Hello all,
I have recently been working on a project utilizing Allen Bradley PLC/HMI. It's an L16ER-BB1B PLC and a Panelview Plus 7 HMI. I'm trying to hook them up to motors to be able to control the motors with the HMI. I am using code that a coworker has provided and it is an ACD file that I have been told has the plc ladder logic and hmi screens in that one file.
To work on this project, we purchased a software package that gives me access to Studio 5000 Lite v33.02. However, I can't seem to figure out how to edit the HMI screens or even get the HMI program loaded onto the touchscreen, as it doesn't show up in Studio 5000. I've been told to use FactoryTalk View Studio
My question, what are all the different Allen Bradley Programs and what do they all do? Through online research trying to get this project going, I've seen Studio 5000 (which I have), LogixDesigner, RsLogix5000, RsLinx, FactoryTalk View Studio, and more programs referenced by online guides and videos. I have found no simple guide explaining what all of this software does, how they interface with each other, and what I actually need to get my PLC + HMI system up and running.
My current understanding is that Studio5000 is the new version of RsLogix5000, and that it contains LogixDesigner for editing PLC code/ladder logic. I believe I will need FactoryTalk View Studio to see the HMI screen components of the ACD file I was provided, but I'm not sure. The piecemeal, fragmented, and poorly explained mass of Allen Bradley software has left me extremely confused and wondering why there isn't just an all-in-one program. I've worked with Siemens and found Tia v17 portal to be much more intuitive and all-in-one without any confusion about software or licensing. Any help here would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
I have recently been working on a project utilizing Allen Bradley PLC/HMI. It's an L16ER-BB1B PLC and a Panelview Plus 7 HMI. I'm trying to hook them up to motors to be able to control the motors with the HMI. I am using code that a coworker has provided and it is an ACD file that I have been told has the plc ladder logic and hmi screens in that one file.
To work on this project, we purchased a software package that gives me access to Studio 5000 Lite v33.02. However, I can't seem to figure out how to edit the HMI screens or even get the HMI program loaded onto the touchscreen, as it doesn't show up in Studio 5000. I've been told to use FactoryTalk View Studio
My question, what are all the different Allen Bradley Programs and what do they all do? Through online research trying to get this project going, I've seen Studio 5000 (which I have), LogixDesigner, RsLogix5000, RsLinx, FactoryTalk View Studio, and more programs referenced by online guides and videos. I have found no simple guide explaining what all of this software does, how they interface with each other, and what I actually need to get my PLC + HMI system up and running.
My current understanding is that Studio5000 is the new version of RsLogix5000, and that it contains LogixDesigner for editing PLC code/ladder logic. I believe I will need FactoryTalk View Studio to see the HMI screen components of the ACD file I was provided, but I'm not sure. The piecemeal, fragmented, and poorly explained mass of Allen Bradley software has left me extremely confused and wondering why there isn't just an all-in-one program. I've worked with Siemens and found Tia v17 portal to be much more intuitive and all-in-one without any confusion about software or licensing. Any help here would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.