Exercise 1:
Creating a New Controller File and Configuring Your I/O
In this exercise, we introduce the ControlLogix controller. In this exercise, you:
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create a new controller file
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write ladder logic using symbolic tag names
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configure your I/O modules
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alias the module tags to the tags you created in your ladder logic
Follow the steps below to complete Exercise 1. Place a checkmark in the square next to each step as you
complete it. This will help you keep your place as you work through the steps.
Launching RSLogix 5000 Programming Software
Launch the RSLogix 5000 software, which allows you to program the controller.
1. Double click on the RSLogix 5000 icon
The RSLogix 5000 screen appears.
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