Rslogix 5000 Version 15.02 Release Notes
Rslogix 5000 Version 15.02 Release Notes
02 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.
Choosing Your RSLogix 5000 Package
RSLogix 5000 is a scalable software solution, used to program and configure any of the Logix5000 family of controller products.
Depending on the functionality required one or more product catalog numbers might be needed to acquire the appropriate software
functionality. The following table will help you to determine which RSLogix 5000 package is best suited for your application needs.
RSLogix 5000 Enterprise Professional Full Edition Standard / Standard Edition Lite Edition Mini Edition Service Edition***
Series Bundle Edition Network Edition
Catalog Number 9324-RLD700NXyyE* 9324-RLD600yyE* 9324-RLD300NXyyE* 9324-RLD300yyE* 9324-RLD250yyE* 9324-RLD200yyE* 9324-RLD000yyE*
Controllers Supported CompactLogix5300 CompactLogix5300 CompactLogix5300 CompactLogix5300 CompactLogix5300 CompactLogix5300 CompactLogix5300
FlexLogix5400 FlexLogix5400 FlexLogix5400 FlexLogix5400 FlexLogix5400 FlexLogix5400 FlexLogix5400
ControlLogix5500 ControlLogix5500 ControlLogix5500 ControlLogix5500 ControlLogix5500
DriveLogix5700 DriveLogix5700 DriveLogix5700 DriveLogix5700 DriveLogix5700
SoftLogix5800 SoftLogix5800 SoftLogix5800 SoftLogix5800 SoftLogix5800
Ladder Diagram (LD) Fully Supported Fully Supported Fully Supported Fully Supported Fully Supported Fully Supported Upload/Download
Included View Only
Function Block Diagram (FBD) Upload/Download Upload/Download Fully Supported Upload/Download Upload/Download
and Advanced Process and Fully Supported Fully Supported Included Included Included Included
Drive control blocks Editor Available Editor Available Editor Available View Only
(9324-RLDFBDENE, or via Separately Separately Separately
9324-RLDMLPE)
FBD PIDE Autotune (requires Included Available Separately Available Separately Available Separately Available Separately Available Separately Available Separately
FBD option)
(9323-ATUNEENE)
Sequential Function Chart Fully Supported Fully Supported Upload/Download Upload/Download Fully Supported Upload/Download Upload/Download
(SFC) Included Included Included Included
(9324-RLDSFCE, or via Editor Available Editor Available Editor Available View Only
9324-RLDMLPE) Separately Separately Separately
Structured Text (ST) Fully Supported Fully Supported Upload/Download Upload/Download Fully Supported Upload/Download Upload/Download
(9324-RLDSTXE, or via 9324- Included Included Included Included
RLDMLPE) Editor Available Editor Available Editor Available View Only
Separately Separately Separately
Phase Manager Fully Supported Fully Supported Upload/Download Upload/Download Upload/Download Upload/Download Upload/Download
(9324-RLDPME) Included Included Included Included Included
Editor Available Editor Available Editor Available Editor Available View Only
Separately Separately Separately Separately
Miscellaneous Features:
Highly integrated Motion Fully Supported Fully Supported Fully Supported Fully Supported Upload/Download Upload/Download Upload/Download
Included Included Included
Graphical Trending Fully Supported Fully Supported Fully Supported Fully Supported Fully Supported Fully Supported Fully Supported
RSMACC Audit Support Available Separately Available Separately Available Separately Available Separately Available Separately Available Separately Available Separately
DriveExecutive Lite Included Included Included Included Available Separately Available Separately Available Separately
(9303-4DTE01ENE)
RSLogix Emulate 5000 and Included Available Separately Available Separately Available Separately N/A N/A N/A
RSTestStand Lite
(9310-WED200ENE)
RSLinx Classic Professional Lite Included Lite Included Lite Included Lite Included Lite Included Lite Included
Included**
RSLogix Architect Included Available Separately Available Separately Available Separately Available Separately Available Separately Available Separately
(9326-LGXARCHENE)
RSNetWorx for ControlNet, Included Available Separately Included Available Separately Available Separately Available Separately Available Separately
DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP
(9357-CNETL3, 9357-
DNETL3,
9357-ENETL3 individually or
9357-ANETL3 combined)
RSLogix 5000 Enterprise Professional Full Edition Standard / Standard Edition Lite Edition Mini Edition Service Edition***
Series Bundle Edition Network Edition
Miscellaneous Files & Tools:
Logix CPU Security Tool Included Included Included Included Included Included Included
Routine Source Protection Included Included Included Included Included Included Included
RSMACC Authenticate Client Included Included Included Included Included Included Included
(Security Server)
Standalone Security Server Included Included Included Included Included Included Included
Explorer
Electronic manuals (PDF) Included Included Included Included Included Included Included
Tutorial / Quick Tour Included Included Included Included Included Included Included
ControlFLASH with Firmware Included Included Included Included Included Included Included
FBD ActiveX Faceplates Included Included Included Included Included Included Included
PLC-5/SLC-500 Translation Included Included Included Included Included Included Included
Tool
Tag Data Upload / Download Included Included Included Included Included Included Included
Tool
RSLogix 5000 Project Included Included Included Included Included Included Included
Compare Tool
Tag Custom Data Monitor Included Included Included Included Included Included Included
Tool
DeviceNet Node Included Included Included Included Included Included Included
Commissioning Tool
Logix5000 Task Monitor Included Included Included Included Included Included Included
Logix5000 Clock Update Tool Included Included Included Included Included Included Included
RSLogix 5000 DeviceNet Tag Included Included Included Included Included Included Included
Generator
RSView Demo (50 Tags / 2 Included Available Separately Available Separately Available Separately Available Separately Available Separately Available Separately
Hour Limit)
Upgrades N/A Full to Professional Standard to Standard to Lite to Full Mini to Standard Service to Standard
9324-RLD6U7yyE* Professional Professional 9324-RLD25U6yyE* 9324-RLD2U3yyE* 9324-RLD0U3yyE*
9324-RLD3U7yyE* 9324-RLD3U7yyE*
Lite to Professional Mini to Full Service to Full
The Multi-Language The Multi-Language 9324-RLD25U7yyE* 9324-RLD2U6yyE* 9324-RLD0U6yyE*
Pack (9324- Pack (9324-
RLDMLPE) and the RLDMLPE) and the Mini to Professional Service to
PhaseManager PhaseManager 9324-RLD2U7yyE* Professional
(9324-RLDPME) (9324-RLDPME) 9324-RLD0U7yyE*
options extend options extend
Standard to match Standard to match
Full Full
* Replace yy with the appropriate language code where: DE = German, EN = English, ES = Spanish, FR = French, IT = Italian, PT = Portuguese.
