v16.00 Release Notes
v16.00 Release Notes
v16.00 Release Notes
00 Release Notes
Introduction
This help file is designed to introduce you to the RSLogix 5000 product. In this file, you will find information on installing the software, system requirements, and known limitations in this release. A Logix5000 system (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FlexLogix, DriveLogix, and SoftLogix) baseline release consists of a set of compatible hardware, firmware, and software components that provides system functionality. This release note describes concerns and issues associated with the components that are included in this Logix5000 system release. Read it carefully to avoid potential hazardous conditions. If you need more information about a particular issue or have other questions, contact your local Rockwell Automation representative. We recommend that you also review the information concerning the previous major revision, RSLogix 5000 version 15, before you update RSLogix 5000 software. The RSLogix 5000 Release History can be accessed during RSLogix 5000 software installation. At the Rockwell Software Common Setup installation Step 1, select RSLogix 5000 and then click on the View Release Notes for Selected Product hot link. (Refer to the Installation Notes section of this document for additional details on installing the RSLogix 5000 software.)
Professional Edition
9324RLD700NXyyE* CompactLogix 5300 FlexLogix5400 ControlLogix5500 DriveLogix5700 SoftLogix5800 Fully Supported
Standard Edition
9324-RLD300yyE* CompactLogix 5300 FlexLogix5400 ControlLogix5500 DriveLogix5700 SoftLogix5800 Fully Supported Upload/Download Included, Editor Available Separately Upload/Download Included, Editor Available Separately Upload/Download Included, Editor Available Separately Upload/Download Included Editor Available Separately Upload/Download Included Editor Available Separately Fully Supported Fully Supported Included Available Separately Available as a Separate Application Available Separately
Lite Edition
Mini Edition
Service Edition***
9324-RLD000yyE* CompactLogix 5300 FlexLogix5400 ControlLogix5500 DriveLogix5700 SoftLogix5800 Upload/Download and View Only Upload/Download and View Only
Programming Languages: Ladder Diagram (LD) Function Block Diagram (FBD) and Advanced Process and Drive control blocks (9324-RLDFBDENE, or via 9324-RLDMLPE) Sequential Function Chart (SFC) (9324-RLDSFCE, or via 9324-RLDMLPE) Structured Text (ST) (9324-RLDSTXE, or via 9324-RLDMLPE) Miscellaneous Features: PhaseManager (9324-RLDPME)
Fully Supported Upload/Download Included, Editor Available Separately Upload/Download Included, Editor Available Separately Upload/Download Included, Editor Available Separately Upload/Download Included, Editor Available Separately N/A
Fully Supported
Fully Supported
Fully Supported
Fully Supported
Fully Supported
Fully Supported
Fully Supported
Fully Supported
Fully Supported
Fully Supported
Fully Supported
Included
Included
Included
RSLogix 5000 GuardLogix Safety Editor (9324-RLDGLXE) Highly integrated Motion Graphical Trending DriveExecutive Lite (9303-4DTE01ENE) FBD PIDE Autotune (requires FBD option) (9323-ATUNEENE) FuzzyDesigner (9324-RLDFZYENE) RSLogix Emulate 5000 (9310-WED200ENE)
Included
Included
Included
Upload/Download Included
Fully Supported Fully Supported Available Separately Available Separately Available as a Separate Application N/A
Upload/Download Only Fully Supported Available Separately Available Separately Available as a Separate Application N/A
Upload/Download and View Only Fully Supported Available Separately Available Separately N/A
Available Separately
Professional Edition
N/A
Standard Edition
N/A
Lite Edition
Mini Edition
Service Edition***
N/A
N/A
N/A
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
System Configuration / Network / Communications: RSLinx Classic RSNetWorx for ControlNet, DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP (9357-CNETL3, 9357DNETL3, 9357-ENETL3 individually or 9357-ANETL3 combined) RSLogix Architect (9326-LGXARCHENE) Miscellaneous Files & Tools: Electronic manuals (PDF) Start Page ControlFLASH with Firmware FBD ActiveX Faceplates PLC-5/SLC-500 Translation Tool Tag Data Upload / Download Tool RSLogix 5000 Project Compare Tool Tag Custom Data Monitor Tool DeviceNet Node Commissioning Tool Logix5000 Task Monitor Logix5000 Clock Update Tool RSLogix 5000 DeviceNet Tag Generator Safety Reaction Time Tool GuardLogix Safety Estimator RSView SE Demo (50 Tags / 2 Hour Limit) RSLogix 5000 Upgrades: N/A N/A Full node locked to Full Concurrent license 9324RLD6U6FxxU N/A Multi-Language Pack (9324RLDMLPE), PhaseManager Lite to Full 9324RLD25U6yyE* Mini to Standard 9324RLD2U3yyE* Service to Standard 9324RLD0U3yyE* Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Available Separately Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Available Separately Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Available Separately Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Available Separately Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Available Separately Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Available Separately Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Available Separately OEM Included** Included Lite Included Available Separately Lite Included Available Separately Lite Included Included Lite Included Available Separately Lite Included Available Separately Lite Included Available Separately Lite Included Available Separately
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Available Separately
Professional Edition
Standard Edition
(9324-RLDPME), RSLogix 5000 GuardLogix Safety Editor (9324RLDGLXE), and PIDE Autotune (9323ATUNEENE) options extend Standard to match Full
Lite Edition
Mini Edition
Service Edition***
Service to Full 9324RLD0U6yyE* Service to Professional 9324RLD0U7yyE*
* Replace yy with the appropriate language code where: DE = German, EN = English, ES = Spanish, FR = French, IT = Italian, JP = Japanese, KO = Korean, PT = Portuguese. and ZH = Chinese ** The RSLogix 5000 Professional Activation must be installed on the personal computer hard disk in order to activate RSLinx Classic. *** Service Edition requires controller firmware at revision 12 or above.
System Requirements
To use RSLogix 5000 software effectively, your personal computer must meet the following hardware and software requirements. Hardware Requirements The personal computer must meet these minimum requirements. Using a computer meeting the recommended characteristics will improve performance. Characteristic Processor Speed RAM Memory Hard Disk Space Video Pointing Device Minimum Required Pentium II 450 MHz 128 Mbytes 1.3 Gbytes free 800x600 pixels 256 colors Any Windows-compatible pointing device Recommended Pentium 3 or better 733 MHz 256 Mbytes 1.3 Gbytes free 1024x768 pixels True Color Any Windows-compatible pointing device
Software Requirements Operating system and service pack compatibility: RSLogix 5000 has been tested on the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition with Service Pack 1 Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 4 RSLogix 5000 is expected to operate correctly on the following operating systems, but has not been tested: Microsoft Windows XP Home Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition with Service Pack 1 Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 1, 2, or 3 Note: The Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Editions of RSLogix 5000 are supported only on Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows Server 2003. Starting with Version 14, RSLogix 5000 does not support Microsoft Windows NT Workstation Version 4.0. RSLogix 5000 software also does not support Windows NT 3.51, Windows NT 3.50, Windows Me, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95, or Windows 3.x operating systems. Additional software product considerations: RSLinx Classic communication software is not required to install RSLogix 5000; however it is required in order to perform online communication with controllers. Microsoft .NET Framework Version 1.1 must be installed on the same computer on which the RSLogix 5000 software will be installed, for version V13.00 and later. This software is included as part of the RSLogix 5000 installation.
