Question 1:
Received "The processor is not supported by RSLogix Micro" error.
Answer 1:
when you see this error it generally means you have done something out of sequence or missed something. Rockwell and other PLC software are very particular, if it doesn't see a set sequence or the smallest of things is missed, it just wont work.
So what I recommend is save the program;
- Close all Rockwell programs, RSLogix Micro, Emulator, RsLinx Classic
- Follow, the Programming Foundation Worksheet 1 from page 13 onwards step by step and this should work. If it doesn't let me know what step it fails at and we can investigate further.
Link to the worksheet for you;
https://www.myplctraining.com/products/the-confident-plc-programmer-method-rockwell/categories/1986972/posts/7530066
Question 2:
I get the following error message when opening the Emulator, "Failed to update the system registry. Please check registry security rights or try using REGEDIT".
Answer 2:
This error can be ignored or can you can right click the program Icon and open as administrator
Question 3:
Why is the order of downloading the applications important ?
Answer 3:
The downloading order isn't important but the installation order is kind of important because RSLogix Micro and RSLogix Emulate 500 depend on RSLinx Classic. Hope this helps! Most important is the sequence they are opened, as can be seen by Questions above.
Question 4: Having issues going online, Dialogue box comes up "drivers failed" or "not connected why is this?
Answer 4:
The most common reason people have issues going online is that they have closed the Emulator program after downloading the file to it. Worth checking that the Emulator program is open and the correct program is downloaded. Program in this example is LLF1.
Question 5:
How do I download the software files, or where do I download the software files from?
Answer 5:
Here is a screenshot showing you where the files are located. In order to download the files required for this part of the course click the red text as indicated in the screenshots.
Also it is worth following the Worksheet associated with these files as it too gives clear instructions for you
Link to the worksheet:
Question 6:
I'm unable to select the two programs I need they are unavailable. They are greyed out and I can't check the boxes?
Answer 6:
If you see options greyed out and indicating 0.0MB Hard Disk Space Required to install, it is telling you these programs are already installed on your machine. So it would be worth searching for them.
Question 1:
having issues installing Studio5000 due to Microsoft NET Framework 3.5 issue as per screenshot.
Answer 1:
We have created a step by step guide to assist with Microsoft NET Framework 3.5 issues. Here is a link to this guide.
Question 2:
I am getting "error 1720" which aborts the installation of 5000 how can I resolve this?
Answer 2:
You will need to Restart the Windows Installer Service and that should fix the issue,
To start the Windows Installer Service, follow these steps:
- Click Start, and then type CMD in the Search programs and files dialog box.
- Right-click cmd.exe, and then click Run as Administrator.
- Type net start MSIServer, and then press ENTER.
- Restart the installation process for the program that you want to install.
Question 3:
How do I get past the Software Activation window; Serial Number?, Product Key? and Product version? Do I Activate locally or Using a Dongle option?
Answer 3:
The message about activation, that appears after install can be ignored. You will get a 7 day Grace period (Effectively a trial period). When this 7 day trial period runs out you will get a message much like the one shown above. When this one appears you will need to carry out a software refresh this reset's the 7 day Grace period giving you another 7 days free use. This is the link to the Software refresh Lesson:
https://www.myplctraining.com/products/academy-software/categories/2472163
A screenshot showing the 7 day Grace period
Just Click "OK"
Question 4:
I'm trying to install Studio 5000, but I don't see the Install Now option, only the Customize option. Should I continue with the Customize option, and if so, which options do I leave active, and which do I turn off?
Answer 4:
Just leave all the options checked and click next and proceed to installing the software.
Question 5:
Logix Emulate failed to install, upon clicking "Installation Summary" Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable (x86) Failed.
Answer 5:
We have often seen this issue coming up and the fix is, go to this web address for Microsoft;
https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/2977003/the-latest-supported-visual-c-downloads
Then download the two links for Visual Studio 2015, 2017 and 2019 (x64 and x86) and install these. After they have been installed would maybe recommend restarting your machine and then go for the install again, this should now work.
You can also watch this video for more details: https://www.loom.com/embed/44c7fcaecf7240a480ac1e4d580d4f5e?sid=cb50971e-d0f6-4ae1-abf1-fea8a331489a
Question 6:I carried out a Software Refresh, Then when I tried opening Studio 5000 earlier today, Its requesting Activation; "No Activation Found". What shall I do to refresh the software?
