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VIDEO COURSE | ALLEN-BRADLEY · ROCKWELL AUTOMATION

Allen-Bradley PLC Programming Course
From RSLogix 500 to Studio 5000

Master Allen-Bradley PLC programming the way it is done on the plant floor — 75 video lessons and two complete industrial projects, from your first ladder rung to a working CompactLogix system with HMI and fault handling.

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Video lessons 75
Duration ~12 hours
Projects 2 full builds
Skill Level Beginner – Pro
Software Free emulators
Access Lifetime

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You know ladder logic in theory — but freeze in front of a real Allen-Bradley controller?

  • Most PLC courses stop at "turn on a light with a button."
  • On the job you face RSLinx configuration, IP addresses with BOOTP, and I/O mapping.
  • UDT structures, PLC-to-HMI communication, and fault handling are rarely taught step by step.
  • This course closes the gap inside the real ecosystem: RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, MicroLogix 1100, CompactLogix, and FactoryTalk View.
  • Theory disconnected from real Rockwell hardware leaves you stuck on day one.

What You'll Be Able to Do

  • Write, debug, and download a ladder logic program to a real Allen-Bradley controller
  • Set up communication: RSLinx, IP addressing via BOOTP, firmware, and external devices
  • Build logic with timers, counters, comparators, bit shifts, and signal scaling
  • Create and manage tags and UDT structures in Studio 5000
  • Connect a PLC to an HMI panel in FactoryTalk View ME and animate operator screens
  • Troubleshoot like a pro: forcing I/O, cross-referencing, and fault handling

Learn From Working Automation Engineers

  • Real hardware, real software — the Rockwell stack, not a detached simulation
  • Substance over filler — ~12 hours of dense, practical material
  • Learn by building — every concept reinforced on an actual project
  • Lifetime access — revisit any lesson, including future updates

Who Is This Course For?

  • Automation or controls technicians moving into the Allen-Bradley world
  • Students and career-changers who know ladder basics and want real skills
  • Engineers on another PLC brand who want to master the Rockwell ecosystem
  • Anyone who wants a portfolio of two working projects, not just a certificate

What You Get When You Enroll

  • 75 practical video lessons (~12 hours of hands-on content)
  • Two complete industrial projects — MicroLogix 1100 + CompactLogix with HMI
  • Free Rockwell emulators — start without any hardware
  • Instructor support via Discord chat and live webinars
  • Lifetime access — learn at your own pace, forever
  • Certificate of completion to boost your CV and LinkedIn

Meet Your Instructor

MSc. Eng. Maciej Kurantowicz

MSc. Eng. Maciej Kurantowicz

Automation & Robotics Engineer, Wroclaw University of Technology graduate

“ I believe everyone in the 21st century should know the basics of programming and automation!

Example Projects in the Course

Allen-Bradley in Practice

Project 1 — MicroLogix 1100

  • Communicate with a brand-new MicroLogix 1100 controller
  • Test I/O and initialize the program from scratch
  • Sensor-trigger counter with input debouncing
  • Presence counter with reset + LED blinking via timers and MOV

Allen-Bradley in Practice

Project 2 — CompactLogix + FactoryTalk View HMI

  • Build the full control program on CompactLogix
  • Create an HMI application in FactoryTalk View ME
  • Link PLC to panel: animations, numeric entries, operator screens
  • External I/O handling and system fault states — production-grade

