After installing the usb driver and setting up the uic. Slc 500micrologix ethernetip simulator emulator ni. Click on the arrow of available driver types and select the driver. Slc 500 fixed, 501, and 502, as well as all variations of controllogix, flexlogix, and compactlogix controllers, will only respond to local dh485 packets, while dh485 panelview downloads will only work with remote dh485 packets. When rslogix emulate is running with programs in memory, you can use the who active or rswho functions and see the emulator as if it was a plc5 on a data highway plus network or an slc 500 on a dh485 network. How to troubleshoot plcs essential training petrolessons.
Simulation rs logix 500 pro and rs linx classic lite. Allen bradley 1747uic usb to dh485 usb version 1747pic slc 500 allen bradley. The allen bradley opc server from matrikon enables opc access to any allen bradley plcs like plc5, slc500, micrologix, compactlogix, and controllogix. In general, to execute an slc500 program in the emulator you open. Rslogix 500 training configuring rslinx serial df1 rs. How to download rslogix 500, rslogix 500 emulate, and rslinx. When rslogix emulate is running with programs in memory, you can use the who active or rswho functions and see the emulator as if it was a plc5 on a data highway plus network or an slc500 on a. Allen bradley 1747uic usb to dh485 usb version 1747pic slc500. At this point, if the button add new next to the dropdown menu is greyed. Step 18 at this point if the controller is different you will be asked to confirm the change and resize data tables. Allenbradley controllogix compactlogix micrologix slc 500.
I realize its not the same revision but i wanted to contribute that i have rslinx classic 2. To create confidence and success in troubleshooting plcs. Built for those who are integrating their allen bradley plcs with historians, hmis, and other opcenabled applications or devices without the need for any third party applications. Net allenbradley legacy ethernet driver is a communications library that enables your. Windows 7810 32bit and 64bit with the 64bit you will need a different driver setup.
Add driver slc 500 dh485 emulator driver in rs linx. Choose the slc 500 dh485 emulator driver and hit the add new button. Slc and micrologix work fine in all cases with either setting. Your trainer is equipped with ethernet so at first glance this lesson may seem unnecessary. Configuring allen bradley rslinx and rslogix for use with the. Plc cable for programming slc 500, 501, 502, and 503 plcs. Rslogix emulate 500 and windows 7 64bit i have rslogix emulate 500 version 6. Allen bradley 1747uic usb to dh485 usb version 1747pic. When configure drivers is open, select the slc 500 dh485 emulator driver from the available driver types drop down list. Next article how to setup rslinx and download to a plc5 via serial. Slc500 rs232 port serial cable or dh485 port if a pic cable is being used. The allen bradley interface converter is a compact device that allows a computer with a usb port to interface to dh485 ports on slc500 processors for programming purposes. See below for a list of plcs that are compatible tested with windows xp sp2 and sp3, windows 7810 32bit and 64bit with the 64bit you will need a different driver setup. Click the menu and select slc 500 dh485 emulator driver.
Allen bradley 1747uic usb to dh485 usb version 1747 pic slc500 rating select rating 1 star worst 2 stars 3 stars average 4 stars 5 stars best name. Downloading the tools rslogix 500, emulate and rslinx. Enter slc 500 dh485 emulator driver under value data. The allen bradley 1747c10 is a 2 meter dh485 interface cable which is used with the ab 1747aic link coupler module. Prior to installing the driver, close all your personal computer applications, including any resident program such as virus detection program, etc. The third option is to use the usbdh485 interface, the 1747uic. Learn how to setup rslinx dh485 communications to an ab slc500 and then download using rslogix in episode 17 of the automation minute.
Your driver should now be running and look like the picture below. Lo and behold, the slc 500 dh485 emulator driver is now listed and i can even select it, but the stinking add new button is greyed out. Learn how to setup rslinx dh485 communications to an ab slc 500 and then download using rslogix in episode 17 of the automation minute. This is a hands on plc troubleshooting course using the allen bradley slc 500 dh485 emulator. With the communication driver setup, the rslogix software may be used to define a program for execution on the emulated plc.
Navigate to the configure driver keuze, which is available in the communication menu. Net application to read and write registers on ab micrologix, slc500, and plc5 without plc program modifications and without opc. Rslinx displays a dialog for naming the driver you selected. A leave the configuration options as station number 00 and click ok. Keep in mind that this driver will only be visible if youve properly installed the tools weve talked about in the download section. A dialog box that asks for the name you want to give to the driver is shown. If you will be maintaining slc 500 and micrologix gear that uses dh485, youll want one of these for the future. Rslogix 500 training configuring rslinx serial df1 rs232 driver to communicate in this lesson, you learn how to connect to allen bradley micrologix or slc plc through the serial port. Double click on the description to open the edit string dialog. Twinkle bay plc programming cable compatible with ab usb1747cp3 slc 503 504 505 5. Learn how to setup rslinx dh485 communications to an ab slc500 and then download using rslogix in episode 17 of the automation. Allen bradley 1747uic slc 500 usb to dh485 programming.
Now its running, en dat is het start with rslogix micro starter lite. The slc500 instruction set is very close to the original plc5 processors. Getting results guide literature library rockwell automation. Configuring allen bradley rslinx and rslogix for use with. Allen bradley 1747uic usb to dh485 usb version 1747pic slc 500. However, you may be able to get a temporary activation. Home allenbradley plc micrologix how to setup and use rs emulate. Sp2 and sp3, windows 7810 32bit and 64bit with the 64bit you will need a different driver setup. The ra knowledgebase seems to have some conflicting information. Rslinx classic may exit if click cancel button when adding a slc 500 dh485 emulator driver.
