Quickstart project, Chapter 3: quickstart project – Nematron Pointe Controller User Manual

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Chapter 3: Quickstart Project

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Chapter 3: Quickstart Project

The first project we will implement with the Pointe Controller is a very simple one
that involves setting up an automated timer and then adding a few different
types of indicators that can be used to display the progress of the timer. To
implement this project, you will need the following.

A Pointe Controller base unit, configured as described in “Initial Setup”
above

An OL2201 Digital Input Simulator module, installed in the first I/O slot

An OL2109 Digital Output module, installed in the second I/O slot

The program that we are going to develop will monitor the first toggle switch on
the OL2201 input module. If it is on, then the program will start the timer and
display its progress using the LEDs of the OL2109 output module and the four-line
LCD of the OL3440 display panel.

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