** 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.
Software Requirements
You must have installed these software products:
The operating system must be any of these:
Microsoft® Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 or XP Home
Microsoft® Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 1, 2, 3 or 4
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.
RSLinx™ 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
Important: The following controllers are no longer supported in this version of RSLogix 5000:
ControlLogix 1756-L1
CompactLogix 1769-L20
CompactLogix 1769-L30
FlexLogix 1794-L33
DriveLogix5720 PowerFlex 700S
If you attempt to open a project of any of these controller types, an error message will be displayed and you will be prompted to convert
the project to a supported controller type. Also, note that this version of RSLogix 5000 does not support either of the Safety Controllers:
1756-L61S, 1756-L62S.
Before performing this upgrade, note that Logix5000 controllers and ControlLogix Motion modules in your system must contain a
revision of firmware that is compatible with this version of RSLogix 5000. However, previous revisions of network and I/O modules can
operate in your system with the new controller firmware contained in this release. Additionally, other software tools such as RSNetWorx
for ControlNet and RSLinx Classic have been tested to ensure compatibility with this version of software. Because of this, we
recommend that you use the most current versions of these tools. The following tables list the most recent revisions of software and
firmware that have been tested and validated together.
Software
RSLogix 5000 Version RSLinx Classic RSNetWorx for ControlNet RSNetWorx for DeviceNet RSNetWorx for
Version Version Version EtherNet/IP Version
V15.02 / V15.01 / 2.50.00.20 (CPR 7) 6.00.00 (Build 97) (CPR 6) 6.00.00 (Build 97) (CPR 6) 6.00.00 (Build 97) (CPR 6)
V15.00
V14.01 / V14.00 2.43.01.23 (CPR 6) 5.11.00 (Build 31) (CPR 6) 5.11.00 (Build 31) (CPR 6) 5.11.00 (Build 31) (CPR 6)
V13.04 / V13.03 / 2.42.00 (Build 18) 4.21.00 (Build 50) 4.21.00 (Build 50) 4.21.00 (Build 50)*
V13.02 / V13.01 /
V13.00
V12.06 / V12.05 / 2.41.00 (Build 10) 4.11.00 (Build 47) 4.12.00 (Build 01) 4.11.00 (Build 29)
V12.04 / V12.03 /
V12.02 / V12.01 /
V12.00
V11.16 / V11.15 / 2.40.00 (Build 16) 3.23.00 (Build 11) 3.21.00 (Build 27) Not applicable
V11.14 / V11.13 /
V11.12 / V11.11 /
V11.10
V10.07 / V10.06 / 2.30.02 (Build 79) 3.23.00 (Build 11) 3.21.00 (Build 27) Not applicable
V10.05 / V10.04 /
V10.03 / V10.02 /
V10.00
V15.02 / V15.01 / V14.01 / V14.00 V13.04 / V13.03 / V12.06 / V12.05 / V11.16 / V11.15 / V10.07 / V10.06 /
V15.00 V13.02 / V13.01 / V12.04 / V12.03 / V11.14 / V11.13 / V10.05 / V10.04 /
V13.00 V12.02 / V12.01 / V11.12 / V11.11 / V10.03 / V10.02 /
V12.00 V11.10 V10.00
Controllers
ControlLogix L55 – Series A, L61 – Series A & B, L1 – Series A, L1 – Series A, L1 – Series A, L1 – Series A,
1756-L1, -L53, -L55, Version 15.03 Version 14.2 Version 13.34 Version 12.30 Version 11.35 Version 10.24
-L61, -L61S, -L62, - L61 – Series A & B, L61S – Series B, L55 – Series A, L55 – Series A, L53 – Series A, L53 – Series A,
L62S, -L63, - Version 15.03 Version 14.33 Version 13.34 Version 12.27 Version 11.28 Version 10.24
L60M03SE L62 – Series A & B, L62 – Series A & B, L61 – Series A & B, L61 – Series A & B, L55 – Series A, L55 – Series A,
Version 15.03 Version 14.2 Version 13.44 Version 12.42 Version 11.32 Version 10.28
L63 – Series A & B, L62S – Series B, L62 – Series A & B, L62 – Series A & B, L63 – Series A, L63 – Series A,
Version 15.03 Version 14.33 Version 13.44 Version 12.42 Version 11.27 Version 10.32
L60M03SE – Series L63 – Series A & B, L63 – Series A & B, L63 – Series A & B,
A, Version 15.03 Version 14.2 Version 13.44 Version 12.42
L60M03SE – Series
A, Version 13.10
FlexLogix L34 – Series A & B, Not applicable L33 – Series A, L33 – Series A, L33 – Series A, L33 – Series A,
1794-L33, -L34 Version 15.03 Version 13.33 Version 12.28 Version 11.26 Version 10.16
L34 – Series A & B, L34 – Series A & B, L34 – Series A & B,
Version 13.33 Version 12.28 Version 11.26
CompactLogix L43 – Series A, Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
1768-L43 Version 15.03
CompactLogix L31 – Series A, Not applicable L20 – Series A, L20 – Series A, L20 – Series A, L20 – Series A,
1769-L20, -L30, - Version 15.03 Version 13.19 Version 12.17 Version 11.27 Version 10.13
L31, -L32C, -L32E, L32C – Series A, L30 – Series A, L30 – Series A, L30 – Series A, L30 – Series A,
L35CR, -L35E Version 15.03 Version 13.19 Version 12.17 Version 11.27 Version 10.13
L32E – Series A, L31 – Series A, L35E – Series A,
Version 15.03 Version 13.33 Version 12.38
L35CR – Series A, L32C – Series A,
Version 15.03 Version 13.33
L35E – Series A, L32E – Series A,
Version 15.03 Version 13.34
L35CR – Series A,
Version 13.33
L35E – Series A,
Version 13.34
DriveLogix5720 Not applicable Not applicable Series A, Series A, Series A, Series A,
PowerFlex 700S Version 13.15 Version 12.24 Version 11.17 Version 10.16
DriveLogix5730 Series A, Not applicable Series A, Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
