Allen-Bradley Logix5000 Controllers Quick Start Guide

About this manual

This document serves as a quick start guide for Allen-Bradley Logix5000 controllers, covering the ControlLogix, GuardLogix, CompactLogix, Compact GuardLogix, and SoftLogix series. It provides instructions on setting up and programming the controllers, as well as troubleshooting and online maintenance tasks.

The guide details how to program and test simple projects, organize projects with multiple routines, and program add-on instructions. It also covers programming equipment phases, working offline, documenting projects, going online via EtherNet/IP, programming online, and troubleshooting I/O communication and faults.

What's inside

• Program and Test a Simple Project
• Organize a Project
• Program Add-On Instructions
• Program an Equipment Phase
• Program a Project Offline
• Document a Project
• Go Online to the Controller
• Program a Project Online
• Troubleshoot the Controller

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What software is required to complete this quick start?

RSLogix 5000 software version 18 or later and RSLinx Classic software version 2.51 are required.

What software versions are required to complete the quick start?

You need RSLogix 5000 software version 18 or later and RSLinx Classic software version 2.51.

What tasks does this manual describe?

It describes how to establish communication, program, and perform online maintenance tasks like searching logic and clearing faults.

Which controller modes are described in this guide?

The guide describes the modes for ControlLogix, GuardLogix, CompactLogix, Compact GuardLogix, SoftLogix, and DriveLogix controllers.