Micrologix 1000- Upload error in Logix500 (and Hand Held Programmer)

A customer asked me if I could reset a fault on their Micrologix 1000 using their Hand Held Programmer. Well... I've never touched a HHP, so I jumped at the opportunity. The customer said it was a fault they've had in the past, but they couldn't remember how to clear it in the HHP.

I plugged in the HHP and read through the manual about clearing a fault. I pushed the right buttons, put the Micrologix back into run, and all was good. I thought it would be a prudent thing to upload the program onto my laptop using my Logix 500, so I found the right cable, plugged it into my laptop, and then found the PLC in RSLinx. I opened Logix500, found the PLC in Who Active, and pushed "Upload". I got the usual window for creating a new file on my laptop, pushed "create new", and watched it start to upload. Then.... I got "Upload Failed", "Unknown Compiler Error". I've never seen that before! But, I've never tried to upload from a micrologix 1000 before, either. The fault was cleared, so I left the customer without digging into the error further. But now he's called me back on Wednesday to help them with another Micrologix PLC, so I guess I'd better research this issue before going back.

Any thoughts on why I'm getting the "upload failed" window?

Screen captures are attached.

Are you using the latest Logix 500 software?

I got it about 2 years ago. Shouldn't have any compatibility issues with the old Legacy micrologix, though.

This may help. http://www.plctalk.net/qanda/showthread.php?t=52339

Sweet! Thanks! I figured this was probably already covered. I just couldn't find it. I will dig into this when I get home.

AutomationTechBrian said:

I plugged in the HHP

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You know the software for a PC is free and a lot easier to use than the HHP...

Woah... what? I missed something. Where do I get the free AB software that can be used instead of the HHP?

See link below

https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/63956

You need to register at RA if you not all ready

EDIT:

Found this on Tim's site https://www.theautomationstore.com/...d-installing-rslogix-500-and-rslinx-for-free/

If you need the cable we sell them https://www.plccable.com/allen-bradley-usb-1761-cbl-pm02-for-all-micrologix-plc-communication/

Excellent, thanks! I don't see operating system requirements anywhere. Do you know if I need XP, or something earlier? Right now I'm thinking about putting this on a separate Windows 7 VM. But I've got an XP VM that has v12 of Logix 5000. With AB I'm always afraid the drivers are not going to play nice with other brands, although I've only heard stories.

FYI... I've already purchased the complete AB cable package from Tim.

AutomationTechBrian said:

FYI... I've already purchased the complete AB cable package from Tim.

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Try me next time... mine are better

I have it running on W7

Cool, Thanks!

I'll be sure to look at yours next time!!

Also note; you can only have one version of RSLogix installed so it has to be either the free one or the paid one.

Alan