Revision Information
Supported Logix Controllers
While RSLogix 5000 continues to extend its functionality with each new release, the physical controllers that it supports will vary. New controllers are added, and in some cases support for existing controllers may be removed. While a specific controller may not be supported by the current release, the side-by-side installation of multiple revisions of RSLogix 5000 will in most cases provide a means to support the older hardware. If you decide to migrate from one controller to another, a project created for one controller can be easily converted to another controller via the controller properties configuration dialog within RSLogix 5000. Additionally, if you open a project that is configured for a controller that is no longer supported and the older revision of RSLogix 5000 is not installed, RSLogix 5000 version 15 and above will provide an appropriate warning and will automatically provide the option to convert the project to one the controllers supported by the release. The following table provides a breakdown of the various Logix5000 controllers and the initial or minimum version of RSLogix 5000 that is required and, in case the controller is no longer supported, the last or maximum revision of RSLogix 5000 that provided support for the controller: Controller Catalog Number ControlLogix 1756-L1 ControlLogix 1756-L53 ControlLogix 1756-L55 ControlLogix 1756-L60 M03SE ControlLogix 1756-L61 Series A ControlLogix 1756-L61 Series B GuardLogix 1756-L61S ControlLogix 1756-L62 Series A ControlLogix 1756-L62 Series B GuardLogix 1756-L62S ControlLogix 1756-L63 Series A ControlLogix 1756-L63 Series B ControlLogix 1756-L64 FlexLogix 1794-L33 FlexLogix 1794-L34 Compact Logix 1769-L20 Compact Logix 1769-L30 Compact Logix 1769-L31 Compact Logix 1769-L32C Compact Logix 1769-L32E Compact Logix 1769-L35CR Compact Logix 1769-L35E Compact Logix 1768-L43 SoftLogix 1789-L60 DriveLogix5720 PowerFlex 700S DriveLogix5730 PowerFlex 700S 2 1 Excludes GuardLogix V14 release 2 Excludes V15 release Minimum RSLogix 5000 Major Revision V1 V6 V6 V13 V12 V12 V14 V12 V12 V14 V10 V12 V16 V6 V6 V7 V7 V13 V13 V13 V13 V12 V15 V6 V8 V13 Maximum RSLogix 5000 Major Revision V13 V11 Current Current 1 Current Current Current 2 Current Current Current 2 Current Current Current V13 Current V13 V13 Current 1 Current 1 Current 1 Current 1 Current 1 Current 1 Current 1 V13 Current 1
Software
RSLogix 5000 Version V16.00 V15.03 / V15.02 / V15.01 / V15.00 V14.01 / V14.00 V13.04 / V13.03 / V13.02 / V13.01 / V13.00 RSLinx Classic Version 2.51.00.21 (CPR 7) 2.50.00.20 (CPR 7) RSNetWorx for ControlNet Version 8.00.00 (Build 15) (CPR 7) 6.00.00 (Build 97) (CPR 6) RSNetWorx for DeviceNet Version 8.00.00 (Build 15) (CPR 7) 6.00.00 (Build 97) (CPR 6) RSNetWorx for EtherNet/IP Version 8.00.00 (Build 15) (CPR 7) 6.00.00 (Build 97) (CPR 6)
Hardware
RSLogix 5000 Version V16.00 V15.03 / V15.02 / V15.01 / V15.00 V14.01 / V14.00 V13.04 / V13.03 / V13.02 / V13.01 / V13.00 L1 Series A, Version 13.34 L55 Series A, Version 13.34 L61 Series A & B, Version 13.44 L62 Series A & B, Version 13.44 L63 Series A & B, Version 13.44 L60M03SE Series A, Version 13.10
Controllers ControlLogix 1756-L1, -L53, -L55, L61, -L61S, -L62, L62S, -L63, -L64, L60M03SE L55 Series A, Version 16.02 L61 Series A & B, Version 16.07 L61S Series B, Version 16.06 L62 Series A & B, Version 16.07 L62S Series B, Version 16.06 L63 Series A & B, Version 16.07 L60M03SE Series A, Version 16.02 L64 Series B, Version 16.02 L34 Series A & B, Version 16.01 L55 Series A, Version 15.03 L61 Series A & B, Version 15.03 L62 Series A & B, Version 15.03 L63 Series A & B, Version 15.03 L60M03SE Series A, Version 15.03 L61 Series A & B, Version 14.2 L61S Series B, Version 14.33 L62 Series A & B, Version 14.2 L62S Series B, Version 14.33 L63 Series A & B, Version 14.2
Not applicable
CompactLogix 1768-L43 CompactLogix 1769-L20, -L30, -L31, L32C, -L32E, L35CR, L35E
L43 Series A, Version 16.04 L31 Series A, Version 16.03 L32C Series A, Version 16.03 L32E Series A, Version 16.03 L35CR Series A, Version 16.03 L35E Series A, Version 16.03
L43 Series A, Version 15.03 L31 Series A, Version 15.03 L32C Series A, Version 15.03 L32E Series A, Version 15.03 L35CR Series A, Version 15.03 L35E Series A, Version 15.03
L33 Series A, Version 13.33 L34 Series A & B, Version 13.33 Not applicable L20 Series A, Version 13.19 L30 Series A, Version 13.19 L31 Series A, Version 13.33 L32C Series A, Version 13.33 L32E Series A, Version 13.34 L35CR Series A, Version 13.33 L35E Series A, Version 13.34 Series A, Version 13.15 Series A, Version 13.20 Series A, Version 13.02 Version 13.00 Series A, Version 1.077 Series A, Version 1.030 Series A, Version 1.077 Series A, Version 1.030 Not applicable
DriveLogix5720 PowerFlex 700S DriveLogix5730 PowerFlex 700S 2 SoftLogix 1789-L60 RSLogix Emulate 5000 1734-ACNR 1734-AENT 1738-ACNR 1738-AENT 1756-CN2, -CN2R
Not applicable Series A, Version 16.03 Series A, Version 16.00 Version 16.00 Series A, Version 1.081 Series A, Version 2.3 Series A, Version 1.081 Series A, Version 2.3 Series A, Version 12.01
Not applicable Series A, Version 15.03 Series A, Version 15.00 Version 15.00 Series A, Version 1.079 Series A, Version 1.033 Series A, Version 1.079 Series A, Version 1.033 Series A, Version 10.08
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Series A, Version 1.078 Series A, Version 1.032 Series A, Version 1.078 Series A, Version 1.032 Not applicable
V16.00
V14.01 / V14.00
V13.04 / V13.03 / V13.02 / V13.01 / V13.00 Series D, Version 5.38 Series B, Version 2.27 Series A, Version 1.19
Controllers (Continued) 1756-CNB, -CNBR Series E, Version 11.02 Series D, Version 5.51 Series B, Version 2.30 Series A, Version 1.19 Series D, Version 6.2 Series C, Version 5.4 Series B, Version 2.21 Series B, Version 7.001 Series A, Version 6.002 Series A, Version 4.3 Series B, Version 2.7 Series A, Version 1.18 Series A, Version 4.3 Series A, Version 1.3 Series A, Version 1.1 Series A, Version 1.3 Series B, Version 2.002 Series B, Version 4.10 Series A, Version 3.10 Series B, Version 3.016 Series A, Version 2.008 Series B, Version 4.10 Series A, Version 1.024 Series A, Version 1.6 Series A, Version 1.6 Series A, Version 2.002 Series A, Version 2.002 Series A, Version 2.3 Series C, Version 4.3 Series A, Version 3.1 Series B, Version 2.1 Series D, Version 5.46 Series B, Version 2.30 Series A, Version 1.19 Series D, Version 5.45 Series B, Version 2.30 Series A, Version 1.19
1756-DHRIO
1756-DNB
1756-ENBT 1756-ENET
