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DirectLOGIC DL105 Manual

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Getting Started
In This Chapter. . . .
— Introduction
— Conventions Used
— DL105 Micro PLC Components
— Programming Methods
— I/O Selection Quick Chart
— Quick Start for PLC Checkout and Programming
— Steps to Designing a Successful System
— Questions and Answers about DL105 Micro PLCs

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Summary of Contents for DirectLOGIC DL105

  • Page 1 — Introduction — Conventions Used — DL105 Micro PLC Components — Programming Methods — I/O Selection Quick Chart — Quick Start for PLC Checkout and Programming — Steps to Designing a Successful System — Questions and Answers about DL105 Micro PLCs...
  • Page 2 If you are a new DL105 customer, we suggest you read this manual completely so you can understand the wide variety of features in the DL105 family of products. We believe you will be pleasantly surprised with how much you can accomplish with AutomationDirect products.

  • Page 3: Conventions Used

    (in extreme cases). The entire WARNING: will be in boldface text. Key Topics for The beginning of each chapter will list the Each Chapter key topics that can be found in that chapter. DL105 PLC User Manual, 3rd Edition...

  • Page 4: Programming Methods

    +24V auxiliary power supply. The DL105 The DL105 Micro PLC family includes eight different versions. All have the same appearance and CPU performance. The CPU offers the same instruction set as our Micro PLC Family popular DL230 CPU, plus several more instructions specifically designed for machine control applications.
  • Page 5 There is a separate manual that discusses the DirectSOFT programming software which is included with your software package. Handheld All DL105 Micro PLCs have a built-in programming port for use with the handheld programmer (D2--HPP), the same programmer used with the DL205 family. The Programmer handheld programmer can be used to create, modify and debug your application program.
  • Page 6 Step 1: Unpack the Recommended DL105 Equipment Unpack the DL105 equipment and verify you have the recommended parts necessary to build this demonstration system. The components are: DL105 Micro PLC AC power cord for AC-powered units F1--04SIM input simulator, or toggle switches (see Step 2 on next page).
  • Page 7 DC power to the simulator as shown. We recommend using one of the models compatible with the input simulator as you learn the DL105. However, you may wire individual toggle switches to AC-powered units as shown, as long as you follow the instructions in the accompanying WARNING note.
  • Page 8 Most programmers will use DirectSOFT programming software, installed on a personal computer. Or, you may need the portability of the Handheld Programmer. Both devices will connect the COM1 port of the DL105 via the appropriate cable. Use cable part no.
  • Page 9 If you are learning how to program with the Handheld Programmer, make sure the CPU is in Program Mode (the RUN LED on the front of the DL105 should be off.) If the RUN LED is on, use the MODE key on the Handheld Programmer to put the PLC in Program Mode.
  • Page 10 This Guidelines chapter also includes wiring guidelines for the various versions of the DL105 PLC. Step 2: The PLC is the heart of your automation Understand the system. Make sure you take time to...
  • Page 11 1- -11 Getting Started Step 6: The DL105 PLC instruction set provides for three main approaches to solving the Review the application program, depicted in the figure below. Programming Concepts RLL diagram-style programming is the best tool for solving boolean logic and general CPU register/accumulator manipulation.
  • Page 12 High-Speed I/O capability. Q. Do I have to buy the full DirectSOFT5 programming package to program the DL105? A. No, DirectSOFT100R can be used. It has the same features as the full version of DirectSOFT5 but allows only 100 words of ladder code that can be downloaded to the PLC.
  • Page 13 1- -13 Getting Started Q. Which devices can I connect to the Com1 port of the DL105? A. The port is RS-232C, fixed at 9600 baud, and uses the proprietary K-sequence protocol. The port communicates with the following devices: DV-1000 Data Access Unit or Optimation Operator interface panels...