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Learning RSLogix 5000 Programming

You're reading from   Learning RSLogix 5000 Programming Build robust PLC solutions with ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000

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Product type Paperback
Published in Jul 2020
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781789532463
Length 384 pages
Edition 2nd Edition
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Austin Scott Austin Scott
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Table of Contents (21) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Section 1: Introduction to RSLogix
2. The History of Rockwell Automation Technologies FREE CHAPTER 3. Understanding ControlLogix 4. Understanding CompactLogix 5. Understanding SoftLogix 6. Understanding Logix Emulate 5000 7. Section 2: Logix Programming Basics
8. Industrial Network Communications 9. Configuring Logix Modules 10. Writing Ladder Logic 11. Writing Function Block 12. Writing Structured Text 13. Building Sequential Function Charts 14. Section 3: Advanced Logix Programming
15. Using Tasks and Programs for Project Organization 16. Faults and Troubleshooting in Logix 17. Understanding Cybersecurity Practices in Logix 18. Building a Robot Bartender in Logix 19. Assessments 20. Other Book You May Enjoy

Building a backwash SFC routine

In this section, we will demonstrate the use of an SFC by building a backwash process using a step-by-step guide. The backwash process will be run to flush out the filters used in our process once they become too dirty. Let's follow these steps to do so:

  1. First, we will need to declare our new routine. Right-click on the MainProgram scope in the Controller Organizer pane and select New Routine:

  1. In the New Routine form that appears, enter or select the following values:
    • Name: BACKWASH
    • Description: Backwash Sequence
    • Type: Sequential Function Chart

Then, click on OK:

  1. In order for our newly created routine to be executed with each scan of the controller, we will need to add a reference to it in the MainRoutine program, which is executed with each scan of MainTask.
  2. Double-click on our MainRoutine program...
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