Series D, Version 6.1 Series C, Version 5.3 Series B, Version 2.21 Series B, Version 6.002 Series A, Version 6.002 Series A, Version 3.6 Series B, Version 2.7 Series A, Version 1.18 Series A, Version 2.2 Not applicable Series A, Version 1.1 Series A, Version 1.1 Series B, Version 2.002 Series B, Version 4.08
Series A, Version 3.6 Series B, Version 2.7 Series A, Version 1.18 Series A, Version 2.2 Not applicable Series A, Version 1.1 Not applicable Series B, Version 2.1 Series B, Version 4.08
Series A, Version 2.3 Series B, Version 2.7 Series A, Version 1.18 Series A, Version 1.2 Not applicable Series A, Version 1.1 Not applicable Series B, Version 2.1 Series A, Version 3.7
1784-PCIDS
1784-PKTCS 1788-CN2DN 1788-CNC, -CNCR 1788-CNF, -CNFR 1788-DNBO 1788-EN2DN 1788-ENBT 1794-ACN15, -ACNR15 1794-AENT 56AMXN
Series B, Version 4.08 Series A, Version 1.023 Series A, Version 1.5 Series A, Version 1.6 Series A, Version 2.002 Series A, Version 2.002 Series A, Version 2.1 Series A, Version 4.3 Series A, Version 2.12 Series B, Version 2.1
Series B, Version 4.08 Series A, Version 1.023 Series A, Version 1.5 Series A, Version 1.5 Series A, Version 2.002 Series A, Version 1.05 Series A, Version 2.1 Series A, Version 4.3 Series A, Version 2.12 Series B, Version 2.1
Series A, Version 3.7 Series A, Version 1.023 Series A, Version 1.5 Series A, Version 1.5 Series A, Version 2.002 Series A, Version 1.05 Series A, Version 1.28 Series A, Version 4.2 Series A, Version 2.12 Series B, Version 2.1
V16.00
V14.01 / V14.00
V13.04 / V13.03 / V13.02 / V13.01 / V13.00 Series A, Version 13.2 Series A, Version 13.2 Series A, Version 13.6 Series A, Version 13.7 Series B, Version 13.7 Series A, Version 13.7 Not applicable Series A, Version 13.7 Not applicable Series A, Version 13.2 Series A, Version 13.6
Motion Modules 1756-HYD02 1756-M02AE 1756-M02AS 1756-M03SE 1756-M08SE Series A, Version 16.01 Series A, Version 16.01 Series A, Version 16.01 Series A, Version 16.20 Series B, Version 16.20 Series A, Version 16.20 Series A, Version 16.20 Series A, Version 16.20 Series A, Version 16.20 Series A, Version 16.01 Series A, Version 16.20 Series A, Version 15.01 Series A, Version 15.01 Series A, Version 15.01 Series A, Version 15.05 Series B, Version 15.05 Series A, Version 15.05 Series A, Version 15.03 Series A, Version 15.05 Series A, Version 15.05 Series A, Version 15.01 Series A, Version 15.05 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
1756-M08SEG 1756-M16SE 1768-M04SE 1784-PM02AE 1784-PM16SE SERCOS Drives Kinetix7000 (2099 Series) Kinetix6000 (2094 Series) Kinetix2000 (2093 Series) Ultra3000 (2098 Series) 8720MC Series 1394C Series Other Products DriveTools Software
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Version 1.97 Version 1.95 Version 1.97 Version 1.52 Version 3.85 Version 1.85
Version 1.85 Version 1.85 Not applicable Version 1.50 Version 3.85 Version 1.85
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Version 1.80 Version 1.80 Version 1.80 Version 1.40 Version 3.80 Version 1.80
Not Applicable
Version 3.01
Version 3.01
Version 3.01
Firmware
Note that most of the modules supported by RSLogix 5000 utilize Flash-ROM for the storage of firmware. If you possess a module that requires a firmware change, the ControlFLASH software tool can be used to perform an update to this Flash-ROM. This software tool and the firmware images for most of the supported modules are contained on a CD-ROM shipped with RSLogix 5000. Starting with RSLogix 5000 V10.00.00, you can access the ControlFLASH tool from within RSLogix 5000 (from the Tools menu), or you can automatically update your firmware as part of the project download process. For additional information and assistance in performing a Flash-ROM update, please review the ControlFLASH Firmware Upgrade Kit User Manual, Publication 1756-6.5.6. In addition, Rockwell Automation Services & Support has created a web site from which you can download firmware images for ControlLogix products. Go to http://support.rockwellautomation.com/ControlFLASH/ for a matrix detailing the versions of firmware that were released with each of the versions of RSLogix 5000 software, and to download the ControlFLASH firmware kits and release note documents. Note that you will need your RSLogix 5000 serial number to complete the download. RSLogix 5000 Separately Installed I/O Configuration Profiles With Version 13 and above, RSLogix 5000 supports the ability for new I/O Configuration profiles to be delivered independent from the RSLogix 5000 release. These profiles can be obtained independently and installed on a PC with RSLogix 5000 to extend the I/O configuration support beyond the capabilities initially supported when RSLogix 5000 was released. This capability was initially limited to a single I/O platform but with each new release new I/O platforms are added. If you are utilizing one of the supported platforms and the configuration profile for a specific product was not included with RSLogix 5000, check with the module / device vendor to determine if one is available. Additionally, I/O configuration profiles for modules / devices from Rockwell Automation are generally provided with RSLogix 5000. However, at times a module / device configuration profile may not be completed in time to make a software release. In these instances, the I/O configuration profiles will be made available via the Rockwell Automation Support site http://support.rockwellautomation.com/ControlFLASH/LogixProfiler.asp. The following table provides a listing of releases and their respective ability to support the field addition of I/O Configuration Profiles: I/O Platform Compact I/O (1769) Compact Block Safety I/O (1791DS) POINT I/O (1734) ArmorPoint I/O (1738) ControlLogix (1756) ControlNet Direct Connect EtherNet/IP Direct Connect I/O Profile Communication Methods Supported Local to CompactLogix DeviceNet ControlNet, EtherNet/IP ControlNet, EtherNet/IP Local, ControlNet, EtherNet/IP ControlNet EtherNet/IP RSLogix 5000 Version V13.00 or later V14.00, V16.00 or later V15.00 or later V15.00 or later V15.00 or later V15.00 or later V15.00 or later
Electronic Data Sheets The version of RSLinx Classic provided with this version of RSLogix 5000 includes an updated set of Electronic Data Sheets (EDS) files for Rockwell Automation products. Installing this software ensures that RSLinx Classic and RSNetWorx will be able to work with the new versions of firmware. These EDS files are also available separately by contacting Technical Support (phone +1 440-646-5800), or via the internet (http://www.ab.com/networks/eds.html/). You can install them using the EDS Hardware Installation Tool, located in the RSLinx folder in the Windows Start Menu.
