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Learning RSLogix 5000 Programming: Build robust PLC solutions with ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000 , Second Edition

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Learning RSLogix 5000 Programming

The History of Rockwell Automation Technologies

This book begins with some background history of industrial control systems and the Rockwell Automation ecosystem. It is essential to understand the legacy systems provided by Rockwell Automation because some of them can still be found operating in the field today. Also, it is important to understand the overall Rockwell Automation offering, the terminology, and how the platforms we focus on in this book fit into that world.

In this chapter, we will introduce Rockwell Automation and provide a history of the evolution of their technologies, right up to the Logix platform. Due to the 15- to 20-year industrial controller lifespan, it is not uncommon to encounter older versions of hardware and firmware and so it is critical to understand their evolution.

The following topics will be covered in this chapter:

  • Controlling equipment with water...

Controlling equipment with water, air, and power

The earliest control systems can be traced back to the float regulator mechanisms that were used in Greece around 270 BC. The need for accurate time tracking inspired the Greek water clock (clepsydra), which leveraged the simple float regulator to maintain a constant flow of water. The float regulator would maintain the water level in a primary tank at a constant depth; water kept at a constant depth maintained a constant water pressure.

Constant pressure resulted in a constant flow of water through a tube that would fill a secondary tank at a constant rate. The level of the second tank was used to measure time, which was displayed on a dial using a second float. A similar float regulator mechanism is still used in our toilets today. A construct that uses input from another device (float) to maintain a value (water level) is called a feedback controller.

The following diagram details the components of a simple Greek...

A brief history of Rockwell Automation

In 1901, while working for Milwaukee Electric, Lynde Bradley (a teenager at the time) devised a better way to build the controllers that regulate motor speed. He soon quit his job, secured a small $1,000 investment from his lifelong friend, Dr. Stanton Allen, and co-founded the Allen-Bradley company with his brother, Harry Bradley, in 1903. The primary focus of Allen-Bradley was,for several decades, motor controllers, until they received an unusual request from GM in 1968 to build a system to replace their hardwired relay logic with something more dynamic—a standard machine controller.

Program Data Quantizer II and the Programmable Matrix Controller

Allen-Bradley responded to GM's request with two solutions—first, a large, difficult-to-program, expensive minicomputer-based Program Data Quantizer (PDQ) II in 1970 and later, the smaller and easier-to-program Programmable Matrix Controller (PMC) in 1971. The...

Understanding Integrated Architecture

Like many other vendors, Rockwell Automation has recently rebranded and reorganized its offering. The ControlLogix family is part of Rockwell Automation's larger solution offering, called Integrated Architecture. Integrated Architecture is a relatively new term in the world of Rockwell Automation, but the concept has been in place for quite some time. It represents a convergence of the control and information systems within an operating environment. We have seen a continuous increase in demand for operational information to be provided to the corporate information system in real time to fulfill maintenance needs, environmental reporting, accounting, and other corporate requirements. At the same time, we have seen operational technology move from proprietary protocols and data access technology to traditional IT technologies, such as TCP/IP and Ethernet. The promise of Integrated Architecture is the ability to implement plant-wide optimization...

Summary

In this chapter, we delved into the history of industrial automation, starting with the Greek water clock and moving right up to modern control systems. We learned about the controllers and product lines that were developed by Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Automation over the years and discussed their evolution. We also touched on the modern controller solutions that are part of Studio 5000 and Integrated Architecture.

In the next chapter, we will take a deep dive into the ControlLogix platform and start to work with modern Rockwell Automation controllers.

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Questions

The following questions can be used to test your retention of the concepts introduced in this chapter. You can find the answers to these questions in the back of the book under Assessments:

  1. What device is considered to be one of the first control systems?
  2. What device did Samuel F. B. Morse create in 1836 that is still widely used in automation systems today?
  3. What was the name of the company started by Lynde Bradley and Harry Bradley in 1903?
  4. What was the name of the device created as a result of the GM request for information to replace hardwired relay logic in 1968?
  5. What PLC platform was launched in 1991 that was designed to be used in smaller plants and stands for Small Logic Controller?
  6. What PLC platform was launched in 1997 as a replacement for Allen-Bradley's previous large-scale control platform, the PLC-5?
  7. What is the Rockwell Automation umbrella term for integrated convergence...
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Key benefits

