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RSlogix/Studio5000 Ladder Logic Training. Basic

Name: RSlogix/Studio5000 Ladder Logic Training. Basic
Rating: 4.7 (2100 reviews)

The student will learn how to create a project, routines and ladder programming using RSlogix/Studio5000 software.

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Created byJeff Sharman

Last updated 5/2025

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What you'll learn

Students will learn how to create a PLC project using the Studio 5000 platform. This will give beginners exposure using RSlogix/Studio 5000.
You will learn how to create a project and set communications.
You will learn the basic Logic instructions and their use.
You will learn how to use other instructions such as timers, counters, comparison, program control, math's and much more.

Course content

8 sections • 34 lectures • 3h 25m total length

Personal Introduction.1:25
This is just to introduce myself to all of you. You will be able to put a face to the voice.
Course Introduction and Overview4:11
This video is just to introduce you to the things you will learn and benefit from by enrolling on this course. If you work with or plan on working with a PLC platform that uses Studio 5000, then this course is for you.

Controllogix Platform8:25
The Controllogix Platform Using Logix5000

This lecture will assist you in making an informed choice of the size required for your project
You will be shown the different chassis sizes
The functionality of the chassis and the modules.

There are many other features that you will learn about from this article which will be of great assistance in the creation or conversion of your project.
Controllogix Platform
Compactlogix Platform3:14
The Compactlogix Platform using Logix5000

Here you will see the differences between this platform and the other platforms
When you will maybe use this instead of the bigger controllogix platform
The layout of the rack compared to other platforms

There is a lot of demand for this platform and is extremely useful for usage in projects of a certain size.
Compactlogix Platform
Softlogix Platform3:05
Softlogix Platform using Logix5000

You will learn the practical usage of a computer based PLC.
You will be shown how to communicate to a remote I/O chassis.

There are a number of instances where you may wish to use this platform.
Softlogix Platform
Platforms Summary2:33
This is just to summarize all I have covered in the previous lectures

Creating and Naming a Project using Studio50005:16
Creating a Project using Studio5000.
You will learn how to create a project from scratch and selecting the correct controller and software options.
This is a straightforward but extremely important aspect of using Studio5000.
Demo. Creating and Naming a Project using Studio5000.2:20
This lecture will show you the difference between project creation in RSlogix 5000 and Studio5000.
Navigating the Toolbars and Controller Organizer using Studio50008:11
Navigating Toolbars and the Controller Organizer using Studio5000.
Here I will show you all the different toolbars and their functionality.
You will learn all the tools available to you in the Controller Organizer.
In addition, you will learn how to set up the project window display that best suits you.
There is a lot more that you will learn This is just a brief summary.
Tasks, Programs and Routines.6:18
Tasks, Programs and Routines using Studio5000
You will learn the purpose of tasks, programs and routines.
I will show you how the scheduling mechanism works.
How to use the different types of ladder routines
There is a lot more, but these are just the highlights of what you will learn.
Creating a Periodic Task and Program.3:23
Creating a Periodic Task using Logix5000.
I will show you how to create a periodic task.
You will see how priorities work and time intervals
Also a brief look at Event tasks.

This is critical for project organization and the most efficient use of communication bandwidth. Used extensively.
Creating a Ladder Logix Routine.5:55
Creating a Ladder Routine using RSLogix/Studio5000.
You will see how a ladder routine is created.
How to assign ladder routines for different functions.
Very useful and necessary.
Creating a Project. Summary.3:57
Creating a Studio 5000 Project.

Creating Tags and Defining Memory Layout.9:55
Creating Tags and Defining memory within RSLogix/Studio5000.
I will show you how memory is defined and utilized.
You will learn how to create tags and use memory efficiently by creating Arrays.
You will see the different data types that can be used and the different Tag scopes which can be defined.
A very important part of this training.
Defining I/O Tags and Aliases.16:49
Defining I/O and Aliases within RSLogix/Studio5000.
You will learn how to create various types of I/O modules.
I will show you the scope where they are created.
You will see examples of Analog I/O configuration.
Creating alias tags. I will show you.
With this lecture, you will now be able to create physical l/O and attach realistic tag names to these I/O.
Tags and I/O Summary.2:27
Tag and I/O Creation and Definition.

Ladder Logic Bit Instructions.5:29
Ladder Logic Bit Instructions as used with RSLogix/Studio5000.
You will be made familiar with all the commonly used Bit instructions used in Logix5000 ladder logic.
Instructions like XIC, XIO, ONS and many more.
These instructions are used extensively in ladder logic programming. I will show you when to use which instruction for what.
Numbering Systems Relationships.6:26
Numbering System Relationships.
This is a refresher as some of you maybe familiar with the relationship between Binary, Decimal and Hexadecimal
I will show you the relationship between these numbering systems.
Knowing the relationship between these numbering systems can be very useful. Biinary and Decimal are used extensively in PLC systems and Hexadecimal is used with Ethernet technology.
Program Flow Explanation in a Ladder Routine.5:33
Program Flow within a Ladder Routine.
After this lecture, you will know how a program behaves in a ladder routine
You will see the use of various instruction types to control how a project behaves under certain conditions.