Installation Notes
Review these notes before attempting to install this version of the RSLogix 5000 software. Prior to Installation Keep the following considerations in mind before you install the RSLogix 5000 software: Be certain that no copies of RSLogix 5000 are currently running. Make sure that you have Administrator privileges (for your Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows 2003 Server operating system) on the machine on which you want to install the software. You will not be able to complete the installation without these privileges. Close all other applications before running the setup process. If you want to perform online communications, you must install RSLinx Classic in addition to RSLogix 5000. Installing the Software The following section describes installing RSLogix 5000 software. 1. Start the PC. 2. Insert the RSLogix 5000 installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM should autostart. If it does not autostart, run Setup.exe from the root of the CD. Note: If you already have a version of RSLogix 5000 installed on your computer and you are running Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows 2003 Server, you may leave the older version installed on your system. 3. Follow the directions that appear on your screen. When prompted for a serial number, enter the 10-digit serial number identifying your software license, otherwise enter any sequence of characters, not longer than 10 characters. Use the F1 key if you need help. 4. When prompted, click Yes to complete the activation of the software. Follow the directions that appear on your screen and refer to the FactoryTalk Activation insert for additional information. Important: A temporary emergency key is included with all version 16 RSLogix 5000 packages. This activation is only to be used in case you have difficulty acquiring or restoring a FactoryTalk activation license. The FactoryTalk license is now the standard activation method for new customers. Please note that the emergency key expires on December 31, 2007. 5. Click Finish to complete the installation. When the setup utility finishes, an entry for the RSLogix 5000 application program appears in the program list in the Rockwell Software group. 6. Remove the CD of the RSLogix 5000 installation from the CD-ROM drive and store it in a safe place. Starting RSLogix 5000 software To start RSLogix 5000 software, click Start and then select All Programs > Rockwell Software > RSLogix 5000 Enterprise Series > RSLogix 5000 from the menu. If RSLogix 5000 does not start up or run properly, keep the following in mind: Do you have the correct version of RSLinx Classic software installed? RSLinx Classic software provides communication between the controller and your personal computer. Does your computer have enough memory? Running RSLogix 5000 requires a minimum of 128 Mbtyes of RAM. Is the activation key installed? Tip Remember to use the Help function from within the application if you need help with a specific dialog or function. Press [F1] or click the Help button on a dialog, or select Help from the menu bar. Uninstalling the Software To uninstall the software, do the following: 1. Choose Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2. Double click on Add/Remove Programs. 3. From the Add/Remove dialog, select RSLogix 5000 <version> and click OK. You will be prompted to decide whether you wish to preserve any application settings you have previously configured. Follow the prompts of the uninstaller, and RSLogix 5000 will be uninstalled from your computer.
System Install
With version 16 of RSLogix 5000, the installation has been enhanced to provide a more integrated user experience. With this new install it is possible to pick which RSLogix 5000 components, firmware kits, and tools to install. This install also provides easier access to the many optional tools available on the CD.
Start Page
With version 16, a new feature called the Start Page has been added. The Start Page organizes various resources intended to accelerate the users ability to use the software and easily locate relevant information. The Start Page is divided into three parts. The first part, called Quick Start, is intended to help first-time customers get started and helps more experienced customers learn or explore how to use the software. The second part, the Learning Center provides Whats New, How Do I, and Did You Know types of information. The third part, the Resource Center contains links to download sites, online books, and other reference material.
Kinematics Transformations
In version 16 of RSLogix 5000, the motion control capabilities of the ControlLogix standard and safety 1756-L6x controllers have been extended by allowing inverse and forward Kinematics transformations. This functionality is targeted for controlling robots used in packaging and pick-and-place applications. Kinematics transformations are not supported by ControlLogix 1756-L55, SoftLogix, and CompactLogix L4x controllers. Specifically, the native geometries supported are: 2 and 3 axes articulated-dependent and articulatedindependent robot geometries, as well as configurable support for 3-axis SCARA geometries by leveraging the native geometries. In order to accomplish this functionality, the coordinate system configuration has been enhanced to allow selection of the coordinate system type as either Cartesian or articulated. Additionally, two new instructions, Motion Coordinated Transform (MCT) and Motion Calculate Transform Position (MCTP), have been added. The MCT allows gearing relationship to be set between two coordinated systems, for example, between a Cartesian coordinate system made by virtual axes and an articulated coordinate system that is made by the robots real axes. Once the MCT is active, by simply programming moves on the virtual axes configured in the Cartesian coordinate system it is possible to move the robot in joint coordinates. The MCTP instruction allows the position to be transformed from that of one coordinate system to that of another coordinate system. Typically, the MCTP instruction would be used to calculate the Cartesian position from a given joint position (Forward kinematics).
Security Log-On/Log-Off
For users who have installed and enabled security, RSLogix 5000 version 16 now provides a convenient way to Log-On and Log-Off the active user of the RSLogix 5000 software. Switching users in versions prior to version 16 required either changing the user logged into the Microsoft Windows or changing the FactoryTalk user via the Log-on to FactoryTalk dialog. The Security Log-On/Log-Off feature integrates with the FactoryTalk Security server, also know as the RSAsset Security server, by authenticating the users name and password against those that have been configured in FactoryTalk. The FactoryTalk Security server is installed and configured when you install the FactoryTalk Automation Platform (FTAP), available on your RSLogix 5000 version 16 CD. Further information about FactoryTalk Security server is available in FactoryTalk online help.
Forced Usage of Overhead Time Slice The System Overhead Time Slice (SOTS) allows you to reserve a percentage of the controller processing resources for the handling of communications. Prior to version 16, any unused part of the SOTS was used by the controller to resume the continuous task. With RSLogix 5000 version 16, the unused portion of SOTS can be configured to either: - Run the continuous task (default/legacy mode), allowing for faster execution of application code, or - Reserve it for communications, providing for more predictable and deterministic continuous task scan time. This enhancement allows the full impact of communications on the continuous task to be determined if time reserved for communications were always fully used. Programmatic GSV Access to Select Project names When RSLogix 5000 downloads a project to a Logix controller, most of the user entered names for the various parts of the project are also loaded and stored in the controllers memory. With version 16, some of these names can be accessed via the Get System Value (GSV) instruction so that the application can make use of the names to generate string messages that can be used for Human Machine Interface (HMI) displays. The names for the controller, tasks, programs, and routines can all be accessed either directly by selecting the item of interest from the GSV configuration or indirectly by using the THIS operation. This provides a way to create applications that are self configuring since the messages sent to the HMI can now automatically inherit the names. Source Protected Routines are now included in the L5K Export File Prior to version 16, the source code for protected routines was not included in the L5K export files. With RSLogix 5000 version 16, the encrypted copy of source protected routines is now included in the exported L5K project file, allowing for easier handling and offline manipulation of L5K projects. Granular Security Actions Added for GuardLogix In version16, users can assign granular security actions to safety components using the Security Server. The following granular actions are available in the Security Server explorer: Safety: Generate/Delete Signature Safety: Lock/Unlock Safety: Modify Component Safety: Modify Tag Mappings Granular Security Actions Added for Add-On Instructions In version16, users can assign granular security actions to Add-On Instruction components using the Security Server. The following granular actions are available in the Security Server explorer: Add-On Instruction: Create Add-On Instruction: Delete Add-On Instruction: Modify GuardLogix Support for Remote Safety Modules Version 16 of RSLogix 5000 supports remote safety bridging to GuardLogix controllers and DeviceNet safety I/O. In order to support this, the maximum safety task period allowed is now 100ms. Additionally, the maximum consumed tag RPI and input and output RPI for safety I/O modules is 100ms. Change Tag Name Case via CSV Import The tag Comma Separated Value (CSV) Import/Export lets you manipulate tags offline using third party tools (e.g., Excel). However, earlier version of RSLogix 5000 did not take into account character case changes (e.g., MYTAG vs. MyTag). With RSLogix 5000 version 16, the import has been enhanced to inherit tag name character case as defined in the CSV file. Make Duplicate Destructive Bit Detection the Default Setting With RSLogix 5000 version 16, the Duplicate Destructive Bit Detection is enabled by default in the Workstation Options. In earlier versions, this feature was disabled by default. This enhancement improves ease-of-use and improves code debugging by default without the need to configure a Workstation Option. Ladder Diagram Shorted Branch Verification Warning and Search Option During startup or debug, a programmer may place a branch, containing no instructions, around a sequence of instructions in the code in order to bypass them. Once this is done, it can be difficult to later find the short. With RSLogix 5000 version 16, the ability to locate these shorts has been made easy by providing both a search option and a configurable verification warning. The existence of shorted branches does not stop download but merely provides a warning that the situation is present. Controller Organizer notification when Task Output Updates are inhibited Along with the introduction of Event Based Tasks in version 12, a capability was added to selectively turn off the output processing at the end of the task in order to reduce the amount of task processing time. In RSLogix 5000 version 16, an indicator has been added in the Controller Organizer to show which task(s) are configured to disable output processing. Sorting Added to PLC/SLC Data Mapping Dialog With RSLogix 5000 version 16, the file numbers on the PLC/SLC Mapping dialog box can now be sorted in ascending or descending order. Tag Browser Enhancements With RSLogix 5000 version 16, the Tag Browser has been enhanced. The Tag Browser now supports the mouse scroll wheel. The Bit Picker for INT and DINT data types now shows which bits are already referenced by an instruction. A description ToolTip has been added for the Bit Picker. Find All <tag name> to Row Context Menu Added for Tag Editor / Data Monitor With RSLogix 5000 version 16, the Find All <tag name> option has been added to the right-click row context menu in the Tag Editor / Data Monitor. Resizable Horizontal Scroll Bar for Language Editors With RSLogix 5000 version 16, the horizontal scroll bar for language editors is now resizable. Reducing the size of the horizontal scroll bar increases the available space for routine name tabs, allowing for easier selection and identification of opened routines.