  • Build real-world solutions using ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000
  • Understand the different controllers and form factors offered by the ControlLogix and CompactLogix platforms
  • Explore the latest changes in the Studio 5000 Automation Engineering and Design software suite

Description

Understanding programmable logic controller (PLC) programming with Rockwell Software’s Logix Designer and the Studio 5000 platform, which includes ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and SoftLogix, is key to building robust PLC solutions. RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000’s Logix Designer are user-friendly IEC 61131-3-compliant interfaces for programming the current generation of Rockwell Automation Controllers using Ladder Diagram (LD), Function Block Diagram (FBD), Structured Text (ST), and Sequential Function Chart (SFC). This second edition of Learning RSLogix 5000 Programming guides you through the technicalities and comes packed with the latest features of Studio 5000, industrial networking fundamentals, and industrial cybersecurity best practices. You’ll go through the essential hardware and software components of Logix, before learning all about the new L8 processor model and the latest Studio 5000 architecture to build effective integrated solutions. Entirely new for this edition, you’ll discover a chapter on cybersecurity concepts with RSLogix 5000. The book even gets you hands-on with building a robot bartender control system from start to finish. By the end of this Logix 5000 book, you’ll have a clear understanding of the capabilities of the Logix platform and be able to confidently navigate Rockwell Automation Literature Library resources.

Who is this book for?

If you’re a PLC programmer, an electrician, an instrumentation technician, or an automation professional with basic PLC programming knowledge, but no knowledge of RSLogix 5000, this RSLogix 5000 book is for you. You’ll also find the book useful if you’re already familiar with automation and want to learn about RSLogix 5000 software in a short time span.

What you will learn

  • Gain insights into Rockwell Automation and the evolution of the Logix platform
  • Find out the key platform changes in Studio 5000 and Logix Designer
  • Explore a variety of ControlLogix and CompactLogix controllers
  • Understand the Rockwell Automation industrial networking fundamentals
  • Implement cybersecurity best practices using Rockwell Automation technologies
  • Discover the key considerations for engineering a Rockwell Automation solution
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Table of Contents

20 Chapters
Section 1: Introduction to RSLogix Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
The History of Rockwell Automation Technologies Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Understanding ControlLogix Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Understanding CompactLogix Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Understanding SoftLogix Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Understanding Logix Emulate 5000 Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Section 2: Logix Programming Basics Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Industrial Network Communications Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Configuring Logix Modules Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Writing Ladder Logic Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Writing Function Block Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Writing Structured Text Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Building Sequential Function Charts Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Section 3: Advanced Logix Programming Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Using Tasks and Programs for Project Organization Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Faults and Troubleshooting in Logix Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Understanding Cybersecurity Practices in Logix Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Building a Robot Bartender in Logix Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Assessments Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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This is a very good book to understand the basic level in programming, do publish more books like this one l, keep it up
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Some reviews state that this book is mostly an advertisement for AB products, however as a working automation engineer, I found a lot of the information in the beginning chapters of the book crucial to knowing the compatibility of PLC and PAC components for quick problem-solving in real world situations. Highly recommend this book as a refresher or to expand your knowledge for working professionals.
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Got this to help in learning more about PLC programing easy to read and great content
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This is this book I was looking for during my time as an automation specialist. Many of the topics that Austin covers are ones that I have come across from time spent with ControlLogix and CompactLogix systems at various O&G assets while performing automation changes and upgrades. Experienced users and beginners alike will find something to glean from after going through this book. Austin covers topics ranging from Card Numbering Conventions, I/O Buffering, Industrial Communications and Protocols, Processor Tuning, IEC 61131-3 languages, and an all-important chapter on Cybersecurity. The final chapter summarizes the book by building a robot bartender, an excellent way to apply learnings and reap the benefits of home automation projects.
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The book has a great, logical progression going from the early history of automation right through to modern day cyber security concerns, with concrete examples all the way through. The book complements and builds upon Rockwell's own literature, transitioning and guiding you from high level concepts down to the low level detail.I really appreciate the writing style - its logical and clear. It is also highly illustrated which helps with absorbing information quickly. There were quite a few best practices that the author called out that I wasn't aware of! I found it really helpful as a reference.
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