Choosing the Right RSLogix 5000 Version (V20 vs. V21–V32 vs. Studio 5000)
Version 20 is widely considered the "best" legacy version because it was the final release before the rebrand to Studio 5000. It is essential for older hardware like the ControlLogix L6x series that cannot run newer firmware. Comparing Versions by Use Case Capability Legacy RSLogix 5000 (v1-v20) Studio 5000 Logix Designer (v21+) Max Hardware Support Older L6x, L7x (early) L7x, L8x, CompactLogix 5380/5480 Installation Installed one-by-one as needed Multi-version installation packages available Communication Relies on RSLinx Classic Integrated OPC UA (in v36+) Lifecycle Status Mature/Maintenance mode Active development Selection Guide rslogix 5000 version better
If you are looking for specific functionality improvements, these versions introduced significant "quality of life" changes: Version 21 (Rebrand) Choosing the Right RSLogix 5000 Version (V20 vs