he RSLogix™ family of ladder logic programming packages helpsyou maximize performance, save project development time, and

improve productivity. This family of products has been developed tooperate on Microsoft’s 32-bit, Windows® 95/98, Windows NT®, andWindows 2000 operating systems. Supporting the Allen-Bradley SLC500™ and MicroLogix™ families of processors, RSLogix 500™ was the firstPLC® programming software to offer unbeatable productivity with anindustry-leading user interface. RSLogix 5™ supports the Allen-BradleyPLC-5® family of programmable controllers. RSLogix offers reliablecommunications, powerful functionality, and superior diagnostics. TheseRSLogix products share:

• Flexible, Easy-to-Use Editors

• Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Tools

• Powerful, Time-Saving Features & Functionality

RSLogix programming packages are compatible withprograms created with Rockwell Software’s DOS-basedprogramming packages for the PLC-5 or SLC 500 andMicroLogix families of processors, making programmaintenance across hardware platforms convenientand easy.

Key Features

• Compare

• Auto-Address Wizard

• Dot Commands

• Consolidated Project View

• Point-and-Click I/O Configuration

• Flexible Ladder Editor

• Common User Interface & Feature Set

• Symbolic Programming

• Drag-and-Drop Editing

• Ladder View Options

• Custom Display Monitor

• ASCII Editor

• Tabbed Status Displays

• Powerful Database Editor

• Search & Replace

• Intuitive Windows Interface

• Dependable & Flexible Communications

• Easy Communication Configuration

• Comprehensive Help System

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Flexible, Easy-to-Use Editors• Flexible program editors let you create application programs without

worrying about getting the syntax correct as you create your program.The Project Verifier builds a list of errors that you can navigate to makecorrections at your convenience.

• Powerful online editing features let you modify your applicationprogram while the process is still operating. The Test Edits feature allowsyou to test the operation of your modification before it becomes apermanent part of the application program. Online and offline editingsessions are limited only by the amount of available RAM.

• The Sequential Function Chart (SFC) editor found in RSLogix 5shares the same simple drag-and-drop editing found in the commonladder logic editor. RSLogix 5 includes a Structured Text (STX) editor,as well. The RSLogix 5 SFC and STX editors are based on IEC 1131-3allowing you to leverage your knowledge of this standard as you developapplication programs.

• Drag-and-drop editing lets you quickly move or copy instructions fromrung to rung within a project, rungs from one subroutine or project toanother or data table elements from one data file to another. You caneven move program elements between the RSLogix 5, RSLogix 500,and RSLogix 5000 programming packages.

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Tools

Compare

Compare ladder and data file images just like in A.I. Series™ software.Compare detects inserted, deleted, moved, and modified ladder rungs,and detects differences in data table content and size. This function alsooffers various configurations: online vs. offline, offline vs. online, andonline vs. online. When comparing, you can choose to:

• View by exception

• Detect RLL differences

• Detect data tabledifferences

You can view the differencesgraphically in a side-by-sideview, or as a report.

Advanced Diagnostics

Quickly locate the specific area in the application that is causing aproblem with Advanced Diagnostics. Diagnose the interaction of outputinstructions within a section of your program by viewing them at thesame time.

Custom Data Monitor

Simultaneously examine the status of bits, timers, counters, inputs, andoutputs all in one window with the Custom Data Monitor. Each applicationproject you create can have its own Custom Data Monitor window.

Multiple views of your data

View projects as multiple ladder, SFC, or structured text files in a tabbedwindow, an individual window for each ladder file or any combination ofthe two techniques. The application logic can be viewed simultaneouslywith multiple data table monitors, CDMs, or database.

Easily review status bit settings specific to your application including ScanTime information, Math Register information, Interrupt settings and morewith the tabbed Status displays.

Histogram

The RSLogix 5 Histogram function allows you to monitor a data tableword as either text or a graphical timing chart.

Powerful, Time-Saving Features & Functionality

Compatibility

Projects developed with Rockwell Software’s DOS programmingpackages, A.I. Series, 6200 Series, APS, and MPS, can be moved tothe RSLogix environment simply by opening the existing project with theappropriate RSLogix package. Conversely, it is just as easy to move a

project developed with RSLogix to any of the DOS programmingpackages.

Context menus for common software tools are quickly acces-sible by clicking the right mouse button on addresses, symbols,instructions, rungs, or other application objects. This conve-nience provides you will all the necessary functionality toaccomplish a task within a single menu. This is a time savingfeature because you don’t have to remember the placement offunctionality options in the menu bar.

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Dot Commands

RSLogix 5 and 500 now support Dot (Portal) Commands. There are 35commands supported, including:

Auto-Address Wizard

The Auto-Address Wizard significantly speeds you through the creation ofrungs and reduces keying errors. As you type an address, the wizardpops up a list of symbols and data file types matching the text you haveentered. You can select a symbol or data file type from the list. If youselect a data file type, the wizard leads you through creating an address

using the next available data file element. If you don’t want to select fromthe pop-up list, simply continue entering your address. The Auto-AddressWizard functions in an IntelliSense-like way, providing you a display of:

• Current symbols matching the characters entered

• Next available element in existing data file of the characters entered

• Next available element in a new data file of the characters entered

Assistance on Demand

If you do not understand an RSLogix function or have a question about aprocessor instruction, you can access the comprehensive Online HelpSystem and PLC instruction reference. The Help system even includesstep-by-step instructions to lead you through many common activities.

