SLC-100 Quick Start
This SLC-100 (& 150) Quick Start Course is designed to help those who need to upload a SLC-100 (or 150) Program and view it on their Windows PC. Topics covered include:
| ✓ Important SLC-100 Manuals | ✓ Physical Tour of SLC-100 & Cable |
| ✓ Setup Windows 10 Comms to SLC-100 | ✓ Upload, Save. and View SLC-100 Program |
| ✓ Courtesy Zip File of SLC-100 Manuals | ✓ Courtesy Zip File of free SLC-100 Software |
At a Glance
- Format
- Online, self-paced
- Lessons
- 9 online lessons
- Platform
- Allen-Bradley SLC-100 (and SLC-150)
- Access
- Lifetime, no expiration
- Starting Price
- $9.00
- Content Last Reviewed
- March 17, 2026
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What You’ll Learn:
By the End of This Course, You’ll Be Able To:
- ✓ Find the SLC-100 manuals you need
- ✓ Identify the SLC-100 hardware and its programming cable
- ✓ Set up a Windows 10 PC with DOSBox to run the SLC-100 DOS software
- ✓ Connect to an SLC-100, then upload, save, and view its program
What You Receive With Your Purchase:
- ✓ Immediate online access
- ✓ Nine online lessons
- ✓ Retake lessons as needed
- ✓ Online instructor support
- ✓ Zip file of free SLC-100 software
- ✓ No expiration date
- ✓ Take lessons in any order
- ✓ Zip file of free vendor manuals
- ! PLC hardware is NOT included
Proudly Serving Thousands of Individuals and Companies
SLC-100 Quick Start Online Course
Learn to connect, upload, save, and view SLC-100 program files in our SLC-100 Quick Start™ Online Course.
Learn how to use Windows 10, DOSBox, a USB to Serial cable, an SLC-100 Programming Cable, and the A-B DOS Software for the SLC-100 to connect, upload, save, and view SLC-100 program files.
Before purchasing this Quick Start Online Course, please read the rest of the information on this page.
Who Should Take This Course
Anyone who needs to upload a SLC-100 (or SLC-150) program and view it on their Windows PC.
Who This Course Is NOT For
- Anyone looking for a full PLC programming course — this Quick Start focuses on connecting to an SLC-100, and uploading, saving, and viewing its program
- Complete beginners who want to learn what a PLC is, or how ladder logic works — start with our foundational PLC Basics course instead
- Anyone looking for training on other Allen-Bradley platforms (e.g. SLC 500, MicroLogix, PLC-5, CompactLogix, ControlLogix) — this course covers only the SLC-100 and SLC-150
- Anyone who wants to follow along with the instructor, but is unable to get an SLC-100 (or SLC-150), a 1745-PCC cable (or aftermarket equivalent), and a serial port or compatible USB to Serial cable. Following along is completely optional, but it does require this hardware.
Meet Your Instructor
Shawn Tierney
Industrial Automation Instructor
Founder of The Automation School, The Automation Blog, and host of The Automation Podcast and Show
Hi, I'm Shawn Tierney, and I've spent more than 35 years helping electricians, technicians, engineers, and programmers learn how to setup, program, and troubleshoot industrial automation products and systems.
During my first 25 years I attended over fifty weeks of Rockwell Automation training, and earned several certifications, including becoming a Rockwell Automation Certified Controls & Information Specialist.
And since 2015 I've focused full-time on creating practical online and in-person training courses to help people like you build and maintain real-world PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
Throughout my career I've trained thousands of automation professionals in manufacturing, OEM, and system integration environments. Every course I create is based on practical field experience, emphasizing techniques you can immediately apply on the plant floor.
My goal is simple: help you become more confident, more productive, and more valuable as an automation professional.
- 35+ Years in Industrial Automation
- Rockwell Automation Certified Controls & Information Specialist
- Instructor to Thousands of Automation Professionals
- Creator of The Automation School
- Author of The Automation Blog
- Host of The Automation Podcast and Show
Learn more about Shawn at The Automation Blog.
