RSLogix to Hand Held Programmer?

[Nate 0]

Normally, we write our programs on RSLogix 500, take the laptop to some various site, and upload the program if needed to the PLC. We also have a 1761-HHP-B30 HHP with a memory module. I would like to upload the program from RSLogix, to the HHP, then take the HHP into the field. Does anyone know if this is possible. We're having trouble accomplishing this. I am very new in the field, and this website has already been a blessing multiple times. Thank you.

[jstolaruk 9]

In theory it should be but with all of the updates to SLC/micrologix firmware it would not surprise me to find that your HHP is several firmware versions behind. BTW, the A-B website only says its for Micrologix 1000s so I can't tell if its designed to work with anything else in the SLC line. Someone else comment? i haven't seen one of these in a few years. Edited 1 Jun 2006 by jstolaruk

[Ken Moore 23]

Haven't used a handheld in many, many years, but you might be able to use another MLX as a storage buffer. Us RsLogix to download the program to the MLX, then up load from the MLX to the handheld. This is just a guess, do not know if it's possible or not.

[Ken Roach 194]

The hand-held programmer for the MicroLogix was obsolete a long time ago, does not support the current generation of MicroLogix 1000's (and never the 1100/1200/1500) and doesn't do what you describe. Give it a decent burial. A little device that was designed for your sort of application is the 1747-PSD Program Storage Device. It will allow you to load the program from RSLogix 500 and then download it into a MicroLogix in the field. It only holds one program at a time so it's only going to substitute for RSLogix 500 in a limited number of circumstances. A-B website info: 1747-PSD

[Nate 0]

It's really too bad, I'd grown accustomed to that little hand held, but, once the technology no longer supports your needs it's time to get new technology I suppose. Thank you all for responding, it's been a big help. And thank you Ken Roach, that PSD is indeed exactly what I was in need of.

[gravitar 3]

Did A-B finally "retire" the HHP? I know there's been several firmware updates over the years and they've tried to keep it current as the micro 1000 family has evolved (even support for the analog controllers). I haven't yet run into a 1000 I haven't been able to connect to with the HHP, but then again it wouldn't exactly surprise me if at some point a new micro 100 firmware rev came along that the HHP didn't recognise! I suppose the HHP would be good for program capture and downloading, but I only used mine for forcing I/O and clearing faults. Kind of a shame they didn't make the display and keypad a little bigger.. The SLC 500 handheld is actually much more of a pleasure to use than the micro!