We will now set up communications between the PC and the PLC and
download the program to it .
The physical connection : connect the PC to the RS-232 port on the PLC
Setting up communications between the PC and the PLC
To setup RsLinx :
Click on RsLinx.
Go into “Communication” , this brings up a dialog box :
Rs who
Config.drivers
Select “Download”
It can take a fairly long time for the program to download – have patience
!
You can monitor the running program ( the PLC must be in “run” )
Getting started Programming The SLC500 using RsLogix500
SLC500 Facilities
Multipoint Monitoring
Function :
• Allows a range of I/O to be monitored
• Allows a range of I/O to be Programmed to Flag certain conditions -
for example an Output when Off to display ‘Stop’ and when On to
display ‘Run’
Forcing
Function :
Allows I/O to be ‘Forced ‘ On or Off from the Computer.
This is a useful facility for fault finding , but it should be used under
strictly controlled conditions because of the Safety considerations .
Getting started Programming The SLC500 using
RsLogix500
SLC500 Facilities
Forcing (cont.)