Chapter 16 PLC Function ApplicationsMH300
16-1 PLC Summary
16-1-1 Introduction
The com
mands provided by the MH300’s built-in PLC functions, including the ladder diagram
editing tool WPLSoft, as well as the use of basic commands and application commands, follow the
operating methods of Delta’s PLC DVP series.
16-1-2 WPLSoft ladder diagram editing tool
WPLS
oft is Delta's software program for the DVP and MH300 programmable controllers in
Windows operating system environment. In addition to general PLC program design and general
Windows editing functions (such as cut, paste, copy, and multiple windows), WPLSoft also provides
many features such as Chinese/English annotation editing, registry editing, settings, file reading,
saving, and contact graphic monitoring and settings.
Table 16-1 lists the basic requirements for installing the WPLSoft editing software:
Item System requirements
Operating system Windows 95 / 98 / 2000 / NT / ME / XP / 7 / 10
CPU At least Pentium 90
Memory At least 16 MB (it is recommend at least 32 MB)
Hard drive
Hard drive capacity: at least 100 MB of free space
One optical drive (to install this software)
Display
Resolution: 640×480, at least 16 colors; it is recommended that the screen
area be set at 800×600 pixels.
Mouse Ordinary mouse or Windows-compatible pointing device
Printer Printer with Windows driver software
RS-485 port Must have at least an RS-485 port to link to the PLC
USB port The USB port on the drive can be connected to the PLC
Table 16-1