PowerFlex 700S 2 Version 15.03 Version 13.20
SoftLogix Series A, Not applicable Series A, Series A, Series A, Series A,
1789-L60 Version 15.00 Version 13.02 Version 12.02 Version 11.11 Version 10.02
RSLogix Emulate Version 15.00 Not applicable Version 13.00 Version 12.02 Not applicable Not applicable
5000
Communication Modules
1756-HYD02 Series A, Not applicable Series A, Series A, Not applicable Not applicable
Version 15.01 Version 13.2 Version 12.10
1756-M02AE Series A, Not applicable Series A, Series A, Series A, Series A,
Version 15.01 Version 13.2 Version 12.8 Version 5.5 Version 5.2
1756-M02AS Series A, Not applicable Series A, Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Version 15.01 Version 13.6
1756-M03SE Series A, Not applicable Series A, Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Version 15.05 Version 13.7
1756-M08SE Series B, Not applicable Series B, Series B, Series B, Series A,
Version 15.05 Version 13.7 Version 12.6 Version 11.7 Version 2.10
Series A, Series A, Series A, Series A,
Version 15.05 Version 13.7 Version 12.6 Version 11.7
1756-M16SE Series A, Not applicable Series A, Series A, Series A, Not applicable
Version 15.05 Version 13.7 Version 12.6 Version 11.7
1768-M04SE Series A, Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Version 15.05
1784-PM02AE Series A, Not applicable Series A, Series A, Series A, Series A,
Version 15.01 Version 13.2 Version 12.12 Version 5.4 Version 5.3
1784-PM16SE Series A, Not applicable Series A, Series A, Not applicable Not applicable
Version 15.05 Version 13.6 Version 12.11
SERCOS Drives
Kinetix6000 Version 1.85 Not applicable Version 1.80 Version 1.069 Version 1.060 Not applicable
(2094 Series)
Ultra3000 Version 1.50 Not applicable Version 1.40 Version 1.33 Version 1.32 Version 1.21
(2098 Series)
8720MC Series Version 3.85 Not applicable Version 3.80 Version 3.069 Version 3.064 Not applicable
1394C Series Version 1.85 Not applicable Version 1.80 Version 1.069 Version 1.060 Version 1.047
Other Products
DriveTools Software Version 3.01 Version 3.01 Version 3.01 Version 2.02 Version 2.02 Version 2.02
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 or floppy disks 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 manual.
In addition, Rockwell Software Technical 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.
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 or Windows XP 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 in addition to RSLogix 5000.
7. Remove the CD of the RSLogix 5000 installation from the CD-ROM drive and store it in a safe place.
Module Support (Catalog Numbers 1756, 1768, 1794, 1797, PowerFlex, 1305, 1336, 1397)
The RSLogix 5000 programming software now supports configuration of these modules:
1756
1756-CN2 1756 ControlNet Bridge
1756-CN2R 1756 ControlNet Bridge
1756-CNB/E 1756 ControlNet Bridge
1756-CNBR/E 1756 ControlNet Bridge, Redundant Media
1756-DHRIO/D 1756 DH+ Bridge/RIO Scanner
1756-EN2T 1756 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Bridge, Twisted-Pair Media
1756-HSC added user interface 1756 High Speed Counter
1756-IA32 32 Point 74V-132V AC Input
1756-M08SEG 8 Axis Generic SERCOS Interface
1768
1768-ENBT 1768 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Bridge, Twisted-Pair Media
1768-M04SE 4 Axis SERCOS Interface
1784
1784-PKTCS PCI-based ControlNet Scanner
1794
1794-IB16D 16 Point 24V DC Diagnostic Input, Sink
1794-IE8H 8 Channel Analog Input /HART
1794-IE12 12 Channel 24V DC Non-Isolated Voltage/Current Analog Input
1794-IE8XOE4 8 Input/4 Output 24V DC Non-Isolated Analog
1794-OE12 12 Channel 24V DC Non-Isolated Voltage/Current Analog Output
1794-OB16D 16 Point 24V DC Diagnostic Output, Source
1794-OE8H 8 Channel Analog Output /HART
1797
1797-IE8H 8 Channel Analog Input /HART
1797-OE8H 8 Channel Analog Output /HART
PowerFlex
PowerFlex 70 EC-C PowerFlex 70 EC Drive via 20-COMM-C
PowerFlex 70 EC-E PowerFlex 70 EC Drive via 20-COMM-E
PowerFlex 700H-C PowerFlex 700H Drive via 20-COMM-C
PowerFlex 700H-E PowerFlex 700H Drive via 20-COMM-E
PowerFlex 700S 2P-200V-C PowerFlex 700S Phase 2 Drive (208/240V) via 20-Comm-C
PowerFlex 700S 2P-200V-E PowerFlex 700S Phase 2 Drive (208/240V) via 20-Comm-E
PowerFlex 700S 2P-400V-C PowerFlex 700S Phase 2 Drive (400/480V) via 20-Comm-C
PowerFlex 700S 2P-400V-E PowerFlex 700S Phase 2 Drive (400/480V) via 20-Comm-E
PowerFlex 700S 2P-600V-C PowerFlex 700S Phase 2 Drive (600V) via 20-Comm-C
PowerFlex 700S 2P-600V-E PowerFlex 700S Phase 2 Drive (600V) via 20-Comm-E
1305
1305-ACDrive-EN1 1305 AC Drive via 1203-EN1
1336
1336E-IMPACTDrive-EN1 1336 IMPACT Drive via 1203-EN1
1336F-PLUSIIDrive-EN1 1336 PLUS II Drive via 1203-EN1
1336R-REGENBrake-EN1 1336 REGEN Brake via 1203-EN1
1336T-FORCEDriveCNA-EN1 1336 FORCE Drive (ControlNet Adapter) via 1203-EN1
1336T-FORCEDrivePLC-EN1 1336 FORCE Drive (PLC Comm Adapter) via 1203-EN1
1336T-FORCEDriveStd-EN1 1336 FORCE Drive (Standard Adapter) via 1203-EN1
1397
1397 DigitalDCDrive-EN1 1397 Digital DC Drive via 1203-EN1
Enhancements in This Release
The following enhancements to existing features have been made in this release of RSLogix 5000.
