RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20: The Ultimate Tool for Testing and Debugging Your Control Logic
How to Use RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 to Test and Debug Your Control Logic
If you are a control engineer or a programmer who works with Rockwell Automation's Logix 5000 controllers, you might have heard of RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20. This software is a part of the Studio 5000 Design Environment that allows you to emulate the behavior of Logix 5000 controllers on your personal computer (PC) without the need for physical hardware. This can save you time, money, and hassle when you want to test, debug, and optimize your control logic before deploying it on real devices.
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In this article, we will show you how to use RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 to create and download an emulated controller, test and debug your control logic, and connect it with other simulation and operator training systems. We will also cover some of the benefits and features of using this software, as well as some tips and best practices for getting the most out of it.
Introduction
RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 is a software application that runs on Windows operating systems and emulates the behavior of Logix 5000 controllers. It is compatible with Studio 5000 Logix Designer version 20.04.02 or later, which is the software used to create and edit control logic for Logix 5000 controllers.
Using RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20, you can create an emulated controller project that mimics the configuration and features of a real controller. You can then download your control logic from Studio 5000 Logix Designer to the emulated controller on your PC and run it in simulation mode. This way, you can test, debug, and optimize your control logic without waiting for hardware availability or risking damage to equipment or personnel.
Some of the benefits of using RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 are:
It reduces development time and cost by allowing you to design and test concurrently.
It improves quality and performance by enabling you to detect and fix errors before deploying your control logic.
It enhances flexibility and scalability by allowing you to modify your control logic easily without affecting hardware configuration.
It supports integration and collaboration by allowing you to connect with other simulation and operator training systems.
Some of the main features of RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 are:
It supports emulation of multiple controller types, such as CompactLogix, ControlLogix, GuardLogix, SoftLogix5800, etc.
It supports emulation of various controller features, such as I/O modules, motion axes, safety functions, add-on instructions, etc.
It provides an emulation toolbar that allows you to control the execution mode, speed, status, and data of the emulated controller.
It provides debugging tools that allow you to set breakpoints, watch variables, force values, edit online, verify changes, etc.
It provides communication interfaces that allow you to connect with other software applications via OPC (OLE for Process Control), DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange), RSLinx Classic Gateway (for FactoryTalk View), etc.
How to Install RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20
To install RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 on your PC, you need to meet some system requirements and compatibility issues. You also need to download it from Rockwell Automation's website and activate it with a valid license. Finally, you need to configure it and set up communication with other software applications.
System Requirements and Compatibility Issues
The minimum system requirements for running RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 are:
Operating SystemWindows XP Professional SP3 (32-bit) or Windows Vista Business SP2 (32-bit) or Windows Server2008 Standard SP2 (32-bit) or Windows Server2008 R2 Standard SP1 (64-bit) or Windows7 Professional SP1 (32-bit or 64-bit)
ProcessorPentium4 Processor at minimum speed of 1 GHz
Memory512 MB RAM minimum; more memory typically results in better performance
Disk Space1 GB free hard disk space minimum; additional space required for each project file created
DisplayXGA (1024 x768) resolution minimum; higher resolution recommended
MouseA Microsoft-compatible mouse or pointing device
Ethernet CardAn Ethernet card compatible with your PC's operating system; required for communication between Studio 5000 Logix Designer software running on one PC and RSLogixEmulate software running on another PC
Licensing DeviceA USB port for attaching a dongle (hardware key) if required by your license agreement; alternatively, you can use FactoryTalk Activation Manager software to activate your product over the Internet or by phone
DVD-ROM DriveA DVD-ROM drive compatible with your PC's operating system; required for installation from DVD media only; not required if installing from electronic download files
Internet BrowserA web browser compatible with your PC's operating system; required for viewing online help files only; not required if installing help files locally on your PC; Internet Explorer6.0 SP1 or later recommended
RSLinx Classic SoftwareRSLinx Classic Lite version 3.60.00 CPR9 SR5 or later; required for communication between Studio 5000 Logix Designer software running on one PC and RSLogixEmulate software running on another PC; also required for communication between RSLogixEmulate software running on one PC and FactoryTalk View SE Client software running on another PC; not required if using OPC or DDE interfaces instead; included in Studio 5000 Logix Designer installation media but must be installed separately
RSLinx Enterprise SoftwareRSLinx Enterprise version 5.60.00 CPR9 SR5 or later; required for communication between FactoryTalk View SE Client software running on one PC and RSLogixEmulate software running on another PC; not required if using OPC or DDE interfaces instead; included in Studio 5000 Logix Designer installation media but must be installed separately
Before installing RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20, you should also check the compatibility issues with other software applications that you might use with it. For example, you should make sure that the version of Studio 5000 Logix Designer that you use to create and edit your control logic is compatible with the version of RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 that you use to emulate your controller. You can find the compatibility information on Rockwell Automation's website or in the product documentation.
