Festo MPS - Allen Bradley Controller

6. Commissioning
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6.10.3 Allen Bradley controller
• Controller: Micrologix (ML) 1500
• Programming software: RSLogix 500/RSLINXLite
1. Connect PC and PLC using the RS232 programming cable
2. Switch on power supply unit
3. Switch on the compressed air supply
4. Release the EMERGENCY-STOP pushbutton (if available)
Note
• Condition for the following operating steps is to configurate the necessary online
parameter (nodes, devices) with RSLINXLite/RSLogix 500!
• After using shutdown and exit RSLogix 500 and RSLINXLite to avoid conflicts with
the serial interface!
CPU ML 1500 – Onlineparameter configuration
– Wait until the PLC has carried out its test routines.
– Start the RSLINXLite software.
Communications  Configure Drivers…  select the setting “RS-232 DF1 devices“ from the list
“Available Driver Types“ and click Add New…
 confirm note (“Choose a name…“, default: AB_DF1-1)
with OK
 Auto configure  OK  Close