Installation Instructions

SoftLogix5800 Controller

Catalog Number(s) 1789-L10, 1789-L30, 1789-L60

Inside . . .
For See Page
About the SoftLogix5800 Controller 1-3
Before You Begin 1-5
Install RSLinx Software 1-5
Install the SoftLogix5800 Controller 1-5
Install the Virtual Backplane 1-11
Install Communication Device Drivers 1-12
Install the Windows 2000 Driver for a Motion Card 1-12
Install the Windows XP Driver for a Motion Card 1-15
Communicate Over an EtherNet/IP Network 1-17
Communicate Over a ControlNet Network 1-18
Communicate Over a DeviceNet Network 1-18
Troubleshoot the SoftLogix5800 Controller 1-19
Additional Resources 1-20

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Important User Information

Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment.
Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls (Publication
SGI-1.1 available from your local Rockwell Automation sales office or online at
http://www.literature.rockwellautomation.com) describes some important differences between solid state
equipment and hard-wired electromechanical devices. Because of this difference, and also because of the
wide variety of uses for solid state equipment, all persons responsible for applying this equipment must
satisfy themselves that each intended application of this equipment is acceptable.

In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages
resulting from the use or application of this equipment.

The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many
variables and requirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot
assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.

No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of information, circuits,
equipment, or software described in this manual.

Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without written permission of Rockwell
Automation, Inc., is prohibited.

Throughout this manual, when necessary, we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations.

WARNING
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IMPORTANT
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About the SoftLogix5800 Controller

Which SoftLogix controller you have determines how many slots are available in
the virtual chassis and how many devices you can install.

This Controller Has This Maximum Available Slots

1789-L10 1 SoftLogix5800 controller 3-slot virtual
memory size limit of 2 Mbytes per controller chassis(3)
2 PCI network interface cards, which can be a mix of:(1)
• one 1784-PCICS
• one 1784-PCIC
• one 1784-PCIDS
• one EtherNet/IP card(2)
no motion support
1 1784-SIM module
no third party virtual backplane module support
1789-L30 2 SoftLogix5800 controllers 5-slot virtual chassis
memory size limit of 64 Mbytes per controller
5 PCI network interface cards(4)
2 1784-PM02AE analog motion cards
1 1784-PM16SE SERCOS motion card
5 1784-SIM modules
EtherNet/IP support
third party virtual backplane module support
1789-L60 6 SoftLogix5800 controllers 16-slot virtual chassis
memory size limit of 64 Mbytes per controller
16 PCI network interface cards(4)
4 1784-PM02AE analog motion cards
4 1784-PM16SE SERCOS motion card
16 1784-SIM modules
EtherNet/IP support
third party virtual backplane module support
(1)
Even though the 1789-L10 controller supports two PCI network interface cards, each card must be a different network card.
You cannot have two of the same cards installed in the computer.
(2) EtherNet/IP via PCI bus card or embedded EtherNet/IP port on the PC motherboard.
(3)
As of version 12 of the SoftLogix controller, the 1789-L10 controller supports 3 slots in the virtual chassis.
(4) The number of available slots in the virtual chassis is limited by activation level. You can have as many PCI communication
cards as you have available slots in the virtual chassis and in the personal computer.

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System Requirements
The following table identifies system requirements for the SoftLogix5800 controller.

Category Requirement
personal computer IBM-compatible Pentium 4 1.6 GHz or greater (1)
other requirements include:
• floppy drive to support the Activation disk
• hard disk drive must support bus mastering
• you might also need bus-mastering drivers for the PC chip set; for
Intel motherboards, this software is called “Application Accelerator”
Demanding applications including sequential, motion, and other local
applications running on the PC may require a dual CPU to achieve performance
requirements.
operating system Supported operating systems:
• Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 (recommended)
• Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 1 or higher (recommended)
RAM 256 Mbytes of RAM minimum
hard disk space 50 Mbytes of free hard disk space
(or more based on application requirements)
motion primary 32-bit PCI slot
one slot per motion card
1784-PM16SE requirements:
• maximum of four 1784-PM16SE cards per computer
• can associate only one 1784-PM16SE card with one controller
1784-PM02AE requirements:
• maximum of four 1784-PM02AE cards per computer
• maximum of four 1784-PM02AE cards can be associated with one
controller
• cannot associate a 1784-PM02AE motion card with the same
controller as a 1784-PM16SE card
network primary or extended 32-bit PCI slot
one slot per communication card
supports 1784-PCICS for ControlNet
supports 1784-PCIDS for DeviceNet
supports commercially-available Ethernet port for EtherNet/IP
third party networks through the Rockwell Automation Encompass Program
video 16-color VGA graphics adapter
640 x 480 or greater resolution
(256-color 800 x 600 minimum for optimal resolution)
(1)
The SoftLogix controller has only been tested and qualified on genuine Intel processors.

