
Chapter 4
Basic Programming Techniques
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Figure 4.2
Sample Message Instruction
DN
MG9:3
SEND/RECEIVE MESSAGE
Control Block MG9:3
MSG
EN
DN
ER
I - 12421
The procedure for using the PLC–5 programming software is listed below.
You can exit from this procedure at any time by pressing the [ESC] key.
Important: We assume you are familiar with programming Allen–Bradley
PLC controllers using the PLC–5 programming software.
1.
Position the cursor on the rung display where you want to insert the
message instruction.
2.
Press [F10], the edit option. A new set of options appears.
3.
Press [F4], the insert rung option. A new set of options appears.
4.
Press [F4], the insert instruction option. A new set of options
appears.
5.
Press [F10], the others option. A new set of options appears.
6.
Press [F3], the I/O Message option. A new set of options appears.
7.
Press [F5], the MSG option. The following message appears:
Enter Message Control Block address >
Summary of Contents for PLC-5 MAP/OSI
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