Introduction to programmable controllers

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The RSLinx ___________ contains shortcuts to the most commonly used menu functions.

Toolbar

The two most popular communication protocols are Ethernet and _______________.

Universal Seral BUS (USB)

On power up, the ESM module begins charging. The status display shows either ESM or _____________.

CHRG

Programmable Logic Controllers (also called PLCs) are industrial ___________that control machines and other industrial applications.

Computers

RSLinx is a collection of _____________ to connect programming software in the PC to Allen-Bradley controllers such as ControlLogix, SLC-500, PLC-5, and other devices.

Drivers

Communications drivers are software programs that connect software to _____________.

Hardware

The PLC memory, known as an _________, includes firmware, ladder routines, tags, configuration data, and data tables.

Image

The ESM is removed from the PLC by pressing the _____________ tab on the module and pulling forward.

Locking

The Who Active utility can be used to _____________ the operation of a PLC.

Monitor

1756-L7x PLCs use a ___________ memory to back up memory when power is off.

Non-volatile

Users can configure one of two PLC-encountered conditions that will automatically load the SD card image to PLC memory, ____________ and on uninitialized memory.

On power up

Two of the six basic components of most PLCs are input modules and ____________.

Output modules

A ___________ is the primary programing device for a PLC.

PC

The PLC OK and SD indicators flash _________ while the load continues.

Red

The basic operation of a PLC is to _____________instructions, monitor the status of input devices and produce outputs based on the status of the inputs.

Scan

A PLC requires much less __________ than a standard computer or relay panel that could do the same job.

Space

The PLC project is developed in RSlogix 5000 software, downloaded to the controller and the image is ___________ on the SD card.

Stored

___________ is a network search utility that shows the layout of every network that has a driver configured in RSLinx.

WHO Active


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