Help Menu Link to Rockwell Automation Literature Library – The Help Menu in RSLogix 5000 has been updated to include an
internet link to the Rockwell Automation Literature Library web site. This site provides electronic access to the latest PDF copies of
documentation and manuals for Rockwell Automation products. To function properly you will need an internet browser installed on
your PC and access to the internet.
Report Enhancements Configurable Margins – With this release of RSLogix 5000, you can set the page margins for reports;
left, right, top and bottom to customize the page format for specific needs. To set the margins, select menu File > Page Setup or
from the Generate Report dialog click Page Setup.
Open “File Copy” of Locked or Read-Only Project – RSLogix 5000 only allows one user to open a project file at a time. In
previous versions when a second user attempted to open the file they were notified that the file was already open and the request
was rejected. In RSLogix 5000 V14, when the second user attempts to open a project file that is already open, they will be
prompted to open a copy of the file. The copied project will be indicated by (File Copy) after the file name in the RSLogix 5000 title
bar. The same mechanism works for projects that have been set as read-only.
Tag Properties Dialog – The information on the tag properties dialog has been reorganized and streamlined to provide simpler tag
configuration. In addition, the array dimension creation has been rearranged on the tag data type dialog to ensure that data is
maintained when adding a dimension.
Tag Browser – The tag browser has been enhanced in this release to allow for easier selection of tags. In particular, the new tag
browser allows you to select tags by controller or program scope (or both) and you can filter tags by type. The enhanced tag
browser also provides a visual identification (icon) of the controller tags.
Tag CSV Export/Import – The tag CSV Export/Import feature has been enhanced to allow for all of the tag attributes to be
exported. This means that produced and consumed tags configuration is now fully supported in the CSV format. Previously you
had to manually re-configure produced/consumed tags after an import operation.
I/O Configuration Tree View – In this release the I/O Configuration tree view has been changed to closely resemble that of
RSLinx. Specifically, the tree view now shows icons for the chassis, the local controller, and the networks associated with
communication modules. This provides consistency with RSLinx and provides a more intuitive view of the hardware configuration.
Controller Serial Number Matching – This version of RSLogix 5000 provides a mechanism to match the project (ACD) to a
specific Logix5000 controller by comparing the controller’s serial number stored in the project to the serial number of the target
controller. This allows validation during a download operation that the project is being loaded into the correct controller. This Serial
Number matching feature can be set by opening the Controller Properties dialog and selecting the Advanced tab. Check the Match
Project to Controller option and enter the Logix5000 controller’s Serial Number.
Change Module Revisions On/Offline – This release of RSLogix 5000, provides the capability to change the major revision for
bridge modules online and offline. With previous versions of RSLogix 5000, it was necessary to go offline, delete the bridge and all
of the modules under it, and then re-enter the bridge module and all of the modules under it.
Additional Security Granularity – Several new security actions were added to RSLogix 5000 in this release. These additional
security actions provide a finer granularity of options when securing RSLogix 5000. PLEASE NOTE: If security is enabled, when
version 15 is started up for the first time, then these new security actions are automatically added to the RSI Security Server and
set to the default access level. If the default access level is configured as “deny”, some controls will be disabled and this may
make it appear that RSLogix 5000 is not functioning correctly when in fact additional security restrictions have been put in place. If
security is enabled, the new security actions should be reviewed and set to the appropriate access level. (x54686)
Additional MCLM & MCCM Termination Types – Two new termination types have been added for the coordinated-motion
instructions MLCM and MCCM. The “Follow Contour Constrained Velocity” and “Follow Contour Unconstrained Velocity”
termination types are targeted for applications where it is necessary to maintain the contour (i.e., path), maintain a constant
acceleration/deceleration, and/or maintain a constant velocity on tangential intersections
MSG Instruction Support for SERCOS-Interface IDN Read/Write – This release of RSLogix 5000 allows the MSG instruction to
be configured for access to SERCOS IDentification Number (IDN) values via two new message types: SERCOS IDN Read and
SERCOS IDN Write. (Requires Motion module firmware revision 15.06 or greater.)
