Software Entitlement Check
This technote outlines the necessary steps...
635512 - Studio 5000 Software: Download Older Versions of Software
Access Level: Everyone
Note the second "
Problem" listed...
My Studio 5000 is in support but I can only download the latest version.
It is my understanding that any product serial numbers, which are not included within a TechConnect Contract, and hence not "in support", will not be eligible for "Software Maintenance" i.e. download software updates. Can someone confirm whether or not they can access and download all versions of RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000 using their serial number, etc., with no TechConnect Contract in place?
This technote describes the availability of Software Maintenance for all TechConnect Contracts...
526586 - Did You Know Your TechConnect Agreement Includes Software Maintenance
Access Level: Everyone
I believe that without TechConnect you are only entitled to download again the same version you purchased?
Pending the above...
This specific link will take you directly to the
Software Entitlement Check webpage where you enter your current product serial number and optional matching criteria (Product Key, Company Name, etc.)...
https://download.rockwellautomation.com/webupdates/enter.aspx
You may also be asked to login using your Rockwell Automation user credentials (free to setup account).
The default product shown will be the latest version. Currently, this can be changed, using the version drop down list, and any version of Studio 5000 back to v21 may be selected. You may also select RSLogix 5000 v 20 or v16 at their latest releases.
If you require other older versions back as far as v10, then you must change the product type in the "Change product shown above here" field.
Example:
Default is:
*9324-RLD700NXENE - Studio 5000 PRO EN *Latest
Change to:
*9324-RLD700NXENE - Studio 5000 Professional Edition ESD S/W
Note:
ESD =
Electronic
Software
Delivery
Did you know?...
Products ending in
E (
ENE) means the ESD (download) option is being ordered. EN
M means media version is being ordered.
The above change will update the version selection drop down list to include all other versions not originally included, back as far as v10, and additionally includes one v8 release.
If anyone (with TechConnect) requires older pre v10 versions, then see here (this technote is linked from within the one above)...
731500 - RSLogix 5000: How to Download Older Pre v10 Versions
Access Level: TechConnect
A link within that technote will take you to a single download file for all versions prior to v10...
RSLogix5000 v1.10
RSLogix5000 v1.23
RSLogix5000 v2.10
RSLogix5000 v2.15
RSLogix5000 v2.25
RSLogix5000 v2.27
RSLogix5000 v2.51
RSLogix5000 v5.02
RSLogix5000 v6.01
RSLogix5000 v7.02
RSLogix5000 v8.02
RSLogix5000 v8.52
RSLogix5000 v9.00
But I'm still very curious to know if out of contract users can download each and every version (newer or older) than the version they purchased? I have never been out of contract, so I cannot say. It's just been my understanding of the above all along.
I'll be very happy for many people if it proves to be possible. But I'm also dreading the impending Rockwell bashing that might ensue, if not?
EDIT: Oh wait, it's started already...
Regards,
George