User Manual Owner's manual

Using This Manual
Chapter 1
1-2
This manual is divided into eight sections (Table 1.A):
Table 1.A
Sections of the MiniPLC2/02, MiniPLC2/16, and MiniPLC2/17
Processor User Manual
Information Sections What's Covered In Chapters
Overview how to use this manual; fundamentals of
programmable controllers
12
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 PLC2
family processors
413
Advanced instruction set how to use advanced instructions unique to some
the processors
1422
Programming procedures and
troubleshooting
how to use special programming techniques and follow
a troubleshooting guide so you can minimize production
down time
2326
Specifications, comparison chart,
number systems, and glossary
specifications; PLC2 family comparison chart;
explanation of number systems; and list of processor
terms used in this manual
Appendices AD
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:
MiniPLC2/02, MiniPLC2/16, and
MiniPLC2/17 Processors
processors
Electrically Erasable Programmable
Read Only Memory
EEPROM
Programmable Read Only Memory PROM
Execute Auxiliary Function EAF
Complementary Metal Oxide
Semiconductor Random Access Memory
CMOS RAM
Industrial Terminal (cat. no. 1770T3) 1770T3 terminal
A glossary at the back of this manual clarifies technical terms.
What's this User
Manual Contains
Vocabulary