MSG Instruction Support for Ring Phase – This release of RSLogix 5000 allows the MSG instruction to be configured for
SERCOS Ring Phase control. Two new CIP Generic message Service Types were added for SERCOS Ring Phase Get/Set.
Also, an associated Transition To Phase setting was added to the SERCOS Interface tab of SERCOS module properties.
(Requires Motion module firmware revision 15.06 or greater.)
Add New UDTs and Delete Un-Referenced UDTs Online – With this version of RSLogix 5000, you are allowed to add, modify,
and delete un-referenced UDTs (User Defined Data-Type) online. With previous versions of RSLogix 5000, this operation was only
allowed while offline. This enhancement will reduce integration and maintenance time.
Dynamic Axis Inhibit – RSLogix 5000 Integrated Motion axes now have the ability to be dynamically inhibited and uninhibited
during execution of program logic using the new InhibitAxis attribute of the SSV and GSV instructions.
ControlFLASH Update of SERCOS Drives via SERCOS Ring – This release of RSLogix 5000 supports the direct firmware
update of Rockwell Automation SERCOS drives using ControlFLASH. (Requires Motion module firmware revision 15.06 or
greater.) Additional detail is available in the Application Notes section of these Release Notes; refer to the section entitled
“ControlFLASH Update of Rockwell Automation (RA) Sercos Drives via SERCOS Ring.”
SFC Action String Indicator Tags – With the introduction of the Sequential Function Chart programming in release v11 of
RSLogix 5000, you have the ability to set a tag as an indicator in an action element. When the logic is executed, the tag’s numeric
value is displayed in the action, providing a convenient way to view status information on the particular operation of that action. In
Version 15 this functionality has been extended to include tags with a STRING data type tag, which now gives you the ability to
displaying a text string in the action.
Program Limit Increased to 100 – RSLogix 5000 version 13 and earlier limited the number of programs per task to 32. With this
release the limit was increased to 100 for ControlLogix controllers, providing more flexibility in dividing your application into
manageable modules. This increased limit also applies to the new Equipment Phases, which are included as part of the Phase
Manager feature.
Important Changes in This Release
The following items explain changes that have been made in this or previous releases in the way that RSLogix 5000 software works,
compared to previous releases.
• Before upgrading to this revision, check the amount of unused memory that you have in the controller. To upgrade to this revision
you may have to add an expansion memory card to the controller or use a larger memory card.
• To estimate the additional memory that your project will require, use the following table.
• For additional information about controller memory issues refer to the Knowledgebase document G19984 at
http://support.rockwellautomation.com
The Import Export version number in V15 has been changed to 2.6. 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 V15, 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 := 2.6; save the file and retry the import.
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 generated L5K
files with SFC or ST online edits should not be imported into previous versions.
Motion Modules Revision – The major revision of the 1756-based motion modules has changed to 13. If you have export files (*.L5K)
that were created in previous versions of RSLogix 5000 and you attempt to import them in V13, an error may be generated. The error
message is "Error: Line xxx: Invalid catalog number." To work around the problem, edit the *.L5K file, find the MODULE section for the
1756-based motion module and change the line Major := x.x to Major := 13; save the file and retry the import.
Multi-line Rung Comments – Beginning with Import Export version 2.2 in V11, multi-line rung comments (with hard
returns) are no longer exported as one long string (in double-quotes). Instead, each line of a multi-line rung comment is on
a separate line in the .L5K file with double-quotes around each line. When imported, the multiple quoted strings are
concatenated to form the rung comment. This improves the readability of the .L5K text file using the existing multiple-
string capability of the rung comment syntax. Note that older formatted rung comments will still import correctly.
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> (Couldn’t 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>.
Anomalies Corrected in This Release
RSLogix 5000
A few product anomalies discovered in Version 15.01 have been addressed in Version 15.02. These include:
• RPI is not fully updated for modules with multi-connection points, such as the 1756-DNB module (x61418)
• Difficulty producing large tag arrays (x61479)
• Online RPI doesn’t match information on tag properties after CSV import. NOTE: Affected projects currently residing in a controller
must be re-downloaded in order to update the online RPI value. (x63398)
• Download of a modified insert (i)-rung uploads as a normal rung (x65421)
• 1794-IE12 Module Properties Configuration Tab shows incorrect voltage/current and configuration ranges (x66189)
• Fatal Error on edit operations after copy/paste of FBD element or SFC element (x66190)
• Motion K-constant Calculate utility does not support fractional rotary Unwind (x66192)
• Unable to select bit zero from the Tag Browser Bit Picker (x66193)
A few product anomalies discovered in Version 15.00 have been addressed in Version 15.01. These include:
• Fatal Error uploading project file (x53813, x59376)
• Paste operation takes much longer in V15 than in previous releases (x57961)
• Cross-reference does not display tags used in Structured Text embedded in SFC logic (x58035, x59130)
• After installing V15.00, 1756-CNB series E erroneously appears as a valid selection for V13 (x58072)
• Find Next becomes stuck on rung (x58117)
• V15.00 Revision Directory doesn’t know about re-release of earlier versions. If you attempt to use RSLogix 5000 with Version
15.00 installed along with Version 11.16, Version 12.06, or Version 13.04 then unexpected behavior will be encountered. (x58394)
• When a boolean tag value is toggled then, if the tag value is rapidly toggled back to its original value, RSLogix 5000 may not
display the new value. (x58934)
• Fatal Error trying to open, cut, or copy and FBD routine (x59110)
• Some characters of exported tag descriptions cannot be viewed using Microsoft Excel. Note that the resolution of this anomaly
involved a change to the file format for the exported CSV file. The format was reverted from UTF-8 format back to the ASCII
format that was used in version 13 and earlier of RSLogix 5000. This enables Microsoft Excel to interpret European characters,
which are represented by extended ASCII symbols. However, Unicode characters cannot be exported to an ASCII formatted CSV
file using version 15.01 of RSLogix 5000. (x59186)
• Opening the Tag Browser and tag auto-completion take longer in V15 than in V13 (x59458)