AutoFlash for Rockwell Automation SERCOS Drives Prior to version 16, the AutoFlash feature allowed users to flash controller and motion module firmware on a project download. In version 16 of RSLogix 5000, the functionality of the AutoFlash feature has been enhanced to also allow for the Kinetix 2000, Kinetix 6000, Kinetix 7000, 1394, Ultra3000, and 8720MC Rockwell Automation SERCOS drives to be firmware flashed. This simplifies the software upgrade process by, in one step, flashing firmware for the controller module, motion modules, and Rockwell Automation SERCOS rings when downloading the application. Generic Ethernet Module Extensions With version 16 of RSLogix 5000, the Generic Ethernet Module support that is used to interface Logix5000 to 3rd party devices via EtherNet/IP has been extended in a number of ways. Generic EtherNet/IP modules can be added at run-time. Tags can be consumed from a 3rd party device via the ETHERNET-MODULE Generic profile. A Devices I/O and status connection request can be disabled by setting the Comm Format to None. The instance number for all generic profiles can now be larger than 255.
These extensions provide greater flexibility when using this configuration option and expand the functionality so that 3rd party devices can interact more readily with Logix5000. Updated I/O and Communication Module Requested Packet Intervals (RPI) Defaults When new modules are added into an RSLogix 5000 project, a default Requested Packet Interval (RPI) value is configured to set the rate at which the module will communicate with the controller. Initially, these defaults were set to accommodate higher speed applications, allowing the user to change the RPI value if it were necessary to save bandwidth. Because most people simply used the defaults, this placed some excessive demands on some parts of the system. To alleviate this, the RPI defaults were modified to be more typical settings. The updated defaults are as follows: 20 msec for All Network Bridges and Adapters 20 msec for Digital / Discrete I/O 80 msec for Analog I/O 20 msec for standard drives 20 msec for Produced / Consumed Tags 5 msec for CompactLogix local backplane Note that if you desire faster performance for select modules, you can still override the defaults to get the needed communications rate. Configurable Power Loss Fault Action With RSLogix 5000 versions 15 and earlier, the default fault action for a phase loss to the drive AC main were: 3 phase loss = STOP and 1 phase loss = DISABLE and SHUTDOWN. With version 16 of RSLogix 5000, a new fault action, Phase Loss, has been added for Kinetix 6000 and Kinetix 2000 Drives, which allows configuration of the fault action during a phase loss situation. The configurable fault actions are Shutdown (default), Disable Drive, Stop Motion, and Status Only. When the Phase Loss fault group is configured as Status Only, Logix5000 motion commands will continue and the drive will use available stored DC bus energy to operate axes. This attribute cannot be set via an SSV. Please refer to the Application Notes section Phase Loss Fault-action for AM vs. IAM on Kinetix 2000 & 6000 for a description of user application logic needed to support this feature on Axis Modules (AMs). CIP Safety Communication Support GuardLogix controllers with firmware revision 16 support EtherNet/IP and ControlNet CIP safety communications. This allows GuardLogix controllers to distribute and control remote CIP safety I/O as well as produce and consume safety tag data between GuardLogix controllers on EtherNet/IP or ControlNet networks. In RSLogix 5000, use a 1756ENBT module to bridge communications to controllers on EtherNet/IP networks and a 1756-CN2 module to communicate over ControlNet networks.
Additional memory to upgrade to firmware revision 16.x If you have this firmware revision (add all that apply): 15.x or earlier
Component Input module (I/O memory) Produced tag (I/O memory) Consumed tag (I/O memory) Task Program or Equipment Phase Routine
Increase per instance 4 bytes 12 bytes 4 bytes 20 bytes 24 bytes 4 bytes 748 bytes 800 bytes 1120 bytes 4012 bytes 60 bytes 4 bytes 12 bytes 4 bytes 4 bytes 16 bytes 8 bytes 90 bytes 144 bytes 170 bytes 160 bytes 220 bytes
Tag that uses COORDINATE_SYSTEM data type Axis tags (all AXIS data types)
Serial Port
Project
14.x or earlier
Tag that uses COORDINATE_SYSTEM data type Axis tags (all AXIS data types)
Program Task User-Defined Data Type I/O module Produced or consumed tag I/O Module with Comm Format = Rack Optimization I/O Module with Comm Format = other than Rack Optimization CompactLogix 1769 I/O Module Bridge Module with Comm Format = None Bridge Module with Comm Format = Rack Optimization Tags that use MOTION_INSTRUCTION data type Tags that use AXIS_SERVO_DRIVE data type Tags that use all other AXIS_* types Output cam execution targets Number of User-Defined Data Types Indirect addresses in single dimension arrays of a user-defined data type Project for a ControlLogix5555 only Project for a ControlLogix5563 only Programs Routines Project for a ControlLogix5550 only Tag that uses MESSAGE type
13.x or earlier
12.x or earlier
11.x or earlier
4 bytes 288 bytes 264 bytes 648 bytes 128 bytes (-60 bytes)
10.x or earlier
1200 bytes 1200 bytes 12 bytes 16 bytes 1200 bytes 376 bytes
9.x or earlier
If you have this firmware revision (add all that apply): 8.x or later 8.x or earlier
Component Axis tags Output cam execution targets Motion group Project Tags Axis tags Messages that: Transfer more than 500 bytes of data and Target a controller in the same chassis Base tags Alias tags Produced and consumed tags DINT data type REAL data type Routines
Increase per instance (-21600 bytes) 5404 bytes 32 bytes 1050 bytes 0.55 bytes (average) 21600 bytes 2000 bytes
7.x or earlier
6.x or earlier
6.x
Import/Export Changes
Import/Export Formats RSLogix 5000 provides three different Import/Export file formats: (1) Full project exported to ASCII text file (.L5K), (2) Tag definitions and program documentation exported to ASCII text files in a Comma Separated Value (.CSV) or Tab Separated Value (.TXT) format, and (3) Partial project exported to an Extensible Markup Language (XML) formatted file (.L5X). Each of these formats is documented in Logix5000 Controllers Import/Export Reference Manual Publication 1756-RM084K-EN-P, which also describes modifications that can be made for backward compatibility of export format files. Import/Export Major and Minor Revision Beginning with the V9.00 release, the Import/Export Version number will be interpreted as a Major Revision and a Minor Revision (major.minor). Each version of RSLogix 5000 will export *.L5K files with specific IE Version numbers. RSLogix 5000 will import any *.L5K file with the same Major Revision number and the same or lower Minor Revision number. The Major Revision will be incremented when there is a significant change that affects compatibility with previous versions. The Minor Revision will be incremented whenever there is a change in the file format (a new module, an attribute is added, the set of options for an attribute is changed, etc.). Generally, the Minor Revision will be incremented for each release. The Import/Export version number in V16 has been changed to 2.7. If you have export files (*.L5K) that were created in versions of RSLogix 5000 with an Import/Export version number less than 2 and you attempt to import them in V16, an error will be generated. The error message is "Failed to open file *.L5K. Syntax error found while scanning import file." To work around the problem, edit the *.L5K file and change the line IE_VER := x.x;, where x.x may be 1.0, 1.1, or 1.2 to IE_VER := 2.7; save the file and retry the import. RSLogix 5000 Version 16.xx 15.xx 14.xx 13.xx 12.xx 11.xx 10.xx 9.00 5.02 2.xx, 6.xx, 7.xx, 8.xx 1.21, 1.23 1.10, 1.11 Import/Export Version 2.7 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.3 2.2 2.1 2.0 1.2 1.1 1.0 0.4
Import or Paste Error Messages When attempting to import or paste between versions if the IE Version is invalid an error message will be displayed in the results window. If the major or minor revision number is larger than accepted the message Error Line xxx: Invalid IE Version number. Can not import/paste into older version of RSLogix 5000 will be displayed. If the major revision number is smaller than accepted the message Error Line xxx: Invalid IE Version number. See Release Notes for more detail will be displayed.
