PLC Programming Using the RSLogix 5000 Software

PLC Programming Using theRSLogix 5000 SoftwareBy: Aws Abu-KhudhairFeb. 24 th , 2010Aws Abu-Khudhair ENGG 6530 1

Outline Project Requirements Available Software/Hardware RSLogix 5000 Introduction Setting up a Project using anemulator for a controllerAws Abu-Khudhair ENGG 6530 2

Project Requirements Choose an industry level controlsystem. Identify the needed control systemand it’s benefits. Develop a Functional PLC program tocontrol the chosen plant system.Aws Abu-Khudhair ENGG 6530 3

Software/Hardware Hardware• CompactLogix5331 Controller (1769-L31)• Various sensors and actuators (see labwebsite for complete list) Software• Development: RSLogix 5000 Enterprise Series RSLinx Classic• Debugging/PLC Emulation: RSLogix Emulate 5000Aws Abu-Khudhair ENGG 6530 4

RSLogix 5000 Programming software for the Logix5000series controllers. Supports complex data handling• Arrays, user defined structures, etc… Supports development using• Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function BlockDiagram, Sequential Function Chart Located at:• All Programs-> Development-> RockwellSoftware-> RSLogix 5000 Enterprise Series->RSLogix 5000Aws Abu-Khudhair ENGG 6530 5

RSLinx Classic RSLinx is a complete communication serverthat provides connectivity between theRSLogix software and the target PLC Located at:• All Programs-> Development-> RockwellSoftware-> RSLinx> RSLinx ClassicAws Abu-Khudhair ENGG 6530 6

RSLogix Emulator 5000RSLogix Emulator is a software simulatorfor the Allen Bradley Logix 5000controllers.Used to mimic the functionality of the PLCwithout the actual hardware• Allows to perform advanced debuggingTo use the emulator1. Set up the chassis monitor2. Create a connection using RSLinx3. Create a RSLogix Project and add the Emulatoras the ‘Target Controller’.Aws Abu-Khudhair ENGG 6530 7

Step 1: Setting up the Emulator Start theRSLogixEmulate 5000softwareAll Programs-> Development-> Rockwell Software-> RSLogix Emulate 5000> RSLogix Emulate 5000Aws Abu-Khudhair ENGG 6530 8

Step 1: Setting up the Emulator Add the controller and the IOmodules:• Click Slot-> Create Module Add the RSLogix Emulate 5000 Controllerto slot 2 Add the Input/Output Simulator to slot 3Aws Abu-Khudhair ENGG 6530 9

Step 1: Setting up the EmulatorAws Abu-Khudhair ENGG 6530 10

Step 1: Setting up the EmulatorAws Abu-Khudhair ENGG 6530 11

Step 2: Setting up connection inRSLinx Start the RSlinx program• All Programs-> Development-> RockwellSoftware-> RSLinx-> RSLinx Classic Click Communication-> ConfigureDrivers. Select Virtual Backplane (SoftLogix58xx) driver from the list of availabledriver types list. Click Add NewAws Abu-Khudhair ENGG 6530 12

Step 2: Setting up connection inRSLinxAws Abu-Khudhair ENGG 6530 13

Step 3: Using the Emulator in theRSLogix project Start the RSLogix 5000 software andcreate a new project.• Select the Emulator (RSLogix Emulate5000 controller) as the controller type.• Select the 7-slot ControlLogix Chassis asthe Chassis Type.• Set the slot # to 2 (controller in theRSLogix Emulator software)Aws Abu-Khudhair ENGG 6530 14

Step 3: Using the Emulator in theRSLogix project Under I/O Configuration in theController Organizer add the IOSimulator• Right click the I/O Configuration folder• Click New module• Under the Other folder in the Selectmodule window Select the Generic 1756 ModuleAws Abu-Khudhair ENGG 6530 15

Step 3: Using the Emulator in theRSLogix projectAws Abu-Khudhair ENGG 6530 16

Step 3: Using the Emulator in theRSLogix project In RSLogix 5000 click on Communications-> Who Active Select the Emulator Set the Project Path Set Emulator Online(1)(3)(2)Aws Abu-Khudhair ENGG 6530 17

Notes The inputs can besimulated in theRSLogix Emulate5000 by rightclicking on the IOmodule andselectingproperties.Aws Abu-Khudhair ENGG 6530 18

Example Develop a PLC program that determinesthe logical OR of two inputsInput 10101Input 20011Output0111Aws Abu-Khudhair ENGG 6530 19