If you are fortunate enough to possess a legitimate Master Disk, treat it as a critical asset. If you are seeking a version to standardize across your legacy plant, 8.10.00 CPR9 is the version to choose. Just remember to respect licensing laws, employ sound security practices, and always—always—keep a backup of your .RSS files.
The answer lies in the installed base. Tens of thousands of SLC 500 and MicroLogix 1100/1400 controllers are still running critical processes 24/7. These controllers were programmed with various versions of RSLogix 500, but not all versions play nicely with modern operating systems or handle large project files efficiently.
| Feature | 8.10.00 CPR9 | Version 11.x / 12.x | |---------|---------------|----------------------| | | Unofficial (via VM) | Official | | FactoryTalk Activation | No (uses Master Disk) | Yes (requires hosted activation) | | 64‑bit native | No (32‑bit app on 64‑bit OS) | Same (still 32‑bit) | | Modern processor support | Full (MicroLogix 1400, SLC 5/05) | Full + newer Micro800 via Convertor | | Price | Perm legacy license (no subscription) | Subscription only (annual fee) | | Rockwell support | None (end of life) | Limited (critical security only) |
The city’s IT policy now mandates Windows 10. They could not install version 6.0 on Windows 10.
If you are fortunate enough to possess a legitimate Master Disk, treat it as a critical asset. If you are seeking a version to standardize across your legacy plant, 8.10.00 CPR9 is the version to choose. Just remember to respect licensing laws, employ sound security practices, and always—always—keep a backup of your .RSS files.
The answer lies in the installed base. Tens of thousands of SLC 500 and MicroLogix 1100/1400 controllers are still running critical processes 24/7. These controllers were programmed with various versions of RSLogix 500, but not all versions play nicely with modern operating systems or handle large project files efficiently. RSLogix 500 8.10.00 CPR9 w master disk
| Feature | 8.10.00 CPR9 | Version 11.x / 12.x | |---------|---------------|----------------------| | | Unofficial (via VM) | Official | | FactoryTalk Activation | No (uses Master Disk) | Yes (requires hosted activation) | | 64‑bit native | No (32‑bit app on 64‑bit OS) | Same (still 32‑bit) | | Modern processor support | Full (MicroLogix 1400, SLC 5/05) | Full + newer Micro800 via Convertor | | Price | Perm legacy license (no subscription) | Subscription only (annual fee) | | Rockwell support | None (end of life) | Limited (critical security only) | If you are fortunate enough to possess a
The city’s IT policy now mandates Windows 10. They could not install version 6.0 on Windows 10. The answer lies in the installed base