I/E Format for Structured Text Routines The Import/Export format for Structured Text routines was changed in V12. The STX_ROUTINE and END_STX_ROUTINE delimiters were changed to ST_ROUTINE and END_ST_ROUTINE, respectively. RSLogix V12.00 or later software will continue to recognize the obsolete STX_ROUTINE when importing, but will export using the new format. Any attempt to Copy/Paste, Drag/Drop, or Import a V12 or later Structured Text routine into V11 software will fail. Online Editing Views for SFC and ST With the addition of online editing for SFC and ST in V13, new LOGIC and END_LOGIC delimiters were added to identify Original, Pending Edits, and Test Edits views in the export file for the SFC and ST languages. These new delimiters are not recognized in older versions of RSLogix 5000, so V13 (or later) generated L5K files with SFC or ST online edits should not be imported into versions prior to V13. Datatypes and Keywords If you are importing an older version project (prior to V11) you may get the error message "An error occurred while creating DATATYPE xxxx (One or more arguments invalid.)" for some user-defined data types. The likely cause of this error is the use of RSLogix 5000 reserved keywords introduced in V11 as data type names. Normally, user-defined data types which used keywords are renamed by appending a numeral. If an undefined data type is nested within another data type, it may be that the undefined data type uses a reserved keyword name and causes the error. To work around this problem, rename any undefined data types to non-keyword names. Motion Axis Tags and Axis Object Attributes In addition to the Import/Export changes described above, there have been many changes to motion axis tags and axis object attributes that will result in warning messages when importing older version *.L5K files. These warning messages will be in the format: Warning: Line ###: An error occurred while setting attribute <name_of_attribute> of tag <name_of_axis_tag> (Couldnt be found). Refer to the descriptions of these motion axis tag and axis object changes elsewhere in the release notes for clarification. The same type of warning message will be displayed if you import objects that previously accepted NA as values. In this release, the not applicable values are exported as <NA>.
ControlLogix556x
Refer to the Firmware Release Notes for the ControlLogix family of controllers (Publication 1756-RN603) to review the most significant anomalies that have been addressed.
Known Anomalies
Keep the following concerns/limitations in mind when using this release.
GDI Object Leaks Can Occur When Opening and Closing Child Windows
Repeatedly opening and closing child windows may cause the number of graphics device interface (GDI) objects to increase when running RSLogix 5000 on Windows XP SP2 or on Windows Server 2003 with the Themes service started. Example child windows include, but are not limited to: the Controller Properties dialog, the Ladder Routine window, and the SFC Routine window. The leaks are minor in nature, but it is possible that unpredictable behavior can occur if the number GDI objects gets excessively high. This issue is documented in the Microsoft Knowledgebase article http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=319740, which also provides instructions for obtaining a supported hotfix from Microsoft. A temporary work-around is to set the display properties to Windows Classic Theme. (x66929)
RSLogix 5000 Fatal Error When 1756 HART Module Is Deleted From Controller By Another User
The 1756-IF8H and 1756-OF8H HART modules can be configured online using version 16 of RSLogix 5000. If more than one user is accessing the same controller using RSLogix 5000, deleting one of these modules from the I/O Configuration tree will result in a Fatal Error in the RSLogix 5000 application for any other online users who are changing the module definition or who are viewing a confirmation dialog for the deleted module. (x72882)
DriveLogix Major Fault On Controller Checkbox Display Not Consistent with Firmware Behavior
For the DriveLogix5730 controller, the Major Fault On Controller If Connection Fails While in Run Mode checkbox on the Connection tab of the CompactBus 1769 Virtual Backplane Adapter is always displayed as checked. This checkbox cannot be modified. DriveLogix5730 controller firmware revision 15.04, will always behave as if this checkbox is not checked. When using revision 15.04 of the DriveLogix5730 firmware, a major fault on the 1769 virtual adapter will not cause the controller to fault. Individual I/O modules can still be configured to cause the controller to fault in the event of a major fault on an I/O module.
