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Programming A Programmable Controller

The document discusses options for programming a programmable logic controller (PLC). It describes running a PLC in run mode where the processor solves the loaded ladder program and stores input statuses. The main programming methods are using a hand-held terminal or a personal computer with software. Software programming has advantages like viewing multiple rungs and easy editing capabilities. The document also provides an overview of the IEC 1131-3 standard that defines consistent PLC programming languages.

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Programming A Programmable Controller

The document discusses options for programming a programmable logic controller (PLC). It describes running a PLC in run mode where the processor solves the loaded ladder program and stores input statuses. The main programming methods are using a hand-held terminal or a personal computer with software. Software programming has advantages like viewing multiple rungs and easy editing capabilities. The document also provides an overview of the IEC 1131-3 standard that defines consistent PLC programming languages.

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Programming a
Programmable Controller

Objectives

• Describe the available options for programming a


PLC.
• Explain what online is in comparison to offline.
• List the advantages of software programming with a
personal computer over a hand-held programming
terminal.
• Explain the differences when interfacing a notebook
personal computer to a PLC.
• Discuss open or soft PLC programming.
• Provide an overview of the IEC 1131-3 standard.

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PLC Run Mode (1 of 2)

• The PLC can do nothing without someone


developing a program and loading it into the
PLC processor’s memory.

• Once the program has been loaded into PLC


memory, the processor is put into run mode.

• While in run mode, the processor is solving


the ladder program.

PLC Run Mode (2 of 2)


• While in run mode, the processor reads field
device input signals and stores them in
memory.

• There is one memory location for each input


screw terminal’s ON or OFF state.

• Field device status information is stored in


the input status table.

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PLC Programming
• The oldest programming method is the hand-
held programmer.

• Most popular programming method is IBM-


compatible personal computer using either
DOS or Windows software.

• Higher-end PLCs can only be programmed


using software.

Programming Options

Image courtesy of Allen-Bradley, a Rockwell Automation business

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Hand-held Terminal (HHT)

Image courtesy of Allen-Bradley, a Rockwell Automation business

Smart Hand-held Programming


Terminal Advantages
• Compact size

• Easy to use and learn, no software required

• Low cost; cheaper than notebook computer

• Easy to transport a program to the field

• Easy to transfer PLC program to HHT for


editing or troubleshooting

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Smart Hand-held Programming


Terminal Disadvantages

• Holds one program at a time


• Newer more complex processors do not
support
• Limited capability to display ladder rungs
• Documentation not displayed
• Many keystrokes needed to program or edit
ladder program
• Dead battery means program lost

Software Programming
Using PC Advantages

• Newer software Windows-based


• View or monitor multiple ladder rungs
• Documentation displayed
• Easy to scroll through rungs for troubleshooting
• Programs stored on computer’s hard drive
• Programs transferred to floppy or CD-ROM
• Easy editing and programming, drag and drop,
cut and paste, etc.

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IEC 1131-3
Programming Standard
• Defines a consistent set of programming
languages for PLCs:
– Ladder diagram
– Function block diagram
– Instruction list
– Structured text
– Sequential function block

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