Full Curriculum — 75 Lessons Across 8 Modules

1. Introduction 46 min · 4 lessons ▼
  • Course Overview
  • Course Extras, Bonus & SolisPLC.com Announcement
  • Course Notes & F.A.Q.
  • Contacting the Instructor & Getting Help
2. Hardware Overview 1h 33min · 8 lessons ▼
  • Hardware Overview & History of PLCs
  • Ladder Logic Overview
  • PLC Hardware, What to Buy & General Hardware Advice
  • PLC Hardware Overview
  • Inputs, Sinking, Sourcing, PNP & NPN
  • Outputs, General Purpose, Relays & Analog
  • External Hardware, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Point IO & Remote IO Overview
  • Hardware, Inputs & Outputs Understanding — Section Wrap-Up
3. RSLogix 500 — Instructions 3h 40min · 19 lessons ▼
  • Downloading a Free Copy of RSLogix 500, RSLinx & RSLogix 500 Emulate
  • Data Files & Structures
  • Ladders, Rungs, Branches & Logic Statements
  • Instructions – XIC, XIO & OTE
  • Instructions – OTL & OTU
  • Mini Challenge 1 – 3 Button Station & Stacklight
  • Instructions – ONS, OSR & OSF
  • Instructions – Timers, TON, TOF & RTO
  • Instructions – Counters, CTU, CTD & RES
  • Instructions – Comparators, LES, GRT, LEQ, GEQ & LIM
  • Instructions – ADD, SUB, MUL, DIV & CPT
  • Mini Challenge 2 – Tank Filling & Discharging Station (Part 1/3)
  • Mini Challenge 2 – Tank Filling & Discharging Station (Part 2/3)
  • Mini Challenge 2 – Tank Filling & Discharging Station (Part 3/3)
  • Instructions – Scaling (SCL, SCP, CPT)
  • Instructions – BSR (Bit Shift Right)
  • Instructions – BSL (Bit Shift Left)
  • PLC Instruction Summary / Cheat Sheet
  • RSLogix 500 Instructions — Section Wrap-Up
4. Best Practices & Troubleshooting 1h 56min · 10 lessons ▼
  • Working with Ladder Logic Rungs
  • Analyzing a Complex Rung with Multiple Inputs and Outputs
  • Ladder Good Practice – NEVER use Multiple OTE Instructions
  • Ladder Good Practice – AVOID using OTL/OTU Instructions
  • Input & Output Mapping / Buffering Good Practice
  • Introduction to Troubleshooting & RSLogix Emulate500
  • RSLogix Emulate500 Tutorial
  • External I/O Module Configurations
  • Troubleshooting Basics – Using Forces
  • Troubleshooting Basics – Cross Referencing & Navigation
5. Project 1 — MicroLogix 1100 1h 44min · 9 lessons ▼
  • Project 1 – Introduction
  • Communicating with a brand new MicroLogix 1100 PLC
  • Project Hardware Overview
  • Testing Inputs & Outputs in Software
  • Program Initialization & Input/Output Segregation
  • Sensor Trigger Counter & Input Debouncing
  • Presence Counter & Reset Functionality
  • LED Blinking & Timer Setup
  • Timer Altering through MOV Instructions & Final Touches
6. Project 2 — HMI + CompactLogix 1h 44min · 9 lessons ▼
  • Project 2 Introduction
  • Building the Base Program & Ladder Logic for Light System
  • Creating an HMI Application in FTView ME
  • PLC to HMI Link & Basic Animations
  • HMI System Control – Numeric Entries & Displays
  • HMI Screen Layout Design
  • HMI System Control Display Implementation
  • External I/O Addition & Handling to CompactLogix
  • I/O Fault Handling & System Fault State
7. RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000 2h 19min · 12 lessons ▼
  • BOOTP Utility – Setting IP of a New Device
  • PLC Firmware Overview, Downloads & Compatibility
  • RSLogix 5000 General Overview
  • RSLogix 5000 Tag Creation, Management & Usage
  • RSLogix 5000 Instruction Overview
  • RSLogix 5000 UDT Structures – Part I
  • RSLogix 5000 UDT Structures – Part II
  • Working with External Hardware (1769 I/O) Part 1/2
  • Working with External Hardware (PowerFlex 525) Part 2/2
  • RSLogix 5000 – Trending PLC Tags
  • RSLogix 5000 – MSG between ControlLogix & MicroLogix
  • Add-On Instruction (AOI) Development
8. Alarms & Fault Handling 46 min · 4 lessons ▼
  • Introduction to Alarms & Non-Critical Faults
  • Alarms & Faults Process Considerations
  • Alarm Structure, Ladder & Handling
  • Fault Structure, Handling & AFI Instructions

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Discord Support

Discord Community
  • Ask questions and get answers from instructors and fellow students
  • Share your projects and get feedback from the community
  • Access exclusive resources, tips, and industry news
  • Network with automation engineers from around the world

Bonuses Included

How to Work with AI Assistant

How to Work with AI Assistant

Leverage AI assistants in your daily PLC programming workflow — generate code, debug faster, automate repetitive tasks.

