RSLogix 5 works within the system requirements of all Rockwell Automation® software products.

For the latest information regarding software platform support, refer to http://www.rockwellautomation.com/compatibility/#/scenarios.

Hardware requirements

Your personal computer must meet the following hardware requirements:

• Intel® Core 2 Duo, 2.8 Ghz processor
• 2 GB RAM or more
• At least 5 GB of available hard disk space
• 256-color SVGA graphics adapter with 1024 x 768 resolution
• Any Windows-compatible mouse or other pointing device

Software requirements

Operating systems

RSLogix 5 runs on the following Windows or Windows Server® operating systems:

• Windows 7 Professional with Service Pack 1 (32-bit, 64-bit)
• Windows 7 Enterprise with Service Pack 1 (32-bit, 64-bit)
• Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)
• Windows 10 Enterprise (64-bit)
• Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2016 Long Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) Embedded
• Windows Server 2012 Standard (64-bit)
• Windows Server 2012 Datacenter (64-bit)
• Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard (64-bit)
• Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter (64-bit)
• Windows Server 2016 Standard (64-bit)
• Windows Server 2016 Datacenter (64-bit)
• Windows Server 2019 Standard (64-bit)
• Windows Server 2019 Datacenter (64-bit)

Required software and versions

The following software is required to use RSLogix 5:

• RSLinx® Classic or RSLinx Classic Lite version 4.11.00
• FactoryTalk® Services Platform version 6.11.00
• FactoryTalk® Activation Manager version 4.04

Preferred operating systems

Preferred operating systems are prioritized for support, testing, and post-release patch qualifications. These operating systems are preferred for this release:

• Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)
• Windows 7 Professional with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
• Windows Server 2016 Standard (64-bit)
• Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard (64-bit)

High Resolution Display Support

Windows 10 build 1703 or later is the recommended operating system if running this software with a 2K or 4K High Resolution Display.

Rockwell Automation Test Environment

Enhanced features

• Export RSLogix 5 projects to Logix Designer projects with the Save Program As dialog box.

• Incorrect indication of differences after conversion of the project from 6200 software to RSLogix 5 software
When converting a project from 6200 software to RSLogix 5 software, the Compare Tool shows there may be changes between the new project and the original one. First identified in RSLogix 5 version 7.40.00. [CVBRSL5PRG-44]

In fact, there are no differences between the two projects.

• Different datatype requirements in RSLogix 5 and Studio 5000 Logix Designer
The datatype of STD, FFL, and DTR mismatches without PCE in Studio 5000 Logix Designer after Logix Designer export. First identified in RSLogix 5 version 10.00.00. [CVBRSL5PRG-49]

There is currently no work around for this anomaly.

• Not support Logix Designer export for messy code
When exporting an RSLogix 5 project with the rung comments starting with number or including spaces and dashes, the export will fail. First identified in RSLogix 5 version 10.00.00. [CVBRSL5PRG-31]

To avoid this problem, add an underscore before the number and change the spaces and dashes as underscores.

• The string with single quotation mark causes Logix Designer export to fail
When exporting an RSLogix 5 project with single quotation mark in the string, the export will fail with an error message "FATAL ERROR: Token buffer overflow". First identified in RSLogix 5 version 10.00.00. [CVBRSL5PRG-16]

To resolve this problem, remove the single quotation mark or use double quotation mark in the string.

• No Logix Designer support for the export of index direct/indirect addresses symbol and description
When exporting to Logix Designer, the symbol and description of index direct/indirect addresses will be lost in the ACD file. First identified in RSLogix 5 version 10.00.00. [CVBRSL5PRG-24]

There is currently no work around for this anomaly.

• No Logix Designer export support for the following instruction addresses
The instruction addresses PD/RSP and PD /SBS cause that Logix Designer export fail. The instruction addresses PD/BCD, PD/DFD, PD/ZCD, BT/NR, BT/RW, and BT/CO cannot be exported correctly. First identified in RSLogix 5 version 10.00.00. [CVBRSL5PRG-42]

To resolve this anomaly, verify the instruction addresses manually in Studio 5000 Logix Designer.

• No Logix Designer export support for word references of PLC-5 32-bit I/O module addresses.
When exporting to Logix Designer, the word references of PLC-5 32-bit I/O module addresses cannot be exported correctly to Logix Designer. First identified in RSLogix 5 version 10.00.00. [CVBRSL5PRG-23]

There is currently no work around for this anomaly.

• Cannot run the .x5 file correctly on 64-bit Windows 7
When opening the .x5 file, RSLogix 5 encounters system error indicating that "Could not IMPORT the AI documentation database files". First identified in RSLogix 5 version 7.40.00. [CVBRSL5PRG-43]

There is currently no work around for this anomaly.

