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Tools

These tools can assist you in understanding, planning and configuring an Integrated Architecture™ System. New Integrated Architecture Tools are added on a regular basis. Please check the "What's New" tab periodically to learn about the latest helpful resources.

• IA Tools Site Overview Video [WMV]

  Watch this brief video to learn about the Integrated Architecture Tools website and how to navigate through the tabs and quickly find the tools that will help you.

Tools to Help You Get Started

• Integrated Architecture Tools Selection Wizard

  The Integrated Architecture Tools Selection Wizard will help you find exactly the tool you need for your skills and your project. Just answer a few questions and it will show you the tools that will help make you more effective.
  
  

  • Integrated Architecture Tools Selection Wizard [zip]

• ControlNet Cable Termination Video

  The "ControlNet Cable Termination Video" is a 12 minute training video illustrating the proper way to strip and crimp a ControlNet BNC coax cable and connector. All installers of ControlNet cable should view and understand the procedures presented on this video before attempting any ControlNet installation. Understanding how to properly install ControlNet BNC connectors is a vital part of a successful ControlNet installation. This video will guide you through and explain the proper techniques for stripping the 1786-RG6 cable and installing the BNC connector. A CD version of this video is available by ordering part CNET-DM001A.
  
  

  • ControlNet Termination Video [WMV]

• System Ferret

  The System Ferret is a system inventory software tool that will seek out and log all devices communicating on DeviceNet, ControlNet and EtherNet/IP in your control system. Download the file below, install it and scan your system to log important information about all your control system devices.
  

  • System Ferret [zip]
    The newest version (V1.6.2) now supports scanning Flex, Compact, and Point I/O plus SERCOS networks. It also includes a new improved Excel based reporting format.

  The System Ferret requires that RSLinx Classic be installed on the PC on which it is to run. After installing and launching the tool:

  1. Choose the browse starting point by clicking the ellipsis button next to the 'Origin' field.
  2. Select the number of levels the tool is allowed to 'drill down'. Read the "readme.txt" file for more information.
  3. Select the name and location of the report file by clicking on the ellipsis button next to the 'Report' field.
  4. Click on the ‘Start Scan’ button and wait. A progress bar will show how many levels the tool has done and the number of devices it has discovered.
  5. After the tool is done, you will get a 'Scanning Successfully Completed' message. You can now inspect the report file.

• 1771 to 1756 Conversion System Time-Study Video

  Rockwell Automation can assist you to quickly migrate from your existing 1771 I/O swing-arm with attached field wiring and convert the field terminations to match a compatible 1756 I/O module. The Bulletin 1492 Allen-Bradley 1771 to ControlLogix 1756 I/O Wiring Conversion System can help to provide you with the following:

  • Lower rewiring time and labor costs
  • Lower risk of rewiring mistakes
  • Lower engineering layout costs
  • Minimizes production downtime

  The following video demostrates the advantages of this Conversion System by showing a side-by-side comparison of re-wiring the system the conventional way versus using the Conversion System.
  

  • 1771 to 1756 Conversion System Time-Study Video [WMV]

• Mitsubishi to RSLogix 5000 Application Conversion Guide

  This document provides guidance, promotes good practices and prevents common mistakes in the conversion of Mitsubishi projects to RSLogix 5000. Written for engineers in the early stages of the migration process who wish to convert to RSLogix 5000 in an effective and efficient way.

  • Mitsubishi to RSLogix 5000 Application Conversion Guide [PDF]

• Integrated Architecture Top 50 Design Points

  Do you want to speed up control system development time and avoid common pitfalls by taking advantage of some compiled design knowledge? This tool will allow you to quickly access design tips for different areas of an Integrated Architecture System. These include: Controllers, Networks, HMI and Motion. This tool can be downloaded and installed on your hard drive. The tool includes a Performance Document Selection Tool that will help you quickly find the documents that fit your application.

  • Top 50 Design Points [4MB ZIP]

• Simatic S7 to RSLogix 5000 Application Conversion Guide

  This document provides guidance, promotes good practices and prevents common mistakes in the conversion of Simatic S7 projects to RSLogix 5000. Written for engineers in the early stages of the migration process who wish to convert to RSLogix 5000 in an effective and efficient way.

  • Simatic S7 to RSLogix 5000 Application Conversion Guide [ PDF] | Other Languages

• Simatic S5 to RSLogix 5000 Application Conversion Guide

  This document provides guidance, promotes good practices and prevents common mistakes in the conversion of Simatic S5 projects to RSLogix 5000. Written for engineers in the early stages of the migration process who wish to convert to RSLogix 5000 in an effective and efficient way.

