Summary of Comunicación PC-PLC Utilizando un Micrologix 1000 de Allen Bradley

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This video shows how to connect a micrologix 1000 controller to a PC using a USB cable. The presenter then shows how to access the controller's programming mode and create a new file.

• 00:00:00 This video shows how to connect a PC to a MicroLogix 1000 Allen Bradley controller using a USB cable. The cable costs around 300 to 400 Mexican pesos (US $12 to $16), and can be bought at most electronics stores. If you don't have a USB cable, you can also buy a second cable, such as this white generic cable, which costs around 100 to 150 Mexican pesos. Once the connections are made, you can start communicating with the controller. The RC Link software can be used to configure the controller and drivers. If you are using Windows 10, you can open the "Administrator of Devices" window and click on the "Connect a Cable" button. The controller will be recognized and the computer will be configured automatically. You can then close the window. If you are using a previous version of Windows, you can open the "Administrator of Devices" window and click on the "Add a Device" button. The "RC Link" window will open. You can select the "Micrologix 1000 Allen Bradley" device and click on the "Next" button. You will be asked to name the device. You can leave the device name as it is and click on the "Next" button. The "Driver Installation
• 00:05:00 The presenter demonstrates how to connect a micrologix 1000 to a PC using an Allen Bradley interface. They then show how to access the micrologix 1000's programming mode and create a new file.