Introduction to the RSLinx Backup Restore Utility The RSLinx Backup Restore Utility is used to back up your current driver configuration. Imagine having 200 IP addresses under your Ethernet Devices driver, and someone accidentally deletes the driver. If you have a backup file, you will simply restore the Read More »
Configuring the RSLinx Ethernet Driver Ethernet is much faster than DF1. The DF1 Driver defaults to 19,200 baud (bits per second), but Ethernet will run up to 100 Million baud. Ethernet communications is usually the preferred method in Industry, but you must use caution to prevent someone from the Read More »
Configuring the RSLinx DF1 Driver In this section, we’ll set up the RSLinx DF1 Driver. Communications is very important in Industrial Automation. If you cannot communicate, you cannot go online to troubleshoot or change the program in your system. This document will guide you through Configuring the DF1 Read More »
Introduction to the ControlLogix Processor The ControlLogix Processor is the controller of an automation system. This is where we store the program that automates industrial systems. Although we can place the ControlLogix processsor in any slot of the chassis, traditionally we place it in Slot 0. We program Read More »
Introduction to the ControlLogix Power Supply This power supply unit supplies power to the modules in the chassis. It does not normally power field devices, such as lights, solenoids, and motor starters. The power for field devices will typically come from an external source (with some exceptions). There Read More »
Introduction to ControlLogix Output Modules ControlLogix Output modules control equipment. Examples of devices we attach to output modules are solenoids, lights, and motor starters. When the ControlLogix project calls for an output to energize, the status indicator on the module will light. If everything works as it should, a Read More »
Introduction to ControlLogix Input modules ControlLogix input modules read the status of equipment. This could be any type of switch, such as a limit switch when a cylinder extends or retracts to a certain position. Inputs are also used on valves: If a valve is open or shut, Read More »
Introduction to Getting Started with ControlLogix (Industrial Automation) This post is a brief introduction to Getting Started with ControlLogix. The ControlLogix system is an industrial solution for automation. The processor is programmed with RSLogix/Studio 5000. Unlike a regular computer, the ControlLogix processor does not run a normal operating system, Read More »
Introduction to Diode Rectification A diode allows current to flow in one direction. We use diode rectification to convert an AC signal to a DC signal. Another use for a diode is for circuit protection to prevent a reverse polarity connection (+ and – reversed). Just be aware there Read More »
Introduction to Transformer Theory and Ratios Transformer theory describes how a transformer steps voltage up or down in AC (alternating current) circuits. On a transformer, we have primary windings, and secondary windings. The primary winding induces a voltage into the secondary windings that is proportional to the number of Read More »
