Learning RSLogix 5000 programming : build robust PLC solutions with ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000

RSLogix 5000 and Studio 5000's Logix Designer are user-friendly interfaces used to program the Rockwell Automation controllers. This book will begin by introducing you to the Logix Platform and Rockwell Automation terminologies and will help you build real-world solutions using RSLogix 5000, Co...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Scott, Austin (Software developer) (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Birmingham, UK : Packt Publishing, 2020.
EditionSecond edition.
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781789530575
1789530571
9781789532463
Physical Description1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright and Credits
  • Dedication
  • About Packt
  • Contributors
  • Table of Contents
  • Preface
  • Section 1: Introduction to RSLogix
  • Chapter 1: The History of Rockwell Automation Technologies
  • Controlling equipment with water, air, and power
  • The rise of pneumatics
  • Understanding electric relay logic
  • A brief history of Rockwell Automation
  • Program Data Quantizer II and the Programmable Matrix Controller
  • PLC-2 controllers
  • PLC-3 controllers
  • PLC-5 controllers
  • SLC-500 controllers
  • MicroLogix
  • ControlLogix controllers
  • Understanding Integrated Architecture
  • Summary
  • Further reading
  • Questions
  • Chapter 2: Understanding ControlLogix
  • Technical requirements
  • Introducing ControlLogix controllers
  • ControlLogix Series 6 controllers (L6)
  • ControlLogix Series 7 controllers (L7)
  • ControlLogix Series 8 controllers (L8)
  • Selecting a ControlLogix controller
  • ControlLogix software and firmware
  • Key switches, lights, and character displays
  • Key switches
  • Lights
  • Character displays
  • The Rockwell Automation Compatibility and Download Center
  • Introducing GuardLogix safety controllers
  • Introducing extreme environment controllers
  • Understanding the ControlLogix operating cycle
  • Summary
  • Questions
  • Further reading
  • Chapter 3: Understanding CompactLogix
  • Technical requirements
  • Introducing CompactLogix controllers
  • Navigating the CompactLogix controller family
  • CompactLogix deprecated controllers
  • Bulletin 1768
  • L43 and L45
  • Bulletin 1769
  • L23x
  • Bulletin 1769
  • L3x modular controllers
  • CompactLogix 5370 controllers
  • Bulletin 1769 5370
  • L1
  • Bulletin 1769 5370
  • L2
  • Bulletin 1769 5370
  • L3
  • CompactLogix 5380 controllers
  • Bulletin 1769 5380
  • L3
  • CompactLogix GuardLogix
  • CompactLogix 5480 controllers
  • Identifying compatible products
  • Summary
  • Further reading
  • Questions
  • Chapter 4: Understanding SoftLogix
  • Technical requirements
  • Learning about SoftLogix
  • Understanding SoftLogix controllers
  • Understanding the components of a SoftLogix solution
  • SoftLogix 5800 versus Logix Emulate 5000
  • Working with SoftLogix
  • Configuring the SoftLogix 5800 chassis monitor
  • Configuring the RSLinx virtual-backplane driver
  • Creating a Logix Designer SoftLogix project
  • Configuring the 1789-SIM module in the Logix Designer project
  • Simulating values using the 1789-SIM module
  • Summary
  • Questions
  • Further reading
  • Chapter 5: Understanding Logix Emulate 5000
  • Technical requirements
  • Learning about Logix Emulate 5000
  • Working with Logix Emulate 5000
  • Configuring a Logix Emulate 5000 chassis monitor
  • Configuring the RSLinx virtual backplane driver
  • Creating a Logix Designer Emulate 5000 project
  • Configuring the 1789-SIM module in the Logix Designer project
  • Simulating values using the 1789-SIM module
  • Summary
  • Questions