Koyo DirectLogic DL205 - Quick Start for PLC Validation and Programming

DL205 User Manual, 5th Edition
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Chapter 1: Getting Started
Quick Start for PLC Validation and Programming
If you have experience using PLCs, or want to set up a quick example, this section is what
you want to use. This example is not intended to explain everything needed to start up your
system. It is only intended to provide a general picture of what is needed to get your system
powered up.
Step 1: Unpack the DL205 Equipment
Unpack the DL205 equipment and verify you have the parts necessary to build this
demonstration system. The minimum parts needed are as follows:
• Base
• CPU
• A discrete input module such as a D2–16ND3–2 or a F2–08SIM input simulator module
• A discrete output module such as a D2–16TD1–2
• *Power cord
• *Hookup wire
• *One or more toggle switches (if not using the input simulator module)
• *A screwdriver, blade or Phillips type
*These items are not supplied with your PLC.
You will need at least one of the following programming options:
• DirectSOFT Programming Software, DirectSOFT Manual, and a programming cable
(connects the CPU to a personal computer), or
• D2–HPP Handheld Programmer and the Handheld Programmer Manual.