Allen-Bradley

Allen-Bradley

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

https://ab.rockwellautomation.com/
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Industrial_Protocol

Hardware:

Programmable Controllers (PLCs)

Current and Active PLC Platforms

ControlLogix 5580 / GuardLogix 5580 (1756)

• Flagship Logix platform; high performance, embedded GigE; GuardLogix for integrated safety; OPC UA support.
• Publications:
  • 1756‑UM543 — 5580/GuardLogix 5580 User Manual
  • 1756‑IN043 — 5580 Installation Instructions
  • 1756‑TD001 — Controller Technical Data
  • 1756‑UM023 — OPC UA in 5580/5380
  • 1756‑RM012 — GuardLogix 5580/5380 Safety Reference

CompactLogix 5380 / Compact GuardLogix 5380 (5069)

• Compact high‑performance controllers; safety variants; Compact 5000 I/O.
• Publications:
  • 5069‑UM001 — 5380 / Compact GuardLogix 5380 User Manual
  • 5069‑TD002 — 5380/5480 Specifications

CompactLogix 5480

• Windows 10 IoT Enterprise + Logix combination for edge compute/control.
• Publications:
  • 5069‑UM002 — CompactLogix 5480 User Manual
  • 5069‑TD002 — Specifications

ControlLogix 5570 / GuardLogix 5570

• Mature, widely installed Logix family (L7x / L7xS); on‑machine Armor variants exist.
• Publications:
  • 1756‑UM001 — 5570/5560 User Manual
  • 1756‑UM022 — GuardLogix 5570 User Manual
  • 1756‑TD001 — Controller Technical Data

Micro800 Family (2080)

• Cost‑effective micro PLCs programmed in CCW; plug‑in modules and expansion I/O.
• Publications:
  • 2080‑SG001 — Selection Guide
  • 2080‑TD001 — Technical Data
  • 2080‑RM002 — MicroLogix → Micro800 Migration Guide

Legacy and End‑of‑Life (EOL) PLC Series

MicroLogix Family (1000/1100/1200/1400/1500)

• Classic micro PLCs; huge installed base. New designs should prefer Micro800 or CompactLogix.
• Publications:
  • 1761‑UM003 — MicroLogix 1000 User Manual
  • 1763‑UM001 — MicroLogix 1100 User Manual
  • 1762‑UM001 — MicroLogix 1200 User Manual
  • 1766‑UM001 — MicroLogix 1400 User Manual
  • 1764‑UM001 — MicroLogix 1500 User Manual
  • 1761‑SG001 — MicroLogix Selection Guide

SLC 500 (1747) & PLC‑5 (1785)

• Long‑lived platforms still common in legacy machines; plan migrations to Logix.
• Publications:
  • 1747‑UM011 — SLC 500 Modular HW User Manual
  • 1747‑RM001 — SLC 500 Instruction Set Reference
  • 1785‑UM012 — Enhanced/Ethernet PLC‑5 User Manual

Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s)

Current and Active HMI Platforms

FactoryTalk Optix / OptixPanel

• Modern, cloud/web‑enabled HMI platform distinct from PanelView; developed in Optix Studio with OptixPanel hardware (Standard/Compact).
• Publications:
  • FactoryTalk Optix Technical Documentation Center — online help & examples
  • 2800S‑UM001 — OptixPanel Standard User Manual
  • 2800‑TD001 — OptixPanel Technical Data
  • 2800C‑UM001 — OptixPanel Compact User Manual

PanelView Plus 7 (Standard & Performance)

• FactoryTalk View ME terminals; Standard (single controller) and Performance (larger screens/features). ArmorView Plus 7 variant for harsh environments.
• Publications:
  • 2711P‑UM007 — PV+7 Standard User Manual
  • 2711P‑UM008 — PV+7 Performance User Manual
  • 2711P‑TD008 — PV+7 Standard Technical Data
  • 2711P‑TD009 — PV+7 Performance Technical Data
  • 2711P‑IN013 — ArmorView Plus 7 Installation

PanelView 800

• Compact 4″/7″/10″ terminals for Micro800/MicroLogix/CompactLogix; configured in CCW.
• Publications:
  • 2711R‑UM001 — User Manual
  • 2711R‑TD001 — Technical Data
  • 2711R‑IN001 — Installation Instructions

Legacy and End‑of‑Life (EOL) HMI Series

PanelView Plus 6

• Prior‑generation PV+ (Windows CE 6.0). Migrate to PV+7 where possible.
• Publications:
  • 2711P‑UM006 — User Manual
  • 2711P‑TD005 — Technical Data

PanelView Standard / Enhanced / PanelBuilder32

• Classic lines predating PV+. Use migration/import tools to move to PV+7.
• Publications:
  • 2711‑GR003 — PanelBuilder32 Software Guide
  • 2711‑UM014 — PanelView Standard User Manual

