AB Viewer
AB Viewer
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I don't normally work with PLC's. So, I have a question about Allen Bradley. I want to view a program and only view, nothing else. But I think that someone told me that you have to RSView or RSLogix to view programs. Does anybody have a free or low cost program just for viewing AB programs?





RE: AB Viewer
Use the upload function below the box where you write your post.
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RE: AB Viewer
Look for the service edition of program which will allow you to view, download, and upload programs.
Control Logix/Compact Logix/Flex Logix - http://
RSLogix 500 Starter Offline/Online Programming
SLC500 series/MicroLogix - http:/
Standard Edition
PLC 5 - http
Goto this link to find the pricing for these items after getting the part #'s.
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/en/e-tools/
RE: AB Viewer
I think that I need the RSLogix500 starter edition. Thanks for the help. I think that the dealer and I were getting our wires crossed. I was kind of hoping for a free or almost free viewer only, but I guess I'll see if I can talk my boss into purchasing RSLogix.
RE: AB Viewer
Roy
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The chopped down RSLogix looks like a good bet though - I wasn't aware of the service edition.
Roy - is that the case with an old application and newer RSlogix? I have had a problem once with a new application and a much older version of RSlogix but wasn't aware of a forward compatibility problem. That seems very lax of Rockwell.
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If we learn from our mistakes I'm getting a great education!
RE: AB Viewer
Not sure of the cost because we get it bundled with other Rockwell software packages.
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I did a project 2 years ago with Ver 14. The software went with the project. I needed to look at the file, RSLogix Ver 15 I bought this year wouldn't open it. It wasn't a big deal as the local vendor supplied the earlier version free of charge.
I just mentioned it so JJDavis could ask for the earlier version up front.
It would also be a problem if you upgraded the file to the latest, the clients earlier version wouldn't open the new file.
I don't claim to be an expert in Rockwell software but it sure has traps for young players.
Roy
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I agreee that for someone who's not familiar with Rockwell/AB, it is not fun.
The program that I want to look at is loaded onto a maintenance laptop, so I can always borrow it. But, trying to do that previously, we ended up trading the laptop back and forth.