Answer 6: Connect using Teamviewer VPN, refresh the licences as normal with Factory Talk Activation Manager, then whilst your still connected open Studio 5000 make sure it works.
After that close the Teamviewer VPN connection, this should have reset the 7 days Grace period for you.
Question 7: On Teamviewer I do not have the VPN Option how do I get it?
Answer 7: To install the VPN option follow these instructions with Teamviewer,
You can install the VPN driver easily by clicking in your TeamViewer on Extras --> Options --> Advanced -->Click Show advanced options --> Under Advanced network settings --> Install VPN driver --> click Install.
Alternatively you can click the link below and follow the instruction video:
https://community.teamviewer.com/t5/Knowledge-Base-EN/About-TeamViewer-VPN/ta-p/6354
Question 8: When trying to open FactoryTalk Activation Manager I get the above error and am unable to refresh my Software.
Answer 8: Right click the FactoryTalk Activation Manager Icon and select “open as Administrator.”
Question 1: I was able to create my first project but the license activation block popped up a couple of times. Is this normal?
Answer 1: Yes, that's normal just means that the 7 day Grace Period (Trial Period) has expired. You will need to do a software demo refresh when it expires, to give you a fresh 7 days. Here is a link to that lesson for you to save you time:
https://www.myplctraining.com/products/academy-software/categories/2472163
Question 1: Does the Ethernet IP driver in Rs linx work for the micrologix plc, because I tried in compactlogix via Ethernet IP driver in Rs Linx. It doesn't work so I use the Ethernet devices option, once I tried en2t Ethernet bridge in controllogix rack the Ethernet driver works, why is that?
Answer 1:Some A-B PLC devices don't support the auto-find feature of the EtherNet/IP driver so you have to manually enter the IP address using the Ethernet driver. The newer CompactLogix and ControlLogix controllers and EtherNet/IP cards should work with the EtherNet/IP driver.
Question 2: I am not able to run Studio 5000 emulate, I get an activation error even after renewing the licence?
Answer 2: Please check and ensure none of licenses are not showing in use. Hit the refresh button a couple of times. Then if that doesn't work, refresh the licenses, open the program you are having issues with whilst you are still connected to the server. Then disconnect the server, next time you open this software the 7 day grace period should have reset.
Question 3: What's the difference between MicroStarter lite and RS Logix 500?
Answer 3: Micro Starter Lite only supports MicroLogix 1000 and 1100 controllers
Question 4: Will my microstarter lite software run the micrologix 500 projects that I already have in my equipment?
Answer 4: It only runs MicroLogix 1000 and 1100 controller projects. So if that's what you have then yes it will.
Question 2: Does the ethernet controller for the remote rack have to be in slot zero?
Answer 2: No, the ethernet module in the remote rack does not have in slot 0
Question 3:When I create a tag in the logic screen, it doesn't seem to be transferring to the monitor/edit tag screen. What am I missing?
Answer 3: When you create a tag you need to ensure you are creating it as a Controller tag making it accessible to that controller. In the example shown here the controller is named "abc" and the tag "a". As you can see in the red box select the controller for it to show up in controller tags.
Question 1:Why is my rung line red color before TON and why I can't set up value?
Answer 1: The error is telling you the tags are undefined this is why you are having issues, you need to define all of the tags on this rung that is red. If you look at the errors ,basically you have typed a tag name in for each function but not actually made the tag. So it is classed as undefined, you need to right Click each one and select New "Tag Name" then create the Tag choosing Data Type and scope, ensure tag name is right and then hit Create.
Question 2:I have a question pertaining to the compute (CPT) instruction, specifically in defining the "expression". As was shown the user/programmer is able to define their own expression, I understand you are able to utilize +, -, *, / but what if you were to calculate something such as the square root, absolute value, etc. . How would you go about it, also is this something that is common or not so common in the industry?
Answer 2:if you Right Click on the CPT function where it has the label CPT, then select Instruction Help. This opens the online Help and shows you every maths function possible along with the symbols to use. Square root is not very common to be honest, but you can be imaginative with the vast list that is available to achieve pretty much any maths you wish.
*** Don't Forget that there is always the Help function available in Studio5000 and is always a good first go to point of reference as it details every instruction, data type and many more useful topics. Worth a look if having problems. ***
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