Download and Activation
To download RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20, you need to have a valid serial number and a product key that you can obtain from Rockwell Automation. You can either purchase a new license or use an existing one if you have one. You can also use a free trial version for 7 days if you want to test the software before buying it.
You can download RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 from Rockwell Automation's website by following these steps:
Go to https://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/MultiProductFindDownloads.aspx?crumb=112&refSoft=1&toggleState=&versions=57021 and select your operating system and language.
Click on the "Download" button next to RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20.04.02 (9324-RLDxEME).
Enter your serial number and product key and click on "Continue".
Accept the license agreement and click on "Download Now".
Save the file to your PC and run it to start the installation process.
To activate RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20, you need to have a valid activation file that you can obtain from Rockwell Automation. You can either use a dongle (hardware key) that you attach to your PC's USB port or use FactoryTalk Activation Manager software that allows you to activate your product over the Internet or by phone.
You can activate RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 by following these steps:
If you are using a dongle, plug it into your PC's USB port and make sure that it is recognized by your PC.
If you are using FactoryTalk Activation Manager software, launch it from your PC's Start menu and click on "Get New Activations".
Select RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 from the list of available products and click on "Continue".
Choose your preferred method of activation (Internet or phone) and follow the instructions on the screen.
Once you receive your activation file, save it to your PC and click on "Finish".
Configuration and Communication
To configure RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20, you need to launch it from your PC's Start menu and click on "Tools" > "Options". Here, you can adjust various settings for your emulated controller, such as:
The controller type and revision that you want to emulate.
The communication protocol and port that you want to use for connecting with other software applications.
The emulation speed and mode that you want to use for running your control logic.
The default project folder and file name that you want to use for saving your emulated controller project.
The logging options that you want to use for recording emulation events and errors.
To communicate with other software applications, such as Studio 5000 Logix Designer, OPC clients, DDE clients, RSLinx Classic Gateway, FactoryTalk View SE Client, etc., you need to set up the appropriate communication interfaces for each application. For example:
To communicate with Studio 5000 Logix Designer running on the same PC as RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20, you need to use the SoftLogix5800 driver in RSLinx Classic Lite software and select the correct slot number for your emulated controller.
To communicate with Studio 5000 Logix Designer running on a different PC than RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20, you need to use the Ethernet driver in RSLinx Classic Lite software and enter the IP address of your PC running RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20.
To communicate with OPC clients, such as FactoryTalk View SE Client running on a different PC than RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20, you need to use the OPC interface in RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 and configure the OPC server name, topic name, item name, etc. for each data point that you want to exchange.
To communicate with DDE clients, such as Microsoft Excel running on a different PC than RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20, you need to use the DDE interface in RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 and configure the DDE service name, topic name, item name, etc. for each data point that you want to exchange.
To communicate with RSLinx Classic Gateway running on a different PC than RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20, you need to use the RSLinx Classic Gateway interface in RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 and configure the RSLinx Classic Gateway server name, topic name, item name, etc. for each data point that you want to exchange.
How to Create and Download an Emulated Controller
To create and download an emulated controller using RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20, you need to follow these steps:
Create a New Emulated Controller Project in Studio 5000 Logix Designer
To create a new emulated controller project in Studio 5000 Logix Designer, you need to launch it from your PC's Start menu and click on "File" > "New". Here, you need to enter a project name and select an emulated controller type and revision that matches the one that you configured in RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20. You also need to select an appropriate chassis type and slot number for your emulated controller.
After creating a new emulated controller project in Studio 5000 Logix Designer, you can add I/O modules, motion axes, safety functions, add-on instructions, tags, etc. to your emulated controller project as you would do for a real controller project. You can also import an existing controller project that you have created for a real controller and convert it to an emulated controller project.
Download Your Control Logic to the Emulated Controller
To download your control logic from Studio 5000 Logix Designer to the emulated controller, you need to launch RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 from your PC's Start menu and click on "File" > "Open". Here, you need to browse to the folder where you saved your emulated controller project and select the file with the extension .ACD. This will load your emulated controller project into RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20.
Next, you need to launch Studio 5000 Logix Designer from your PC's Start menu and open the same emulated controller project that you loaded in RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20. You can also create a new emulated controller project in Studio 5000 Logix Designer and save it with the same name and location as the one that you loaded in RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20.
