ROCKWELL AUTOMATION

RESOURCE GUIDE
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YouTube Channel videos and customer webinars

Toolkits that aid in decreasing control system design and

development time

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Videos and Webinars

Sample Code

Safety functions and links for sample code website

Accelerator Toolkits

Product Info

Whats New and product information

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Integrated Architecture tools, faceplates, migration tools, and addon instructions

Popular labs, quick reference guides, and technotes

Free Tools

Quick Reference Manuals

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Links for software activation, downloads, and product

compatibility and download center

Information on training offerings, field service, migration

programs, and tech support

Software Activation/Downloads

Services and Support

SAMPLE VIDEOS
Upcoming Live
Webinars

CONTROLLERS (PLCs)
Micro 800 Controllers Basics

Learn how to configure and program our Micro 800 controllers with
Connected Components Workbench (CCW)

Previously Recorded
Webinars

1771 to 1756 I/O Conversion

Reduce downtime with a 1771 to 1756 I/O conversion system. This

conversion enables removing power supplies and minimizing wiring errors

SOFTWARE
Faceplate/Add-on Instructions

Rockwell Software
Video Library

Create and Configure a New Application in FactoryTalk View ME

Rockwell Software
YouTube Playlist

An automation specialist discusses the faceplate/add-on instruction sets

available from Rockwell Automation with a live demo with a CompactLogix
processor
Online Automation Class overviews how to create and configure a new
application in FactoryTalk View ME 5.0

Connected Components Workbench Software Tutorials

Knowledgebase
Genius Webinars

Video tutorials on how to program with the Connected Components

Workbench (CCW) software

How-To Series with RSLogix 5000

Video tutorials on how to program with the RSLogix 5000 software

Integrated Architecture
Tools Video Library

FactoryTalk View 7.0 Video Tutorials

Training videos on how to program with FactoryTalk View 7.0 software

VIDEOS + WEBINARS
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Sample Code Library

An online library that allows you to retrieve samples of code that have been
developed by other users and post code that you think others might find helpful.
The Sample Code Library site is a place to share best Integrated Architecture
applications, including logic, HMI and drives

Product Drawings

Offering a powerful range of product drawing tools to help you design & apply our
products. Available on-line or for download, our tools help you access information
while in the office or on the go

Pre-engineered Machinery Safety Application Examples

The documents in this archive provide detailed information that outlines the
functionality, performance, and products that are required for each safety function.
They also come with a produced SISTEMA Performance Level calculation as
outlined in EN ISO 13849-1

Faceplates

Library of HMI graphics and faceplates available for numerous Rockwell

Automation products and other devices

Add-On-Instructions (AOI)

Configure a control application using pre-defined objects for common functions

helping to reduce engineering time. Add-On Instructions allow modules of
code, with pre-defined functionality, to be connected together in a drag and
drop environment to rapidly define a control function

SAMPLE CODE
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Product Configuration & Selection Directory

Product Lifecycle Status

Browse for additional product information or configure

parts.

Identify the most contemporary Rockwell Automation

products.

Product Selection Toolbox

Global SCCR Selection Tool

A collection of Product Selection and System Design

software tools that help you select Allen-Bradley
products and design application solutions.

The Global Short Circuit Current Ratings (SCCR)

Selection Tool provides coordinated high fault branch
circuit solutions for motor starts, soft-starters, and
component drives.

ProposalWorks Proposal Builder

Integrated Architecture Builder

Get information on Allen-Bradley products and services

with this easy-to-use interface. Find the exact catalog
number, access current pricing, view related documents
and photos, and include them in a Word document.

Configure your Logix-based automation systems

(including the PlantPAX process automation system), select
hardware, and generate bills of material for applications
including controllers, I/O, networks, drives, cabling &
wiring, and motion control.

CrossWorks Competitive Cross Reference

Integrated Architecture Resources

This on-line tool provides assistance converting

competitive catalog numbers to similar Allen-Bradley
products

Various tools organized into four system lifecycle

phases: Select, Develop, Commission, Maintain

FREE TOOLS
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Rockwell Software Downloads Page

Access to links on product activation, software downloads, drivers, firmware, and

compatibility scenarios

Software Downloads

Rockwell Automation provides a number of downloads, updates and

additional resources related to software and associated product

Software Activations Support and Tools

Get help activating software without picking up the phone!

