Learning RSLogix 5000 Programming

Become proficient in building PLC solutions in Integrated Architecture from the ground up using RSLogix 5000

Key Features

• Introduction to the Logix platform and Rockwell Automation terminology, with resources available online in the literature library
• Build real-world Rockwell Automation solutions using ControlLogix, CompactLogix, SoftLogix, RSLogix 5000, and Studio 5000
• Understand the various controllers and form factors available in the ControlLogix and CompactLogix platforms, and the recent changes under the new Studio 5000 Automation Engineering and Design software suite

Book Description

What you will learn

• Briefly explore the history of Rockwell Automation and the evolution of the Logix platform
• Discover the complete range of ControlLogix and ComplactLogix controllers and form factors available today, and the key things you should consider when you are engineering a Rockwell Automation solution
• Explore the key platform changes introduced with Studio 5000 and Logix Designer version 24 and the latest firmware versions
• Get to grips with the modules available in the ControLogix, SoftLogix, and CompactLogix platforms
• Understand writing Ladder Logic (LL) routines, Sequential Function Chart (SFC) routines, and Structured Text routines (ST)
• Design Function Block Diagrams (FBD) and their easy integration with HMIs

Who this book is for

This book is for PLC programmers, electricians, instrumentation techs, automation professionals with basic PLC programming knowledge, but no knowledge of RSLogix 5000. If you are a student who is familiar with automation and would like to learn about RSLogix 5000 with minimal investment of time, this is the book for you.