
Using This Manual
Chapter 1
1-2
This manual is divided into eight sections (Table 1.A):
Table 1.A
Sections of the MiniPLC2/02, MiniPLC2/16, and MiniPLC2/17
Processor User Manual
Information Sections
What's Covered
In Chapters
Overview
how to use this manual; fundamentals of
programmable controllers
12
Hardware
the processor's hardware features; how to assemble,
install, start, maintain, and troubleshoot the processor
3
Basic instruction set
how to use basic instructions common to all PLC2
family processors
413
Advanced instruction set
how to use advanced instructions unique to some
the processors
1422
Programming procedures and
troubleshooting
how to use special programming techniques and follow
a troubleshooting guide so you can minimize production
down time
2326
Specifications, comparison chart,
number systems, and glossary
specifications; PLC2 family comparison chart;
explanation of number systems; and list of processor
terms used in this manual
Appendices AD
Quick reference
selected tables in this manual
Appendix E
This manual is procedure oriented. It tells you how to program and
operate your Mini-PLC-2/02, Mini-PLC-2/16, and Mini-PLC-2/17
processor. If you need to learn more about these processors, contact your
local Allen-Bradley representative or distributor.
To make this manual easier to read and understand, we refer to the:
We Refer to the:
As the:
MiniPLC2/02, MiniPLC2/16, and
MiniPLC2/17 Processors
processors
Electrically Erasable Programmable
Read Only Memory
EEPROM
Programmable Read Only Memory
PROM
Execute Auxiliary Function
EAF
Complementary Metal Oxide
Semiconductor Random Access Memory
CMOS RAM
Industrial Terminal (cat. no. 1770T3)
1770T3 terminal
A glossary at the back of this manual clarifies technical terms.
What's this User
Manual Contains
Vocabulary