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

Current and Active VFD Lines

PowerFlex 520‑Series (523/525)

• General‑purpose micro drives up to ~30 HP; 525 adds embedded EtherNet/IP & advanced features.
• Publications:
  • 520‑UM001 — User Manual (523/525)
  • 520‑TD001 — Technical Data
  • 520‑QS001 — Quick Start

PowerFlex 527 (Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP)

• Integrated Motion drive for Logix (CIP Motion); configured in Studio 5000.
• Publications:
  • 520‑UM002 — 527 User Manual
  • 520‑TD002 — 527 Technical Data

PowerFlex 750‑Series (753/755)

• Modular mid/high‑performance LV drives with extensive options (feedback, I/O, comms).
• Publications:
  • 750‑TD001 — Technical Data
  • 750‑IN001 — Installation Instructions
  • 750‑PM001 — Programming Manual

PowerFlex 755T Family (TL/TR/TM) & 755TS — TotalFORCE®

• Premium LV drives: harmonic mitigation (TL), regeneration (TR), common bus (TM), and next‑gen 755TS with advanced TotalFORCE control.
• Publications:
  • 750‑TD100 — 755T Products Technical Data
  • 750‑TD104 — 755TS Technical Data
  • 750‑PM101 — Drives with TotalFORCE Control
  • 750‑IN119 — 755TS Installation Instructions

Legacy and End‑of‑Life (EOL) VFD Series

PowerFlex 70 / 700 / 700S / 400

• Earlier LV families; replace with 520‑Series/527/750‑Series/755T where practical.
• Publications:
  • 20A‑UM001 — PowerFlex 70 User Manual
  • 20B‑UM003 — PowerFlex 700 User Manual
  • 20D‑UM002 — PowerFlex 700S User Manual
  • 22C‑UM001 — PowerFlex 400 User Manual

PowerFlex 4 / 4M / 40 (micro drives)

• Common legacy micro drives in the field; migrate to PF520‑Series.
• Publications:
  • 22A‑UM001 — PowerFlex 4 User Manual
  • 22F‑UM001 — PowerFlex 4M User Manual
  • 22B‑UM001 — PowerFlex 40 User Manual

SEW-EURODRIVE Drive Integration

Current & Active (MOVI-C Platform)

MOVI-C Devices (MOVIDRIVE® technology/modular, MOVITRAC® advanced, MOVIMOT® advanced, MOVIGEAR® performance)

• Native EtherNet/IP adapter on MOVI-C inverters; engineered in MOVISUITE®. Integrates directly with ControlLogix/CompactLogix scanners via EDS device profiles.
• Cyclic I/O uses configurable Process Data (PD).
• Supports web server diagnostics (device data, status, PD monitor) and rapid replacement using the removable memory module workflow.
• Publications / Downloads:
  • MOVI-C Devices — Startup with EtherNet/IP™ (25869531/EN)
  • SEW Online Support (DUD) — EDS files & docs

MOVI-C Controller (UHX) & Field Controller

• Decentralized or cabinet controller coordinating SEW axes (EtherCAT®/SBusPLUS) with EtherNet/IP connectivity for PLC integration and data exchange.
• Publications:
  • MOVI-C Controller advanced UHX45A — Manual (EtherNet/IP)
  • MOVI-C Controller standard UHX25A — EDS/Manual
  • MOVI-C Field Controller — Product page

Legacy SEW (B Platform)

MOVIDRIVE® B + DFE33B EtherNet/IP Option

• Add DFE33B option to MDX61B; in Studio 5000 use a Generic/EtherNet Module (EDS available) and set Comm Format = Data-INT (PD = 16-bit words).
• Recommended RPI from examples ≈ 4 ms (longer RPI acceptable). Use CPS (Synchronous Copy) to move multi-word PD blocks in Logix.
• Publications:
  • DFE33B EtherNet/IP & Modbus/TCP — Manual (16725611/EN)

MOVITRAC® B via DFE33B / UOH11B Gateway

• EtherNet/IP gateway maps multiple component-class inverters on SEW SBus; typical mapping uses 3 PD per drive. Plan the Logix tags/offsets accordingly.
• Publications:
  • DFE33B EtherNet/IP & Modbus/TCP — Manual (gateway sections)
  • UFx41B Gateway (EtherNet/IP/Modbus TCP) — Manual

Software

Current and Active Software

Studio 5000 Logix Designer

• Main IDE for ControlLogix/CompactLogix/GuardLogix; supports IEC 61131-3 languages, AOPs, safety, and OPC UA (on supported controllers).
• Publications:
  • 1756-PM001 — Logix 5000 Controllers Common Procedures
  • 1756-RM094 — Logix 5000 Controllers Design Considerations
  • 1756-RM003 — Logix 5000 Controllers General Instructions

FactoryTalk View ME (View Studio)

