Studio 5000® Activations FAQ
  1)  How do I download Studio 5000® software?
     •  Go to https://download.rockwellautomation.com/webupdates/enter.aspx and enter your 
         serial number and product key (or serial number and company name).
  2)  What do I do if I don’t see the version of Studio 5000® I want in the downloads list?
     •  You will need to get your software covered under a tech connect contract and then all of the 
         versions will be available for download.
  3)  Will I need 2 separate activations for RSLogix 5000® and Studio 5000®?
     •  No. The 2 software packages are one and the same. Rockwell called it RSLogix 5000® up until 
         version 20; then at version 21 they changed the name to Studio 5000®.
  4)  Is Studio 5000® backwards compatible? (Can I just install the newest version of Studio 5000® and get 
       everything I need)?
     •  No. The version of software you have needs to match the firmware version of the PLC you 
         are trying to connect to. 
     •  If you have a Compactlogix® at firmware version 21, and a CompactLogix® at firmware version 
         28, then you will have to install version 21 and version 28 of Studio 5000®.
     •  Studio 5000® is made so that you can install multiple versions of the software on the same 
         computer.
     •  All versions will use the same activation.
  5)  The I/O card I am trying to add to my configuration is not available in the list, or the firmware version 
        I need is not available.
     •  Download and install the Add-On Profile (AOP) for that card.
     •  Go to AB’s compatibility and downloads website and search for AOP.
     •  Find the card you are looking for in the list and download.