Mechatronics

PLC and HMI Programming

Advanced PLC Training System
Courseware Sample
20922-F0

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Safety and Common Symbols

The following safety and common symbols may be used in this manual and on
the equipment:
Symbol

Description
DANGER indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the Caution, risk of danger sign ,
indicates a hazard with a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in property damage.
Caution, risk of electric shock

Caution, hot surface

Caution, risk of danger. Consult the relevant user documentation.

Caution, lifting hazard

Caution, hand entanglement hazard

Notice, non-ionizing radiation

Direct current

Alternating current

Both direct and alternating current

Three-phase alternating current

Earth (ground) terminal

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Symbol

Description
Protective conductor terminal

Frame or chassis terminal

Equipotentiality

On (supply)

Off (supply)
Equipment protected throughout by double insulation or
reinforced insulation
In position of a bi-stable push control

Out position of a bi-stable push control

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Table of Contents
Preface .................................................................................................................. XI
About This Manual .............................................................................................. XIII
To the Instructor .................................................................................................. XV
Introduction PLC Automation Systems ........................................................... 1
DISCUSSION OF FUNDAMENTALS ....................................................... 1
Analogy with the human body ................................................. 2
Sensors vs. senses .................................................................... 2
The PLC is the brain of the mechatronic system ........................ 3
Actuators are the system muscles ............................................. 3
The Advanced PLC Training System and you ........................ 4
PLC compared to a computer.................................................. 8
Examples of PLC utilization ..................................................... 9
Production line ........................................................................... 9
Motors and conveyors ................................................................ 9
Process control ........................................................................ 10
Human-machine interfaces.................................................... 11
Networking ............................................................................. 11
Exercise 1

A Working Application (Demonstration).................................. 13

DISCUSSION ................................................................................... 13
Breaking a PLC into pieces (so to speak) ............................. 13
PLC operation ........................................................................ 15
Terminology ............................................................................. 15
Processing of inputs and outputs ............................................. 16
Addressing ............................................................................. 17
Base tag, alias tag.................................................................... 18
Data types ................................................................................ 19
Number systems ...................................................................... 21
Programming languages and the IEC 61131-3 standard ...... 21
Ladder logic ............................................................................. 22
Sequential function chart .......................................................... 23
Function block diagram ............................................................ 24
Structured text .......................................................................... 25
Instruction list ........................................................................... 25
Where is the PLC program located? ..................................... 26
Downloading or uploading? ...................................................... 26
Nonvolatile memory ................................................................. 26
Troubleshooting using the PLC software .............................. 26
PROCEDURE .................................................................................. 28
Initial set up............................................................................ 28
Network configuration ............................................................ 29
Windows Command Prompt (optional)..................................... 30
RSLinx Classic ......................................................................... 31

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Studio 5000 exploration ......................................................... 33
Opening an existing project ...................................................... 33
Examining the Start Page ......................................................... 34
Help menu ................................................................................ 37
Structure of this PLC program .................................................. 39
Downloading the project (to the PLC) ....................................... 42
FactoryTalk View Studio exploration ..................................... 44
Restoring the HMI application .................................................. 45
Displays .................................................................................... 48
Network configuration ............................................................... 52
Creating the runtime file ........................................................... 54
Everything running together .................................................. 57
Loading the HMI application ..................................................... 57
Using the application ................................................................ 58
Analyzing the ladder rungs ....................................................... 60
End of the procedure ............................................................. 62
Exercise 2

Clamp and Stamp Application (LAD) ....................................... 65

DISCUSSION ................................................................................... 65
Clamp and work ..................................................................... 65
Two types of sensors ............................................................. 66
Pneumatic cylinders............................................................... 67
Directional control valves ....................................................... 68
Latch and unlatch output instructions .................................... 70
Output Latch instruction ........................................................... 71
Output Unlatch instruction ........................................................ 71
PROCEDURE .................................................................................. 72
Set up and connections ......................................................... 72
Real application option ............................................................. 73
Simulated application option..................................................... 76
Checking the I/O configuration .............................................. 77
Inserting the logic................................................................... 78
Rung 0 (clamp indicator) .......................................................... 79
Rung 1 (clamp extend control X3) ......................................... 81
Rung 2 (stamp extend control X1 latch / X2 unlatch) ............ 82
Rung 3 (stamp retract control X2 latch / X1 unlatch) ............. 83
Running the PLC and HMI projects ....................................... 84
Testing the application ........................................................... 86
End of the procedure ............................................................. 86