• Source Key gets corrupted when using Japanese operating system (x59542)
• Function Block Diagram JSR, SBR, and RET blocks are incorrectly marked as verified when there are duplicate inputs or outputs
(x59936)
• Fatal Error creating 1794-IE12 module on ControlNet (x60143)
• Fatal Error removing force tag view has been scrolled and tags expanded/collapsed (x60176)
• Unable to import 1756-IB32 or 1756-OB32 modules (x60278)
• Fatal Error uploading project when using array larger than 65535 in a JSR or SBR (x60328)
Many product anomalies have been addressed since Version 13. The most significant of these include:
Fatal Error searching within all routines (x55441)
Unable to upload FBD project from the controller (x55349, x53813)
Feedback loss with fault action of Status Only may cause unexpected motion (x55065)
Fatal Error with many Tag Editor windows opened (x54885)
System Unwind results in absolute moves in the wrong direction (x54814)
Cross Reference shows OREF as a non-destructive reference (x54357)
ControlNet schedule data removed if specified .xc file does not exist (x54210)
Controller fault executing AVE, STD, SRT, or SIZE instruction if Dim-To-Vary input is incorrectly specified (x54081)
The fractional K-constant entry can calculate numbers incorrectly which causes overflow (x53068)
Fatal Error deleting an empty FBD text box (x52890)
Middle portion of long rung omitted from printed report (x52784)
FBD sheets are deleted when starting a pending edit (x52336)
Printing ladder routines with the embedded cross reference enabled only the first page is printed (x52092)
Routines opening unexpectedly during search of routines (x51944)
During import of an L5K file, the Motor Feedback Resolution attribute for AXIS_SERVO_DRIVE tags is always set to 4000
(x51837)
Trending causes RSLogix 5000 to adapt operating systems regional settings (x51608)
Fatal Error with many FBD routines opened (x51542)
CTree Error when opening project file due to McAfee VirusScan Enterprise software requires disabling scanning of RSLogix
5000.Temp folder (x51417)
Enter key does not execute highlighted button on Find dialog and Find Next should have focus each time it is launched (x44362,
x49310)
Rungs imported out of order on partial import of 256 or more rungs (x47746)
Setting name on unnamed module online appears to work but name is not saved after upload (x47669)
Browse Logic right/left arrow keys work differently than Controller Organizer (x47018)
Tag Editor description now only shows top line if embedded CR (x46840)
The MCLM and MCCM coordinate-motion instructions allow axis Position operands of type INT and DINT, but when the instruction
is executed, the resulting axis position is incorrect (x46651)
"Invalid Connection size" message does not include incompatible structure name (x45061)
Almost 'Any' key to Start Pending Rung Edits while online (x44093)
XML Import (used by Add-On Profiles, Partial Import, Automation Desktop) doesn't work properly if there is an ampersand in the
customer name (x49501)
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.
Watch Pane Allows Data Values to Be Edited After Watch Pane has been Closed
When the Watch Pane is open, it is possible to edit data values. When the Watch Pane is then closed, it may still be possible to edit
data values. This permits data values, which are not visible to the user, to be inadvertently edited. When this condition exists, it will
persist until the user navigates to some other location within RSLogix 5000. Avoid this issue either by using the “View -> Watch” main
menu selection to close the Watch Pane or by navigating to some other location within RSLogix 5000 after closing the Watch Pane.
The problem exists offline as well as online to a controller. (x66439)
To avoid this Fatal Error when entering Unicode characters, the edit control should be explicitly opened before beginning to enter
character data from the keyboard. In most cases, pressing [Enter] on the keyboard will open the edit control which has the caret. In
other cases, a single click or double click of the mouse is required.
When using an IME to input Unicode characters, if the small IME character input dialog appears in the upper left corner of the display,
then you have started to input an Unicode character string with no edit control opened. When this occurs, you can press [Esc] on the
keyboard to cancel the input and then open the desired edit control before entering the Unicode character string.
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.
RSLogix 5000 Fatal Error Opening LD Routine with Component Browser Open in ST Editor
When using the Structured Text Editor, there are a number of “browsers” that can be opened to allow selection of RSLogix 5000
components such as tags, routines, programs, etc. Attempting to open a Ladder Diagram routine while one of these component
browsers is displayed in the Structured Text Editor will result in a Fatal Error. This Fatal Error can be avoided by first closing the
component browser, by either selecting an item from the list or clicking the mouse somewhere in the ST Editor window. Note that
besides being used to edit Structured Text routines, the ST Editor is also used to edit Action bodies and Transition conditions in
Sequential Function Chart routines. (x60317)
Unable to Import CompactLogix Project from RSLogix 5000 Versions prior to Version 10
It is not possible to use version 15 of RSLogix 5000 to import an L5K project file that was created with RSLogix 5000 software versions
prior to version 10 if that project file is for any CompactLogix controller. The project must first be imported using version 10, 11, 12, or
13 of RSLogix 5000. Once the CompactLogix project has been successfully imported, it can then be either (a) exported to a new L5K
file and then imported using version 15 of RSLogix 5000 or (b) directly converted to version 15 of RSLogix 5000 using the Change
Controller button on the Controller Properties dialog. (x58967)
Security Option for Motion: Modify Configuration Allows Modification on Module Properties
With the security option “Motion: Modify Configuration” configured, 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, configure the
security option “Module: Modify Properties”. This will secure all of the tabs of the Module Properties dialog, including the Axis
Association tab. (x55583)
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)
File Conversion Issue for Axis Parameters in a Motion Project Referencing MPL-B300 Series Motors
In the Motion database for Version 15 of RSLogix 5000, the Maximum Rated Current (I-rated) value for the MPL-B300 460 volt series of
motors has been lowered by approximately 7%. If a project created in Version 13 or earlier contains an Axis_Servo_Drive type axis
which is configured with an MPL-B300 series motor (B310, B320, B330), then when this project is opened in Version 15, the axis
parameters will be based on this lower Maximum Rated Current value. The values for axis parameters that are calculated based on
Maximum Rated Current will depend on whether the project file being opened is an L5K file or an ACD file.
