| Requirement | Recommendation | |-------------|----------------| | | Windows 7 Professional 32‑bit (best), Windows 10/11 Pro with virtualization | | Processor | Any Intel Core or equivalent | | RAM | 2 GB (4 GB recommended for virtual machine) | | Hard disk | 2 GB free | | Communication software | RSLinx Classic (v2.59 or later) – bundled with RSLogix 5, but check version | | Physical ports | RS‑232 serial port or USB‑to‑serial adapter (for DH‑485) | | VM software | VMware Workstation or VirtualBox (if running on Windows 10/11) |
You will need the product key and serial number provided by Rockwell. Once activated, RSLogix 5 will show a green “Online” indicator when connected to a PLC‑5. Rslogix 5 Download