Rockwell Automation 1757-SWKIT400 Getting Started with ProcessLogix R400.0 Quick Start - Manual

Publication 1757-QS040A-EN-P - October 2001
Quick Start
Getting Started with ProcessLogix R400.0
This Quick Start describes the tasks you need to become familiar with the
ProcessLogix™ system, including:
•
starting the software
•
creating a controller
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creating digital and analog I/O modules
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assigning modules to a Control Execution Environment (CEE)
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creating a PID Loop
– creating a Control Module
– building the PID loop
– downloading the Control Module to the 1757-PLX52 Control Processor
Module
– verifying proper operation
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viewing pre-built screens
•
shutting down the system
The tasks described in this Quick Start represent a sample program. This program is
not intended for actual process control applications. After you have completed the
tasks in this sample program, you can use the sample to guide you as you program
your own process control application.
As you complete the tasks in this Quick Start, always use the ProcessLogix
parameter naming conventions so that the pre-built screens provided with the
ProcessLogix system work correctly.
Refer to the ProcessLogix R400.0 Installation and Upgrade Guide, publication
1757-IN040 and the ProcessLogix Overview and Selection Guide, publication
1757-SO002 for information on the components that make up your ProcessLogix
system.
IMPORTANT
The ProcessLogix R400.0 server runs on Microsoft Windows
2000® Server.