Introduction to the SLC 500 On Delay Timer The SLC 500 On Delay Timer (TON instruction) can delay an event from taking place. When the run of logic goes true, the EN (Enable) bit goes true. The timer will then start timing (the TT bit goes true). After the accumulated Read More »
Introduction to updating a VPS The purpose of this post is discuss how to connect to a remote Linux system via terminal for updating the system. Specifically, for a VPS (Virtual Private Server). This will allow you to issue commands without the need of a graphic interface. Virtual Private Servers Read More »
Introduction to SLC 500 Data Tables SLC 500 Data Tables store values. You can think of data tables as “Data Registers” or “Variables”. In a default project, 9 standard data tables are created automatically. Each of these data tables can generally store up to 255 elements. We will discuss the Read More »
Introduction to getting started with EZPLC Recently, I purchased the starter pack from EZAutomation.net. This starter package came with the processor, power supply, software, and programming cable. I’m used to the RSLogix environment with Rockwell Software. This was a different (but fun) experience for me. At the time, this package Read More »
Introduction to EZPLC Nano For many years, I have heard of these less expensive PLC’s, so finally, I had to try one out. I chose to purchase the EZPLC Nano kit, which comes with the EZPLC Nano, a programmable power supply, a programming cable, a CDROM, and USB stick with Read More »
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 »
Introduction to Creating a New Motion Project In this post, we will talk about creating a new motion project in Studio 5000. We will use an emulator processor to build virtual axis in the next series of posts. With Studio 5000, we will build this project based on the Allen Read More »