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Before You Begin

Before you can install the SoftLogix controller you need to:
• Log into Windows under an account that is a member of the
Administrators user group on the computer where you are installing the
SoftLogix controller.

To log in as a member of the Administrators group, your user account must

be added to the Administrators group on the computer. Ask your system
administrator if you need help.

• Install or verify that the following Windows services (required by the

SoftLogix controller) are running. These services are automatically installed
when you install Windows Networking or RAS:
– Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
– Server
– Workstation

If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, right click on the My
Computer icon and select the Manage menu item. This opens the Computer
Manager tool. Select the Services and Applications folder to verify that the
required services are running.

Install RSLinx Software

Before you install the SoftLogix controller, make sure RSLinx is installed on the
computer. A separate CD with RSLinx software ships with the SoftLogix controller.

Install the SoftLogix5800 Controller

IMPORTANT If you have a previous version of the SoftLogix controller already

installed on the computer, use Add/Remove Programs to remove
that earlier version before installing the current version.

When you insert the installation CD into your CDROM drive, the CD automatically
begins the Setup program for the controller. If your computer meets the hardware
and software requirements for the controller, you can install the controller.

1. Make sure RSLinx software is installed on the computer. Shutdown RSLinx

software before beginning this installation procedure.

2. Insert the SoftLogix installation CD.

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3. From the installation window, select the SoftLogix 5800 button.

4. Follow the setup wizard. Click Next to progress through the wizard.

5. Microsoft recommends that you re-apply the Service Pack after installing
other software packages.
You can use this installation CD to install the SoftLogix controller on multiple
computers. Use the separate Activation disk to install an activation key on a
computer in order to run the controller. If you plan to run the controller on multiple
computers, you will need one activation key for each computer. See the next
section on installing an activation key.

Install EDS files

The installation procedure automatically installs the appropriate EDS files when you
install the SoftLogix controller. However, on computers where you just install
RSLogix 5000 or RSLinx software, you must install the appropriate EDS files if you
want to remotely browse a SoftLogix controller. Use the Install EDS Files button on
the installation CD to install the EDS files.

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Activate the SoftLogix5800 Controller

The activation files on the Activation disk provide copy protection for the
SoftLogix5800 controller. You must insert the Activation disk and move an
activation key from the activation disk to the hard drive where you are installing
the controller.
The Activation disk contains:
• one or more activation keys (you need one activation key for each computer
that you intend to run a SoftLogix5800 controller)
• EVMOVE.EXE utility that moves activation keys to and from a computer
• RESET.EXE utility that reactivates a damaged activation key
The EVMOVE.EXE and RESET.EXE files always remain on the Activation disk.
This section describes:

For See Page

Two Methods to Activate the Controller 1-7
Use the Activation Disk as an Activation Key 1-8
Install the Activation Key on the Hard Drive 1-8
Protect Activation Files 1-9
Reset a Damaged Activation Key 1-10
Troubleshoot Activation 1-10

Two Methods to Activate the Controller

Depending on your needs, you can activate the SoftLogix controller from a:

• diskette drive.

Use this method if one key is typically used to enable the SoftLogix
controller on more than one computer.

• hard drive.

Use this method if your Activation disk has a key available for every
computer that will have a SoftLogix controller. If you select this method, you
can still move a key from one computer to another. To run the SoftLogix
controller on a different computer, use EVMOVE.EXE to move the activation
key back to the Activation disk, then use EVMOVE.EXE again to move the
activation key to the hard drive of the other computer.

