Programmer (HHP) User guide

Chapter 4
Using Y our Hand-Held Programmer
4–7
There are six main functional areas of the MicroLogix 1000 HHP, each with
a unique purpose. They are:
Multi-Point
Function
Data
Monitor
Program
Monitor
ModeMenuHome
Descriptions of each of these areas and the tasks you can complete follow.
Home
Home is the functional area you enter after the HHP powers up. It provides
important program and controller information. You can access all other
functional areas from home.
Screen Definition
The following figure shows the home screen and identifies its main sections.
P
R O G N A M E F R P R G
F R E E : x x x F
I
L E : x x
Section Description
Program Name The name of the program currently in the controller.
Force Indicator
If forces exist in the controller, an F appears. If no forces
exist, nothing appears. (See page 18–35 for information
on forcing I/O.)
Controller Mode
The current mode of the controller is displayed. If
program edits exist, the mode flashes. (See page 18–21
for information on valid modes.)
Instruction W ords Free
The number of instruction words still available in the
current program.
Program File Number
On entry to the program monitor, the file number to
monitor defaults to this file.
Understanding the HHPs
Functional Areas
Program
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Forc
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Indicator
Program File
Number
Controll
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Mod
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Instruction
Words Free