Exercise 3

Traffic Light Application (HMI) .................................................. 89

DISCUSSION ................................................................................... 89
Traffic lights ........................................................................... 89
Human-machine interfaces .................................................... 90
Touch screens ....................................................................... 92
Screen types .......................................................................... 92

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PROCEDURE .................................................................................. 93
Set up and connections ......................................................... 93
PLC programming.................................................................. 95
Starting a new project .............................................................. 95
Entering instructions................................................................. 97
Transferring the PLC project .................................................. 100
Programming the interface .................................................. 101
Project Settings ...................................................................... 101
Network configuration ............................................................ 102
Arranging tags ........................................................................ 103
Developing the interface ........................................................ 106
Testing the application in FactoryTalk View Studio ................ 120
Transferring the HMI program to the touch screen................. 122
Using the application ........................................................... 122
Troubleshooting ................................................................... 123
End of the procedure ........................................................... 123
Exercise 4

Traffic Light Application (LAD and SFC) ............................... 125

DISCUSSION ................................................................................. 125
Programming a traffic light................................................... 125
Sequential function chart (SFC) programming .................... 126
Branching ............................................................................... 127
Using ladder programming with a sequential function chart ... 130
Timer On Delay instruction (Ladder) ................................... 131
Counter instruction (Ladder) ................................................ 132
Reset instruction (Ladder) ................................................... 133
PROCEDURE ................................................................................ 134
Preparation (tutorial) ............................................................ 134
Set up and connections ....................................................... 134
Ladder programming activity (no pedestrian) ...................... 137
PLC programming .................................................................. 137
HMI transfer ........................................................................... 144
SFC programming activity A (no pedestrian) ...................... 144
Additional activity B (adding pedestrian lights) .................... 158
Additional activity C (managing pedestrian demand) .......... 160
Troubleshooting ................................................................... 161
End of the procedure ........................................................... 162

Exercise 5

Water Level Application (LAD and FB) .................................. 165

DISCUSSION ................................................................................. 165
Batch processes .................................................................. 165
The water level application .................................................. 166
Float and capacitive switches ................................................ 168
Analog level sensor (optional) ................................................ 169

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Analog devices and values .................................................. 170
Example featuring a level sensor and a pump drive ...............170
Analog value formats ..............................................................171
Analog values and the benefits of function blocks .............. 171
Move instruction .....................................................................172
Comparison instructions .........................................................172
Math instructions ....................................................................173
Scaling ...................................................................................173
PROCEDURE ................................................................................ 175
Preparation (tutorial) ............................................................ 175
Set up and connections ....................................................... 176
Ladder programming activity ............................................... 180
PLC programming ..................................................................180
HMI transfer............................................................................190
Function block programming activity ................................... 192
Troubleshooting ................................................................... 197
End of the procedure ........................................................... 197
Exercise 6

Box Filling Application (LAD and ST) .................................... 199

DISCUSSION ................................................................................. 199
The filling station .................................................................. 199
Structured text ..................................................................... 200
Constructs ..............................................................................201
Expressions ............................................................................201
Instructions .............................................................................201
PROCEDURE ................................................................................ 203
Preparation (tutorial) ............................................................ 203
Set up and connections ....................................................... 204
Ladder programming activity ............................................... 208
Project creation ......................................................................208
MainRoutine ...........................................................................211
LD02_Recipe_Selection .........................................................211
LD03_Reserved .....................................................................211
LD01_Filling_Station (overview) .............................................213
LD01_Filling_Station (GENERAL section) .............................215
LD01_Filling_Station (TRANSITION LOGIC section) .............215
LD01_Filling_Station (STEP LOGIC section) .........................218
LD01_Filling_Station (ACTIONS section) ...............................219
HMI transfer............................................................................221
Structured text programming activity ................................... 221
Troubleshooting ................................................................... 224
End of the procedure ........................................................... 224

