Preface

This book is the reference guide to programming the GE Fanuc Micro PLC.

Content of this Manual

Chapter 1. Programming for the Micro PLC: describes programming basics, the Micro PLC instruction set, programming devices and formats, memory types and addresses, constants and register values in a program, and special coils.

Chapter 2. Programming with the Programming Software: explains how to create and edit programs using the programming software.

Chapter 3. Programming with a Hand-held Programmer: explains how to create and edit programs using a Hand-held Programmer.

Chapter 4. The Micro PLC Instruction Set: explains in detail the instructions that can be incorporated into an application program for the Micro PLC.

Appendix A. Using Directories: gives advice on organizing the Micro PLC directory structure on your hard disk.

Appendix B. Micro PLC Protocol: the information in this appendix is for advanced users only. It explains programming to set up communications between the Micro PLC and a host system.

Appendix C. RTU Protocol: describes the Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) serial communications protocol, which can be used to provide communications between the Micro PLC or other remote device and a host computer.

Appendix D. Communications Using Windows DDE: describes an available software product that can be used to connect DDE-compliant MicrosofttWindows programs with data in a Micro PLC.

Appendix E. Data Acquisition, Logging, and Display Program: describes the Data Acquisition, Logging, and Display Program software, which is provided on the Micro PLC software diskettes.

Appendix F. Programming Applications: describes simple programming for: a flip-flop, a powerup one-shot, cascading counters, and an industrial ªstarting circuitº.

Related Publications

GE Fanuc Micro PLC User's Guide (GFK-0803):contains product specifications, installation instructions, and general information needed to set up and use a Micro PLC.

GE Fanuc Micro PLC Self-TeachManual (GFK±0811): a quick-start guide to

understanding and using the Micro PLC.

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