Access to Forum and Chat for Students

Access to Forum and Chat for Students

Join our private Discord server for automation engineers. Get help, share projects, and network.

Ready Prompts for AI Assistant

Ready Prompts for AI Assistant

A curated library of AI prompts designed for PLC programming, troubleshooting, and code generation.

Lifetime Access to the Course

Lifetime Access to the Course

Permanent access to all course materials, updates, and new content added in the future.

What Our Students Say

★★★★★
“Finally a course that walks through RSLinx, BOOTP and real I/O mapping instead of just toggling a light. The MicroLogix project made it click.”

James R.

Allen-Bradley PLC Programming Course

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“The Studio 5000 module on UDTs and AOIs alone was worth it. Clear, practical, and exactly how it's done at work.”

Daniel P.

Allen-Bradley PLC Programming Course

★★★★★
“Building the FactoryTalk View HMI end to end gave me the confidence to take on a real CompactLogix job.”

Marcus L.

Allen-Bradley PLC Programming Course

★★★★★
“I came from Siemens and this course got me up to speed in the Rockwell ecosystem fast. Highly recommended.”

Ola K.

Allen-Bradley PLC Programming Course

★★★★★
“The troubleshooting and fault-handling lessons are gold — forcing I/O and cross-referencing the way pros do it.”

Stephen M.

Allen-Bradley PLC Programming Course

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“No hardware needed to start thanks to the free emulator. I practiced everything before touching a real PLC.”

Tomasz W.

Allen-Bradley PLC Programming Course

Course Value

Before we show you the price, see exactly what you get:

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75 video lessons across 8 modules From PLC hardware and RSLogix 500 to Studio 5000, HMI, and fault handling — step by step. Value: €220
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Two full industrial projects MicroLogix 1100 and CompactLogix with FactoryTalk View HMI — built start to finish. Value: €180
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Free Rockwell emulators & setup guides Legally download RSLogix 500, RSLinx, and Emulate — practice with no hardware. Value: €60
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Instructor support via Discord & webinars Get your questions answered and accelerate your learning. Value: €90
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Certificate of completion Showcase your Allen-Bradley skills on LinkedIn and your CV. Value: €40
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Lifetime access + future updates Revisit any lesson forever, including all future content. Value: PRICELESS

Be the First to Learn Allen-Bradley

Join the waiting list and be the first to enroll when registration opens — 75 lessons and two full projects from RSLogix 500 to Studio 5000.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a physical controller to take this Allen-Bradley PLC programming course? ▼

No. We show free emulators (RSLogix Emulate 500) and simulators, so you can practice without hardware. A real PLC makes it even faster, but it is not required to start.

Is Rockwell software paid? ▼

In Module 3 we show how to legally download the free versions of RSLogix 500, RSLinx, and the emulator. Studio 5000 is covered in a full environment.

Where do I start if I don't know ladder logic? ▼

With Modules 2 and 3 — they start from zero. The whole course is structured progressively, lesson by lesson, so no prior PLC experience is required.

How long do I have access? ▼

Forever, including future updates to the material.

What does this Allen-Bradley PLC programming course actually cover? ▼

RSLogix 500, Studio 5000 (RSLogix 5000), MicroLogix 1100, CompactLogix, FactoryTalk View HMI, plus alarms and fault handling — across 75 lessons and two full industrial projects.

Ready to Actually Program Allen-Bradley?

75 lessons, two industrial projects, and a complete skill set from RSLogix 500 to Studio 5000 — all in one place.

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