Appendix A Equipment Utilization Chart .................................................... 231

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Appendix B Glossary of New Terms ........................................................... 233
Appendix C Conversion Table ..................................................................... 235
Appendix D Boolean Algebra and Digital Logic ........................................ 237
Appendix E Exercise Completion Time ...................................................... 243
Appendix F Additional Activities................................................................. 245
Appendix G Fault Insertion .......................................................................... 247
Index .................................................................................................................. 249
Acronyms ........................................................................................................... 251
Bibliography ....................................................................................................... 253

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Preface
Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are at the center of a multitude of
automated systems. Some industries that benefit from these systems include
manufacturing plants, breweries, wastewater treatment plants, mining facilities,
and automotive assembly plants.
This manual introduces students to four PLC programming languages: ladder,
sequential function chart, function block, and structured text. The most common
PLC instructions are used within Rockwells Studio 5000 software environment.
In addition to PLC programming, students learn how to conceive interface
screens with FactoryTalk View Studio and make them work along with the PLC
project.
In terms of hardware, the Advanced PLC Training System uses modern,
industrial-grade equipment that is instrumental in teaching theoretical and handson knowledge required to work in the automation industry. Optional applications
can be purchased and connected to the PLC suitcase to add real-world sensors
and actuators to the setups.
In order to perform the exercises in this manual, the Studio 5000 and the
FactoryTalk View Studio software must be installed on the student's computer.

We invite readers of this manual to send us their tips, feedback, and

suggestions for improving the book.
Please send these to did@de.festo.com.
The authors and Festo Didactic look forward to your comments.

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About This Manual

Manual objectives
When you have completed this manual, you will be able to navigate through the
Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View Studio software from Rockwell and use the
online resources. You will know how to create PLC routines in ladder, sequential
function chart, function block, and structured text, and how to develop operator
interfaces.

Safety considerations
Safety symbols that may be used in this manual and on the equipment are listed
in the Safety Symbols table at the beginning of the manual.
Safety procedures related to the tasks that you will be asked to perform are
indicated in each exercise.
Make sure that you are wearing appropriate protective equipment when
performing the tasks. You should never perform a task if you have any reason to
think that a manipulation could be dangerous for you or your teammates.

Reference material
The resource kit DVD-ROM contains the PLC and HMI projects that will be
needed throughout the exercises.

Prerequisite
As a prerequisite to this course, you should have a basic understanding of
electricity. It is assumed that you have a general understanding of these
concepts:

DC and ac voltage, current, and power

Basic electrical components (resistor/potentiometer, inductor, capacitor,

diode, transistor)

Ohms law

Series and parallel circuits

Electrical measurement

Systems of units
Units are expressed using the International System of Units (SI) followed by units
expressed in the U.S. customary system of units (between parentheses).

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To the Instructor
You will find in this Instructor Guide all the elements included in the Student
Manual together with the answers to all questions, results of measurements,
graphs, explanations, suggestions, and, in some cases, instructions to help you
guide the students through their learning process. All the information that applies
to you is placed between markers and appears in red.

Accuracy of measurements
The numerical results of the hands-on exercises may differ from one student to
another. For this reason, the results and answers given in this manual should be
considered as a guide. Students who correctly performed the exercises should
expect to demonstrate the principles involved and make observations and
measurements similar to those given as answers.

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Sample Exercise
Extracted from
the Student Manual
and the Instructor Guide

Exercise

Clamp and Stamp Application (LAD)

EXERCISE OBJECTIVE

DISCUSSION OUTLINE

In this exercise, you will:

x

Open an existing PLC project

Revise the tags

Create a ladder routine

Insert rungs and bit instructions

Test the PLC program with an application (real or simulated)

The Discussion of this exercise covers the following points:

Clamp and work

Two types of sensors
Pneumatic cylinders
Directional control valves
Latch and unlatch output instructions

Output Latch instruction. Output Unlatch instruction.

