Last updated: October 2025. Specifications subject to change by Rockwell Automation.
The (also known as the PLC-5/SLC to Logix Translation Tool) is a utility used to convert legacy Allen-Bradley programs—such as those for PLC-5 , SLC 500 , or MicroLogix —into a format compatible with modern ControlLogix and CompactLogix platforms. 1. Where to Download Rslogix Project Migrator Tool Download
: Open the legacy project in RSLogix 5 or 500. Clean up unused routines or memory addresses to simplify the process. Last updated: October 2025
Depending on your software version, the tool is either already installed on your system or available through the Rockwell Automation Product Compatibility and Download Center (PCDC) . Depending on your software version, the tool is
| Issue | Workaround | |-------|-------------| | Block Transfers (RSLogix 5) | Must be re‑engineered as MSG instructions | | PLC‑5/SLC 500 indirect addressing | Often requires manual editing | | PID instructions | May need conversion to function blocks | | DH+/RIO networks | Not migrated – configure EtherNet/IP in target |
The migrator streamlines the transition by automating technical hurdles that would otherwise require manual rewriting.