in the US?  Seems counter productive to me.

[canbulut 0]

if i will not  simulate, why should i use this program? :( how should i learn this program?