You will use some of these instructions extensively, such as the JSR instruction. There are others and it is very important to know the functionality of all the ones used the most.
Program Flow Demonstration in a Ladder Routine.12:31
This lesson demonstrates the actual procedure for creating these program control instructions to.
Timers and Counters.11:21
Using Timers and Counters in RSLogix/Studio5000.
Timers and counters are used extensively in projects of all kinds.
I will show you the different types of timers and counters and how to use them.
In this lecture, I will show you the different types of timers and counters and examples of their usage. Very important to know as they are very frequently used.
Comparison Instructions.7:44
Using Comparison Instructions within RSLogixStudio5000.

You will learn how to use the most popular comparison instructions within RSlogix/Studio5000.
See how they can be used for interlocking and sequencing applications. Extensively used.
Maths Instructions.5:39
Maths Instructions as used in RSLogix/Studio5000.
You will learn all the popular Maths instructions within RSLogix/Studio5000.
They are used extensively for all kinds of calculations within projects.
I will show you examples of their use in ladder routines.
A very important aspect of ladder programming.
Programming Summary.4:46
Programming a ladder routine

Connecting the PLC to Computer.11:35
Communication between Computer and PLC.

In this lecture, you will see the importance of RSlinx.
I will show you how to configure the correct driver for the communication being used.
You will also learn how to configure an OPC topic for communication with other software.
Without this, communication will never be established. Extremely important.
Connecting the PLC to the Computer 210:11
I have added this to give you a little more clarity in setting up your communication to the PLC.
Communications Summary.1:21
Connecting the PLC to Computer

Adding and Editing Documentation Components.6:20
Documenting a Project.
Here we will see the importance of using realistic documentation and descriptions in your ladder and your tags . Extremely useful for project familiarization and fault finding.
Searching and Replacing Project Components.4:12
Searching and Replacing Components.
Learning the search and replace feature for Tags and Instructions is a very useful feature and is used for fault finding. It makes life so much easier.
Searching and Controller Fault finding Online.11:36
Documentation and Search Summary.2:48
Documentation and Searching.

Requirements

Computer literacy, understanding of electrical and instrumentation drawings. A computer with internet connection.

Description

This course covering the RSlogix/Studio5000 ladder logic PLC Training Basic is for any of you who may have used or had exposure to a conventional PLC, but with little or no exposure to RSlogix/Studio5000 used in any of the 4 platforms where it is used. It is also for First Time Users with very basic knowledge of PLC's generally. This software, and the Rockwell Automation platforms that use it, is very powerful and for me is my PLC software and hardware of choice, Very user-friendly.

I shall be your instructor during this training and I have had many years of practical experience creating projects and programming PLC's, HMI's, commissioning, and face-to-face training. I also possess a SAQA Further Education and Training Certificate: Measurement, Control and Instrumentation. This is South African but recognized in many countries internationally.

The course will start by introducing you to the 4 platforms using RSlogix/Studio5000 and explaining the differences.

Next, I will cover with you, the steps taken to create a RSlogix/Studio5000 project and make it work.

Who Should Take This Course?

This RSlogix/Studio5000 ladder logic PLC Training Basic course is designed as an introductory course for users who have had exposure to PLC ladder programming but limited or no exposure to Studio5000.
This course is also strongly recommended if you are a user of PLC5 or SLC500 and you are upgrading to Controllogix or Compactlogix and you will then be a new user.
This is a basic course, so if you are an experienced user of Studio5000 you might get bored.

Listed below are some of the topics I will cover with you in this course.

An explanation of all the different platforms using the Studio 5000 software.
I will show you how to create an RSlogix/Studio5000 project from scratch.
You will learn the scheduling mechanism used by Studio5000 in the form of Tasks, Programs and Routines.
Setting up and navigating the software will teach you the functions of the toolbars and setting up the colour scheme preferred by you.
How can the program flow within a project behave? I will show you using instructions such as JSR, MCR and others.
You will learn how to program a ladder routine using the most popular instructions such as Bits, Timers, Counters, and many others.
I will show you how to create Tasks, Programs and Routines.
You will learn how to establish communication between the computer and PLC using RSlinx.

This is just a short description explaining what you will learn but there is a lot more that you will learn if you take the

RSlogix/Studio5000 Ladder Logic PLC Training. Basic.

There are a number of quizzes that you can complete after each section to help you reinforce your knowledge and gain confidence using the software. There are also some practical labs for you to complete with a solution attached where I will be demonstrating my solution.

At the end of the course, you will feel confident creating and running a project, interrogating an existing project and carrying out necessary changes to a running operation.

The majority of the course consists of video tutorials where I will explain all the different aspects of Studio5000 and demonstrate the use of the software for each of these aspects.

The more you can use the software, the better you will be, Then the next course which will cover advanced options of Studio5000, will be of real benefit to you.

So if you are Really Serious about learning Studio5000 using platforms such as Controllogix, Compactlogix or even Softlogix then this course is for you. Enroll on this course Now and you can be learning Today.

Who this course is for:

Electrical and instrumentation technicians and engineers, Control systems specialists. Anyone currently using a different PLC and is in the process of changing to RSlogix/Studio5000. This is not for computer programmers or web designers.

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What you Will Learn2 lectures • 6min

The Different Platforms Using Studio5000.4 lectures • 17min

Creating a Studio5000 Project.7 lectures • 35min

Creating Tags and I/O3 lectures • 29min

Programming a Ladder Routine8 lectures • 59min

Communicating and going Online3 lectures • 23min

Documenting and Searching a Project4 lectures • 25min

Lab Exercises3 lectures • 11min

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