RSLogix 500 relies almost exclusively on . It does not natively support Structured Text or Function Block Diagram (FBD) in the way Studio 5000 does.
Overall, RSLogix 500 is a powerful and feature-rich PLC programming software that provides a wide range of tools and features for creating and maintaining PLC programs.
RSLogix 500 does handle communication drivers directly. Instead, it relies on RSLinx Classic (Rockwell’s communication server). To go online with a PLC, you must first configure a driver in RSLinx, then select that driver from within RSLogix 500.