Specifications

Chapter 8
Publication 1747-6.2
Starting Up Your Control
System
This chapter describes how to start up your control system. To
accomplish this, you must go through eight procedures.
Start-up involves the following procedures to be carried out in
sequence:
1. Inspect your installation.
2. Disconnect motion-causing devices.
3. Initialize and test your processor.
4. Test your inputs.
5. Test your outputs.
6. Enter and test your program.
7. Observe control motion.
8. Conduct a dry run of your application.
These procedures isolate problems such as wiring mistakes,
equipment malfunction, and programming errors in a systematic,
controlled manner.
We urge you to go through these procedures very carefully. This will
help you avoid possible personal injury and equipment damage.
Important: Do not attempt system start-up until you are thoroughly
familiar with the controller components and
programming/editing techniques. You must also be
thoroughly familiar with the particular application.
For general recommendation concerning installation safety
requirements and safety requirements and safety related work
practices, refer to the requirements specific to your region.
• Europe: Reference the standards found in EN 60204 and your
national regulations.
• United States: refer to NFPA 70E, Electrical Safety
Requirements for Employee Workplaces.
Procedures for Starting Up
the Control System