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In This Chapter...
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Conventions Used........................................................................................................................ 1-3
Before you begin... ....................................................................................................................... 1-4
Step 1: Install Software .............................................................................................................. 1-5
Step 2: Launch Programming Software ................................................................................ 1-7
Step 3: Set Up User Account .................................................................................................... 1-9
Step 4: Create a Project ...........................................................................................................1-10
Step 5: Compile and Save Project .........................................................................................1-16
Step 6: Apply Power ..................................................................................................................1-17
Step 7: Establish PC to PLC Communications ...................................................................1-18
Step 8: Write Project into PLC ................................................................................................1-30
Step 9: Place PLC in RUN Mode .............................................................................................1-31
Step 10: Test Project using Data View Monitor ................................................................1-32
Step 11: Y001 Output On? .......................................................................................................1-33
Additional Training Resources ...............................................................................................1-34

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    hapter hapter hapter ettinG tarted In This Chapter... Introduction ........................... 1-2 Conventions Used........................1-3 Before you begin.......................... 1-4 Step 1: Install Software ......................1-5 Step 2: Launch Programming Software ................1-7 Step 3: Set Up User Account ....................1-9 Step 4: Create a Project ......................1-10 Step 5: Compile and Save Project ..................1-16 Step 6: Apply Power ........................1-17...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    If you are familiar with PLCs in general, then following the simple steps in this first chapter may be all you require to start being productive using a CLICK PLUS PLC system. After you have completed these simple steps, your CLICK PLUS PLC will be running a ladder logic project that you programmed.

  • Page 3: Conventions Used

    Getting Started! In This Chapter... Introduction ................1-2 Purpose of this Manual ...............1-2 ..............1-2 About Getting Started! ......1-2 Supplemental Manuals and Other Help ................1-2 Technical Support Conventions Used ..............1-3 CLICK PLUS PLC Hardware User Manual, 1st Edition, Rev. K – C2-USER-M...

  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    Not available from ADC. Cable Assembly products/clickplcs.html USB-CBL-AMICB6 Screwdriver TW-SD-MSL-2 AC Power Cord PC Programming Cable D2-DSCBL Wire Strippers Hookup Wire DN-WS PC requires RS-232 port. Not available from ADC. CLICK PLUS PLC Hardware User Manual, 1st Edition, Rev. K – C2-USER-M...

  • Page 5: Step 1: Install Software

    Installing the CLICK PLUS Provisioning Mobile App The CLICK PLUS Provisioning App connects your mobile device to a CLICK PLUS PLC via Bluetooth and offers a quick plug and play way to provision the CLICK PLUS PLC to connect to a wireless LAN.
  • Page 6 The silent install feature allows the software to be installed from the Windows command line or deployment management software without further user interaction. Command for Silent Install: CLICK_Setup.exe -s CLICK PLUS PLC Hardware User Manual, 1st Edition, Rev. K – C2-USER-M...

  • Page 7: Step 2: Launch Programming Software

    After installing the CLICK Programming Software, C0-PGMSW, choose one of three methods to launch the software. Double click the desktop CLICK icon, or from the PC’s Start menu, select Start > AutomationDirect > CLICK Programming Software, or simply click the icon on the Quick Launch bar. See examples below.
  • Page 8 Click on the “Start a new project” graphic in the Startup dialog box. The Select a CPU Module window opens. Select from the list on the left for the CLICK PLUS PLC unit that you will use for the ladder logic example that follows.

  • Page 9: Step 3: Set Up User Account

    CPU. You can use the Reset to Factory Default command to erase the Password. However, the command erases the Entire Project file. Therefore, you will have to download a project file again. CLICK PLUS PLC Hardware User Manual, 1st Edition, Rev. K – C2-USER-M...

  • Page 10: Step 4: Create A Project

    A normally open contact labeled C1 will be placed in the beginning of Rung The Box Cursor will move to the next available location. Proceed to the next page to continue construction of Rung #1. 1-10 CLICK PLUS PLC Hardware User Manual, 1st Edition, Rev. K – C2-USER-M...
  • Page 11 There is now a parallel path around the C1 contact that was first entered as shown here. Proceed to the next page to continue construction of Rung #1. 1-11 CLICK PLUS PLC Hardware User Manual, 1st Edition, Rev. K – C2-USER-M...
  • Page 12 NOTE: Lines to form parallel paths in the ladder logic can also be created with the use of the cursor keys in conjunction with the CTRL key on the PC’s keyboard. Proceed to the next page to continue construction of Rung #1. 1-12 CLICK PLUS PLC Hardware User Manual, 1st Edition, Rev. K – C2-USER-M...
  • Page 13 Leave the Delay Setting at ON Delay Timer and the Current Value Option set for the first selection. Click OK. A timer labeled T1 will be placed at the end of Rung #1. Proceed to the next page to enter Rung #2. 1-13 CLICK PLUS PLC Hardware User Manual, 1st Edition, Rev. K – C2-USER-M...
  • Page 14 END from the Instruction List into this location. An END instruction indicates the last part of the main ladder logic program. You have created your first project! 1-14 CLICK PLUS PLC Hardware User Manual, 1st Edition, Rev. K – C2-USER-M...
  • Page 15 CLICK PLC unit. It becomes active when the T1 NO Contact in this rung becomes enabled. END: This is the END of the ladder logic scan, and causes the scan to start at the beginning. 1-15 CLICK PLUS PLC Hardware User Manual, 1st Edition, Rev. K – C2-USER-M...

  • Page 16: Step 5: Compile And Save Project

    Enter the File Name for your project in the Save As dialog box. You can also browse to the folder that you want the project saved under. Click Save. 1-16 CLICK PLUS PLC Hardware User Manual, 1st Edition, Rev. K – C2-USER-M...

