It was at this point that Rockwell decided to rename the Logix programming software from RSLogix 5000 to Studio 5000 Logix Designer starting with version 21. The first ControlLogix controllers were released in the late 1990’s along side the first edition of the ControlLogix Programming Software, RSLogix 5000 (Standard.) Over time, as additional ControlLogix and CompactLogix controllers came out, RSLogix 5000 was updated to add support for each new model and firmware released.Īs the years went by Rockwell continued to improve the design of their Logix controllers, eventually releasing their first “multi-core” models, the 53 series of controllers.

Why you may need both RSLogix 5000 and Studio 5000 You can also test-drive Studio 5000 Logix Designer prior to purchasing it by requesting a thirty day “try before you buy” temporary activation from your local distributor (or Rockwell directly) as I cover in a previous article here. In order to actually the available options, you’ll first need to login with a free account which you can create using the link on the top of the page. Once logged in, scroll down and select “ Studio 5000 Automation Engineering & Design Environment” to see the available Studio 5000 packages and pricing. If you don’t have a copy, you can purchase it using this link to Rockwell’s new online software portal, however when you first visit that site you won’t see any pricing or part numbers. To program a CompactLogix or ControlLogix controller you’re going to need a copy of Studio 5000 Logix Designer, which was formerly known as RSLogix 5000 prior to the version 21 release:

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