Symbolized by a coil -( )- . It sets the addressed bit to 1 if the rung preceding it is true.

The days of specifying RSLogix 500 for new projects are over. Rockwell Automation has announced the discontinuation of all remaining SLC 500 controllers, with a final discontinued date of March 31, 2024. More broadly:

Unlike tag‑based systems where every variable is custom‑named, RSLogix 500 uses a structured file memory system: | File Type | Function | Example | |-----------|----------|---------| | O0 | Outputs | O:0/0 (physical output point) | | I1 | Inputs | I:1/2 | | S2 | Status | S:4 (processor status) | | B3 | Binary | B3:0/5 (internal relay) | | T4 | Timers | T4:0.ACC, T4:0.DN | | C5 | Counters | C5:0.ACC | | R6 | Control | R6:0 (for sequencers) | | N7 | Integer | N7:5 | | F8 | Float | F8:2 |

A typical workflow in RSLogix 500 involves the following steps:

RSLogix 500 is a stable, proven platform for maintaining and programming older Allen-Bradley SLC and MicroLogix systems. While Rockwell has shifted focus to Studio 5000 and Connected Components Workbench, millions of industrial machines still run on RSLogix 500, making it an essential skill for automation technicians and engineers working in legacy manufacturing environments.

| File Type | Default File Number | Typical Use | |-----------|---------------------|--------------| | Outputs | O0 | Physical output addresses (O:0/0) | | Inputs | I1 | Physical input addresses (I:0/0) | | Status | S2 | System bits (first scan, clock bits) | | Binary | B3 | Internal logic bits | | Timer | T4 | On‑delay (TON), off‑delay (TOF), retentive (RTO) | | Counter | C5 | Count‑up (CTU), count‑down (CTD), reset (RES) | | Control | R6 | For sequencers (SQL, SQO) and bit shifts | | Integer | N7 | Numeric values (0‑32767 or -32768 to 32767) | | Float | F8 | Floating point (MicroLogix 1100/1400, SLC 5/05) |

Compares two values (Source A and Source B) to control rung continuity.