Rockwell Automation 1747-L5xx SLC 500 Modular Hardware Style User Manual - Manual (Page 121)

121 Publication 1747-UM011G-EN-P - June 2008
Chapter
8
Starting Up Your Control System
This chapter describes how to start up your control system. To
accomplish this, you must go through eight procedures.
Procedures for Starting the
Control System Start-up involves the following procedures to be carried out in this
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.
Go through these procedures very carefully to avoid possible personal
injury and equipment damage.
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.
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.