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Use the Activation Disk as an Activation Key

To use the activation key from a diskette drive, modify the ROCKSOFT.INI file so
that the SoftLogix controller searches the diskette drive for the activation key. Once
you modify this file you must use the Activation disk each time you start the
SoftLogix controller.
To modify the ROCKSOFT.INI file:
1. Install the SoftLogix controller (see Install the SoftLogix5800 Controller).
2. When the Activation window opens, click Cancel to bypass the
activation procedure.
3. Locate the directory where Windows is installed (for example, C:\WINNT).
4. Open the ROCKSOFT.INI file.
5. Locate the string that says: KEYDISK = FALSE.
6. Edit this string so that is says: KEYDISK = TRUE.
7. Save and close the ROCKSOFT.INI file.

Install the Activation Key on the Hard Drive

When you move activation to a hard drive, the EVMOVE.EXE program moves only
one activation key for the controller. However, when moving to a network drive,
the EVMOVE.EXE program moves all activation keys by default. When activating
the SoftLogix controller, you can accept this default or choose the number of
activation keys to move.
To activate the SoftLogix controller:

1. Insert the Activation disk in a diskette drive.

2. Run EVMOVE.EXE from the disk.

3. In the From box, select the drive containing the Activation disk. In the To
box, select the hard drive. Click OK.

4. Do one of the following:

• To move activation keys for all installations on the computer, click Move.
• To change the number of activations to move, select the SoftLogix
controller, and then click the Edit Selected button. In the Move box, type
the number of activation keys to move. Click OK, and then click Move.

5. To close the EvMove Summary box, click OK.

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Move Activation Keys Back to the Activation Disk

You can move activation keys from the hard drive back to the Activation disk at any
time. For example, you could move activation back to the Activation disk for
reasons such as:
• to run the SoftLogix controller on a different computer.
• before installing or using software that could damage the activation files (see
page 9).
• before sending the computer to be repaired.
To move an activation key back to the Activation disk:

1. Insert the Activation disk in a diskette drive.

2. Run EVMOVE.EXE from the disk.

3. In the From box, select the drive where the activation key is currently stored
(such as the hard drive). In the To box, select the drive containing the
Activation disk. Click OK.

4. Do one of the following:

• To move activation keys for all installations on the computer, click Move.
• To change the number of activations to move, select the SoftLogix
controller, and then click the Edit Selected button. In the Move box, type
the number of activation keys to move. Click OK, and then click Move.

5. To close the EvMove Summary box, click OK.

Protect Activation Files

Performing certain operations on the hard drive of a computer can damage
activation files. Always move activation files from the hard drive back to the
Activation disk before doing any of the following:
• upgrading or installing the computer’s operating system or network software
• compressing or uncompressing the computer’s hard drive

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Reset a Damaged Activation Key

If an activation key becomes damaged for any reason, call Technical Support.
When you call, be at a computer with the Activation disk available. The support
representative will explain how to find the product ID and system ID from the
Activation disk and will assign a reset code for the activation key. After you get the
reset code:

1. Insert the Activation disk in a diskette drive.

2. In Windows, run RESET.EXE from the disk.

3. In the Reset Code box, type the reset code, and then click Apply.

4. To close the Reset Summary box, click OK.

Troubleshoot Activation
If your activation key was not installed correctly and you start the SoftLogix chassis
monitor, the title bar of the monitor displays “Activation File Not Found!” If the
activation is not working, make sure:
• you are using the right Activation disk. Check the serial number from the
SoftLogix chassis monitor (select Help → About) against the serial number
printed on the Activation disk label. The two serial numbers must match.
• the computer does not have a virus. Boot sector viruses can damage the
Activation disk. Use a commercial virus protection program to keep your
system free of viruses.
• you did not save any other files on the Activation disk. Saving any files to
the Activation disk can damage the activation software.
• you did not damage the activation software (see page 9).

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Install the Virtual Backplane

Use RSLinx to configure the virtual backplane driver. You only need to do this once
for the computer. To install the virtual backplane driver:

1. In RSLinx software, select Configure Driver. Select the virtual backplane

driver and click Add New.

