AI5/250 to Studio 5000

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Studio 5000 TOPDOC NexGen

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Introduction

This utility converts (migrates, translates) Allen-Bradley (AB) PLC5/250 (Pyramid Integrator) (5250) programs that were created with the AI-PLC5/250 programming software to Studio 5000, in other words PLC5/250 to ControlLogix (CLx).

Data

Each data table will be converted into a one-dimentional array of identical data type (O,I,N,D,B,A as INT; F as REAL; T as TIMER; C as COUNTER). For example, 1N7:59 will become _1N007[59].

Logic

The ladder logic is converted using Smart Translation Technology.

Most instructions will convert without any issues. Some instructions convert but have additional logic added by the conversion utility to emulate the original instruction. A few instructions cannot be converted. They will be noted in the conversion log.

Documentation

All documentation converts with the following exceptions:

Symbols are converted to aliases. Some characters cannot be used in tag names. These aliases will be renamed.

I/O

There are three options for remapping the I/O:

NONE: I/O addresses stay at their I or O array address
DHRIO: I/O addresses will be remapped to a DHRIO module.
1756: I/O addresses will be remapped to an equivalent 1756 IO module. Select this option if you are using the 1492 I/O Wiring Conversion Kit (PLC 1771 to ControlLogix 1756).

Conversion samples

AI5250_program AI5250_CLx (a picture's worth a thousand words)

Miscellaneous

Studio 5000 version 20, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
To convert to a redundant ControlLogix, check the Redundant ControlLogix check box in PLC Specific Information.

Price

Three options are available:

1 - This option is not available
Typical conversion turn around time: 24 hours
Starting at: $1.00 (USD) per rung

2 - Program conversion plus review by our engineer (minimal cleanup).
Typical conversion turn around time: 1 business day
Starting at: $1.50 (USD) per rung

3 - Program conversion plus initial cleanup by our engineer.
Typical conversion turn around time: 5 business days
Starting at: $2.00 (USD) per rung (recommended)

If your program is using file indirection (e.g. 1N[N45:9]:0) you will be contacted by one of our engineers to discuss possible conversion options.

What do I need to do

Upload the program from the PLC!
Save the program (<project name>.*) as a zip or7-zip file. Do not include the path. (One PLC program per zip file.)
Your program will include file extensions such as: PR5, ADR, CFG, DSC, PRF...

What to expect

You will be asked to fill out your contact information and upload your program through our secure website.
You will select specific options for this conversion, such as processor type, redundancy, and I/O remapping.
You will receive a Ticket Number.
Your program will be queued for automated processing.
Your program will be converted and a log file generated to show trouble spots.
When your program is ready you will receive a notice via email.
Pay for your converted program with any major credit card or company purchase order.
Please note that if you are paying with a company PO your converted program will not be released until payment is received or you have made prior arrangements.
We email you the converted program and log file.
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