The ability to troubleshoot and properly diagnose faults in Logix 5000 is extremely valuable. This recipe will demonstrate a typical troubleshooting process when things go awry.
This recipe will cover the fundamentals of troubleshooting issues in RSLogix 5000. When there are troubleshooting issues in RSLogix 5000, there are a few places where you can start.
Open Controller Organizer in RSLogix 5000 and find the Controller Module (or modules for your project). Right-click on the Controller module and select Properties (or press Alt + Enter).
In the Controller Properties window, navigate to the Major Faults tab and check for any faults that may have occurred.
Now, click on the Minor Faults tab and check for any faults that may have occurred.
You can also check to see if there are any errors with the PLC program itself by navigating to Logic | Verify | Controller.
If any errors occur, they will be listed in the Errors Pane that is displayed.
RSLogix 5000 allows you to resolve errors in your PLC program quickly and easily. Often, you can click on the error messages that appear and you will be taken directly to the area you need to fix.
More information on troubleshooting faults in RSLogix 5000 can be found in the Rockwell publication Logix5000 Controllers Major, Minor, and I/O Faults available at http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pm/1756-pm014_-en-p.pdf
And in the Rockwell publication Logix5000 Controllers Information and Status available at http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pm/1756-pm015_-en-p.pdf