2. Enter the driver name, such as AB_VBP-1 and click OK.

3. There are no characteristics to define. RSLinx software loads the driver.

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IMPORTANT Even if you remotely program the controller over a ControlNet or

Ethernet link, you must add the virtual backplane driver via
RSLinx software. If you do not, persistent storage will not function
and when you reboot the computer, the controller will come up
with cleared memory (the program will not re-load).

Install Communication Device Drivers

The SoftLogix5800 Controller Version 15 Release Notes, publication 1789-RN517,
lists the current versions of the drivers you need for your version of the SoftLogix
controller to operate correctly with these devices:
• 1784-PCIC, -PCICS ControlNet communication card
• 1784-PCIDS DeviceNet communication card
• 1784-PM16SE SERCOS motion card
• 1784-PM02AE analog motion card
See the documentation for the device or its update kit to make sure you install its
communication driver correctly.

Install the Windows 2000 Driver for a Motion Card

If you are using a motion card under Windows 2000, you must install the
appropriate plug-n-play drivers using the Add New Hardware wizard.

1. With the PC powered off and disconnected, install the motion card.

ATTENTION Make sure to follow the installation instructions that ship with the
motion card.

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2. Boot the computer. The Found New Hardware wizard appears:

The first time you install the driver, Windows 2000 identifies a:

• 1784-PM16SE card as a PCI Device.

• 1784-PM02AE card as a PCI Simple Communications Controller.

If you are updating an existing driver, Windows 2000 identifies the card by
its actual catalog number.

3. Click Next to move through the wizard. Select “Search for a suitable driver
for my device (recommended)”.

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4. When the wizard prompts you for the location of the driver you want to
install, select “Specify a location” and specify one of these:
• On the SoftLogix5800 controller distribution CDROM at
<CD-drive letter>\SoftLogix5800\Drivers\Win2k
or
• In the SoftLogix5800 product installation target area at
C:\Program Files\Rockwell Automation\SoftLogix5800\Drivers\Win2k
(the path will be different if you did not install the controller in the
default directory)

Click Next and specify the correct driver location.

5. Continue to follow the steps in the wizard to install the driver.

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Install the Windows XP Driver for a Motion Card

If you are using a motion card under Windows XP, you must install the appropriate
plug-n-play drivers using the Add New Hardware wizard.

1. With the PC powered off and disconnected, install the motion card.

ATTENTION Make sure to follow the installation instructions that ship with the
motion card.

2. Boot the computer. The Found New Hardware wizard appears:

The first time you install the driver, Windows XP identifies a:

• 1784-PM16SE card as a PCI Device

• 1784-PM02AE card as a PCI Simple Communications Controller

If you are updating an existing driver, Windows XP identifies the card by its
actual catalog number.

On the wizard, select to install the driver from a list or specific location.

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3. Click Next to move through the wizard. Select “Don’t Search. I will choose
the driver to install”.

4. Click the Have Disk button.

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5. Click the Browse button and locate the driver.

The driver file can be found:

• on the SoftLogix5800 controller distribution CDROM at

<CD-drive letter>\SoftLogix5800\Drivers\Win2k
or
• in the SoftLogix5800 product installation target area at
C:\Program Files\Rockwell Automation\SoftLogix5800\Drivers\Win2k (the
path will be different if you did not install the controller in the default
directory)

6. Continue to follow the steps in the wizard to install the driver.

Communicate Over an EtherNet/IP Network

For the SoftLogix5800 controller to support both messaging and I/O on EtherNet/IP
at the same time, you need:
• an Ethernet communication port on the computer where the SoftLogix
controller resides.
• RSLogix 5000 programming software
• an Ethernet communication port on the computer where the RSLogix 5000
programming software resides.
• RSLinx software
You can use any commercially-available Ethernet port. Use the Ethernet driver that
comes with the device.

