Introduction to the SLC 500 Processor The SLC 500 Processor is the main component of your SLC 500 system. The processor contains data files (which store data) and program files (which manipulate data). There are five modular processors in the SLC 500 Family (5/01 to 5/05). In this post, we Read More »
Introduction to the SLC 500 Power Supply The SLC 500 Power supply supplies power to the local chassis. The power supply typically does not power inputs or outputs. This is a switching power supply, so it will provide quite a bit of current for the size compared to the Read More »
Introduction to the SLC-500 Digitial Output Module The SLC-500 Digital output module turns digital field devices on or off. Examples of these field devices include lights, solenoids, and relay coils. Think of outputs as “Control” In this example, we have a 1746-OB16 module. This module acts as 16 switches. When Read More »
Introduction to the SLC-500 Digital Input Module The SLC-500 Digital Input module detects the status of field devices which are either on or off. This is any type of switch. For example: float switches, pressure switches, push buttons, and selector switches are digital input devices. The auxiliary contacts of a Read More »