If the file being opened is an L5K file, then when the file is imported to Version 15, axis parameters that are calculated based on
Maximum Rated Current may be set to the default value of 0.
If the file being opened is an ACD file, then when the file is converted to Version 15, axis parameters that are calculated based on
Maximum Rated Current may be out of range. In this case the user must correct these parameter values on the Axis Properties.
To workaround this problem, for a project containing Axis_Servo_Drive type axes configured with MPL-B310, MPL-B320, or MPL-B330
motors, First, open the ACD file and convert to Version 15, Next, on the Axis Properties of axes configured with MPL-B300 series
motors, verify that proper values are displayed for the following axis parameters.
(x56176, x56489)
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)
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)
Re-aliasing Tags in FBD Input References May Cause Fatal Error During Download
If you have alias tags in FBD Input References (IREFs) and you change the scope of the tag that is aliased, you may get a Fatal Error
in RSLogix 5000 when downloading your project. For example, if you use a program-scoped alias tag MyTagAlias in an IREF and the
base tag MyTag is also program-scoped and then you delete MyTag and re-create MyTag as a controller-scoped tag, the software may
Fatal Error during download. To work around the problem, either avoid changing the scope of alias tags used in IREFs or delete the
IREFs and recreate them after then new base tag has been created. (x42574)
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 re-
select the original topic. (x 39239)
In the ST Editor, when a parameter is entered, the software automatically interprets the text utilizing a precedence scheme in the
following order: ST key words, tag names, routine names, program names, task names, module names, instruction names, function
names, and enumeration (used in GSV/SSV instructions or the motion family of instructions). When a full routine verification is
performed, the software is able to rationalize the parameter name with the appropriate project component based on its use within the
instruction. For example, the first parameter in a JSR is a routine name, or a reference within a GSV may be a program name.
However, if the two different project components utilize the same name, a rename operation may result in an unintended change to a
parameter reference. A warning is generated during verify that this may have occurred. The warning is "There is more than one
project component with the same name as the referenced parameter. Ensure the correct reference or keyword is used in ST logic and
re-verify".
Example 1
1. Create a tag named A and a routine named A
2. Enter the statement JSR( A ); in an ST routine. At this point, the ST references the tag A.
3. Verify the ST routine (directly or during a download). At this point, the system determines that this is a JSR instruction and that the
parameter is a routine. Now the reference is to routine A.
Example 2
1. Create a tag named A and routines named A and B.
2. Enter the statement JSR( A ); in an ST routine. At this point, the ST references the tag A. Close the routine.
3. Rename tag A to B. All references to the tag now have the new name B.
4. Open the ST routine.
5. In the ST, the name was changed to B, so the statement is now JSR( B );.
6. Verify the ST routine (directly or during a download). At this point, the system determines that this is a JSR instruction and that the
parameter is a routine. However, the routine B is referenced not the intended routine A.
The warning during verify is generated for both of the above cases. You need to check that the correct component or keyword is being
referenced if this warning appears.
To avoid these warnings and ensure that you are referencing the correct item at all times, avoid naming tags, routines, programs, tasks,
and modules with the same name. Also avoid using names that are the same as instruction names or parameter enumerations used in
GSV/SSV instructions or the motion family of instructions. (x32846)
If you have routines with Motion Arm Output Cam (MAOC) instructions created in versions of RSLogix 5000 prior to V9.00 and you
convert them to V13.00, the MAOC instructions will not operate unless the associated axis tag is manually corrected. The conversion of
the previous version instructions set the execution targets for the axis tag to zero, which will cause the MAOC instructions to error when
executed. To correct the problem, access the Axis Properties dialog General tab for the axis tag and set the Output Cam Execution
Targets value to the correct number for your application. (x25982)
If you have used the above features in a previous release, then when you convert your project to V13.00 the tags involved will be
unverified. You will then be required to correct the tag(s) properties.
In addition, produced and consumed tags now require more memory in the controller. If you attempt to download a project with a
significant number of produced and consumed tags, you may run out of memory on the controller. Refer to the table of Controller
Memory Changes for more detail. (x08098)
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. (17457, 17464)
RSLogix 5000
The System Locale can then be changed by selecting a new “Language for non-Unicode programs (System Locale)” on the Advanced
tab of the Regional and Language Options (accessed from Microsoft® Windows Control Panel). For example, if you are running the
Chinese version of RSLogix 5000 (9324-RLD300ZHE), you should select “Chinese (PRC)” for the System Locale.
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)
For additional information, refer to Publication 9324-RN001B-EN-P – August 2001 or previous version RSLogix 5000 Release Notes.
