PAC8000 Workbench Getting Started Guide
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Intended Readers
This Getting Started Guide is intended for those users who are:
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Installing the PAC8000 Workbench for the first time.
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Upgrading an existing application of the PAC8000 Workbench.
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Learning how to use the PAC8000 Workbench.
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Currently using the PAC8000 Workbench, but wish to expand their knowledge in
key areas, such as the IEC 61131-3 programming language.
Accessing Additional Help
In addition to the Project Tutorial provided in this guide, there are various documents and
help files to assist in the successful operation of the PAC8000 Workbench. Some
examples are identified in this section.
Drawing Templates
Programming elements, such as basic PID loops, cascaded PID loops, adaptive
tuning PID loops, motor control functions, and time pulse controllers are frequently
used to implement control strategies. A set of template drawings is delivered and
installed with the system so that each customer will not have to build these common
elements.
When creating a drawing, you will notice a
From Template
option. Select this option
to display the system’s available templates. Once the appropriate template is chosen,
the new drawing is created using the blocks in this template. (You then have to
renumber the blocks so that they are appropriate for your project. The tag names
used in the template also need to be replaced with tag names that are appropriate for
your project.)
A detailed description of each template, as well as the blocks used, can be found in
the PAC8000 Workbench Help. To access Help, open the PAC8000 Workbench and
select the
Help | Contents
menu item. Pre-defined templates are listed in the
Templates | Available Templates
section. Select the template for which you would
like additional information. You are presented with a description of the template
detailing the blocks used, as well as the template drawing.
GE Intelligent Platforms, Inc.
September 2010
