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All of our free content to help you get started programming Allen Bradley Logix 5000 PLCs using Studio 5000 Logix Designer.

June 25, 2026

What Is a ControlLogix 5580? An Introduction to the 1756 Controller Platform and System Components

An introduction to the 1756 ControlLogix 5580 controller platform: what it is, how to read its catalog number, its key hardware features, and the components that make up a complete system.

June 24, 2026

How to Set a Logix 5000 PLC's IP Address Using the EtherNet/IP Address Commissioning Tool

A quick guide to setting the IP address of a new Logix 5000 PLC using the EtherNet/IP Commissioning Tool

June 22, 2026

CompactLogix 5380 Controllers: A Complete Introduction

June 19, 2026

How to Write Ladder Diagram Logic in Studio 5000 Logix Designer

A quick guide to writing Ladder Diagram logic in Studio 5000 Logix Designer

June 18, 2026

How to Declare Tags in Studio 5000 Logix Designer

A guide to declaring tags in Studio 5000 Logix Designer using the Tag Editor, including how to configure visible columns and enter tag names, data types, and descriptions.

June 18, 2026

How to Create a Project in Studio 5000 Logix Designer

A step-by-step guide to creating a new project in Studio 5000 Logix Designer, including selecting a controller and a software revision.

June 17, 2026

What are the Allen Bradley PLC Families?

An introduction to Rockwell Automation's controller families, including the Micro800, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix platforms.

June 5, 2026

How to use Git and GitHub with Studio 5000 Logix Designer

Learn how to leverage Rockwell Automation's VCS Custom Tools to use Git and GitHub as a VCS and remote repository for Studio 5000 Logix Designer projects.

February 6, 2026

Seal-In Circuit Concepts

A deep dive into seal-in circuits in PLC programming, including what components make up a seal-in circuit and how a seal-in circuit works

January 15, 2026

Operating Mode Concepts

An explanation of the operating modes available for Logix 5000 PLCs and how to select them

January 12, 2026

Logix Echo Concepts

An introduction to FactoryTalk Logix Echo, Rockwell's next-generation controller emulator.

June 18, 2026

What are Tags in Studio 5000 Logix Designer?

A complete introduction to tags in Studio 5000 Logix Designer

June 18, 2026

Ladder Diagram Concepts

Learn the basics of the Ladder Diagram programming language in under 10 minutes

June 18, 2026

What is a PLC and How Does it Control a Process?

An introduction to PLCs, or Programmable Controllers, and how they are used to control automated processes.