The type and status of the switch can be changed by right clicking on the switch. Click the mouse button and the status of the switch will change from open to close or close to open. The switches wired to the input modules can be closed by moving the mouse pointer over the switch until the pointer changes to a hand with a pointing finger. Have patience if at first you don’t succeed.
Dragging the window pane divider in LogixPro is a-bit odd and does not always act like a normal Windows application. When you are finished exploring the available simulations select the I/O Simulator, then drag the window pane divider to view the I/O Simulator as shown in Figure 4. These simulations have no function until you write PLC ladder logic to control them. The Toggle button switches between these two menu bars.Ĭlick on the Simulations menu to drop down the menu as shown in Figure 3. The Instruction Tool Bar will change to display the PLC Panel as shown in Figure 2. Figure 1Ĭlick the Toggle button in the upper right corner of the Instruction Tool Bar. This will initiate the scanning of your program and the I/O of your chosen simulation. From the PLC Panel you can download your program to the "PLC" and then place it into the "RUN" mode. Once your program is ready for testing, clicking on the "Toggle Button" of the Edit Panel will bring the PLC Panel into view. The Edit Panel provides easy access to all the RSLogix instructions and they may be simply dragged and dropped into your program. The most commonly used elements of LogixPro are displayed below.
If you lose your place or have any problems contact your instructor for assistance.įigure 1 shows the LogixPro environment after the software is initially started.
When a step has been completed, place a check mark in the box provided. Instructions are marked with a check box.
Do not press any keys on the keyboard or click any buttons on the mouse until the entire step is read and understood. Read the entire instruction before performing the step. Start the LogixPro software Change simulations Change the switch type in the I/O simulator panel Enter rungs of ladder logic Download a project file to the simulated PLC Run the PLC program Adjust scan time Understand I/O interaction, XIC/XIO contacts, OTE coils
Successfully completed the Introduction to RSLogix 500 lab Completing this lab teaches the student how to 1. Hands-on experience with Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista 2.
Install LogixPro Create a new project Select a simulator panel Enter several rungs of ladder logic including branches Learn how the simulator I/O interacts with the program code Purpose This is a self-paced lab that will introduce the student to the LogixPro PLC Simulator software. Several process animations are also included and we will be working with several of them in future homework labs. The LogixPro provides animated process simulations, including an I/O simulator with changeable switch types, output indicators, thumbwheel switches and a BCD digital readout. There is no need for any PLC hardware when using the simulator. LOGIXPRO SOFTWARE LogixPro software LogixPro allows to practice and develop your RSLogix programming skills where and when you want.