Allen Bradley RSLogix 'starter' and RSLinx 'lite'- FREE

[geniusintraining 2]

There has been several question asking how to do this or people just having issues doing it. I have search and did not find very many exact answers, so I wrote this, in hopes that it may help. RSlinx Lite and RSLogix 500 starter FREE If you are looking for the FREE version of Allen Bradley RSLogix 500 and the free version of RSLinx lite then use this, this was wrote by me so there may be an error or two but it should help you get what you are after Go to HERE Now click on software up dates and agree to the terms You must register if you don't have an account, then enter your login name and password Click on the hyperlink "Select by Catalog Number" for RSLogix 500 starter (this is for 10 point AB PLC's only) use part number 9324RL0050ENE… for RSLinx 'Lite' use this part number 9355WAB100ENE Enter the part number and click apply, click on the file below your user name and click qualify for update and choose "Download all files" You will have to do this once for each file, Linx and Logix Note: RSLinx lite will work with more then just RSLogix starter After you download the file then unzip the file and install the software, when you are asked for a serial number, use 0123456789 RSLogix 500 is a normal size and can be downloaded at any time, but RSLinx is a very large file and you may want to down load this late at night, you will need the entire file. Now… RSLogix 500 Starter, will only work with one type of PLC, that is the 10 point Allen Bradley PLC, this model number is 1761-L10BWB and 1761-L10BXB I have verified it on BXB but not on the BWB and I also think it will work on the 1761-L10BWA, the BXB has transistor outputs the BWB has relay outputs, you can get more information at HERE Also this software will not work with all 10pts, I know that some of the older PLCs (firmware) it will not, so this needs to be a new or newer PLC, if I ever find out the exact ones that is will or will not work with I will post them. Hope this helps.... and to all my friends, if you need to correct this in anyway, please do so Edited 24 Sep 2007 by geniusintraining

[rpraveenkum 5]

Download RSLogix 5000 Version 16.00 Software Demo http://www.rockwellautomation.com/rockwell...x5000/demo.html Edited 25 Sep 2007 by rpraveenkum

[RSLogixGuy 0]

Another update for your consideration... RSLogix Micro Lite has replaced RSLogix 500 Starter 10 point. It is available on the Rockwell Automation website (see Products/Product Directory/PLCs/MicroLogix/downloads) as a FREE download (no activation or registration are needed). RSLogix Micro Starter Lite supports ALL current MicroLogix 1000 and 1100 controllers. This is many more controllers than the previous RSLogix 500 download allowed. The software comes with or without RSLinx Classic driver software. Without RSLinx, the download is around 32 Mbytes. This edition can be used for offline logic development. If you want to download and monitor a program, you'll need RSLinx Classic (it adds about another 100 Mbytes to the download). Even with RSLinx included, the download is much smaller and installs much more readily. With the smaller footprint, the download was also reduced to a single file. Finally, where supported in the MicroLogix controller, run-time (online) editting can be done with RSLogix Micro Lite.

[geniusintraining 2]

Hello RSLogixGuy I have never heard of "RSLogix Micro Lite" are you talking about RSLogix or RSLinks?? I have looked at AB.com and can not find what you are talking about... I have also downloaded the newest version of RSLogix (starter) and it does not support the 1100's and still only support the L10's (1000's) Please clarify you statement because it can be misleading to some people, I hope I am wrong... this would really help my sales :), maybe you can take a couple of screen shots of what you are talking about Do you have a catalog number? Regards Mark PS for others, Vista is still not supported, RSLinks works fine, but RSLogixs (starter-free) still has issues

[Bill Wiewandt 0]

The free offering is RSLogix Micro Starter Lite (v8.10). This package supports the ML1000 10-point & ALL ML1100. It is available for download here --> http://www.ab.com/programmablecontrol/plc/.../downloads.html

[geniusintraining 2]

Thank you VERY much

[geniusintraining 2]

