How to compare PLC programs using RSLogix?

[rmore]

New to PLC's. Is there a quick way to compare different revisions of a PLC program? I am using RSLogix.

Thnaks

 

[xnuke]

Which type? 5? 500? 5000?

xnuke
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[ScottI2R]

Hi,
This is not sarcasm, but whoever did the edits SHOULD have made revision notes explaining what was changed. I would look there. It is under the "edit" pulldown.

Scott

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[catserveng]

Most later versions have a compare tool. Under the tools tab, pretty easy to use.

In RSLogix 5K as I remember it's an option when you go to install.

 

[ScottI2R]

RS Logix 500 V5.20 has it.

Scott

I really am a good egg, I'm just a little scrambled!

 

[xJAyx]

As catserveng said, it's under the Toole menu, then Compare...

You simply browse your disk for the two projects, or upload a project from a connected PLC.

ScottI2R, I completely agree, but if one of the programs is pulled off the PLC, with AB all of that information is lost.

 

[controlsdude]

compare tool is an optional install utility, so if you dont see it on your menu. Go back to the install disks and install it from the ENU/tools directory that are on the install disks.