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(2) Programming method
There are two programming modes for sequence programs.
Ladder mode
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List mode
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(a) Ladder mode
Ladder mode is a mode based on the concept of sequential control by relay circuits.
A program in ladder mode is similar to a schematic for a set of relay circuits. Programming in units
of ladder blocks is available.
A ladder block, which starts from the left rail and ends at the right rail, is the minimum unit for
operating sequence programs.
Step number
(b) List mode
List mode uses dedicated instructions for programming. The symbols, such as contacts and coils,
used in ladder mode are replaced with dedicated instructions.
The following instructions are used for normally open contacts, normally closed contacts, and coils.
Normally open contact
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Normally closed contact
•
Coil
•
•••
Remark
There are two other types of programs that can be executed in the CPU module: SFC programs and ST
programs.
For details, refer to the following.
QCPU (Q Mode)/QnACPU Programming Manual (SFC)
QCPU (Q Mode) Programming Manual (MELSAP-L)
QCPU (Q Mode) Programming Manual (Structured Text)
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N/O
Left rail
contact
X0
0
X1
X2
X3
2
X4
X5
8
Y24
* X0 to X5: Input, Y20 to Y24: Output
Figure 2.2 Ladder mode
LD, AND, OR
•••
LDI, ANI, ORI
•••
OUT
N/C
Coil (output)
contact
Y20
Y21
Y22
Y23
Y24
Right rail
Ladder block
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