DISCUSSION

Clamp and work

Clamp and work systems usually consist of two hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders.
The clamp cylinder extends until it stalls against the workpiece. The work cylinder
advances and retracts a machining tool to perform a particular task on the
clamped workpiece, such as bending, pressing, drilling, cutting, stamping, or
grinding. The sequence may resemble that of Figure 79.

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Figure 79. Clamp and work cycle.

1. The clamp cylinder extends.

2. The work cylinder extends.
3. The work cylinder retracts.
4. The clamp cylinder retracts.
In this particular example, the clamp cylinder cannot release its grip on the
workpiece until the work cylinder has completely retracted. This ensures that the
workpiece remains clamped while being worked on. Proximity detectors may be
used to verify the position of the cylinders during the operation.

Two types of sensors

The physical application that you will be using in this exercise features two
different types of sensors: a mechanical limit switch and two reed switches.
The single proximity detector at the bottom of the right cylinder is a mechanical
limit switch, shown in Figure 80. It is a single pole, double throw switch, which

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means that it has both a normally open and a normally closed contact. The
normally open contact closes when the mechanical arm is pushed. A spring
returns the arm to its original position.

Figure 80. Mechanical limit switch.

The two reed switches are located on the left cylinder, as shown in Figure 81.
These single pole, single throw switches are only closed when the plunger inside
the cylinder is close to the switch.

Reed switches are actuated when an applied magnetic field joins the pair of
ferrous metal reed contacts located inside a hermetically sealed envelope.

Terminals
Reed switch

Figure 81. Reed switch on a pneumatic cylinder.

Pneumatic cylinders
A pneumatic cylinder is an actuator that converts fluid energy into straight-line
or linear mechanical energy. Single-acting cylinders generate forces in a single
direction whereas double-acting cylinders generate forces during both extension
and retraction of the rod.

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A double-acting cylinder is shown in Figure 82. It contains two fluid ports and
does not include a spring. When fluid enters one port of the cylinder, the piston
moves toward the other port. The corresponding symbol is shown in Figure 83.

Extends

Fluid pressure

Exhaust

Retracts

Exhaust

Fluid pressure

Figure 82. Double-acting cylinder extending and retracting.

Figure 83. Double-acting cylinder symbol.

Directional control valves

Directional control valves (DCVs) such as the one shown in Figure 84 are used
to control the flow in a fluid power branch circuit. They can perform three
functions:

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block fluid flow

allow fluid flow

change the direction of fluid flow

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Figure 84. Directional control valves.

Directional control valves are described according to:

x

the number of controlled openings, called ports or ways

the number of positions or states that the valve can assume

the type of valve actuators (also called operators) used to switch the
valve from one position to another

The symbols used for directional control valves indicate the above three
characteristics and also show a simplified flow path for each position. The
symbols do not provide any information about the physical construction of the
valve; they simply indicate the function of the valve.
Let us ignore the valve operators for the moment and consider only the number
of ports and positions of a valve. Most directional control valves have two or
three positions. Each position of the valve provides a different flow path
configuration. Valve types are identified using two numbers of the form m/n
where the first number m is the number of ports and the second number n is the
number of positions.
The symbol for a directional control valve consists of two or more blocks
(sometimes referred to as envelopes). There is a separate block for each position
and each block illustrates a different flow path. Ports are shown as lines
protruding from one of the blocks. The block with lines protruding, or with ports
identified by a letter or a number, shows the flow path through the valve in its
normal position (or return position). The other positions are called operated
positions (or actuated positions or working positions).
As an example, the symbol for a two-port, two-position (2/2) directional control
valve is shown in Figure 85. On the block showing the normal position of the
valve, the ports are numbered. The open (passing) flow path is shown as an
arrow. Ports that are closed (non-passing) are shown using short lines drawn at
right angles.

