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Suggested manuals

The resources and manuals listed below are recommended as reference material for anyone interested in learning more about Allen-Bradley PLCs. Unless otherwise noted, these are publicly available and may be found by searching for their publication numbers in the “Literature Library” section of the Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley website at www.ab.com and downloaded free of charge.

Please note that Ron Beaufort Training, LLC is not affiliated with Rockwell Automation or with Allen-Bradley in any way.

 

 

Suggested manuals for the PLC-5 platform

 

Getting Results with RSLogix5

LG5-GR002A-EN-P            Jul 2005      127 pages

Ships with RSLogix5 software. Basic instructions on how to navigate and use the programming software.  

PLC-5 Instruction Set Reference Manual

1785-6.1                   Nov 1998      372 pages

Describes how timers, counters, and all other ladder logic instructions work.

Enhanced and Ethernet PLC-5 Programmable Controllers User Manual

1785-UM012D-EN-P           Jul 2005      388 pages

Describes how the PLC-5 hardware system functions. Includes basic troubleshooting information such as resetting processor fault conditions and interpreting LED indicators.

1771-IAD AC/DC Input Module Installation Instructions

1771-IN023B-EN-P           Aug 2002      12 pages

Shows wiring diagrams and specifications for this common module.

1771-OAD AC Output Module

1771-IN024B-EN-P           Nov 2002      16 pages

Shows wiring diagrams and specifications for this common module.

1771-IFE/A&B Analog Input Module User Manual

1771-6.5.90                May 1994      63 pages

Shows wiring diagrams and specifications for the older A and B style analog modules. Although the newer C style modules have been on the market for several years, the earlier A and B styles are still extremely common in existing industrial settings.

1771-IFE/C Analog Input Module User Manual

1771-6.5.115               Feb 1999      82 pages

Shows wiring diagrams and specifications for this common module. Handy notes on the differences between this newer C style and the older A and B style modules are included in a chapter near the end of the book.

1771-OFE Analog Output Module User Manual

1771-6.5.30                Nov 1998      84 pages

Shows wiring diagrams and specifications for this common module.

Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Control

SGI-1.1                    Apr 1990      24 pages

Raises many of the general safety issues involved in working with PLC controlled systems.

1791 Discrete I/O AC and DC Block I/O Input and Output Modules User Manual

1791-6.5.3                 Mar 1994      98 pages

Shows wiring diagrams and specifications for this family of common Remote I/O modules.

RSLinx Classic Getting Results Guide

LINX-GR001C-EN-E           Jun 2005      62 pages

Ships with RSLinx Classic software. Basic instructions on how to navigate and use the communication software.

 

 

Suggested manuals for the SLC-500 platform

 

Getting Results with RSLogix500

LG500-GR002A-EN-P          Jul 2005      110 pages

Ships with RSLogix500 software. Basic instructions on how to navigate and use the programming software.

SLC-500 Instruction Set Reference Manual

1747-RM001E-EN-P           Jan 2006      692 pages

Describes how timers, counters, and all other ladder logic instructions work.

SLC-500 Modular Hardware Style User Manual

1747-UM011F-EN-P           May 2007      302 pages

Describes how the SLC-500 hardware system functions. Includes basic troubleshooting information such as resetting processor fault conditions and interpreting LED indicators.

SLC-500 Digital I/O Modules Installation Instructions

1746-IN027B-EN-P           Jan 2007      48 pages

Shows wiring diagrams and specifications for common digital I/O modules.

SLC-500 4-Channel Analog I/O Modules User Manual  

1746-UM005B-EN-P           Jun 2004      113 pages

Shows wiring diagrams and specifications for these common modules.

SLC-500 Analog Input Module 1746-NI8 User Manual  

1746-6.8                   Apr 1997      91 pages

Shows wiring diagrams and specifications for this analog module.

SLC-500 Remote I/O Scanner Module 1747-SN User Manual  

1747-UM013B-EN-P           Jan 2005      171 pages

Gives instructions for configuring and using this communication module.

SLC-500 Remote I/O Adapter 1747-ASB User Manual

1747-UM006B-EN-P           Jun 2003      156 pages

Gives instructions for configuring and using this communication module.

Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Control

SGI-1.1                    Apr 1990      24 pages

Raises many of the general safety issues involved in working with PLC controlled systems.

1791 Discrete I/O AC and DC Block I/O Input and Output Modules User Manual

1791-6.5.3                 Mar 1994      98 pages

Shows wiring diagrams and specifications for this family of common Remote I/O modules.

RSLinx Classic Getting Results Guide

LINX-GR001C-EN-E           Jun 2005      62 pages

Ships with RSLinx Classic software. Basic instructions on how to navigate and use the communication software.

 

 

Suggested manuals for the ControlLogix platform

 

Getting Results with RSLogix5000

9399-RLD300GR              Aug 2000      63 pages

Basic instructions on how to navigate and use the RSLogix5000 programming software. More current copies are usually shipped with the software.

Logix5000 Controllers General Instructions Reference Manual

1756-RM003I-EN-P           Jan 2007      707 pages

Describes how timers, counters, and other common ladder logic instructions work.

Logix5000 Controllers System Reference

1756-QR107C-EN-P           Jun 2005      402 pages 

Handy "pocket sized" booklet with overview of all Logix type controllers, fault codes, basic instruction set reference, basic procedures for project setup, etc.

Logix5000 Controllers Common Procedures Programming Manual

1756-PM001I-EN-P           Jan 2007      547 pages

Basics of communicating with I/O, organizing tags, managing tasks, entering ladder diagrams, producing arrays, using forces, etc.

Logix5000 Controllers Quick Start Manual

1756-QS001D-EN-P           Feb 2007      148 pages

Basic ideas of creating and organizing a project, clearing faults, forcing I/O, etc.  

ControlLogix Controllers User Manual

1756-UM001G-EN-P           Jan 2007      142 pages

Describes how the ControlLogix hardware system functions. Includes basic information such as connecting to the processor’s serial port and interpreting LED indications for troubleshooting purposes.

ControlLogix Controllers Selection Guide

1756-SG001I-EN-P           Nov 2006      76 pages  

Basic information on selecting the hardware components necessary to build a ControlLogix system. Handy for making side by side comparisons of various devices.

ControlLogix Controller and Memory Board Installation Instructions

1756-IN101K-EN-P           Aug 2006      56 pages

Covers assembly and configuration of various processor hardware components. Also lists LED indications associated with troubleshooting malfunctions related to improper setup.

ControlLogix Digital I/O Modules

1756-UM058C-EN-P           Mar 2001      250 pages 

Wiring diagrams and specifications for common digital I/O modules.

ControlLogix Analog I/O Modules

1756-UM009B-EN-P           Jun 2003      354 pages

Wiring diagrams and specifications for common analog I/O modules.

1756-DHRIO Communication Interface Module User Manual

1756-UM514B-EN-P           Feb 2003      190 pages

Information for configuring and using this module for communications on Data Highway Plus network and for communicating with Remote I/O devices.

1756-ENET/B Communication Interface Module User Manual

1756-UM051B-EN-P           Nov 2000      123 pages

Information for configuring and using this module for Ethernet communications.

EtherNet/IP Modules in ControlLogix Systems

ENET-UM001F-EN-P           Nov 2006      136 pages

Information for configuring and using this module for Ethernet communications.

Converting PLC-5 or SLC-500 Logic to ControlLogix

1756-RM085B-EN-P           Nov 2001      80 pages

Reference manual for making conversions also contains handy comparisons between platforms which help when cross-training to ControlLogix.

Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Control

SGI-1.1                    Apr 1990      24 pages

Raises many of the general safety issues involved in working with systems controlled by PLCs.

1791 Discrete I/O AC and DC Block I/O Input and Output Modules User Manual

1791-6.5.3                 Mar 1994      98 pages

Wiring diagrams and specifications for this family of common Remote I/O modules.

RSLinx Classic Getting Results Guide

LINX-GR001C-EN-E           Jun 2005      62 pages

Ships with RSLinx Classic software. Basic instructions on how to navigate and use the communication software.


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