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Studio 5000 V35 Release Notes
Introduction
Studio 5000 is a comprehensive software solution for the design, operation, and maintenance of integrated control and information systems. The latest release, Studio 5000 V35, offers a range of new features, enhancements, and improvements to help users optimize their control and automation projects. This document provides a detailed overview of the new features, changes, and known issues in Studio 5000 V35.
New Features
Enhancements and Changes
Known Issues
System Requirements
Upgrade and Installation Instructions
Conclusion
Studio 5000 V35 offers a range of new features, enhancements, and improvements to help users optimize their control and automation projects. The latest release provides enhanced security, improved performance, and new controller support, among other features. Users should review the known issues and system requirements before upgrading to ensure a smooth transition. Rockwell Automation recommends that users upgrade to Studio 5000 V35 to take advantage of the latest features and improvements. Studio 5000 V35 Release Notes
What’s New in Studio 5000 Logix Designer V35 Rockwell Automation has officially released Studio 5000 Logix Designer V35
, bringing significant productivity boosts to process and motion applications. This update focuses on expanding hardware support and introducing long-requested virtualization features that streamline system design and testing. New Process Instructions & Features
V35 introduces several powerful instructions and features specifically for the process industry:
Embedded Process Instructions: Three new instructions—PD4SD (Process Discrete 2-, 3-, or 4-State Device), PNPOS (Process n-Position Device), and PVLVMP (Process Mix Proof Valve)—are now embedded to align with PlantPAx.
SequenceManager Expansion: Now supports ControlLogix 5580P controllers, allowing process applications to use the same proven sequencing functionality across the latest hardware.
Two-Argument Arctangent (ATAN2): A new math instruction that computes the arc tangent of two sources and returns the result in radians. Motion & Virtualization Highlights
One of the most anticipated features in this release is the ability to test systems without physical hardware:
Axis-Test Mode: You can now virtualize motion for Kinetix, PowerFlex, and iTRAK 5730 CIP Motion devices. This feature supports both physical controllers and emulated controllers via FactoryTalk Logix Echo V2.
User Scripting Utility (SDK): V35 introduces the first publicly available user scripting utility, allowing you to write C++ script commands to automate repetitive tasks within the Logix Designer environment. Expanded Hardware & Compatibility
V35 broadens the scope of supported equipment and improves the user interface: Document Version : 1
Supported Hardware: Includes new support for FLEXHA 5000 I/O (extended redundancy), GuardLink, and enhancements for the 1756-EN4TR.
Modern UI for Device Profiles: Add-On Profiles (AOP) now feature a modern web-based interface, providing a common configuration experience across Rockwell's software platforms.
64-bit Data Types: New predefined data types like USINT, UINT, UDINT, ULINT, LINT, and REAL improve precision for 5380, 5480, and 5580 controllers. System Requirements
To ensure optimal performance, your workstation should meet these minimums: Studio 5000 v35 system requirements
Studio 5000 Logix Designer Version 35.00 focuses on expanding hardware support for process industries, enhancing motion virtualization, and introducing modern web-based device configuration tools. Key New Features
Expanded Process Hardware Support: Includes SequenceManager expansion for 5x80P controllers, bringing process-specific functionality to the latest controller technology.
Axis-Test Mode: Allows for virtualized motion testing for Kinetix, PowerFlex, and iTRAK 5730 CIP Motion devices without physical hardware. It works with physical controllers or emulated ones via FactoryTalk Logix Echo.
New Process Instructions: Three new embedded instructions—P_SD (Discrete Device), P_nPOS (n-Position Device), and P_valveMP (Mix Proof Valve)—to streamline PlantPAx programming.
Web-Based Add-On Profiles (AOP): Updated device profiles now use a modern, web-based interface for a consistent configuration experience across platforms.
Logix Designer SDK: Alignment with a new SDK allows users to write C++ scripts to automate repetitive tasks within the Designer environment. System Improvements Improved Performance : The latest release offers significant
Controller Change Detection: Expanded support for ControlLogix 5580 controllers to better track project changes.
I/O Tree Enhancements: Ability to cut, copy, and paste multiple devices simultaneously to reduce manual editing time. Editor Shortcuts: New navigation shortcuts (
) added to Sequential Function Chart (SFC) and Function Block Diagram (FBD) editors. Hardware Requirements RSLogix/Studio 5000: Windows 11 Compatibility
Studio 5000 View Designer versions 9.01 and higher are compatible with Windows 11 Professional or Enterprise Edition. Rockwell Automation
( 9324-RLDx ) Studio 5000 programming software. ... - Release Note
Studio 5000 Logix Designer V35 focuses on virtualization and process industry streamlining, introducing Axis Test Mode for simulating motion without physical hardware. Key updates include expanded SequenceManager support for 5x80P controllers, new embedded Process Instructions for PlantPAx, and a new SDK for automating tasks via C++ scripting. For full technical details and release notes, visit Rockwell Automation Product Compatibility & Download Center Studio 5000 – V35: What's New - The Automation Blog
Studio 5000 V35 is the latest major release of Rockwell Automation’s Studio 5000 engineering environment. It brings new controller and firmware support, improvements to developer productivity, expanded library and security features, and enhanced diagnostics and commissioning tools to simplify automation project lifecycle and increase operational uptime.
FLEXHA 5000 I/O support
Process/Sequence Manager enhancements
FactoryTalk Logix Echo / virtual controller alignment
Device and protocol additions