Install The Softlogix 5800 Controller - Allen-Bradley SoftLogix 5800 User Manual

Install the SoftLogix 5800
Controller
1. Log into the Windows operating system under an account that is a
member of the Administrators user group on the computer where you are
installing the SoftLogix 5800 controller.
To log in as a member of the Administrators group, your user account must
be added to the Administrators group on the computer. Ask your system
administrator if you need help.
2. Verify that the Windows Workstation and Server services required by the
SoftLogix 5800 controller are running. The Workstation and Server
services are automatically installed when you install Windows Networking
or Remote Access Service (RAS).
IMPORTANT A machine running SoftLogix software does not support a remote desktop.
If you have a previous version of SoftLogix software already installed on the computer, use
IMPORTANT
Start>Control Panel>Programs and Features to remove the earlier version before installing the
current version.
When you insert the installation DVD into your DVD ROM drive, the DVD
automatically begins the set-up program for the controller. If your computer
meets the hardware and software requirements for the controller, you can install
the controller.
1. If RSLinx software is already running, shut it down before beginning this
installation procedure.
2. Insert the SoftLogix 5800 installation DVD.
3. From the installation window, click SoftLogix 5800 V23.00.
4. Follow the set-up wizard.
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