Security Option for Motion: Modify Configuration Allows Modification on Module Properties
With the security action Motion: Modify Configuration not granted, you should be prevented from modifying motion configuration. You are prevented from changing axis association to a module from the Axis Properties dialog but are erroneously allowed to make this change from the Module Properties dialog. To secure the axis association configuration on the Module Properties dialog, deny access for the security action Module: Modify Properties. This will secure all of the tabs of the Module Properties dialog, including the Axis Association tab. (x55583)
Security Option for Module: Modify Properties Prevents Modification on Motion Configuration
With the security action Motion: Modify Configuration granted, you should be allowed to modify the motion configuration. You are allowed to change the axis association to a module from the Axis Properties dialog but are erroneously prevented from making this change from the Module Properties dialog. To allow the axis association to be configured on the Module Properties dialog, grant access for the security action Module: Modify Properties. This will enable all of the tabs of the Module Properties dialog, including the Axis Association tab. (x72088)
RSLogix 5000 Stops Logging Messages to RSMACC/RSAudit after Uninstalling FTAP Version 2.0
As part of the installation of RSLogix 5000 versions V15 and earlier, Factory Talk Diagnostics files versions earlier than 2.00 are also installed. When Factory Talk Automation Platform (FTAP) version 2.0 is installed (either separately or as part of another product install), these Factory Talk Diagnostics files are upgraded. If you then uninstall FTAP 2.0, the upgraded Factory Talk Diagnostics files will no longer function, and RSLogix 5000 will be unable to log audit and diagnostic messages. When this occurs, you can correct the problem by simply re-installing FTAP 2.0. In order to avoid getting into this situation, you should not uninstall FTAP 2.0 without first uninstalling all products that make use of Factory Talk Diagnostics files. (x55161)
Motion SERCOS Ring Phase Up Issue if Auxiliary Feedback Units Aux_Mm Or Aux_Inch
If a motion Axis_Servo_Drive axis is configured with a Loop Configuration using auxiliary feedback, there are 3 choices for the units for Drive Counts per: Aux Rev, Aux Inch, Aux Millimeter. Only the default Aux Rev is valid for RA SERCOS Drives. Selecting Aux Inch or Aux Millimeter will cause a SERCOS Ring phase up fault at Phase 3. The SERCOS Fault reported will be Position Data Scaling Invalid attribute value. To workaround the problem, select Aux Rev as the units when configuring a Loop Configuration using Dual/Auxiliary feedback. (x43750, x43870, x44775)
Motion Impact to Motion Group Coarse Update Period on 1756-L55 Controller in Version 16
With version 16, there is a slight increase in the overhead for the coarse-update-period rate of the Motion Group when using a 1756L55 controller. This may appear as a Module Synch Fault when executing a Motion Calculate Cam Profile (MCCM) instruction, especially when running S-Curve profiles with Term type = 2 (command tolerance). This may also be exhibited as a Position error when running several sequential 3-dimensional circles of short arc length using the MCCM instruction with Term type = 2. The workaround is to increase the Motion Groups coarse-update-period to the next millisecond increment, for example from 4ms to 6ms when using a 1756-MxxSE module. (If running a SERCOS axes, this coarse-update-period must be an even multiple of the SERCOS module cycle time.) (x70145, x71388)
Hardware Overtravel (OT) Fault Does Not Always Stop Motion When Soft OT Fault Action = Status Only
For Kinetix 6000 axes configured in RSLogix 5000, if you have both Soft Overtravel and Hardware Overtravel Limits enabled, and you configure the Soft Overtravel Fault Action as "Status Only", be aware that a Hardware Overtravel Fault Action configured for "Stop Motion" may not "Stop Motion" due to the two faults existing together and the first fault action being set to "Status Only". For more information refer to Technical Note: ID=36709 "2094 Kinetix 6000; Soft Overtravel triggers first then sequential hard overtravel does not stop motion", and Technical Note: ID=21500 "How do I get off a Soft Overtravel?" (x66998)
Unable to Perform FBD Routine Pending Edits in Hard Run or Controller Locked Modes
You are restricted from performing FBD routine pending edits when the controller is in hard run mode (keyswitch) or the controller is locked by another user. To work around this problem put the controller into Remote Run or Program Mode or unlock the controller. (x43429, x41415)
Displaying Secondary Online Help Window May Cause Blank Primary Window
If you have a primary help window displayed and you open a help topic which displays a secondary window, the primary window may become blank. This is the result of a problem with the Windows Help compiler. To display the original topic, click Help Topics and reselect the original topic. (x39239)
Wall Clock Time beyond January 17, 2038 causes RSLogix 5000 to crash
A Wall Clock Time in the controller beyond January 17, 2038 will cause RSLogix 5000 to crash. The Wall Clock Time may be set via an SSV instruction or on the Controller Properties dialog Date/Time tab. If the Wall Clock Time is inadvertently set to an invalid value or rolls over from an earlier valid value with the Date/time properties displayed, the RSLogix 5000 software will crash. (x06665, x06519)
Application Notes
The following information is provided to help you better understand the behavior of RSLogix 5000 in particular applications or under certain circumstances.
RSLogix 5000
Version 16 Installation Does Not Automatically Uninstall V16 Beta Versions
This application note affects customers who have Beta software for version 16 of RSLogix 5000 installed on their workstation. The version 16 Install will not offer to uninstall any previous installations of version 16 software. Before installing the released version 16 software, it is necessary to first uninstall the version 16 Beta software using Add/Remove Programs.
Using Security with Version 16 RSLogix 5000 and CPR 7 FactoryTalk Network Directory Server
Note: This only applies if you are using security with version 16 of RSLogix 5000. In order for CPR 7 FactoryTalk Network Directory clients to take advantage of new security actions added in version 16 of RSLogix 5000, a utility needs to be run on the CPR 7 FactoryTalk Network Directory Server. This utility is automatically run when version 16 of RSLogix 5000 is installed. However, if you will not be installing version 16 of RSLogix 5000 on the FactoryTalk Network Directory Server, it is strongly recommended that you run the utility manually on the server prior to installing or running version 16 of RSLogix 5000 on other workstations. The utility, named UpdateActionsInSchema.exe, can be found in the System\SecuritySchemaUpdate\ directory on the RSLogix 5000 installation media. Note that upon execution, the utility will provide further instructions.
Tag Modify Properties is Required to Update Configuration Dialogs Having a Tag Tab
When making changes to a configuration dialog that contains a Tag tab, you may see an error message displayed indicating that Tag: Modify Properties is not granted. Allowed configuration changes to tabs other than the Tag tab are still committed, and this error can be ignored. (x72089)
FactoryTalk Security Resource and Action Groups Coming With FactoryTalk CPR 9 Release
The release and update of FactoryTalk Security is independent of the release of RSLogix 5000. FactoryTalk Security in CPR 9 will support resource groups and action groups. This feature will allow the user to conveniently group resources, like ControlLogix controllers, and actions, like Tag Create, for easier security administration.
File Import of Axis with MPx motors May Generate Warning for Axis Performance Verification
In the Motion Database prior to version 16 of RSLogix 5000, the Maximum Rated Current (I-rated) value for certain MPF, MPG, MPL, and TL motors were defined with settings from 1% to 7% higher than rated. If a project created in version 15 or earlier contains an AXIS_SERVE_DRIVE type axis configured with one of these motors, then when this project is imported (L5K format project file) into RSLogix 5000 version 16, the following warning will be generated: Warning: During conversion of Axis <tag name> Parameters for the associated motor have change, which may have caused changes to some axis parameters. Please verify the axis performance. When this warning is encountered, the user should verify that the Axis Parameters pertaining to Rated Current are configured for proper axis operation. As an alternative, the user can reassociate the motor to the axis, but in this case all motor parameters will be Reset to
default Motion database values, canceling many previously tuned and saved axis values. This issue does not exist with database conversion of an ACD format project file. The motors that are affected are: MPF-B310P, -B320P, -B330P, -B4430K; MPG-A004-031, A110-031, -A11-0-091; MPL-A310F, -A430P, -B420P, -B4520P, -B4530F, -B4530K, -B580J, -B980L; TL-A120P-H, -A130P-H, -A220PH, A230P-H.
Version 16 of RSLogix 5000 Phase Manager Requires a Patch to RSBizware Batch V8.00.00
When using Phase Manager in version 16 of RSLogix 5000 in conjunction with RSBizware Batch V8.00.00 (CPR 7 Release) you will need to apply patch 8.00.00.38 to RSBizware in order to be compatible.
Firmware Update Required for 1734 and 1738 Ethernet Point Adapters
When using a 1734-AENT or a 1738-AENT that is configured in one of the following two cases, you need to upgrade the firmware in the adapter module in order for both controllers to make a connection. The two scenarios are: Two Logix5000 revision 16 firmware controllers connected to one POINT output module. One controller connected as an owner. The other controller connected as a listener. Two Logix5000 controllers connected to one POINT output module. One controller is at Logix5000 revision 16. The other controller is at Logix5000 firmware revision 15 or earlier.
