RSLogix 5000 PLC projects are stored in a file format with the extension: *.ACD
The ACD file encompasses the entire RSLogix 5000 project and is the only file you will need to retrieve.
However, it is important to insure you retrieve the program that is currently running in the PLC.
The procedure for retrieving a PLC program differs depending on weather you have an existing copy of the PLC program on your computer or now.
If Your Computer Has the *.ACD Project For the Controller:
STEP 1 – OPEN THE RSLOGIX 5000 PROJECT FOR THE CONTROLLER
STEP 2- OPEN “WHO ACTIVE”
TO DEFINE A PATH TO THE CONTROLLER
STEP 3 – SELECT THE CONTROLLER
STEP 4 – GO ONLINE WITH THE SELECTED CONTROLLER
STEP 5 – IF THE SELECTED CONTROLLER HAS A NEWER VERSION OF THE RSLOGIX 5000 PROJECT YOU WILL BE PROMPTED, BE SURE TO SELECT THE UPLOAD OPTION
STEP 6 – SAVE THE CURRENT RUNNING PLC PROGRAM TO A NEW LOCATION AND ADD TODAYS DATE TO THE FILE NAME
IF YOUR COMPUTER DOES NOT HAVE THE *.ACD PROJECT FOR THE CONTROLLER
STEP 1- OPEN “WHO ACTIVE”
TO DEFINE A PATH TO THE CONTROLLER
STEP 2 – SELECT THE CONTROLLER
STEP 3 – CLICK UPLOAD FROM “WHO ACTIVE”
STEP 4 – CLICK “SELECT FILE…” TO CREATE THE PROJECT FILE ON YOUR COMPUTER. SAVE THE CURRENT RUNNING PLC PROGRAM TO A NEW LOCATION AND ADD TODAYS DATE TO THE FILE NAME
Be sure to keep track of where you stored the RSLogix 5000 project *.ACD file