On 12/21/06, alan smith wrote: > actually the AD software package is cheap and pretty decent. > That and the fact its an American product actually. > > Just finishing a AB project using a microlinx and panelview, > RSLogix500 isnt too bad, but does the same job as the AD > package but for $$$$$ more. First time using a HMI touchscreen > tho...it was kinda fun. > Microlinx? I think it should be MicroLogix. Is RSLogix 500 very expensive? I heard it is not very expensive and very easy to use. I have not used it. I will start to set up two small Control Logix system for I/O testing from January and will need to learn RSLogix 5000 which is said to be a bit complicated (but very powerful). Interestingly, people know AB (Allen-Bradley) better than Rockwell Automation. The AB product does not any Rockwell Automation name mentioned. Only Rockwell Software is mentioned in the software packages (RSLinx/RSNetWorx/RSLogix/...). Regards, Xiaofan Chen Hardware/Firmware Engineer, Distributed I/O Rockwell Automation Asia Pacific Business Center Singapore -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist