In this section, we will create a Ladder Logic program using Studio 5000's Logix Designer (previously known as RSLogix 5000). Using a Ladder Logic program is a way of organizing a collection of Ladder Logic rungs that work together to accomplish a single goal (ideally). Typically, a control system will read inputs from sensors and equipment, use the inputs in logic routines, then write to outputs. This activates the equipment to manipulate a process. To provide an example that aligns with a typical control system, we need to ensure that our project contains both a digital input module and a digital output module.
In order to complete this exercise, you will need to do the following:
- Load the project created in Chapter 3, Configuring Logix Modules, or simply create a new project and add a controller and a 16-channel digital input module to it (1756-IB16D 16 points 10V-30V DC diagnostic input).
- Then, add a digital...
