Intro to PLCs
___ is an embedded operating system that controls how microprocessor-controlled hardware devices operate.
firmware
The WhoActive utility can be used to __________ the operation of a PLC
Monitor
Communications drivers are software programs that connect software to __________.
HARDWARE
PLC
Programmable Logic Controller
A conveyor motor starts and stops frequently during the course of a production shift. Which type of PLC instruction would best be used to measure the total run time of the conveyor during a shift?
Retentive on-delay timer
PLC's are ________________________ to withstand the harsh environment and electrical noise in a factory.
Industrial Hardened
When expanded, WhoActive shows a(n) _______________ icon, USB port, PLC type, and project name.
Controller
In the module tag Local:1:I.Data:3, Local refers to the module's __________.
Location
XIC
Examine if Closed
In a PLC program, arranging two XIC instructions in series is an example of a(n) __________ logic element.
AND
Two examples of applications that can be controlled by PLC's are robots and ______________________
Assembly Machines
_____________ cards are small, durable, and inexpensive memory devices
Secure Digital (SD)
PLC input/output diagrams are used to show specific physical connections between the __________ and the PLC I/O terminals.
External Devices
XIO
Examine if Open
An example of an OR logic element in a PLC program would be the arrangement of two XIC instruction in __________
Parallel
What does USB Stand for?
Universal Serial Bus
The PLC project is developed in Studio 5000 software, downloaded to the controller and the image is __________ on the SD card.
Stored
When voltage is applied to input terminal Local:1:I.Data.0 of a PLC, a programmed XIC instruction with the same address will __________
Energize
OTE
Output Energize
The MainRoutine may contain all of the program's logic or it may contain instructions that call other routines called __________.
The two most popular communication protocols are Ethernet and ______________
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
The RSLinx __________ contains shortcuts to the most commonly used menu functions.
Tool Bar
When voltage is applied to input terminal Local:1:I.Data.1 of a PLC, a programmed XIO instruction addressed Local:1:I.Data.1 will
De-Energize
LAD
Ladder Logic
Convert 101001 to a binary number.
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