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)
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, E19, and E20. 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. Now in Version 15, support has been 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
st
Sercos 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)
To change the error detection, open a project and establish online communications using Ethernet, ControlNet, or DF1 communications
to the target Logix5550 controller. Open the Controller Properties dialog and select the System Protocol tab. Under Error Detection
enable the CRC radio button and select Apply. If using DF1 communications, there will be a short delay and then the RSLogix 5000
information dialog will display the error: “Failed to modify the DF1 Protocol configuration. Communications timed out.” This is expected
and normal for this operation, click OK to acknowledge the error. The other protocols will not display the error. Start RSLinx and select
the Communications menu. Under this menu select Configure Drivers… and then Configure… for the desired DF1 driver such as
AB_DF1-1. Click on the Auto-Configure button and the text following the list box Error Checking: will change from BCC to CRC. Click
on OK to close the dialog and reduce RSLinx to an icon. If using DF1 communications, in RSLogix 5000 select Go Online to re-
establish online communications. This DF1 driver will now communicate only with Logix5550 Controllers that are setup to use CRC
Error Detection.
Note: If the Logix controller is not located in the default slot (slot 0) of the ControlLogix chassis, you must use RSLinx V2.20 or later, or
the ControlLogix Gateway Configuration Tool (1756-GTWY) to setup a controller slot for the 1756-DHRIO module.
In the Station Mappings, click Add New to add a new mapping line if needed.
Enter the IP address of the Ethernet module in the Host Name field. If your network has host name resolution capability, you can
use the host name instead of the IP address
You can put up to 63 devices in the configuration of a single Ethernet devices driver.
If you are using RSLinx 2.40 or later, you can use the Ethernet/IP driver. This driver will automatically browse for all Ethernet/IP-
capable devices on the local or configured remote subnet. See RSLinx online help for information on this driver. Note that 1756-
ENET/A and 1756-ENET/B modules will not respond to the browse commands. You must use a different driver for these modules.
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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Technical Support Telephone - 440-646-5800
Technical Support Fax - 440-646-5801
World Wide Web - http://support.rockwellautomation.com
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RSI’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy for breach of the Limited Warranty shall be:
1. The replacement of the Software not meeting the Limited Warranty specified above which is returned with proof of purchase; or
2. If RSI is unable to deliver replacement Software which meets the Limited Warranty specified above, RSI or its reseller will refund
your purchase price.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL RSI OR ITS THIRD PARTY LICENSORS
BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER
(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR CONFIDENTIAL OR OTHER INFORMATION, FOR
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, FOR LOST SAVINGS, FOR LOSS OF PRIVACY, AND FOR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY OR OTHER
LOSS WHATSOEVER) ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE,
EVEN IF RSI OR ITS RESELLER HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
RSI'S MAXIMUM CUMULATIVE LIABILITY RELATIVE TO ALL OTHER CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES, INCLUDING THAT WITH
RESPECT TO DIRECT DAMAGES AND OBLIGATIONS UNDER ANY INDEMNITY, WHETHER OR NOT INSURED, WILL NOT
EXCEED THE COST OF THE SOFTWARE GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM OR LIABILITY. THESE DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS
OF LIABILITY WILL APPLY REGARDLESS OF ANY OTHER CONTRARY PROVISION OF THIS EULA AND REGARDLESS OF THE
FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, AND FURTHER WILL EXTEND TO THE BENEFIT OF
RSI’S VENDORS, APPOINTED DISTRIBUTORS AND OTHER AUTHORIZED RESELLERS AS THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES.
ACADEMIC USE
If this Software was purchased for academic or research use by an educational institution it may be used for teaching and research
purposes only. Commercial use of the Software is prohibited if the software was intended for educational use. Only the
instructor/professor registered to the software is eligible to contact Licensor for technical support and product updates.
PREPRODUCTION RELEASES
As an accommodation to Licensee, RSI may provide Licensee with a preproduction release of the Software (often labeled a “beta
release”). These releases are not suitable for production use. SUCH RELEASES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS. RSI DOES
NOT WARRANT PREPRODUCTION RELEASES.
SAMPLES
The Software may contain samples that are provided as an accommodation to You (“Sample Project Files”). These Sample Project files
are intended to be used for example only. The Sample Project Files may be contained in the Software, documentation (electronic or
printed) or downloaded from the RSI website. RSI and its third party licensors make no representations or warranties regarding Your
use of the Sample Project files and related documentation. All such Sample Project Files are provided "as is". RSI disclaims all
warranties with regard to this information, including all implied warranties and conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular
purpose, title and non-infringement.
OTHER PROVISIONS
This EULA shall be governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin. This EULA, and any amendment or addendum to this EULA that
accompanies the Software is the complete and exclusive agreement between RSI and You, and supersedes all prior agreements,
whether written or oral, relating to the Software provided and the accompanying documentation. This EULA may not be changed or
modified except by an instrument in writing signed by a duly authorized representative of RSI.
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.
Rockwell Software Inc. (RSI) has developed a programmatic interface to its RSLogix Software (the “Automation Interface”) and has
provided the same to You as a part of the RSLogix Software. The Automation Interface is intended to provide enhanced functionality to
the RSLogix Software for use by RSI’s customers who use PLCs and in particular provide improved in-process and out-of-process
communications and control capabilities with respect to PLCs. RSI intends these communications and control capabilities to be used
only in accordance with the primary purposes of the RSLogix Software in providing a software platform for the development and
implementation of PLC application programs by or directly on behalf of PLC end-users.
I. Therefore, You are granted a non-exclusive license to use the Automation Interface in conjunction with your use of the RSLogix
Software and application code created by the RSLogix Software but only:
a) in applications programmed by You for use in and for your own PLC control systems within your own factories or industrial
plants including the programming of control systems having PLCs within them which are intended to by 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 PLC control systems operating within its own factory or
industrial plant and the application code developed for each customer is not shared with or among other such end-user
customers.
II. 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 RSLogix Automation
Interface, in a non-custom 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 PLC application code, or
b) provide automated capabilities available to multiple clients or the general public for generating PLC 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,
d) create or facilitate any script driven applications that provide functionality or interface with any commercially available
software programs.
PLEASE NOTE: RSI does not include debugging or troubleshooting services for custom applications as a part of our standard support.