VERY!! nice job Rockwell.... I have downloaded the new RSLogix Micro and went on line with... MicroLogix 1000's 1761-L20 (analog) 1761-L16 1761-L32 1761-L10 MicroLogix 1100's 1763-L16 (I did not try the Ethernet port) I have also loaded it to our Vista machine and it also worked... I did have a few issues with RSLinks (lite), lost communications a few times and it would not auto configure. Thanks RSLogixGuy, this should help a lot of people

[RSLogixGuy 0]

Good to hear you found RSLogix Micro Lite and thanks to Bill for posting the link. As I am new to the forum, I wasn't sure whether the embedded URL would work. There is no catalog number for it, because it cannot be ordered. It is only available as a download. The RSLogix Micro product is available on DVD as 9324-RLM0100ENE for the Starter edition. It is the same capability as the Lite edition, but supports all the MicroLogix controllers and adds Connected Components Building Blocks (C2B2). C2B2 is a set of application aids (BOMs, drawings and code) and is free too. However, it is too big to download. It can be ordered at: http://www.rockwellautomation.com/components/connected/ The latest C2B2 also includes RSLogix Micro Lite. So, indirectly you can order it on media. I gather the Vista comms issue was with the serial connection? Let me know. Would be good to know if you have the same issue on XP too. Thanks, Rick

[geniusintraining 2]

Hi Rick, Yes the Vista issues was with auto configuration, when I would push the auto button, it would first check CRC? then BCC.... once it switch to BCC (still at 19200) I would get a pop up screen, the screen said that RSLinx driver stop and will close... did not give any options other then click OK, once you click OK it would just close all of RSLinx. Last week I had loaded the newest RSLinx, I thought that may have been the issue, so I downloaded the full version of RS Micro (with Linx) and I reinstalled it over and removed the older (last week) version... but it also did the same thing. I was able to manually set up the DF1 driver... it would work for about 10 min. then stop, no reason I was just on line and monitoring, then just got bumped off I was able to rehook up only after I stop Linx and restarted it, I will try some more this weekend and try and figure out what it was... this is the only PC that I have wirh Vista. I was using a USB adapter, I will try another brand also over the weekend, this PC only has USB. XP ran perfect, like always (side note) I have a customer that has the new Windows and loves it, he got the beta version and is very happy with it, he also is running GX dev (for Mitsubishi PLC's) I hope I can just jump to Win7 and by-pass Vista :) Thanks for you help Mark PS welcome to the forum

[barthautala 1]

So wheres the sheet that compares the varying "levels" of software packaging? I think my distributor is trying to charge me for RSLogix Starter

[geniusintraining 2]

Click here http://www.rockwellautomation.com/support/webupdates/ Agree and continue or stop... then click RSLogix 500, there are many versions and I do know that some of the 'starters' were not free, odds are that your distributor has no idea about the new software... so you should show them, then tell them that it will help their sales :)

[RSLogixGuy 0]

There are only 2 free Starter editions of RSLogix . The original free version was RSLogix 500 Starter 10 point. It has been replaced by RSLogix Micro Starter Lite. If you only need to program MicroLogix 1000 and 1100, RSLogix Micro Starter Lite will do. If you want to program the larger MicroLogix, you'll need RSLogix Micro Starter. If a distributor tried to sell you a Starter edition and Starter Lite would suffice, keep in mind the Lite edition is only 2 months old... If you are looking for the RSLogix Micro comparison sheet, you can get it at: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/i...pp001_-en-p.pdf

[Gator 0]

Has anyone used the training package at the PLC Professor website? It is based on the free RSLogix500 software and the least expensive AB Micrologix1000.

