Convert a PLC-5/SLC program to ControlLogix

Migrate a project from a
PLC-5
 or
SLC 500
 controller for use in
ControlLogix
. The
ControlLogix
 architecture is very different from these other controllers. Most programs will require changes to run on
ControlLogix
; however, the translator tool does much of the simple conversion. See the
Logix Designer
 Translation tool help for details about the conversion.
To convert a
PLC-5
/
SLC
 program to
ControlLogix
  1. Obtain the
    PLC-5
     or
    SLC 500
    -500 program in text form. For the
    PLC-5
    , use the PC5def file and the corresponding .TXT file. For the
    SLC 500
    , use the .
    SLC
     file and the corresponding .TXT file.
  2. Choose
    Tools > Translate
    PLC-5
    /
    SLC
    .
  3. Perform the conversion inside the translation tool.
  4. Choose
    File > Open
    .
  5. Enter the file name or select the .L5K file.
  6. Enter the controller name to use in the new project file.
  7. Select
    Import
    .
    The file is imported into a new project file.
  8. Choose
    Logic > Verify>Controller
     to find areas where the translation tool may not have been able to translate completely.
    IMPORTANT:
    Even if the controller does verify, it does not mean that the conversion was completely successful. Inspect and test the converted logic thoroughly before running it.
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