Product Compatibility and Download Center (PCDC)

Find product-related downloads including firmware, release notes, associated
software, drivers, tools and utilities. A quick reference guide on how to use the

PCDC.

Software Downloads by Serial Number*

RSLogix 5000 Add-On-Profiles*

Firmware Updates

Software Patches*

Find available software downloads by searching by the software serial number

A collection of popular firmware and other downloads

Access to RSLogix 5000 Add-On-Profile downloads

Find the latest software patches in the Product Compatibility Download Center
(PCDC)

*Sites may require account sign in and/or TechConnect Support.

SOFTWARE ACTIVATION/DOWNLOADS
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Water Wastewater Accelerator Toolkit

A quick start guide and sample controller and HMI

configurations for common applications such as lift
stations, dosing pumps, head works, and solids handling.

Batch Application Toolkit

A collection of documentation, equipment phases,

support routines, and associated HMI components
that can assist in the development of a Batch Solution.

Connected Components Accelerator Toolkit

Automation engineering design tools for the
entire machine control application development.

Drives and Motion Accelerator Toolkit

Provides tools to assist with all facts of your design

task, from selecting components and developing
drawings, to writing code, laying out HMI screens,
starting up your machine and even troubleshooting.

Safety Accelerator Toolkit provides easy to use system

design, programming, and diagnostic tools to assist you in the

rapid development and deployment of your safety systems.

ACCELERATOR TOOLKITS
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CNC Machining Accelerator Toolkit

Simplifies the integration between Rockwell

Automations Logix Control, Motion, and Safety
Platforms and FANUC Series 3x-B CNC Systems.

Energy Management Accelerator Toolkit

Easy to use system design, programming, and

analysis tools to assist in the rapid development and
deployment of an energy monitoring, analysis, and
control system.

Ethernet/IP Toolkit - Resources for all phases of your

EtherNet/IP implementation (Design, Configuration,
Commissioning, and Troubleshooting) in one package.

Programmable Controllers (PLC)

ControlLogix
CompactLogix

Safety Products

PowerFlex AC Drives
PanelView Operator Interface
Sensors and Switches
Kinetix Motion Control
Ethernet/IP and Networking

Rockwell Software Website

PRODUCT INFO
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MOTION
Tuningless Features for the Kinetix 5000 Servo Drive Family
Setup the load observer and the notch filter for the Kinetix 5000 family

HMIs
Visualization Selection Guide

Find More in the Literature Library

NETWORKS

CONTROLLERS (PLCs)

Ethernet Cheat Sheet

This Ethernet Cheat Sheet is intended as a quick reference for common
procedures, commands, and formulas used when working with Ethernet.

Converting PLC-5 or SLC 500 Logic to Logix-Based Logic

This manual describes how to use the version of the translation tool,
Translate PLC-5/SLC 2.0 that is included with version 19 and later of the
RSLogix 5000 programming software.

EtherNet/IP Capacity Tool

The EtherNet/IP Capacity Tool is intended to help you in the initial
layout of your EtherNet/IP network by calculating resources used by a
proposed network.

Allen-Bradley Programmable Controllers

Logix5000 Controllers Design Considerations

DRIVES

EtherNet/IP Quick Reference Drawings

These drawings provide an easy to use summary of the tools &
resources available for your EtherNet/IP system through the Design,
Commissioning, and Troubleshooting phases of a project.

Ethernet Safety with PowerFlex 527

Safety Function: Actuator Subsystems Stop Category 0 or Stop Category 1
via an Integrated Safety Controller and PowerFlex 527 Drive with Hardwired
Safe Torque-off.

Troubleshoot Ethernet Networks

This quick reference provides a high level guide for setting up an IP
address and also shows how to understand and diagnose issues using a
modules webpage.

Wiring and Grounding Guidelines

EtherNet/IP Toolkit
The EtherNet/IP Accelerator Toolkit provides easy to use resources for
all phases of your EtherNet/IP implementation (Design, Configuration,
Commissioning, and Troubleshooting) in one package.

Drives Engineering Handbook

QUICK REFERENCE MANUALS

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Literature Library

Training Services

Training Advisor

View our full offering of

training services

An online assessment tool to help

you determine the knowledge of
your work force and to build a
tailored training plan.

E-mail Support

Knowledgebase

PLC-5 Migration
Rockwell Automation offers a full
portfolio of modernization and
migration services and tools to
ease the process.

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