DL05 Micro PLC User Manual, 6th Edition, Rev. E
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Chapter 1: Getting Started
Steps to Designing a Successful System
Step 1: Review the Installation Guidelines
Always make safety the first priority in any
system design. Chapter 2 provides several
guidelines that will help you design a safer,
more reliable system. This chapter also includes
wiring guidelines for the various versions of the
DL05 PLC.
PWR
RUN
CPU
TX1
RX1
TX2
RX2
+
–
Input
Sensing
PLC
Input
Common
8 Inputs
Commons
Commons
6 Outputs
Power Input
PLC
DL05
+
–
Loads
+24 VDC
AC
Power
Power Up
Initialize Hardware
Step 5: Understand the System Operation
Before you begin to enter a program, it is very
helpful to understand how the DL05 system
processes information. This involves not only
program execution steps, but also involves the
various modes of operation and memory layout
characteristics.
Step 4: Choose a System Wiring Strategy
It is important to understand the various
system design options that are available before
wiring field devices and field-side power
supplies to the Micro PLC.
Step 2: Understand the PLC Setup
Procedures
The PLC is the heart of your automation
system. Make sure you take time to understand
the various features and setup requirements.
Step 3: Review the I/O Selection Criteria
There are many considerations involved when
you select your I/O type and field devices.
Take time to understand how the various types
of sensors and loads can affect your choice of
I/O type.
