Rockwell Automation 9323-PA1E QUICK START GUIDE APS 6.0 - Manual (Page 3)

Preface
APS Quick Start for New Users
P–2
Who Should Use this Manual
The APS Quick Start for the New User is intended as an introduction of APS
software to first-time users. The simple tasks and practice exercises in this manual
do not include important user information for actual control applications.
Purpose of this Manual
This manual is an introductory document, designed to allow you to install APS and
begin programming in the shortest time possible. It does this by focusing on a
simple controller and a simple program. Basic concepts are presented, but only with
enough detail to get you started and let you know that there is more to be learned.
Read chapter 1 first. It will acquaint you with the rest of the manual.
Contents of this Manual
Chapter Title Purpose
Preface
Describes the purpose, background, and scope of
this manual. Also specifies the audience for whom
this manual is intended.
1 Setting up Your Equipment
Lists hardware requirements and shows you how to
set up a controller, connect your PC to the
controller, and install APS software on your PC.
2 Control Basics
Presents basic information you will need to know
before you can begin programming with APS.
3 Creating a Processor File
Shows you how to create a processor file, enter a
ladder program and add a rung comment.
4 Online Operations, Quick Edit
Shows you how to restore (download) your
processor file to the controller, monitor and test the
program, and use quick edit.
5 Creating and Printing Reports
Guides you through creating and printing reports.
These include program listing, cross reference,
processor configuration, and data tables.
Appendix A
Additional Ladder Program
Exercises
Introduces you to branching of instructions and the
timer instruction.
Appendix B Troubleshooting Errors
Provides a listing of error messages that you may
encounter while working through the manual. Also,
offers possible solutions for these errors.
Glossary
Provides a listing of terms used throughout this
manual.