Plc Programming Using Rslogix 500: A Practical Guide to Ladder Logic and the Rslogix 500 Environment

What This Book OffersIntroduction to Ladder Logic Programming
We cover the essentials of what every beginner should know when starting to write their very first program. We also cover the basics of programming with ladder logic, and how ladder logic correlates to the PLC inputs and outputs. These principles are then put to work inside RSLogix 500, by explaining the basic commands that are required to control a machine.

Introduction to RSLogix 500
We go into meticulous detail on the workings of the RSLogix software, what each window looks like and how to navigate through the program. We cover every available instruction necessary for beginners, what each instruction does and which PLCs those instructions will work for. You will also learn about communication settings and how to add additional devices to your control system.

How to Work with Instructions
We show you how to assign instructions to static memory locations, and how to navigate and use the memory addressing system. This guide also covers the finer details of timers, counters and integers, as well as moves, jumps and math functions. All of which are essential to most programs.

A Real-World Practical Approach
Throughout the entire guide we reference practical scenarios where the various aspects we discuss are applied in the real world. We also include two full practical examples at the end, which brings together everything you will have learned in the preceding chapters.

Key Topics

1. Introduction to RSLogix 500 and PLCs
• Intended Audience
• Important Vocabulary
• What is RSLogix 500?
• What is a PLC?
• Basic Requirements
• Brief Chapter Overview
2. Simple Programming Principles
• Determine Your Goal
• Break Down the Process
• Putting It All Together
3. Interfacing with RSLogix
• The Main Header
• The Project Window
• The Quick Access Toolbar
4. Basics of Ladder Logic Programming
• What is Ladder Logic?
• XIC and XIO Instructions
• OTE, OTL and OTU Instructions
• Basic Tools and Setup
5. Memory Addressing
• Outputs O0 Data File
• Inputs I1 Data File
• Status S2 Data File
• Binary B3 Data File
• Timer T4 Data File
• Counter C5 Data File
• Control R6 Data File
• Integer N7 Data File
• Float F8 Data File
• Data File Tips
6. RSLogix Program Instructions
7. Timers, Counters and Integers
• Timers
• Counters
• Integers
8. Move, Jump and Math Functions
• Move and Compare Instructions
• Jumps and Subroutines
• Simple Math Instructions
9. Peripheral Devices
• Matching IP Addresses
• RSLinx Classic
• FactoryTalk View Studio
10. Practical Examples
• Tank Filling Scenario
• Bottling Line Scenario