Online RSLogix ForumThe online RSLogix Forum provides a place for the RSLogix usercommunity to exchange application ideas and information.

Through the forum, you can now:

• Participate in discussions about application features.

• Learn about other users’ tips and tricks they’ve discovered.

• Give us your suggestions for new features and functionality.

Get connected with the

www.rslogixforum.com

.SV Advanced Diagnostics

.MP Change Mode: Program

.MR Change Mode: Run

.MT Change Mode: Test

.UC Configure Screen

.DA Data Table Address Display

.DS Data Table Display Special

.TI Documentation: Describe Ins

.TP Documentation: Page Title

.TR Documentation: Rung Comment

.EC Edits: Accept Edit

.EA Edits: Append

.EI Edits: Insert

.ER Edits: Replace

.FD Force: Disable

.FE Force: Enable

.FI or .FO Force: Monitor

.FN Force: On

.FF Force: Off

.FR Force: Remove

.FA Force: Remove All

.EE IO Module Configuration

.DP Processor Status

.SX Search: Current

.SC Search: Cross-reference

.SN Search: New Address

.SR Search: Rung Number

.DHT Timing Charts (Histogram)

.US Utility: Processor Properties

.US Utility: Save Project

Related ProductsAsk your local Rockwell Automation distributor about these products fromRockwell Software:

RSPocketLogix – a Windows CE logic programming system whichcomes installed on a palmtop computer.

RSView32 – a Human-Macine Interface (HMI) system for monitoring andcontrolling your automation machines and processes.

RSGuardian – a validation and archiving tool for control programs andtheir associated files.

Security Server – a centralized security system for restricting access toresources

RSSql – a Windows NT-based transaction processing system that allowsyou to easily build robust, bi-directional links between your Control andEnterprise systems.

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Technical Specifications• IBM®-compatible PC with Pentium® processor

• Microsoft® Windows 95, 98, Windows NT (version 4 w/ SP4 or higher),or Windows 2000

• 32 MB of RAM (64 MB recommended)

• 45 MB of free hard disk space (or more based on applicationrequirements)

• 16-color VGA Graphics Adapter 640 x 480 or greater resolution(256-color 800 x 600 optimal)

• Products require the use of RSLinx Lite. RSLinx Lite is included withRSLogix 5 and RSLogix 500.

Product Part NumbersRSLogix 59324-RL5300ENE RSLogix 5 Standard Edition – Programming for the PLC-5

Family of Processors/English

9324-RL5300DEE RSLogix 5 Standard/German

9324-RL5300ESE RSLogix 5 Standard/Spanish

9324-RL5300FRE RSLogix 5 Standard/French

9324-RL5300ITE RSLogix 5 Standard/Italian

9324-RL5300PTE RSLogix 5 Standard/Portuguese

9324-RL5350ENE RSLogix 5 Standard/RSLogix Emulate 5 Bundle

9324-RL5300NXENE RSLogix 5/RSNetWorx for ControlNet/RSNetWorx forDeviceNet Bundle

9324-RL5350ENE RSLogix 5/RSLogix Emulate 5 Programming andEmulation Bundle

Optimal RAM RequirementsRAM

5/40 and less 64 MB

5/60 or 5/80 128 MB

SLC 500 fixed controller, 5/01,5/02, or MicroLogix 1000 16 MB

8k, 12k, 16k, 24k, 32k 5/03,5/04, or 5/05 32 MB

64k 5/03, 5/04, or 5/05 64 MB

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Logix

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RSLogix 5009324-RL0100ENE RSLogix 500 Starter Edition – Programming for the SLC

500 and MicroLogix Families/English

9324-RL0100DEE RSLogix 500 Starter/German

9324-RL0100ESE RSLogix 500 Starter/Spanish

9324-RL0100FRE RSLogix 500 Starter/French

9324-RL0100ITE RSLogix 500 Starter/Italian

9324-RL0100PTE RSLogix 500 Starter/Portuguese

9324-RL0300ENE RSLogix 500 Standard Edition – Programming for theSLC 500 and MicroLogix Families/English

9324-RL0300DEE RSLogix 500 Standard/German

9324-RL0300ESE RSLogix 500 Standard/Spanish

9324-RL0300FRE RSLogix 500 Standard/French

9324-RL0300ITE RSLogix 500 Standard/Italian

9324-RL0300PTE RSLogix 500 Standard/Portuguese

9324-RL0350ENE RSLogix 500 Standard/RSLogix Emulate 500 Bundle

9324-RLC300ENE RSLogix 5/RSLogix 500 Programming Bundle

9324-RLC350ENE RSLogix 5/RSLogix 500/RSLogix Emulate 5/RSLogixEmulate 500 Programming and Emulation Bundle

9324-RLT300ENE RSLogix 5/RSLogix 500/RSLogix 5000Programming Bundle

9324-RL0300NXENE RSLogix 500/RSNetWorx for ControlNet/RSNetWorx forDeviceNet Bundle