Disclaimer: The Reliance Automax system is a legacy industrial control platform originally developed by Reliance Electric (later acquired by Rockwell Automation / A-B). Because this is older technology, software distribution is often handled through specific industrial automation resellers or legacy support channels rather than a public "download now" button.

This guide covers the software requirements, where to find it, and how to set it up on modern computers.


The Automax software was designed for MS-DOS or Windows 3.1/95.

Occasionally, original installation disks appear on eBay or industrial surplus sites. If you find a sealed, original AutoMax Programming Executive box with floppies and documentation:

Because official support for Automax has largely transitioned to Rockwell Automation’s modern lines (PACs/ControlLogix), finding the software requires specific sources:

The AutoMax Programming Executive remains a vital tool for facilities that rely on Reliance Electric hardware. While modern Rockwell software has moved on, maintaining a copy of this legacy software—preferably on a dedicated engineering laptop or a stable Virtual Machine—is essential for minimizing downtime in these systems.