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2 positions

2 possible configurations

Open Closed

Normally closed Normally open

Figure 85. 2-port, 2-position directional control valve.

The devices used to switch the valve from one position (state) to another are
called valve actuators or operators. Different types of valve actuators may be
used. Figure 86 shows a valve with an electrical actuator (a solenoid) and a
spring return. Since this valve is normally open, the normal position shows the
flowpath from port 1 to 2.
Solenoid actuator
(blocks flow from port 1)

Spring return (permits

flow from port 1 to port 2)

Figure 86. 3-port, 2-position, normally open, solenoid operating, spring return valve symbol.

Latch and unlatch output instructions

The Output Energize instruction (OTE) we saw in the previous lesson is
considered to be a non-retentive instruction. In other words, the OTE instruction
does not retain its value when the rung is false. The output status changes with
the rung status:
x

If the rung is true, the OTE instruction becomes true and the output turns
on

If the rung is false, the OTE instruction becomes false and the output
turns off

There are, however, some conditions where an output needs to remain on even
after the conditions that provided the output are no longer true. For example, if
separate start and stop buttons are used, you would not want to hold the start
button for the duration of the activation. In this event, an instruction with a
retentive operation is desired.

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These instructions are considered to be latching and are described in Figure 87.
The OTL and OTU instructions are always used in pairs with the same bit
address since both instructions modify the same bit.
Instruction

Abbreviation

Output latch

OTL

Output unlatch

OTU

Symbol

Figure 87. Associated OTL and OUT instructions triggered by two inputs.

Output Latch instruction

The Output Latch instruction (OTL) sets the addressed bit to logic state 1
when the rung containing the OTL is true. After, the bit remains at logic state 1,
regardless of the current OTL rung conditions, until it is set to logic state 0 by the
associated OTU instruction.

Output Unlatch instruction

The Output Unlatch instruction (OTU) sets its addressed bit to 0 when the rung
containing the OTU is true. Thereafter, the bit remains at logic state 0 regardless
of the current OTU rung conditions, until it is set to logic state 1 by the associated
OTL instruction.
Table 3 summarizes the logic state operation of the latching instructions.
Table 3. Latching instructions operation.

Instruction

Previous state
of bit O:0/0

0
OTL
1
1
OTU
0

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New state
of bit O:0/1

True

False

True

False

True

False

True

False

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PROCEDURE OUTLINE

The Procedure is divided into the following sections:

Set up and connections

Checking the I/O configuration

Inserting the logic

PROCEDURE

Real application option. Simulated application option.

Rung 0 (clamp indicator). Rung 1 (clamp extend control X3). Rung 2

(stamp extend control X1 latch / X2 unlatch). Rung 3 (stamp retract
control X2 latch / X1 unlatch).

Running the PLC and HMI projects

Testing the application
End of the procedure

Set up and connections

In this exercise, you will complete a program that controls a clamp and stamp
application. The program will use a push-button to clamp and another one to
stamp a fictive sheet of metal. The logic will only permit stamping if the workpiece
is clamped first. You can either connect the real application to the trainer or use
the version that is simulated on the HMI and shown in Figure 88.
Stamp extend solenoid

Stamp retract reed switch

Clamp extend solenoid

Stamp retract solenoid

Stamp extend reed switch

Figure 88. HMI application.

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Clamp extend mechanical

limit switch

Green squares indicate actuated sensors. Yellow squares show energized

actuators. Gray squares indicate that the state of the sensor or actuator is off.

The clamp cylinder retracts when X3 is not actuated. This is because it is a

spring-return valve.

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Real application option

1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 89 and Figure 90. The tags used
in this exercise are shown in Figure 91. Adjust the air pressure
between 200 kPa and 275 kPa (30 psi and 40 psi).

To avoid air leaking from the connectors, make sure that plastic tubes are cut
clean and inserted deep enough into the connectors. Plastic tubes are
removed by pressing the release button towards the body of the connector
before pulling out the tubing.

