The software and methods to set up a free learning environment for RSLogix 500 and RSEmulator 500
RSLinx RSLogix 500 and RSEmulator 500
Quite possibly the best kept secret of Rockwell; the RSLogix Emulator 500 for FREE! By utilizing this software, you’ll be able to test/troubleshoot the SLC500 or MicroLogix programming in-house on your PC (without necessarily connecting to your physical unit). & Emulate also offers you the “debug” featured files, which is a (kind of) reversed ladder logic capable of simulating what would happen if the process was actually running.
RSLogix, RSLinx and RSLogix Emulate can be run together in order to simulate your program and operating PLC right on your very own PC. RSLogix Emulate is essentially the troubleshoot/debug tool that can emulate most operating Allen Bradley central processors. This can execute the ladder logic programming in your personal computer, updating the program data tables, which allows you to approximate what’s going to occur once you have downloaded your programming to your physical PLCs. A useful tool, for sure!