Chapter 2 Quick Start Guide
XBC E-Type Main Unit 2-1 Ver. 1
Chapter 2 Quick Start Guide
2.1 Getting Started
The quick start guide is intended to show a basic setup and programming of the XGB PLC. For more details on
the features of the XGB PLC, refer to the rest of this manual.
2.1.1 Items Needed
You will need the following items to set up your PLC for this example:
1. A source of 100-240VAC power (120V is used for this example)
2. 22-18 AWG stranded wire
3. A normally open test switch
4. A test lamp of same voltage as power supply (120V in this example)
5. Small Philips or Flat screwdriver
6. A PMC-310S LSIS PLC serial programming cable
2.2 XG5000
2.2.1 Install XG5000
1. Once you have downloaded the XG5000 installer, run the program and follow the on-screen
steps to install XG5000.
2.3 Writing a Program
2.3.1 Opening a New Project
1. Open XG5000 software by
selecting Windows Start > All
Programs > XG5000 folder >
XG5000.
2. If prompted to allow XG5000 to
make changes to your computer,
select Yes.
3. Create a new project by selecting
Project > New Project
4. In the New Project window, give
your project a name. Then select
XGB from the CPU Series
dropdown menu.