Rockwell software 2

[controls2012]

Hello Jones29847. I've got A quick question.I have worked myself into the controls dept. The Engineers have set me up with access to the controls software, and have turned me loose to learn on my own the software logic 5000 and slc 500, with limited guidance. Any heads up you can give me to make this A timely and positive learning experience would be appreciated.

 

[controlsdude]

look at past projects
drawings and programming
can you view these programs?

see if they have standard code, view it learn it. how do they implement standard code?

how can you write reliable code? how can you write code in less time than was done before? How can you write code that is at the quoted rate?

see if they have a plc and rack that you can use. see if you can upload and download, go online with the processor. If not get ahold of the area rep and see if you can borrow a rack and plc or go to their office and do this.

see if they have any written documentation on how they implement projects, if not make one up. See if it matches their expectations on project implemenation.

get familar with all the vendors and what they provide to your office. Collect all their cards for reference.

I have worked at a lot of controls houses, these are some but not all of what is expected of you, get up to speed, make yourself valuable. Then they will think your a good worker and a valuable controls person to have around.

 

[sadammohamadian]

s7 300 siemens

 

[JohnMacE]

There are some online resources that might help.

Check out this link for some basics on RSLogix 5000.

http://www.plcdev.com/allen_bradleys_plc_programming_handbook

Another good free reference is Hugh Jack's PLC books that you can download at

http://www.mrplc.com/

I hope those help get you started in the right direction.

 

[SteveMeisel]

Buy this:

http://www.thelearningpit.com/lp/logixpro.html

Complete simulation software that mimics the RSLogix 500 software and plc. No machinery to crash, no downtime, no feelings hurt. There are complete process/machinery simulations. A great learning tool for the beginner. I give a copy to all our new techs. Buy the CD key version, it can be used on any pc.

Steve