[Cromheecke@Rockwell 4]

The good news is that there is an easier way to get the Free version of RSLogix Micro Starter Lite. You can now download it directly for MrPLC.com. Please look at the article on the Main page. You will find the downloads attached as well as the Link the the Allen-Bradley site where you can download this software as well as some other tools. Please ignore the other process described in the thread. Regards, Michael Cromheecke Rockwell Automation Edited 23 Jun 2009 by Cromheecke@Rockwell

[tommu56 0]

I am still running XP home edition at home is there a work around for the linx wont run on XP home error. I though it was unusual that it lets you in stall RSLogix Micro Starter Lite logix dose fine but errors out on linx install. tom

[tommu56 0]

I loaded an older version of linx 2.50.00.20 seems to be fine. tom

[Hutcho 0]

Hi Guys, Sorry if it's been answered to death. I'm running Vista and have the exact probs as "geniusintraining" was having when trying to run Autoconfigure with RSLinx. "Yes the Vista issues was with auto configuration, when I would push the auto button, it would first check CRC? then BCC.... once it switch to BCC (still at 19200) I would get a pop up screen, the screen said that RSLinx driver stop and will close... did not give any options other then click OK, once you click OK it would just close all of RSLinx...." Is there a way around this yet or am I to "downgrade" or "upgrade" to XP?? Thanks in advance. Steve

[Ron Macam 0]

Hi i tried to download RSLogix Micro, but when i try to go online an error appears RSWHO Failed to show RSWho Need Register file: C:Program Files\Rockwell Software\RSCommon\RSOBSERV.exe what do i need to do? thanks

[dewaz 0]

After trial for some downloads link and found already broken, her the success link to download RSLogixMicroLite http://forums.mrplc.com/index.php?autocom=...load&id=868 From description, it should be able to handle 1761-L16AWA, Not yet try.

[RSLogixGuy 0]

Sorry folks but have been busy on our new Connected Components Workbench softwre and my e-mail notification for this site is apparently broken... There is a new posting of the English version of RSLogix Micro Lite. It now supports the Series B MicroLogix 1100 fully. I see there are some posts on Windows Vista and Windows 7. This new version has been tested with Windows 7, but some of the RSLinx drivers won't be 64-bit until mid-2011. I have posted an update to RSLinx on the RA MicroLogix page too. So, if you have not already, please update it too. It is a much larger download, so it is now a seperate download link. See http://www.ab.com/programmablecontrol/plc/micrologix/downloads.html Kind regards, Rick

[CH007 0]

Hello, I have dowloaded the rs logix micro lite and works fine. I have also downloaded the rslinx lite on the same page but when I try to open the zip folder I just get errors saying the compressed folder is invalid? Any ideas on this please? I am using windows 7 on this machine but will then transer onto my programming laptop which is XP pro Any help much appreciated. Colin

[RSLogixGuy 0]

Sorry for slow reponse, but discovered I associated an old roadrunner account for mrplc.com. I am aware of 2 issues for the RSLinx download. The corruption issue should be resolved. The other issue is the size and we are still working on getting the smaller footprint of RSLinx posted. Thanks, Rick

[av8or1 0]

Hi- I attempted to download and install the RSLogix Starter Lite app this past weekend, but when I went to install it on my PC I received an error dialog telling me that a PC with XP Home Edition is not supported. Therefore the install failed. Did I mess something up or is RSLogix really not available on the PC with XP Home Edition? I'd like to be able to write programs on my PC and download them to the Micrologix controller. Thank you, Jerry

[bfj 0]

Hi, I've been trying to download the RS Logix Lite Starter and I can't it to go past the Installsheild Wizard screen. It will get there and just quit. I'm running Win7 home premium, the Mocrologix is v 8.30.00. I've let it try to download for up to 8 hours and nothing. I don't get any error messages and I did send Rockwell Automation support an e-mail but have had no response. Any Ideas ? Thanks

[Wesley 0]

Hi! Kindly you could help me? But this version is without RsLinx, I downloaded this one, also the emulator, but when I try emulate to monitor my ladder program it shows a message saying that RsLinx must be installed in order to run RSLogix Emulate 500. Where can I find RsLinx? I never worked with rockwell before, I just would like to do some programs and simulate it offline. Thanks in advance! Edited 5 Feb 2014 by Wesley