Information requested or needed:
1. Where can I find the free software for the 10 point Micrologix (1761L10BXB) processors?
Note: The software is similar to the RS Logix 500 Starter Edition.
2. What cables are needed? -- 1761-CBL-PM02
3. What other software is needed? -- RSLinx Lite Software
4. What operating system is required? One of the following: Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP.
Note. RSLinx is not supported in Windows 95.
Keywords = free micrologix software programming
Results, Locations, or related Information :
Go to the Rockwell Software Web Site:
http://support.rockwellautomation.com/Then choose "software updates" which is on the right side
-If you are not registered for MY SUPPORT, please sign up (It's free).
-If you are already registered for MY SUPPORT, then please login.
-choose RSLogix 500 and click the SUBMIT button as shown in example:
-Click on RS Logix 500 Starter for 10 point MicroLogix 1000 Programming Software as shown in example:
-Enter First and Last name and click "Qualify for Update"
-Click checkbox for : All 'core fileset' files and then click "DOWNLOAD SELECTED" button as shown in example:
-Allow download manager applet to run and you may Save All To any location to your hardrive; otherwise the software will go to the
C:\Rockwell Web Downloads\9324RL0050ENE Folder.
-When the download finishes, run the exe and a new folder with a setup.exe can be run to install the software.
RSLinx Lite instructions:
RSLinx Lite software is obtained the same way: here are some screen captures:
Choose RSLinx under Communications section and click submit
Click on RSLinx Lite Software, Qualify screen will appear, enter name and click qualify.
Check All Core files and choose Download selected:
RSLinx Lite will also allow you to select a download location on your harddrive. Running Setup.exe will begin install.
NOTE: The software offered is a free edition that supports the Micrologix 10 point controller (1761L10BXB). Technical Support is not provided with this edition.
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