Allen Bradley
PLC 3 Family
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  • Page 1 Allen Bradley Quick Start PLC 3 Family Programmable for Experienced Controllers Users product icon...
  • Page 2 Reproduction of the contents of this copyrighted publication, in whole or in part, without written permission of Allen-Bradley Company, Inc., is prohibited. Throughout this manual we use notes to make you aware of safety...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Overview ........Using this Quick Start .
  • Page 4: Overview

    Preface Overview Using this Quick Start This quick start is designed to help you quickly install and connect a basic PLC-3 family programmable controller system. Use this guide if you are knowledgeable about PLC-3 family products but may not have used one or more of the products for a period of time. The information we provide is geared to “jog your memory.”...
  • Page 5: System Components Used In This Quick Start

    P–2 Overview step Install and Connect I/O Install and wire I/O modules (page 5 1) Connect I/O to scanner (page 5 2) step Configure and connect a programming terminal (page 6 1) System Components Product name: Catalog number: used in this Quick Start I/O chassis 1771 A1B, A2B, A3B, A4B 1775 P3 (PLC 3/10)
  • Page 6: If You Need Help

    PLC-3 family programmable controller system, start with the troubleshooting section in the appendix of this quick start. If you still experience difficulty, call 1-800-9NEWLIT to order one of the publications suggested below or contact your Allen-Bradley service representative. Publication title:...
  • Page 7: Configure And Ground I/O And Processor Chassis

    Step Configure and Ground I/O and Processor Chassis Configure I/O Chassis Set the backplane switches. Address Switch Assembly (S1) Switch Assembly (S2) Pressed in at top Closed (ON) Pressed in at bottom First I/O group number Open (OFF) I/O rack number Maximum I/O Switch Position chassis distance...
  • Page 8: Configure Processor Chassis

    1–2 Configure and Ground I/O and Processor Chassis Configure Processor Chassis Set the backplane switches located near the upper left hand corner of the chassis backplane. If you: number the chassis: consecutively starting with 0 are using expansion chassis are not using expansion chassis set the chassis number to 0 (processor module must be in chassis 0) Switch:...
  • Page 9: Install Power Supply

    Step Install Power Supply Install 1775 P3 Power Supply into the PLC 3/10 (or single chassis PLC 3) Install the dc power cable. PLC 3/10 chassis Feed the dc power cable under the module guides along the backplane. backplane Squeeze the side tabs of the plugs as you connect them to the backplane.
  • Page 10 2–2 Install Power Supply Set the voltage switch for the proper range. 115V ac operation 230V ac operation Selector Switch Selector Switch 230V 230V 115V 115V Terminal Strip Terminal Strip L2/N L2/N 115V AC 230V AC N.C. N.C. COM. COM. N.O.
  • Page 11: Install 1775 P1 Power Supply Into The Plc 3

    Install Power Supply 2–3 Install 1775 P1 Power Supply into the PLC 3 Connect the 1775 CAP chassis power cable to the processor chassis. Optionally, connect the I/O chassis to the power supply using an I/O power cable. We do not recommend this connection for backup system configurations.
  • Page 12: Install Processor, Memory, And Scanner Modules

    Step Install Processor, Memory, and Scanner Modules Connect Front Panel Cable and Install Processor Install the processor in the first slot on the left of the chassis for the best heat dissipation. You must install the processor in the chassis numbered 0 if you are using expansion chassis. Install Memory Module(s) Remove power to the processor chassis.
  • Page 13: Install I/O Scanner Module(S)

    3–2 Install Processor, Memory, and Scanner Modules Install I/O Scanner Module(s) ATTENTION: Do not change the thumbwheel setting on a scanner while power is on or equipment damage may result. Set each thumbwheel switch to a unique number between 1 and 15. You must have a scanner with the thumbwheel set for 1.
  • Page 14: Install, Wire, And Connect I/O

    Step Install, Wire, and Connect I/O Install and Wire I/O Modules Specific wiring information for each type of I/O module is contained in the product For more data publication for that specific module. Therefore, refer to the appropriate product data information...
  • Page 15: Connect I/O

    4–2 Install, Wire, and Connect I/O Connect I/O Connect the I/O scanner to the RIO adapters. Line 1 Line 1 Channel Channel Shield Shield No. 3 No. 4 Lin 2 Lin 2 Line 1 Line 1 Channel Channel Shield Shield No.1 No.2 Lin 2...
  • Page 16: Configure A Personal Computer

    Step Configure a Personal Computer Configure and Connect 1770 T4 Programming Terminal Remove the keyboard from the industrial terminal and locate the switch assembly on the front of the terminal. Set the terminal switches. Set switches 4 and 5 to the UP position. Connect terminal to processor using a 1775 CAT cable.
  • Page 17: Connect To Personal Computer

    5–2 Configure a Personal Computer Connect to Personal Computer 1784 CP3 Interconnect Cable 320.04 cm (126") Using 6200 Programming Software Any Allen Bradley or IBM and IBM compatible machine can be used as a programming device using 6200 or Application Interface (AI) programming software.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting And Specifications

    Appendix Troubleshooting and Specifications Power supply Module If you don’t see the power-supply module indicators lit as specified Indicators on page 3-2, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Indicator: Normal Operation: If Not Lit: AC ON no ac power is being supplied to the unit AC OK green an insufficient amount of ac power is being...
  • Page 19 A–2 Troubleshooting and Specifications Specifications for PLC-3/10 processors follow. PLC 3/10 System 1775 P3 Power Supply Dimensions Input Voltage 19 by 20 by 14.5¨ (483by508 by 368 mm) 115V AC mainframe and power supply 230V AC Mounting Input Voltage Range Panel or 19 inch rack mount 115V AC: 97 to 132V AC I/O Capacity (per system)
  • Page 20 I–2 Publication 1775 10.1 - March 1996 PN 955124 60 Publication 1775 10.1 - March 1996 Supercedes 1775 2.20 August 1988, 1775 5.1 March 1995, 1775 2.4 November 1985, 1775 2.26 July 1988 Copyright 1996 Allen Bradley Company, Inc. Printed in USA...

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