Routine
Time after Time
The Count Counts
PLC Troubleshooting
It Really is That Simple
100

__________ is the user text associated with the rungs and instructions of a controller project that explains the operation of that item.

PROJECT DOCUMENTATION

100

Most PLCs have two basic counter instructions: Count Up (CTU) and __________.

COUNT DOWN (CTD)

100

The Count Down (CTD) instruction __________ the Accumulated value by one each time the rung containing the instruction goes from false to true.


DECREASES

100

In the __________ method of troubleshooting, the troubleshooter isolates the problem of a system according to whether or not a component could cause the symptom observed.

Symptom and Cause

100

What is the basic function of a XIO?

Go look for a 0

200

True/False
DINT supply faults is one of the Seven PLC Faults

False

200

A counter instruction tag's Done (DN) bit is set when the Accumulated value is great than or equal to the __________ value.

PRESET (PRE)

200

Count Down (CTD) instructions are usually combined with Count Up (CTU) instructions to form a(n) ___________ Counter.


UP/DOWN

200

A(n) __________ is a graphical method of troubleshooting that uses block symbols connected by flow lines to show the sequence of steps to follow.

Flowchart


200

What is the basic function for an OTE? 

WRITE "1" FOR TRUE, "0" FOR FALSE

300

What is the basic function of a XIC?

Go look for a 1
(It really is that simple)

300

Time-driven sequencing can be used in applications where ___________ is not consistent enough to use limit switches for event-driven sequencing.

ACTUATOR POSITIONING

300

The Up/Down counter's Done (DN) bit is __________ whenever the Accumulated (ACC) value is greater than or equal to the Preset (PRE) value and reset when the value is less than the Preset (PRE) value.


SET

300

Troubleshooting a ControlLogix processor requires using the processor's __________ to determine the operating condition of the processor.

Indicator Lights

300

An XIC is not a(n) _____________?

CLOSED SWITCH

400

The __________ shows how the machine's devices are wired to the PLC's inputs and outputs.

I/O DIAGRAM

400

A PLC time-driven sequencing program operates by using a series of timer relays that each control a(n) __________ in the sequence.

EVENT

400

True/False: Count Down (CTD) instructions are NEVER used alone in PLC programs.


False
though they are rarely use, they are occasionally used. 


400

A flashing red I/O module status (ok) indicator indicates the module has a(n) __________ fault.

Communications

400

An XIO is not a(n) __________?

Open Switch

500

PLC routines can use timers as well as __________ to sequence events.

LIMIT SWITCHES

500

The Count Up instruction increases the instruction tag's __________ value by one each time the rung containing the counter goes from false to true.

ACCUMULATED VALUE

500

Count Down (CTD) instructions are __________ used alone in PLC programs.RARELYLike the CTU instruction, the CTD instruction uses __________ DINT members in its tag structure.


THREE

500

If an output device doesn't work even though the corresponding output terminals are energized, the problem is either in the __________ or the interface wiring.

DEVICE

500

The Emergency Stop function should always be __________ into the power supply of the PLC's output.

Hard Wired