2 D50 PLC User's Manual
Overview of the Manual
This manual contains the following information:
• Chapter 1 introduces the D50 PLC by describing its features and discussing installation
considerations.
• Chapter 2 discusses various system configurations and products that can be used with the D50
PLC.
• Chapter 3 gives performance specifications and operating ranges of the CPU and the D50
series products.
• Chapter 4 describes installation and wiring guidelines and procedures including system design
considerations, wiring the power supply, and connecting the PLC to a PC.
• Chapter 5 introduces many concepts you need to know to program the D50 PLC including
terminology, how the registers are used, different types of address designations, and the CPU
processing procedure.
• Chapter 6 presents detailed information on the Instruction Set that is used by the D50 PLC.
• Chapter 7 discusses testing and troubleshooting procedures.
• Chapter 8 describes electrical interference or noise and the ways you can reduce its influence.
• Appendix A gives rules and procedures for D50 PLC communication.
• Appendix B details the configuration and operation of the integrated special I/O functions of
the D50 PLC, including High Speed counters, Pulse Output, and adjustable inputs.
• Appendix C describes mnemonic programming and the use of the D50 Pocket Editor.
Features of the D50 PLC
The D50 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a versatile and dependable industrial controller,
designed to handle a wide range of small control applications to improve productivity and reduce
operating costs. This “micro” or “brick” PLC provides high-speed processing of user control programs,
and comes with a complete line of expansion I/O modules, including digital and analog. These features
combine to provide the right solution for a multitude of applications.
• The D50 PLC is designed for small-sized control applications that require from 1 to 56
control points, high-speed count or analog capability, and advanced functionality.
• The D50 PLC is built to simplify operation, maintenance, and repair with its modular design.
• I/O flexibility is achieved through the wide variety of available digital and analog modules,
covering a broad range of voltage and current ratings.
The D50 PLC has many additional features that combine to make it the ideal choice for many control
applications.
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