• Unable to launch Windows Event Viewer
Selecting Tools > Security > View System Log cannot run Windows Event Viewer. First identified in RSLogix 5 version 9.00.00. [CVBRSL5PRG-55]

To resolve this problem, run RSLogix 5 as administrator or sign in to windows with system built-in administrator account.

• No support for Logix Designer export of I/O chassis with more than 16 I/O modules
When exporting 17 or more I/O modules to Logix Designer, only 16 I/O modules can be displayed after you open the ACD file. First identified in RSLogix 5 version 10.00.00. [CVBRSL5PRG-58]

To avoid this problem, export up to 16 I/O modules to Logix Designer.

• The data type of Dest parameter in STD is restricted in Logix Designer.
When exporting to Logix Designer, if the data type of Dest parameter in STD is not REAL, they will be exported incorrectly, except DataFile Float. First identified in RSLogix 5 version 10.00.00. [CVBRSL5PRG-61]

There is currently no work around for this anomaly.

• Limited support for 4K display with scaling greater than 100%
Setting DPI of the 4K display greater than 100% causes some dialog boxes truncated. First identified in RSLogix 5 version 10.00.00. [CVBRSL5PRG-68]

To avoid this problem, set DPI of the 4K display less than or equal to 100%.

• The Server Busy dialog box stops responding for several minutes
When selecting Tools > Add In Manager, the Server Busy dialog box prompts and RSLogix 5 stops responding for several minutes. First identified in RSLogix 5 version 10.00.00. [CVBRSL5PRG-72]

To avoid this problem, after ending task of RSLogix 5 in Task Manager, in Registry Editor, go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\ROCKWELL SOFTWARE\RSLogix5\AddIns, and then change the default value to 0 for every key.

• An error message appears, when opening L5K file without the corresponding version of Logix Designer installed.
When the existing version of Logix Designer does not match the version you select during exporting, the project will be exported as an L5K file automatically. When opening the L5K file, an error message appears indicating that the file is invalid, but it does not influence running the L5K file. First identified in RSLogix 5 version 10.00.00. [CVBRSL5PRG-73]

To avoid this problem, export the project as an ACD file.

• There should be two available items in the Add In Manager dialog box after installing RSLogix 5 version 10.00.00 on a clean machine.
After installing RSLogix 5 version 10.00.00 on a clean machine, select Tools > Add In Manager, and only one ViewStudio Application Class item can be found in the Add In Manager dialog box. The other one disappears. First identified in RSLogix 5 version 10.00.00. [CVBRSL5PRG-74]

To add the other ViewStudio Application Class item, open command line window and run the following commands with administrator privilege:

For 64-bits Windows OS:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Rockwell\VStudio.exe” /regserver

regsvr32 “C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Rockwell\VStudiops.dll”

For 32-bits Windows OS:

"C:\Program Files\Common Files\Rockwell\VStudio.exe” /regserver

regsvr32 “C:\Program Files\Common Files\Rockwell\VStudiops.dll”

There are no known anomalies for RSLogix 5 version 9.00.00.

There are no functional changes for RSLogix 5 version 10.00.00.

Use command-line parameters to perform an unattended or silent installation of the software.

This table identifies the installation command-line parameters. Command-line parameters are case-insensitive. However, if a specified value includes a space, be sure to enclose the value in quotation marks (for example, "value with spaces").

These examples show how to use the installation commands.

• To install the software with no user interface using the default settings during the installation process. (Silent install)

  Setup.exe /Q /IAcceptAllLicenseTerms

• To install the Chinese language version of the software on the D: drive and display the progress, error, or complete messages during installation and restart the computer if necessary. (Unattended install)

  Setup.exe /QS /IAcceptAllLicenseTerms /AutoRestart /SetupLanguage=CHS /InstallDrive=D:

This table identifies the error codes that can be returned by an installation.

RSP files configured with the Security feature

• An .rsp file with the Security feature configured cannot be opened with versions lower than 7.40.
• An .rsp file with the Security feature configured cannot be opened with version 7.40 if FactoryTalk Services Platform is not enabled for RSLogix 5.

• Due to an anomaly in the PLC-5 firmware, Class 4 Secured is not available when using the new security feature. If you are currently using Passwords and Privileges and have a channel default class set to class 4 then you may need to take one or more of the following actions.
  • Move the channel default class to one of the three secured classes and if needed modify the FactoryTalk Security settings to provide additional limitations for your class 4 users.
  • Determine if the existing feature privileges for Class 4 provides sufficient protection. You may then leave the channel default at Class 4 although the new security enhancements will not be active for that channel.
• Due to an anomaly in the PLC-5 firmware, using Secured Classes in the Node Privileges table may not work as expected. After RSLogix 5 goes online with a controller using an entry in the node privileges table that has been configured for one of the secured classes, the resulting operating class will be the channel default base (unsecured) class instead of the node privilege table entry class.
• You must be logged onto the computer as an Administrator to use Tools > Database > Native Import to import a database from an AB 6200 or A.I. Series file.