Course and Bundle Pricing
| Feature | SLC-100 Quick Start |
A-B Ultra Bundle Save 45% |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.00 | $899 |
| Instant & lifetime access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lesson Q&A support | ✓ | ✓ |
| SLC-100 Quick Start course | ✓ | ✓ |
| SLC-100 software & manuals (zip files) | ✓ | ✓ |
| CompactLogix courses | — | ✓ |
| ControlLogix courses | — | ✓ |
| Micro800 courses | — | ✓ |
| MicroLogix courses | — | ✓ |
| PanelView Plus / FTViewSE courses | — | ✓ |
| CCW VFD Quickstart | — | ✓ |
| Mastering PLCLogix / Factory I/O | — | ✓ |
| SLC-500, PLC-5 & DeviceNet | — | ✓ |
| Enroll | Buy Online Course | Buy 17-Course Bundle |
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Course Requirements
After purchasing this course, the only requirement to take the course is an internet connection to access this website.
Requirements to follow along with the instructor (optional)
While following along with the instructor is completely optional, many students will want to upload from an SLC-100 as the instructor shows. If that’s you, you will need the following:
- An internet connection to take this online course
- The A-B DOS programming software for the SLC-100 — a zip file of this once-free software is included with the course
- An SLC-100 (or SLC-150) controller
- A 1745-PCC programming cable (or aftermarket equivalent)
- A Windows 10 PC with a physical serial port or a compatible USB to Serial cable
- Internet access to download a free copy of DOSBox from DOSBox.com
- Note: we have currently only tested Windows 10 and the 9300-USBS cable, but we expect other Windows versions and USB to Serial cables would work
This course includes a complimentary zip file of the SLC-100 user manual, as well as a zip file of the once-free SLC-100 DOS programming software. These files are provided as a courtesy and for educational purposes only, come with no warranty or support, and we are not liable for how you use them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Who is this course designed for?
I designed this Quick Start course for those who need to upload an SLC-100 (or SLC-150) program and view it on their Windows PC.
It walks you through finding the SLC-100 manuals, a physical tour of the SLC-100 and its programming cable, setting up a Windows 10 PC with DOSBox, and then connecting to the controller to upload, save, and view its program.
Is this a full PLC programming course?
No. This is a short, focused Quick Start course on connecting to an SLC-100, and uploading, saving, and viewing its program.
If you’d like to learn what a Programmable Controller is and how Ladder Logic works, I recommend my PLC Basics course.
How long does it take to complete?
The course contains about half an hour of instruction across nine lessons. That does not include any time you choose to spend following along with your own SLC-100.
And since all of my courses include lifetime access, you can return and review any lesson as often as you like.
Do I need a physical SLC-100 to take this course?
No. After purchasing this course, the only requirement to take it is an internet connection to access this website.
That said, if you’d like to follow along and upload from an SLC-100 as I demonstrate, you will need an SLC-100 (or SLC-150), a 1745-PCC cable (or aftermarket equivalent), a Windows 10 PC, and a physical serial port or compatible USB to Serial cable. See the Course Requirements section above for details.
Is instructor support included?
Yes. Online instructor support is included with your enrollment.
At the bottom of every lesson is a discussion area where students can post questions, and I personally answer them.
For those students seeking assistance beyond the course content, paid mentoring services are also available for topics covered in my training (see Lesson 1.12).
Is the course self-paced?
Yes. The course is completely self-paced, and you can take the lessons in any order.
Because the course has no expiration date, you can also retake any lesson as many times as you need.
Technical Questions
Does this course also work for the SLC-150?
Yes. Students who wish to follow along can use either an SLC-100 or an SLC-150.
Is the SLC-100 programming software included?
Yes. This course includes a complimentary zip file of the once-free SLC-100 DOS programming software, along with a zip file of the SLC-100 user manual.
These files are provided as a courtesy and for educational purposes only, and come with no warranty or support.
How do I run DOS software on a modern Windows PC?
In this course, I show you how to set up a Windows 10 PC with DOSBox, a free program you can download from DOSBox.com, so you can run the A-B DOS software for the SLC-100.
Which programming cable do I need?
To follow along, you will need a 1745-PCC cable (or aftermarket equivalent), plus either a physical serial port on your PC or a compatible USB to Serial cable.
I also give a physical tour of the SLC-100 and its programming cable in the course.
Will this work with Windows 11 or a different USB to Serial cable?
Currently, we have only tested Windows 10 and the 9300-USBS USB to Serial cable.
That said, we do expect other Windows versions and USB to Serial cables would work.
Practical Questions
Can I use this course to back up an SLC-100 program?
Yes. The course shows you how to connect to an SLC-100, upload its program, and save it to your PC.
Where can I find SLC-100 manuals and documentation?
I cover how to find SLC-100 manuals in the course, and a zip file of free vendor manuals is included with your purchase.
Is PLC hardware included?
No. PLC hardware is not included with this course.
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