Starter PLC Tools

The MicroLogix 1100 Controller is a great starter unit with a built-in Ethernet/IP port allowing it to be later integrated into a factory network

RSLogix Micro Starter Lite with RSLinx Lite is a Free Starter Programming Software for the Micrologix

If you do not have access to a physical MicroLogix, RSLogix Emulate 500 is a Free Emulation Package

Refer to the Instruction Set Reference Manual & Controllers User Manual

Starter HMI Tools

Create a Graphical HMI with the PanelView Component Series Emulator

Advanced HMI Tools

FactoryTalk View (SE) is the Rockwell Automation HMI - There is no demo available, though the full product will run in a very limited demo mode if not activated (2 Hours, 5 HMI servers, 5 displays per server)

Ignition by Inductive Automation is a Web-based HMI with a fully operational (2 hour) trial version. Vision Panel Edition is a free special edition which will run a single local status-and-control client with no trial timeout

Advanced HMI is an Open Source Visual Basic 2008 Express Project with AB DF1 and Ethernet/IP Drivers. Use this to build a Free HMI