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Communicate Over a ControlNet Network

For the SoftLogix controller to operate on a ControlNet network, you need:
• a ControlNet communication card:
– if you want to send messages and control I/O, including
produced/consumed tags, over ControlNet, use a 1784-PCICS card
– if you want to only send messages over ControlNet, use a 1784-PCIC card
• the SoftLogix chassis monitor to create the communication card in the virtual
chassis and configure communication settings
• RSLinx software to install the virtual backplane driver
• RSLogix 5000 programming software to configure the communication card as
part of the controller project
• RSNetWorx for ControlNet software to schedule the SoftLogix system on
the network

Communicate Over a DeviceNet Network

For the SoftLogix controller to operate on a DeviceNet network, you need:
• a 1784-PCIDS DeviceNet communication card
• the SoftLogix chassis monitor to create the communication card in the virtual
chassis and configure communication settings
• RSLinx software to install the DeviceNet communication driver and to install
the virtual backplane driver
• RSLogix 5000 programming software to configure the communication card as
part of the controller project
• RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software to configure the devices on the network
• IOLinx software must be installed for the SoftLogix controller to be able to
read and write I/O data

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Troubleshoot the SoftLogix5800 Controller

Indicator Color Description

RUN off The controller is in Program or Test mode.
green The controller is in Run mode.
I/O off Either:
• There are no devices in the I/O configuration.
• The controller does not contain a project
(controller memory is empty).
green The controller is communicating with all the devices in its
I/O configuration.
green flashing One or more devices in the I/O configuration of the
controller are not responding.
red flashing A virtual chassis error was detected. Contact your
Rockwell Automation representative or local distributor.
FRC off No tags contain force values.
Forces are inactive (disabled).
flashing At least one tag contains a force value.
Force values are inactive (disabled).
green Forces are active (enabled).
Force values may or may not exist.

RS232(1) off No COM port was selected.

green The selected COM port was successfully assigned to
channel 0 of the controller.
red There is a COM port conflict or you selected an invalid
COM port number.

BAT(1) off Normal operation.

amber flashing The controller is in power-up mode.
red Persistent storage for the controller has failed.
OK red flashing Recoverable fault
red Non-recoverable fault. To correct:
1. Remove the controller from the virtual chassis
and then re-install the controller.
2. Download the project.
3. Place the controller in Run mode.
If the problem continues to occur, contact your Rockwell
Automation representative or local distributor.
green The controller is OK.
(1) Note that these LEDs function slightly different than the same LEDs on a ControlLogix controller.

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The SoftLogix5800 Controller Version 15 Release Notes, publication 1789-RN517,
lists the current versions of the drivers you need for your version of the SoftLogix
controller.
This product has the following additional manuals:
• SoftLogix Documentation Set, catalog number 1789-DPALEN
• SoftLogix System User Manual, publication 1789-UM002
• Logix5000 Motion Module User Manual, publication 1756-UM006
• Logix5000 Controllers Common Procedures Programming Manual,
publication 1756-PM001
• Logix5000 Controllers General Instruction Set Reference Manual,
publication 1756-RM003
• Logix5000 Controllers Process Control and Drives Instruction Set Reference
Manual, publication 1756-RM006
• Logix5000 Controllers Motion Instruction Set Reference Manual,
publication 1756-RM007
These documents address network communications:
• EtherNet/IP Communication Modules in Logix5000 Control Systems,
publication ENET-UM001
• ControlNet Communication Modules in Logix5000 Control Systems,
publication CNET-UM001
• DeviceNet Communication Modules in Logix5000 Control Systems,
publication CNET-UM004
If you would like a manual, you can:
• visit www.rockwellautomation.com/literature
• contact your local Rockwell Automation distributor or sales representative or
call 800.963.9548 (USA/Canada) or 001.320.725.1574 (outside USA/Canada)
SoftLogix5800, Allen-Bradley, RSLogix, RSLogix 5000 Enterprise Series, RSNetWorx,and Rockwell Software are trademarks of
Rockwell Automation.
ControlNet is a trademark of ControlNet International, Ltd.
DeviceNet is a trademark of the Open DeviceNet Vendor Association.
Ethernet is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation, Intel, and Xerox Corporation.
EtherNet/IP is trademark of ControlNet International under license by ODVA.
Windows, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 2003 Server, and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the
U.S. and other countries.

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