Connecting Micrologix 1200 PLC with USB cable to RsLogix 500

This topic connecting a PLC Micrologix, Brand Allen Bradley model 1200, is performed using a USB cable with the computer and a DIN connector 9 which is the standard connector pair PLC Micrologix, first I present some images of Cable and PLC, so that you will have better idea of the equipment being used. 

In the first image (1) have the Micrologix PLC, the same can be observed basic technical characteristics:

PLC Micrologix 1200

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USB cable for PLC DIN9 
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This cable is provided with a CD with drivers which can be installed when connecting the cable to the USB port of the PC, prompted also often happens in the case of Win7, the drivers are automatically updated, if you have Internet connection on your PC.

Cable connected to PLC 
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The cable connected to the PLC in the DIN slot 9 is important to check before connecting to the PLC, the correct arrangement of connector pins with pin PLC, to prevent damage to the pins, or deformation, ensure correct insertion into the slot. 

Video Connection to Micrologix 1200 PLC: 

Video where explanation is detailed step by step to achieve the connection cable to the PLC and achieve communication with RSLogix500 application.

Video Demonstration Results Micrologix 1200 PLC Connection: 

In this video shown running, results with the connection to the PLC Micrologix, the drive output is displayed using the option of FORCE, so you can see the change of state of one of the outputs of the PLC, verifying the establishment communication.