Studio 5000 Logix Designer

Simplify Your Design Journey

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One scalable, and multi-discipline design environment for Logix Controllers

The Studio 5000 Logix Designer experience is effortlessly configuring, programming, and maintaining your control system devices all in the same environment. Whether your project is large, small, or driven by industry standards, Studio 5000 Logix Designer stands out for its flexibility and intuitive design to meet your needs. Consider it your productivity win and one-stop shop for managing the Allen‑Bradley Logix 5000™ family of controllers and related control devices.

Take full advantage of the controller’s seamless integration with Rockwell Automation and partner products for:

Increased efficiency and productivity with an intuitive design application or AP
Consistency and standardization by programming in a familiar environment for all project types
Flexibility and adaptability to serve all industry and applications of various sizes

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Multiplex Technology Optimizes Material Handling

TEC Engineering implemented the Rockwell Automation system as a solution to improve material handling processes. The update significantly reduced the overall material transport investment and operating costs.

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Studio 5000 Logix Designer® SDK

Workflow Automation to save time and reduce labor

Studio 5000 Logix Designer® SDK introduces modern workflow automation capabilities to Studio 5000 Logix Designer®. Enhance your efficiency, productivity, and accuracy when scripting manual click-by-click tasks using the modern API. Reduce unnecessary manual workloads when automating components of your controller operations while increasing deployment speed, executing quick and repeatable testing procedures, and more. Developed with its users in mind, the Logix Designer SDK application grants your Control Engineer valuable time to tackle complex problems and further innovate, knowing their repeatable operations are being automatically executed with precision.

Streamline downloads to multiple controllers for seamless fleet management
Establish auditable operations with repeatable testing for enhanced visibility
Continuously validate procedural outcomes from your controller with ease
Discover its full capabilities when using supported versions of Logix Controllers and FactoryTalk® Logix Echo for complete physical or virtual controller management

Scalability made easy with Logix Designer SDK

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Scalability made easy with Logix Designer SDK

Pairing Logix Designer Software Development Kit (SDK) with Studio 5000 Logix Designer® allows users to automate many UI functions.

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With the software development kit, unlock your Logix application to do more!

Added value that the API-based automation brings to your control environment

SAVE TIME

Script GUI-based manual operations to reduce execution time. Get the results faster and shorten the time to market.

REDUCE THE COST

Relieve additional engineering tasks by automating the repetitive and trivial workflows.

EMBRACE THE INNOVATION

Validate, test, and optimize your control logic, by unlocking new workflows available only through the programmatic interface.

INCREASE THE INTEGRATION FLEXIBILITY

Integrate your test or production environment through well-designed and modern interfaces.

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Studio 5000 Logix Designer Publications

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Software Compatibility and Downloads

Wondering how different software products interact? Or looking to compare features and capabilities? Find information and downloads including software, firmware, release notes, drivers and tools.

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FactoryTalk Software Version History

What’s New with Studio 5000 Logix Designer

New details on key features rolled out in the previous and current versions of Studio 5000 Logix Designer? Look no further! Our FactoryTalk Software Version History includes incremental changes made to software releases or major features that have recently been added.

Version 37

Features	Benefits
Logix SIS Support	Simple Logix Designer application workflow to enable high availability safety Enables a flexible architecture to incorporate Standard and Safety IO in one platform where redundant safety is required
Instruction Toolbox	Improved on-boarding experience for new Logix Designer application programmers Enables a consistent workflow across Rockwell Automation design software
Online Help	Stay current on support documentation Further enable self-help tools for immediate assistance
Simplified OPC UA Workflow	Reduce configuration effort by removing coding requirements Improved ease of troubleshooting and support for OPC UA applications
New Hardware Support	1756-RM3

Version 36

Features	Benefits
Embedded OPC UA	As an OPC UA server or OPC UA client Enable Logix controllers can directly communicate with other third-party automation devices with built-in OPC UA
Granular Safety Signatures	Additional Safety Signatures at lower component levels Generate a Safety Signature Report for all Safety Signature IDs Faster time to market by reducing validation and testing time
Additional Safety Ladder Instructions	Expanded support for Standard Ladder Logic instruction in Safety. Create more code in Safety routines, instead of referencing Standard routines for desired code functionality
Axis Test Mode for Safety	Validate safety code including safety tasks, CIP Safety drive connections, safety feedback, safety attributes, and pass-through safety parameters. No dependencies on physical drives during design or testing, reducing overall cost
Motion Indirect Addressing	Reference each motion axis as a variable Create efficient code by using this variable in motion instructions instead of the named axis
Multi-device Interaction	Cut/Copy/Paste to duplicate existing IO in the device tree, including the existing parameters. Also available in L5X file
Workstation EDS Harmonization	Harmonize EDS, IO-Link IODD, and HART DD between workstations with new Export feature. Import to other workstations to deliver description file consistency.
New Hardware Support	5032 IO-Link 1756-L85ES