Make sure with the students that no fault is inserted to the training system.

Figure 89. Clamp and stamp setup (real application).

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Figure 90. Pneumatic connections.

Figure 91. Tags and connections for Exercise 2 (real application).

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2. Open the Ex2_Real_Student project in Logix Designer (Figure 92).

Figure 92. Opening the Ex2_Real_Student Logix Designer project.

3. Open the Controller Tags window. Click the Edit Tags tab and fill out the
Name and Alias For columns according to Figure 91. That way, you will have
all the necessary tags when writing the logic.
Suggestion: You can remove tags from the version given to the students.

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Simulated application option

1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 93. The tags used in this exercise
are shown in Figure 94.

Figure 93. Clamp and stamp setup (virtual application).

Figure 94. Tags and connections for Exercise 2 (virtual application).

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2. Open the Ex2_Virtual_Student project in Logix Designer (Figure 95).

Figure 95. Opening the Ex2_Virtual_Student Logix Designer project.

3. Open the Controller Tags window. Click the Edit Tags tab and verify that the
Name and Alias For columns are as shown in Figure 94. Make some edits if
necessary. That way, you will have all the necessary tags when writing the
logic.
Suggestion: You can remove tags from the version given to the students.

Checking the I/O configuration

4. In the Controller Organizer window, expand the I/O Configuration to reveal
how the controller is organized (Figure 96).

Figure 96. I/O configuration.

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5. What is the controller model that is configured for this project?
1769-L24ER-QBFC1B

6. Double-click Discrete_IO to open the module properties. How is the module

Type described (General tab)?
Embedded 16 Point 24 V DC Sink/Source Input /16 Point 24V DC Source
Output

7. What is the default Requested Packet Interval (RPI)?

20 ms

8. Click Cancel to close the properties window.

Inserting the logic

In this section, we will create a ladder routine and insert four lines of code.
9. In the Controller Organizer, we see that there is one program, MainProgram,
in the continuous task MainTask (Figure 97). In this program, there are two
routines at this time:
x

MainRoutine. The sole purpose of this routine is to call the other

routines.

LD02_Reserved. This routine induces time delays between cylinder

displacements, when the (virtual) valve solenoids are actuated. This
provides for a more realistic result on the touch screen.

Figure 97. MainProgram and Routines (virtual version).

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10. Right-click MainProgram and select Add New Routine. Enter the
information found in Figure 98 to create a new ladder routine called
LD01_StampingStation.

Figure 98. New ladder routine.

Rung 0 (clamp indicator)

11. Open the newly created routine LD01 (Figure 99). We see that there are two
rungs already: the (End) rung that is not editable, and rung 0.

Figure 99. Empty routine.

12. Let us start by having an indicator light turn on whenever the mechanical limit
switch at the bottom of the clamp cylinder is actuated. To do so, you will
need an Examine On (XIC) and an Output Energize (OTE) instruction. First,
add the Examine On instruction by clicking the symbol while rung 0 is
selected (Figure 100).

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Click here

Figure 100. Adding an Examine On (XIC) instruction.

13. Double-click the question mark (Figure 101). This gives you access to a list
of available tags. Select the alias tag that pertains to the mechanical switch
(SW3).

Select SW3 from the list

Figure 101. Assigning a tag to the instruction.

14. Drag and drop an Output Energize (OTE) instruction as shown in Figure 102.

Drop instruction OTE here

Figure 102. Adding an Output Energize instruction.

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15. Assign the alias tag of the indicator light (L1) to the OTE instruction
(Figure 103).
Select tag L1

Figure 103. Assigning tag L1 to the instruction.

Rung 1 (clamp extend control X3)

16. Insert a rung. One way to do so is by clicking the corresponding icon in the
Language Element menu (Figure 104).

Click here

Figure 104. Adding a rung.