  • Simatic S5 to RSLogix 5000 Application Conversion Guide [ PDF]

• CompactLogix System Quick Starts

  Are you a first-time CompactLogix user? If so, then the CompactLogix System Quick Starts are your must-have manuals. These Quick Starts include configuring systems comprised of CompactLogix programmable automation controllers, PanelView Plus, POINT I/O, Kinetix motion and PowerFlex drives on EtherNet/IP, ControlNet and DeviceNet networks.

  • L2x CompactLogix System Quick Start [PDF] | Other Languages
  • L3x CompactLogix System Quick Start [PDF] | Other Languages
  • L4x CompactLogix System Quick Start [PDF] | Other Languages

• FactoryTalk Activation Quick Start Videos

  Are you activating your Rockwell Software product for the very first time? Do you need to manage your activations more efficiently? If so, the following videos provide a step-by-step procedure to help you with the FactoryTalk Activation process.

  • Choose a Host ID  |  View the Video
  • Get Activations for a Computer with Internet Access  |  View the Video
  • Find Available Activations  |  View the Video
  • Borrow and Return Activations  |  View the Video
  • Manage Activations  |  View the Video
  • Interpret Activation-Related Messages Using the Diagnostics Viewer  |  View the Video
  • Rehost an Activation for a Computer with Internet Access  |  View the Video
  • Rehost an Activation for a Computer without Internet Access Using a Computer with Internet Access  |  View the Video
  • Get Activations for a Computer without Internet Access Using a Computer with Internet Access  |  View the Video

  For more information please visit Activations Support.

• FactoryTalk View Machine Edition Quick Start Videos

  These media files are designed to help both first-time software users get started and help more experienced users learn and explore how to use the software to accomplish specific tasks.

  • Get Started
    • Glossary of Terms
  • Get Connected
    • Set Up a PanelView Plus for Communications
    • Select and Connect Communication Cables
  • My First Project
    • Create a New Application and Define Startup Settings
    • Set Up Communications within an Application
    • Define Project Settings
    • Create a New Graphic Display and Add a Numeric Display Object
    • Create Navigation Buttons
    • Test a Graphic Display and the Application
    • Create a Runtime File
    • Download the Runtime Application to the PanelView Plus Terminal

• RSLogix 5000 Start Page Videos for New Users

  These media files are designed to help both first-time customers get started and help more experienced customers learn and explore how to use the software to accomplish specific tasks.

  • RSLogix 5000 How Do I?

    Media clips and tutorials organized under the topics: Get Started, Get Connected, and My First Project that show a user how to use the software to complete common tasks.
    • Get Started
      • Manage Windows
      • Navigate with the Mouse & Keyboard
      • Glossary of Terms
    • Get Connected
      • Configure a Serial Driver
      • Load Firmware in a New Controller
      • Assign an IP Address to a Controller
      • Configure an EtherNet/IP Driver
    • My First Project
      • Create a New Project
      • Modify the Main Task
      • Modify the Main Program
      • Modify the Main Routine
      • Configure an Input Module
      • Configure an Output Module
      • Create a Tag
      • Create a User-Defined Data Type
      • Enter Ladder Diagram Routine Logic
      • Reference a Tag in a Routine
      • Verify a Project
      • Go Online
      • Change a Controller's Mode
      • Monitor & Edit Data Online
    • Learn More About RSLogix 5000
      • Create an Alias Tag
      • Produce and Consume a Tag
      • Find and Clear a Major or Minor Fault
      • Toggle a Bit
      • Clear I/O Communication Faults
      • Force I/O
      • Update a Module's Firmware
      • Search by Cross Reference
      • Search for Components
      • Identify Tags for I/O Data
      • Enter a Function Block Diagram
      • Enter Structured Text
      • Enter a Sequential Function Chart
      • Create a Program
      • Create a Periodic Task
      • Change the Program Schedule of a Task
      • Change a Running Ladder Diagram Routine
      • Change a Running Function Block, Sequential Function Chart, or Structured Text Routine
      • Configure an Equipment Phase
      • Configure a Pre-state Routine and Equipment Phase
      • Change an Equipement Phase's State Manually
    • Advanced Topics
      • Logix-based Alarms
      • GuardLogix
      • Kinematics
      • PhaseManager
      • Add-On Instructions
        • Introduction to Add-On Instructions
        • Creating Add-On Instructions
        • Using Add-On Instructions in a Routine
        • Monitoring Add-On Instruction Code
        • Changing an Add-On Instruction
        • Protecting an Add-On Instruction
        • Using an Add-On Instruction in a New Project

  • What's New in RSLogix 5000 V17

    Media clips and tutorials that preview new features in this release of software.
    • Import Online — Programs, Routines and Instructions
    • Product Documentation Language Switching