Version 35

Features	Benefits
SequenceManager™ for 5x80P Controllers	Directs PhaseManager™ programs inside a Logix-based controller in an ordered sequence to conduct process-oriented task Includes integrated visualization and reporting Integrated with FactoryTalk® Batch
Axis-Test Mode	5580 & 5380 ControlLogix® and GuardLogix® Standard task motion logic, CIP Motion drive connection Low Fidelity CIP Motion axis/drive simulation model Kinetix® and PF CIP Motion drives, iTRAK® 5730
Embedded process instructions expansion	P_D4SD - controls and monitors feedback from a discrete 2-state, 3-state, or 4-state device in various modes, monitoring for fault conditions. P_nPos - controls a circular or linear discrete device with 2…30 positions P_ValveMP – controls one mix-proof valve in various modes and states and can check position feedback inputs to verify that the valve reached the commanded position.
Component Change Detection	Audit Value and ChangesToDetect attributes available to 5x80 Controllers
New Hardware Support	FLEXHA 5000™ 1756-EN4TR Enhancements GuardLink®

Version 34

Features	Benefits
Hardware Support	CIP Security support in all GuardLogix® 5580, Compact GuardLogix® 5380 platforms and CompactLogix™ 5380
Automatic Diagnostics	Now supported in PanelView™ 5000 Studio 5000 View Designer® version 8 and above Now supported in PowerFlex® drives Now supported in Stratix® Network Switches
Productivity Enhancements	Improved online experience Improved download performance New Time Data Types CIP Security expansion

Version 33

Features	Benefits
Hardware Support	Support for the ControlLogix 5580 controller redundant capability, process controllers, no-stored energy controllers, and iTrak 5730.
Process Applications	Use updated and embedded process instructions, a pre-made task model, instruction usage reports, and highly integrated HART for improved project workflows.
Automatic Diagnostics	Send project device diagnostic information directly your FactoryTalk View SE 12 diagnostic frame without additional programming.
Productivity Enhancements	Introducing data preserve download, default FactoryTalk® Linx communications, extended tag properties (AOIs/alarms), display task period, enable/disable embedded webpage, and more. Includes version 32 feature expansion: 64-bit data types, function block functions.

Studio 5000 Ordering Guide

Scale Software to Fit Your Needs

Industrial automation software should reflect your application requirements, but it can be daunting to select the right fit. Don’t worry – you have options! Use this guide to help you choose the right edition of Studio 5000 software that fits your needs as well as understand how you can fine tune your selections when inevitable project scope changes occur.

Need even more flexibility? Explore software subscriptions as your needs change across projects or teams.

ControlLogix 5580 Contoller Digital Brochure

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ControlLogix 5580 Contoller Digital Brochure

ControlLogix 5580 controllers provide multi-discipline control for discrete, motion, process and safety applications. Our Logix offerings work together in what we call our Integrated Architecture® offering.

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Logix Hot Backup Solutions

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Logix Hot Backup Solutions

Reduce unplanned downtime with Logix redundant control solutions.

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When hardware and software join forces

Logix 5000 Controllers and Studio 5000 Logix Designer

With the Logix 5000 family of controllers, you can configure and develop all elements of your control system in one place - Studio 5000 Logix Designer software. The joining of hardware and software opens the path for users to easily take advantage of the hardware’s innate capabilities, unleashing its power to helm the rest of the control system.

Design for Logix Controllers - anytime, anywhere

Take it to the cloud

Interested what else you can use to design for Logix 5000 controllers? Enhance your experience by leveraging our design software portfolio to support you in your journey to the cloud. While we remain committed to growing and sustaining the excellence of Studio 5000 Logix Designer, we are also providing a seamless transition into the cloud. Whether you desire to cultivate a collaborative workforce or incorporate contemporary software features, Rockwell Automation has the solution to provide you with a powerful and scalable design experience.

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