17. Enter the logic for this rung according to Figure 105. Figure 106 shows where
to go to add a branch. X3 (clamp cylinder solenoid) energizes if one of these
two conditions is fulfilled:
x

PB1 (NO clamp push-button) is pressed, or

SW2 (stamp retract switch) is not actuated and X3 (valve solenoid) is

currently actuated.

Figure 105. Rung 1 (clamp extend).

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Figure 106. Adding a branch.

Rung 2 (stamp extend control X1 latch / X2 unlatch)

18. Insert another rung. This time, right-click the existing rung 1 and select Add
Rung (Figure 107).

Figure 107. Adding a rung (right-click).

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19. Enter the logic for this rung according to Figure 108. You will need latch (L)
and unlatch (U) instructions. X1 will latch and X2 will unlatch if all of these
four conditions exist simultaneously:
x

PB2 is pressed

SW1 (stamp extend switch) is not actuated

SW2 (stamp retract switch) is actuated

SW3 (clamp extend switch) is actuated

Figure 108. Rung 2 (stamp extend).

Rung 3 (stamp retract control X2 latch / X1 unlatch)

20. Insert one last rung.
21. Enter the logic for this rung according to Figure 109. X2 will latch and X1 will
unlatch if all of these four conditions exist simultaneously:
x

PB2 is not pressed

SW1 (stamp extend switch) is actuated

SW2 (stamp retract switch) is not actuated

SW3 (clamp extend switch) is actuated

In parallel to these conditions, add an Examine On instruction linked to the

first scan bit (simply type S:FS above the instruction). This forces the
system to start with the stamping cylinder retracted.

Figure 109. Rung 3 (stamp retract).

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22. Save your program under a new name (File Save As) as shown in
Figure 110.

Figure 110. Saving the file under a different name.

Running the PLC and HMI projects

23. Now that your program is entered and saved, it is time to download it to the
PLC. Providing that your network is properly configured (see Exercise 1),
open the Communications menu and select Download (Figure 111).

Figure 111. Download.

24. Put the controller mode to (Remote) Run.

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25. If necessary, transfer the HMI program (.mer) to the touch screen using
ME Transfer Utility, a FactoryTalk View Studio tool (Figure 112).

Figure 112. Transferring the .MER to the touch screen.

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You may have to open the archived project, modify it, and create a new
runtime application if the PLC address or the version of the touch screen is
different.

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26. Load and run the HMI program on the touch screen. The program should
resemble Figure 113. If errors show up on the screen, check connectivity
with the PLC and verify the tags you used in the PLC program.

Figure 113. Running the HMI program.

Testing the application

27. Push the green button under the red emergency button on the trainer to
activate the PLC outputs. Using the push-buttons, verify that the program
operates as expected.

Test

Yes

No

Pressing PB1 extends the clamp cylinder.

Output 0 (light) energizes when the clamp cylinder is extended.
Pressing PB2 extends the stamp cylinder ONLY if the clamp cylinder is fully
extended.
The clamp cylinder cannot retract if the stamp cylinder is extended.
The stamp cylinder retracts if PB2 is released.

28. If you answered No to any of the preceding questions, please revise your
project, make some modifications, and download it again to the PLC.

End of the procedure

29. Turn off the trainer, disconnect the leads, and clean the work surface.

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CONCLUSION

In this exercise, you opened an incomplete PLC project and you made sure that
the tags were correct. Then you created a ladder routine to control the logic of
the application, using bit instructions. Finally, you transferred and ran your
program and tested it with a physical or simulated clamp and stamp application.

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. What is the Requested Packet Interval (RPI)?

This parameter specifies the rate at which the input and output values are
updated.

2. Which output instruction changes status along with the rung status?
Output Energize (OTE)

3. Which output instruction sets the addressed bit to 0 when the rung containing
the instruction is true?
Output Unlatch (OUT)

4. What are the conditions necessary to unlatch X2?

Rung for Question 4 and Question 5.

PB2=1
SW1=0
SW2=1
SW3=1

5. In the previous figure, what happens simultaneously when X2 is unlatched?

X1 is latched.

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