• Development for PanelView Plus terminals (ME Station runtime); used with PV+7 and earlier PV+ platforms.
• Publications:
  • VIEWME-UM004 — FactoryTalk View ME User’s Guide
  • VIEWME-IN003 — FactoryTalk View ME Installation Guide

FactoryTalk View SE (View Studio)

• Supervisory HMI for network-distributed or local station applications with multi-server architectures.
• Publications:
  • VIEWSE-UM006 — FactoryTalk View SE User’s Guide
  • VIEWSE-IN003 — FactoryTalk View SE Installation Guide

FactoryTalk Optix Studio

• Modern, cloud/web-enabled HMI development for FactoryTalk Optix/OptixPanel and OptixEdge; scalable design and deployment via FactoryTalk Hub.
• Publications / Docs:
  • FactoryTalk Optix Documentation Center — Online help & examples
  • 2800S-UM001 — OptixPanel Standard User Manual (hardware ref.)

Connected Components Workbench (CCW)

• Programming/configuration for Micro800, PanelView 800, PF520-Series, and other component-class devices; includes online help and utilities.
• Publications:
  • 9328-QR001 — CCW Quick Reference / Guide
  • 9328-PP001 — CCW Product Profile (overview & requirements)
  • 2080-RM001 — Micro800 General Instructions (CCW programming ref.)

FactoryTalk Linx (Comms Server)

• Current communications server for Logix/HMI; provides device shortcuts, browsing, and data services within FactoryTalk applications.
• Publications:
  • LNXENT-GR001 — FactoryTalk Linx Getting Results Guide

FactoryTalk Linx Gateway (OPC UA/DA)

• Gateway service that exposes data via OPC UA/DA from FactoryTalk Linx to third-party clients and enterprise apps.
• Publications:
  • FTLG-GR001 — FactoryTalk Linx Gateway Getting Results Guide

Studio 5000 View Designer (PanelView 5000)

• HMI development for PanelView 5000 (View Designer runtime) with tight Logix integration and reusable Smart Objects.
• Publications:
  • 9324-UM001 — Studio 5000 View Designer User Manual
  • 9324-GR001 — Studio 5000 View Designer Getting Results Guide

Legacy and End-of-Life (EOL) / Transitioning Software

RSLogix 5000 (pre-rebrand; see Studio 5000 Logix Designer)

• Superseded name for Logix Designer v20 and earlier; use current Logix Designer docs for programming references.
• Key references:
  • 1756-PM001 — Common Procedures
  • 1756-RM094 — Design Considerations

RSLogix 500 (SLC/MicroLogix)

• Legacy IDE for SLC 500 and MicroLogix families. New designs should migrate to Micro800/CCW or Logix Designer.
• Publications:
  • LG500-GR002 — RSLogix 500 Getting Results Guide

PanelBuilder32 (PanelView Standard)

• Legacy development software for PanelView Standard/Enhanced; migrate to PV+7/FactoryTalk View ME.
• Publications:
  • 2711-GR003 — PanelBuilder32 Getting Results
  • 2711-QS003 — PanelBuilder32 Quick Start

DriveTools SP / DriveExecutive (PowerFlex)

• Legacy configuration tools for earlier PowerFlex drives/HIMs; modern workflows often use Studio 5000 AOPs or CCW depending on drive family.
• Publication:
  • 9303-IN001 — DriveTools SP / DriveExecutive Installation Instructions

RSNetWorx (DeviceNet)

• Legacy network configuration tool for DeviceNet; supported for maintenance on installed base.
• Publication:
  • DNET-GR001 — Getting Results with RSNetWorx for DeviceNet

Free & No-Cost Simulation Options

Micro800 Simulator (in CCW Standard — free)

• Publications / Downloads:
  • CCW Standard Edition (free) — Download
  • CCW Training Videos — Micro800 Simulator overview
  • 2080-RM001 — Micro800 General Instructions

RSLogix Micro Starter Lite + RSLogix Emulate 500 (SLC/Micro)

• Publications / Downloads:
  • RSLogix Micro Starter Lite — Free download instructions
  • PCDC — RSLogix Micro Starter Lite
  • PCDC — RSLogix Emulate 500
  • How-to: Download free RSLogix 500 + Emulate 500 + RSLinx

Studio 5000 View Designer Emulator (PanelView 5000)

• Publications / Docs:
  • Studio 5000 View Designer — Product page
  • 9324-UM001 — View Designer User Manual
  • Intro video — View Designer Emulator

FactoryTalk Logix Echo (Logix 5380/5580 virtual controller) — 30-day trial

• Publications / Download:
  • Logix Echo — Trial / Download
  • Blog — 30-day Logix Echo license

Studio 5000 Logix Emulate (virtual backplane & emulated 5570)

• Info:
  • Studio 5000 Logix Emulate — Product page

FactoryTalk View ME/SE — Demo/Grace Modes

• Info:
  • FactoryTalk View ME — Grace/Demo behavior