The required firmware for the 1734-AENT module is revision 2.003.4 or later, and the required firmware for the 1738-AENT module is revision 2.003.4 or later.
CTree Errors Opening RSLogix 5000 Projects With McAfee VirusScan Running
With McAfee VirusScan Enterprise Edition 7.1 running, unexpected CTree errors may be seen when RSLogix 5000 project files are opened. This is caused by files in the temporary RSLogix 5000 folders, AB_xxxx, being modified by the McAfee VirusScan software. McAfee VirusScan software should be configured to ignore the contents of the AB_xxxx folders. Starting with RSLogix 5000 Version 14, the directory structure for temporary RSLogix 5000 folders has been modified so that all AB_xxxx folders now reside within a single folder named RSLogix 5000.Temp located under the Temp directory (C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000 and XP). To prevent the CTree errors from occurring, the McAfee VirusScan software settings can now be configured to ignore the contents of the RSLogix5000.Temp folder. (x51417)
Exponential
1.$ -1.$ 1.#QNAN -1.#QNAN -1.#IND 1.#INF000e+000 -1.#INF000e+000 1.#QNAN00e+000 -1.#QNAN00e+000 -1.#IND0000e+000
The software also stores and displays the IEEE subnormal range: -1.17549421E-38 to -1.40129846E-45 (negative values) 1.40129846E-45 to 1.17549421E-38 (positive values)
still usable, that is, you can continue to work with the file as you would normally. However, if you contact technical support and provide a copy of your project file, this could help the RSLogix 5000 development team to locate the source of the compression failure.
Phase Loss Fault-action for AM vs. IAM on Kinetix 2000 & 6000
With the new Phase Loss Fault-action, added in version 16, if the Integrated Axis Module (IAM) detects a phase loss fault, the motor attached to that IAM will respond with respect to the phase loss fault action setting as configured in RSLogix 5000 without any user logic being written. However, a Kinetix Axis Module (AM) on the same power rail will require logic to be written if the user expects the motor on the AM to perform in the same manner as does the IAM. This logic should monitor the IAMs phase loss status bit, and based on the value of this bit, cause the motor attached to the AM to respond in the same manner as the IAM in regards to axis and drive stopping action. The AM cannot have the Power Loss Fault-action configured; only the IAM can. For more detail see also Kinetix Drive Firmware Release Notes (x71448, x71717).
Motion Axis Fault Reset MAFR timing changed on Kinetix Drives to accommodate motor commutation
The Fault Reset timing for Kinetix based Sercos Drives has changed in Drive firmware revision 1.85 to accommodate new checks for reset of the motor commutation angle on the reset of certain drive faults, in particular E05 (IPM), E18 (Overspeed), and E19 (Following Error). Average timing changes observed were 20ms in Version 13 associated drive firmware and now up to 400ms, in the RSLogix 5000 Version 15 associated drive firmware for Motion Fault Reset MAFR instruction to complete for clearing the above listed faults. For more detail see also Kinetix Drive Firmware Release Notes. (x55240)
ControlFLASH Update of Rockwell Automation (RA) Sercos Drives via SERCOS Ring
Version 13 of RSLogix 5000 added the capability to use either RSLinx RSWho and RSLogix 5000 Who Active dialogs to Browse to RA Sercos drives. In Version 15, support was added to allow direct firmware update of the RA Sercos drives via ControlFLASH. The
SERCOS Ring must be connected and able to reach Phase 2 to use ControlFLASH for firmware update. The ControlFLASH via Sercos st will 1 transition the Ring to Phase-0, then re-establish Phase-2, and finally establish Phase-5 on the drive that ControlFLASH will be updating. ControlFLASH of the drive(s) on the Ring must be done one drive node at a time. Specific firmware revisions must exist on both the Logix MxxSE Sercos Interface motion modules and on the RA Sercos Drives to support ControlFLASH via SERCOS. The Logix MxxSE module must have at minimum revision 15.06, the RA Kinetix Sercos drives must have revision 1.85 or higher, and the RA Ultra Sercos drives must have revision 1.50 or higher. Also required is RSLinx Version 2.42 or later, and if using a 1784-PCICS card for the communication routing, the PCICS card should have current firmware and driver Version 2.7 or later. (x51766)
Offline Tag and UDT Changes Downloaded to the Controller May Cause RSLinx (2.X) To Halt Communications
RSLinx maintains knowledge of the memory layout of a Logix5000 controller in order to optimize the data access performance when accessing the data in these controllers. However, changes made to an offline project that are then downloaded can result in RSLinx attempting to access tag information that is no longer present. When this occurs, RSLinx halts the communications to the controller. To recover, both RSLinx and the software requesting tags from RSLinx must be re-started. To avoid this problem, use caution when making offline changes to a project and then downloading to a Logix5000 controller. In particular, changing the size of an array if elements of the array are already on scan, renaming a structure or a member of a user-defined data type used by a tag that is on scan, or changing the data type of a tag on scan from a larger size to a smaller size (e.g. changing a DINT to a SINT). Note that RSLinx Enterprise Series is able to accommodate these changes without requiring a restart.
Contact Information
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LICENSE ADDENDUM TO END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR RSLOGIX SOFTWARE RSLogix License Restriction: If the Software is RSLogix, this License does not grant You the right to provide or utilize the Software as part of or in connection with a third party service or software application that interacts with the Software: (a) without You manually inputting all commands (e.g. local or remote keyboard emulation without manual keyboard input would be prohibited); or (b) by providing or applying automated instructions or scripting technology to the Software. If this Addendum is being provided for an update of Software that did not contain the above RSLogix License Restriction when it was originally licensed to You, your earlier rights of use shall apply for the update if You were previously using the Software in the manner now restricted. Automation Interface Program: Rockwell Automation has developed a programmatic interface to its RSLogix Software (the Automation Interface). The Automation Interface is intended to provide enhanced functionality between Rockwell Automation software products. I. RSLogix 5 and 500. Access to the Automation Interface is provided with some versions of RSLogix 5 and 500 and in these cases, You are granted a non-exclusive license to use the Automation Interface in conjunction with your use of the RSLogix 5 and 500 Software and application code created by the RSLogix 5 and 500 Software, but only: a) in applications programmed by You for use in and for your own control systems within your own facilities, including the programming of control systems having controllers within them which are intended to be resold as equipment systems with a substantial value added component, or b) in applications custom developed for your individual customers, where each application so developed is owned and used exclusively by a single customer end-user who owns one or more control systems operating within its own facility and the application code developed for each customer is not shared with or among other such end-user customers. II. RSLogix 5000. Access to the Automation Interface has not been provided to You with RSLogix 5000 Software and accordingly, You are not granted a license to use the Automation Interface in conjunction with your use of the RSLogix 5000 Software. III. Additional restrictions for all RSLogix Software. You are not licensed to use the Automation Interface to: a) provide any of the functional capabilities of the RSLogix Software in or enabled through the Automation Interface, in a noncustom retail product as an ASP service or use the Automation Interface in providing any kind of subscription service or the like based on the functionality of the RSLogix Software, such as for remotely validating or verifying controller application code, b) provide automated capabilities available to multiple clients or the general public for generating controller application code, c) remotely or locally furnish the same software products or services to multiple clients or to the general public, except as permitted in Section I above, or d) create or facilitate any script driven applications that provide functionality or interface with any commercially available software programs. PLEASE NOTE: Rockwell Automation does not include debugging or troubleshooting services for custom applications as a part of our standard support. Rockwell Automation, Inc. EULA 7-Sep-2006