Then, you need to establish communication between Studio 5000 Logix Designer and RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 using RSLinx Classic Lite software. You can do this by launching RSLinx Classic Lite from your PC's Start menu and clicking on "Communications" > "Configure Drivers". Here, you need to select the appropriate driver for your communication protocol and port (SoftLogix5800 or Ethernet) and click on "Add New". You then need to enter the required information for your driver configuration, such as slot number or IP address, and click on "OK". You should see your emulated controller appear in the RSLinx Classic Lite browser window under the selected driver.
Finally, you need to download your control logic from Studio 5000 Logix Designer to the emulated controller using the standard download procedure. You can do this by clicking on "Communications" > "Who Active" in Studio 5000 Logix Designer and selecting your emulated controller from the list of available devices. You then need to click on "Download" and follow the instructions on the screen. You should see a message indicating that the download was successful.
Monitor and Modify the Emulated Controller Status and Data
To monitor and modify the emulated controller status and data, you can use various tools and features in RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 and Studio 5000 Logix Designer. For example:
To monitor and modify the execution mode, speed, status, and data of the emulated controller, you can use the emulation toolbar in RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20. The emulation toolbar allows you to start, stop, pause, resume, step into, step over, step out, reset, and change the scan time of the emulated controller. It also allows you to view and edit the values of tags, timers, counters, etc. in the emulated controller.
To monitor and modify the values of tags, timers, counters, etc. in the emulated controller, you can also use the watch windows in Studio 5000 Logix Designer. The watch windows allow you to view and edit the values of any data elements in your control logic. You can also use force values to override the values of inputs or outputs in your control logic.
To monitor and modify the logic flow of your control logic, you can use breakpoints in Studio 5000 Logix Designer. Breakpoints allow you to pause the execution of your control logic at specific points and examine or change the values of data elements. You can also use online editing and verification tools to make changes to your control logic while it is running on the emulated controller.
How to Test and Debug Your Control Logic with RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20
To test and debug your control logic with RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20, you need to use various tools and features in RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 and Studio 5000 Logix Designer. For example:
To test your control logic for different scenarios and inputs, you can use the I/O simulation feature in RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20. The I/O simulation feature allows you to create and load I/O data files that contain simulated input values for your emulated controller. You can also create and load trace files that contain recorded output values from your emulated controller. You can then compare the actual output values with the expected output values to verify the correctness of your control logic.
To debug your control logic for errors and faults, you can use the trace windows feature in RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20. The trace windows feature allows you to view and analyze the execution history of your control logic. You can see the values of data elements, the status of instructions, the sequence of routines, etc. at each scan cycle of your emulated controller. You can also filter and search the trace data to find specific events or conditions that caused errors or faults in your control logic.
To optimize your control logic for performance and efficiency, you can use the snapshots feature in RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20. The snapshots feature allows you to save and restore the state of multiple emulated controllers at any point of time. You can then compare the performance and efficiency of different versions of your control logic by switching between different snapshots. You can also use snapshots to create baselines and benchmarks for your control logic.
How to Connect RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 with Other Simulation and Operator Training Systems
To connect RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 with other simulation and operator training systems, such as FactoryTalk View SE Client, you need to use the appropriate communication interfaces for each system. For example:
To connect RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 with FactoryTalk View SE Client running on a different PC than RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20, you need to use the RSLinx Classic Gateway interface in RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 and the RSLinx Enterprise interface in FactoryTalk View SE Client. You also need to configure the RSLinx Classic Gateway server name, topic name, item name, etc. in RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 and the RSLinx Enterprise server name, topic name, item name, etc. in FactoryTalk View SE Client for each data point that you want to exchange.
To connect RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 with other simulation systems that support OPC or DDE interfaces, such as MATLAB/Simulink or LabVIEW, you need to use the OPC or DDE interface in RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 and the corresponding interface in the other simulation system. You also need to configure the OPC server name, topic name, item name, etc. or the DDE service name, topic name, item name, etc. in RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 and the other simulation system for each data point that you want to exchange.
To connect RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 with other operator training systems that support custom interfaces, such as Mimic Simulation Software or Simtronics Process Simulator, you need to use the built-in API (Application Programming Interface) in RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 and the corresponding API in the other operator training system. You also need to write custom code or scripts to exchange data between RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 and the other operator training system using their APIs.
Conclusion
In this article, we have shown you how to use RSLogix 5000 Emulate V20 to emulate the behavior of Logix 5000 controllers on your PC without the need for physical hardware. We have also covered some of the benefits and features of using this software, as well as some tips and best practices for getting the most out of it.
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