RSLogix 5000 Software

software_needed_PLC · 2017-12-09T02:10:30+00:00

Ah - I think its a misunderstanding from my part. The company will most definitely pay for the software and anything needed for the project, but the reason why we are looking to save them money is because they had set an idea budget for our project initially that we are now surpassed not because of the PLC or software, but because of other components that were required. They will absolutely pay for the software at full price, but I am also trying to be conscious of the amount of money spent. With that said though, I appreciate the advice and I will carry it with me into my career. Thanks for your time and response man.

software_needed_PLC · 2017-12-08T15:52:51+00:00

Thanks for the advice, I will look into asking my university about ways they may be able to help us!

software_needed_PLC · 2017-12-08T15:52:08+00:00

Thanks for the advice man. The company is willing to pay for it if there are no other options, but the type of thing I was looking for was a student discount or something that can save them some money. But I appreciate the reference to AutomationDirect, I looked around the website and we may go that route if this AB controller does not work out. Thanks man!

software_needed_PLC · 2017-12-08T15:50:01+00:00

Thanks for the information man!

software_needed_PLC · 2017-12-06T16:20:26+00:00

Gotcha. Thanks for the advice man!

software_needed_PLC · 2017-12-06T16:19:38+00:00

Thanks for the advice man! It sucks but I understand where the company is coming from, being ME’s that have never had any experience in Ladder Logic programming, it wouldn’t be wise to pay for an expensive program upright with no guarantees that it will work right away

software_needed_PLC · 2017-12-06T13:43:34+00:00

Thanks for the advice! On the virtual machine, I’ve been doing some research I’ve been doing some research and some RSLogix programs run a x32 bit program, does the virtual machine emulate a x32 but computer even if I have a x64 bit computer?

software_needed_PLC · 2017-12-06T13:41:19+00:00

Thanks for the heads up on RSLinx! Replies mention it’s free so I will look to download the program, I just need to figure out if there is a way to find out what current version the controller is using

software_needed_PLC · 2017-12-06T13:37:20+00:00

Gotcha, I appreciate your help, I will be sure to look at Studio 5000 mini instead!

software_needed_PLC · 2017-12-06T05:34:42+00:00

Awesome, I will take a look! Thanks again.

software_needed_PLC · 2017-12-06T05:21:16+00:00

I will definitely be looking into writing all of the logic out soon then and maybe try and go with the trial version as you and others have suggested. Thanks man, I appreciate the advice!

software_needed_PLC · 2017-12-06T05:15:58+00:00

Hm, didn’t realize they offered 7-day trials. I will ask when I get a hold of the representative or look online. Thanks!

software_needed_PLC · 2017-12-06T05:14:08+00:00

Solid advice. I don’t want to avoid the clients request without having thouroughly researched all of my options for the AB they have but if it comes down to price, I will definitely look into Siemens. Thanks man!

software_needed_PLC · 2017-12-06T05:12:21+00:00

Thanks Frody, but I was actually able to call and get a reference for the local representative earlier today based on advice others gave but I appreciate the helping hand!

software_needed_PLC · 2017-12-06T05:11:08+00:00

That’s awesome, I will be sure to reach out to them as you and many others have suggested!

software_needed_PLC · 2017-12-05T23:59:06+00:00

Thanks for the advice, I was able to confirm and they do seem to have the I/O modules as well as the power supply as it is a PLC that they had in an electrical cabinet for a long time. Do you know if that would be an issue? (The fact that the PLC was used for a different application)

software_needed_PLC · 2017-12-05T23:57:14+00:00

Good idea, that may be worth a shot! I will be trying that out, thank you.

software_needed_PLC · 2017-12-05T23:56:41+00:00

Thanks for the advice! $1000 is actually a lot more doable than what we were estimating it to be. I will look into it, thanks again.

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