  • Page 17: Step 6: Apply Power

    The CLICK PLUS PLC system works with 24VDC power. There is a small terminal block on the bottom of the CLICK PLUS PLC unit. Wire the 24VDC output from a CLICK power supply, or a properly sized and rated 24VDC power supply such as AutomationDirect’s RHINO series, to the bottom terminal block (See Chapter 2: Specifications for power supply specifications.)

  • Page 18: Step 7: Establish Pc To Plc Communications

    Chapter 1: Getting Started Step 7: Establish PC to PLC Communications Next, connect a personal computer (PC) to the CLICK PLUS PLC unit. You can use any of the following communication ports on the CLICK PLUS PLC unit for programming, depending on model.
  • Page 19 Using a USB or Serial Port for Programming Connecting to a USB Port If a USB port is available on the PC, then use an AutomationDirect USB A to USB micro B Programming Cable (P/N - USB-CBL-AMICB6) to connect between the USB port on the PC and the micro-B USB connector on the CLICK PLUS PLC., or use an AutomationDirect PC...
  • Page 20 NOTE: If you are not sure to which PC COM Port the USB port is assigned, click the Detail button next to the COM Port drop down list to identify it. Select it and click OK. Proceed to page 1-29. 1-20 CLICK PLUS PLC Hardware User Manual, 1st Edition, Rev. K – C2-USER-M...
  • Page 21 PLC. Install an external antenna In order to connect to the CLICK PLUS PLC over Bluetooth or WLAN, you will need to install an external 2.4 GHz antenna. We recommend the remote-mounted AutomationDirect P/N SE-ANT250 for a permanent installation. The direct-mounted AutomationDirect P/N SE-ANT210 will also work, but is not intended for use inside a closed metal enclosure.
  • Page 22 BT LED will flash for 30 seconds after power up. The App will find the CLICK PLUS PLC that is in Provisioning mode. The blue BT LED will be ON solid when the App is connected to the PLC. Tap Next in the App to continue.
  • Page 23 For this option you will need an active Network Access point available within range of the CLICK PLUS PLC, and know the password to allow the PLC to connect to the Network. The CLICK PLC will scan for any access...
  • Page 24 Once the PLC is connected to the wireless access point or wired network, choose which IP address configuration to use. Use DHCP: Automatically assign a network IP address to the CLICK PLUS PLC. This is often the simplest way to connect. Tap Next to continue.
  • Page 25 Once we have communications cable(s) connected between the Ethernet port on the CLICK PLUS PLC and the Ethernet port on the PC, we are ready to configure the Ethernet connection and connect the CLICK Programming Software to the PLC. 1-25 CLICK PLUS PLC Hardware User Manual, 1st Edition, Rev. K – C2-USER-M...
  • Page 26 Select Ethernet as the Port Type. Select the network adapter that you want to connect to the CLICK PLUS PLC, if you have more than one network adapter on your PC. The selection of wired or wireless network adapter here is independent of the type of network connection you set up on the PLC.
  • Page 27 Address is unique in the LAN. In the window here, the IP Address was changed to ‘10.11.0.24’. Click the OK button to continue. The new IP Address setup is sent to the CLICK PLUS PLC. Your PC and the CLICK PLUS PLC should be in the same subnet now. Click the Connect button on the bottom to connect the CLICK programming software to the PLC.
  • Page 28 If you are trying to connect the CLICK Programming Software to a new CLICK PLUS PLC or an existing CLICK PLUS PLC that was reset to the factory default, you will be prompted to enter the default password, as follows: •...
  • Page 29 Step 7: Establish PC to PLC Communications, (cont’d) If you are trying to connect the CLICK Programming Software to a new CLICK PLUS PLC or an existing CLICK PLUS PLC that was reset to the factory default, you will see the following pop-up message once communication has been established with the PLC.

  • Page 30: Step 8: Write Project Into Plc

    Step 8: Write Project into PLC The next step is used to transfer the project that was created into the CLICK PLUS PLC. From the PLC ribbon, select Write Project into PLC as shown below, or click on the Write Project into PLC icon located on the PLC Toolbar.

  • Page 31: Step 9: Place Plc In Run Mode

    The CLICK PLUS PLC is now in RUN mode and executing your ladder logic program.. Click the radio button for RUN and then click the OK button. The CLICK PLUS PLC is now in Run mode and executing your ladder logic program.

  • Page 32: Step 10: Test Project Using Data View Monitor

    Double click the ON button in the New Value column. The Current Value of the C1 bit changes from OFF to ON. Go to Step 10: “Y001 Output On?” 1-32 CLICK PLUS PLC Hardware User Manual, 1st Edition, Rev. K – C2-USER-M...

  • Page 33: Step 11: Y001 Output On

    You have now learned how to create, compile and transfer a ladder logic project to a CLICK PLUS PLC, and then run and test the project. There are additional instructions available for the CLICK PLUS PLC. Please refer to the programming software online help topics for details on these instructions.

  • Page 34: Additional Training Resources

    CLICK PLC system. From the Automationdirect.com home page, select (a) “Video Tutorials”. When the page opens select (b) “Programmable Controllers” on the top, lefthand topic bar for Video Filter list. Select (c) “CLICK series PLCs”.
  • Page 35 Interconnecting Automation Online Training Courses offered at- http://www.interconnectingautomation.com/onlinecourses Interconnecting Automation offers inexpensive subscription-based online training, including CLICK PLC training. Also, a CLICK PLC Trainer is available from this web site. 1-35 CLICK PLUS PLC Hardware User Manual, 1st Edition, Rev. K – C2-USER-M...

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