How to launch the PLC program simulation for Rockwell Studio 5000

Follow these steps to load, configure, and simulate a proposed solution using Rockwell Studio 5000 and Machines Simulator.

Step 1: Accessing the Solution

1. In the Tutorial Manager, click the Solution button.
2. Select the Rockwell platform from the top-right toggle.
3. Click the See Solution button. A folder will automatically open containing the Studio 5000 project files.
4. Double-click the project file to open it in Studio 5000 Logix Designer.

Step 2: Preparing the Emulator

1. Launch Studio 5000 Logix Emulate.

2. To transfer the program, go to the Studio 5000 Main Menu: Communications -> Who Active.
3. Select Virtual Chassis 12 (the one used in the I/O Configuration) and press Download.

4. Once the download is complete, confirm the dialog to set the controller into Remote Run mode.
5. In the Logix Emulate window, right-click on Rack 12 and select Run from the context menu.

Step 3: RSLinx Topic Configuration

1. Open RSLinx Classic.
2. Go to DDE/OPC -> Topic Configuration.
3. Click the New button and type MS as the Topic name.
4. From the list on the right, select the Virtual Chassis node and then Sub-node 12.
5. Click Apply and then Done.

NOTE

This configuration is only required once and will be valid for all future simulations.

Step 4: Launching the 3D Simulation

1. In the Tutorial Manager, click the Launch MS3 Simulation button.
2. Once Machines Simulator starts, click the IO Drivers button.

3. Go to File -> Open Driver Configuration and select the AB.drv file. Click Load.

4. Finally, go to the Exit menu and select Start Driver and Exit.

The simulation is now active and fully controlled by the Studio 5000 logic.