{"id":521,"date":"2017-05-24T22:39:00","date_gmt":"2017-05-24T22:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bryceautomation.com\/?p=521"},"modified":"2020-11-23T21:38:43","modified_gmt":"2020-11-23T21:38:43","slug":"getting-started-with-controllogix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bryceautomation.com\/index.php\/2017\/05\/24\/getting-started-with-controllogix\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started with ControlLogix"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction to Getting Started with ControlLogix (Industrial Automation)<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-522 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bryceautomation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ControlLogixChassis-300x124.jpg\" alt=\"ControlLogix Chassis\" width=\"300\" height=\"124\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bryceautomation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ControlLogixChassis-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bryceautomation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ControlLogixChassis-768x317.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bryceautomation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ControlLogixChassis.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/124;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This post is a brief introduction to Getting Started with ControlLogix.\u00a0 The ControlLogix system is an industrial solution for automation. \u00a0The processor is programmed with RSLogix\/Studio 5000. \u00a0 Unlike a regular computer, the ControlLogix processor does not run a normal operating system, so the system resources are dedicated to running the project, and reading and writing to Input and Output modules.<\/p><div id=\"bryce-1133900344\" class=\"bryce-afterfirst bryce-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8316758073402323\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8316758073402323\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"7728240895\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Input module reads data from a machine, such as limit switches on a valve, or an input from the operator. \u00a0Based on this input, the program makes a decision on what to do next, such as stopping a motor, shutting off a solenoid, or starting the next part of a process.<\/p>\n<h2>Instruction Overview<\/h2>\n<p>Most of the program is written in ladder logic, which simulates schematic diagrams to some degree. \u00a0 For example: \u00a0an XIC instruction can look at an input, such as a switch on an operator panel. If this input goes high, we can use the program to energize an output. \u00a0A high state means that we have a voltage on the terminal that the instruction is looking at.<\/p>\n<p>The processor also supports timer instructions. \u00a0We can use this for delays in the process. \u00a0 An example of where a timer might be used is when an operator starts a conveyor belt. \u00a0 We might want to sound a warning horn for five seconds (while the timer is timing) before the conveyor actually starts.<\/p>\n<p>Motion is also supported for servo motors. \u00a0 This allows for precision movement on equipment, such as placing a product into a container, and gluing the container shut.<\/p>\n<p>In the next posts, we will discuss each component of the ControlLogix hardware, and have tutorials on how to set up communication to the processor, and for programming.<\/p>\n<p>Once the system is programmed, we will also have posts on how to maintain the system. \u00a0These posts will include\u00a0the purpose of the status lights on the modules, and how to troubleshoot a ControlLogix system.<\/p>\n<p>Before getting started with ControlLogix, please be sure you have a good understanding of Basic Electricity. \u00a0Basic electrical principles can be found in the <a href=\"https:\/\/bryceautomation.com\/index.php\/category\/beginner\/\">beginner section<\/a> of this website.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like customized on-site training, please visit my employer&#8217;s website at <a href=\"http:\/\/atifortraining.com\">atifortraining.com<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Ricky Bryce<\/p>\n<div id=\"bryce-638637269\" class=\"bryce-after-content bryce-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8316758073402323\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8316758073402323\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"4667596182\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = 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