How to retrieve a Logix5000 PLC

program
RSLogix 5000 PLC projects are stored in a file format with the extension:

*.ACD
The ACD file encompasses the entire RSLogix 5000 project and is the only file you will need to retrieve.

However, it is important to insure you retrieve the program that is currently running in the PLC.

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The procedure for retrieving a PLC program differs depending on weather you have an existing copy of
the PLC program on your computer or now.

If Your Computer Has the *.ACD Project

For the Controller:
Step 1 – Open the RSLogix 5000 project for the controller.

Step 2- Open “Who Active” to define a path to the controller

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Step 3 – Select the controller

Step 4 – Go Online with the selected controller

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Step 5 – If the selected controller has a newer version of the RSLogix
5000 project you will be prompted, be sure to select the Upload option

Step 6 – Save the current running PLC program to a new location and add
todays date to the file name

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If Your Computer Does not have the *.ACD
Project For the Controller:
Step 1- Open “Who Active” to define a path to the controller

Step 2 – Select the controller

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Phone: 1 (403) 702 4074 Toll Free: 1 (800) 871-1669
Email: info@synergistscada.com URL: http://www.synergistscada.com
 Synergist SCADA Inc
Phone: 1 (403) 702 4074 Toll Free: 1 (800) 871-1669
Email: info@synergistscada.com URL: http://www.synergistscada.com
Step 3 – Click Upload from “Who Active”

Step 4 – Click “Select File...” to create the project file on your computer.
Save the current running PLC program to a new location and add todays
date to the file name

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Be sure to keep track of where you stored the RSLogix 5000 project *.ACD file so that you can send it to
us.

Synergist SCADA Inc

Phone: 1 (403) 702 4074 Toll Free: 1 (800) 871-1669
Email: info@synergistscada.com URL: http://www.synergistscada.com