• When multiple users are online with Classic PLC-5 processors, one session of RSLogix 5 does not indicate the changes made in other sessions. Perform a full upload to refresh the project.
• When multiple sessions of RSLogix 5 are bridged to a PLC-5 controller through a common DH+ channel of a 1756-DHRIO module, the PLC-5 processor will treat them as one common session.
  • Edits from each RSLogix 5 session may be made simultaneously to the same controller.
  • Changing the privilege class in one session may also change the privilege class of other online users.
  • Unsecured sessions of RSLogix 5 may be able to gain access to a controller after an authorized user has gone online.

Added support for the PLC-5E Series F and 1785-ENET Series C including E-Mail functionality using the MSG instruction. Any X5 or RSP created with these new features will not be useable by earlier versions of the software.

CNET 1.25 conversions are only supported from 6200 to RSLogix 5 7.10.00. CNET 1.25 conversions from previous versions of RSLogix 5 or AI 5 to RSLogix 5 are not supported and CNET 1.25 conversions from RSLogix 5 to 6200 are not supported.

RSLogix 5 Professional includes Microsoft's Visual Basic® for Applications (VBA). VBA uses the objects, methods, properties and events of the RSLogix automation interface enabling you to author scripts to automate tasks within the RSLogix editor.

RSLogix 5 Professional includes the RSLogix automation interface to enable your use of VBA. Refer to the license addendum for the specific terms and conditions of its use.

Rockwell Automation provides technical support for the RSLogix automation interface in the context of a VBA (in-process) application. The technical support is limited to the implementation of the specific objects, methods, properties, and events. Rockwell Automation does not provide integration or debugging support.

You should not perform Online editing on a Ser A 5/15 PLC5 prior to revision P. If online editing is required you must update the firmware in the processor to REV P or above. RSLogix 5 correctly performs the online edit; however you may experience compatibility issues with legacy programming products.

The project file projectname.rsp contains all database and project related files. If you need to share a project with someone simply provide them with the projectname.rsp file and they will receive all project related information. When sharing RSLogix database information with other Rockwell Software applications, like RSView®32, you must use the Save database as external file checkbox on the File>Save As dialog to make the database file available to that application.

The projectname.rsp file contains both an online and offline image of your project. This speeds the process of connecting to a processor. These images can get unsynchronized; this occurs if you don't save your changes when going from online to offline. To synchronize the images, you must download, upload, or save the project while online.

If you install multiple localized versions of RSLogix 5 (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese) on the same computer, the order in which you install the applications may impact the embedded application text strings you are viewing.

When creating a new project using a ControlNet 1.5 PLC 5/60 processor the default series and revision (C/L or D/C) must be manually set to D/D. If you fail to take this action you may not be able to use the ControlNet™ 1.5 configuration file (.XC) with RSNetWorx™ 1.06.38.

When opening a 6200 PLC-5 .AF5 file, all the 6200 PLC5 project files must be located in the same directory as the AF5 file. The directory path and filename must be less than 63 characters in length or the operation will fail.

• When going online with a Classic PLC-5 you must always upload the processor image. This is necessary because Classic PLC-5's do not include a means to determine if the offline and online images match. Quick Online will allow you to view an individual ladder file after it is uploaded.
• Do not perform Online saves with the Excel database editor (Pro only) open, as it results in errors in the RSP file.

There is no formatted dialog for configuring VME PLC5 processor channels. You must view and edit the data table file you assign as the channel configuration file.

RSLogix 5 prints Ladder Logic reports as graphic files. The ladder report cannot be printed to a text file. Other RSLogix 5 reports can be printed to a text file using the Generic/Text-only printer driver in Windows.

The following characters may not be used in RSLogix 5 symbols, `~!@#$%^&*()-+={}[]|\\:;""'<>?,./ . If you have used these characters in a previous release of RSLogix 5, the symbols will appear in your ladder views and reports. However, you cannot modify the symbol.

We recommend that you export the database to the ASCII CSV format to speed the replacement of the illegal characters in your symbols.

• RSLogix 5 will not work with or interface to the Rockwell Automation's DDMC product.
• There are no configuration applets for 1171 QB/B or QB/C modules.
• You can only assign a symbol or comment to the element level of a user-defined structure.