Aug 16, 2011 when you have configured the driver, click ok. When adding a slc 500 dh485 emulator driver in rslinx classic, if you click cancel on the configure slc 500 dh485 emulator driver dialog box, rslinx classic may exit unexpectedly on windows 7 operating systems. Customers are encouraged to migrate to our newer compactlogix 5370 or 5380 control platforms. Universal serial bus usb to dh485 interface converter 5 publication 1747in063cenp january 2006 connect dh485 devices to the interface converters rs485 port connect the following dh485 equipment to the rs485 port use cable slc 500 fixed controller 1747c slc 501, slc 502, and slc 503 channel 1 controllers. Setting up rslinx to communicate with rslogix emulate. Our bulletin 1747 slc 500 control platform is used for a wide variety of applications. The ab 1747c10 enables the link coupler to connect slc500 devices to the dh485 network. Net to create hmiscada applications with our easy to. Jun 16, 2009 the third option is to use the usb dh485 interface, the 1747uic. Expand available driver types drop down box and select slc 500 dh485 emulator driver and hit add new 8. I have added the driver emu500 slc 500 dh485 to rslinx. Sep 08, 2017 slc 500 fixed, 501, and 502, as well as all variations of controllogix, flexlogix, and compactlogix controllers, will only respond to local dh485 packets, while dh485 panelview downloads will only work with remote dh485 packets. Rockwell automation has announced that some slc 500 bulletin numbers are discontinued and no longer available for sale. Step 19 and if the slc 500 was in run mode youll be asked if you would like to put it into program mode so the download can take place.
Allen bradley 1747uic usb to dh485 usb version 1747 pic slc500. This gives the fastest data rates and capacity possible, while minimizing the impact on your automation networks and. Specifically, the slc503, slc502, 501, fixed slc500 all have an rj45 dh485 port. Rslogix 500 training configuring rslinx serial df1 rs232. Rsview32 direct drivers to micrologix on dh485, plc5 via df1 early access. When doing upgrades, it would be nice to be able to simulate reading and writing to the plc. Learn how to setup rslinx dh485 communications to an ab slc500 and then download using rslogix in episode 17 of the automation minute season 3. The third option is to use the usb dh485 interface, the 1747uic. Navigate to the configure driver option, which is available in the communication menu. Rslinx links ab devices into windows application such as the rslogix programming and configuring software for plc.
If you will be maintaining slc500 and micrologix gear that uses dh485, youll want one of these for the future. I guess i never did actually go online using this win7 x64 pc and emulate 500. Rslogix 500 with factory talk me allen bradley forums. The allen bradley interface converter is a compact device that allows a computer with a usb port to interface to dh485 ports on slc 500 processors for programming purposes. I recommend leaving the default name unchanged, and then clicking on ok. A you can give the driver a name but i just leave it at the default of emu5001. Click on the above file name to download the data to desired folder.
The station number assignment should be 00 the default. Type a station number for rslogix emulate in the station number field. Before you begin, first insure your slc500 has a dh485 port not all do. In our board type selection, we will be choosing ktx d for both the ktx and ktxd card. In general, the slc500 programming software has a few less features than the plc5 programming software. In general, the slc500 programming software has a few less features than the plc5. It runs a df1 full duplex driver on a usb serial port, and does the dh485 link and protocol layer work onboard. Rslinx displays a dialog for configuring the driver. It can also be used for most allen bradley products configured for dh485 including the slc 504, 505, controllogix, micrologix, compactlogix, and panelviews. How to download rslogix 500, rslogix 500 emulate, and. Perfect as usb version of the 1747pic that works with rslogix 500.
Selecting slc 500 dh485 emulator driver as the driver type and then selecting the driver name as emu5001 the default. Allen bradley 1747c10 slc500 2 meter dh485 interface. It features a usb port and is switch selectable between an rj45, rs485 port and a 9pin dshell rs232 port. Look for the processor in who active, download logic to the processor in emmulator. Step 9 now click on ok to close the rs232 df1 devices driver. Slc 500 dh485 emulator drivera and click the add newa button. Aftermarket 1747uic usb dh485 usb to 1747pic for allen bradley slc500. A programming a micrologix is very very similar to programming a slc500. Allen bradley plc connection procedure columbia machine.
Allen bradley 1747uic slc 500 usb to dh485 programming cable. The plc, microligix 1400, is supported by another vendor. Learn ladder logic with a free version of rslogix 500 and. Aftermarket 1747uic usb dh485 usb to 1747pic for allen. A dialog box asking the address and name of the station where rslinx is running is shown. Step 11 next, double click on your new driver in the rswho window and after a few seconds you should see your slc 500 appear under the driver as shown below. The slc500 io channels are numbered in decimal versus octal for the plc5.
All of our cables are made by us, these are not made by allen bradley. Whether you are new to the world of plcs or just want to sharpen your troubleshooting. Assign the emulator driver a station number and station name. This is used with slc 501, slc 502, slc 503, slc 504, slc.
For opening your application in emulator browse for. Bradley 1747uic usb to dh485 usb version 1747pic slc 500. User defined data types functional changes alarms and events. Plc programming 3 simulating a plc through rslogix 500. How to setup and use rs emulate the automation blog. After the download to your pc is finished, doubleclick on the files icon to start the installer program.