It supports a vast range of older hardware (like the L6 series) still found in many factories today.
You don't have to pick just one. Rockwell supports of multiple versions on the same PC. Many engineers maintain a "Multi-Version Installation Package" to handle whatever controller they encounter in the field. Product Compatibility Matrix - Rockwell Automation Software rslogix 5000 version better
To determine which version you should standardize on, answer these three questions: 1. What is your hardware model? It supports a vast range of older hardware
You cannot connect to a PLC running Version 24 using Version 30 software. The major revision of the software must exactly match the major revision of the controller's firmware. If you try to connect a newer version to an older controller, you will receive a fatal error message. When you install multiple versions, Windows will automatically launch the correct version based on the project file you double-click. You cannot connect to a PLC running Version