P01
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 01 - Create Automation Builder Project
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Automation BuilderAC500PLCIEC 61131-3
Software: ABB Automation Builder, AC500 PLC, Codesys-based IEC programming
Setup: Engineering laptop, AC500 PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB communication
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STEP 01Open ABB Automation Builder and load the training project for ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Create Automation Builder Project.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this ABB Automation Builder PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Create Automation Builder Project is completed, verified and documented inside the ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual workflow.
P02
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 02 - Select AC500 Controller
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Automation BuilderAC500PLCIEC 61131-3
Software: ABB Automation Builder, AC500 PLC, Codesys-based IEC programming
Setup: Engineering laptop, AC500 PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB communication
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STEP 01Open ABB Automation Builder and load the training project for ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Select AC500 Controller.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this ABB Automation Builder PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Select AC500 Controller is completed, verified and documented inside the ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual workflow.
P03
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 03 - Configure Communication Path
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Automation BuilderAC500PLCIEC 61131-3
Software: ABB Automation Builder, AC500 PLC, Codesys-based IEC programming
Setup: Engineering laptop, AC500 PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB communication
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STEP 01Open ABB Automation Builder and load the training project for ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Configure Communication Path.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this ABB Automation Builder PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Configure Communication Path is completed, verified and documented inside the ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual workflow.
P04
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 04 - Create Global Variables
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Automation BuilderAC500PLCIEC 61131-3
Software: ABB Automation Builder, AC500 PLC, Codesys-based IEC programming
Setup: Engineering laptop, AC500 PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB communication
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STEP 01Open ABB Automation Builder and load the training project for ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Create Global Variables.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this ABB Automation Builder PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Create Global Variables is completed, verified and documented inside the ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual workflow.
P05
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 05 - Digital Input Test
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Automation BuilderAC500PLCIEC 61131-3
Software: ABB Automation Builder, AC500 PLC, Codesys-based IEC programming
Setup: Engineering laptop, AC500 PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB communication
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STEP 01Open ABB Automation Builder and load the training project for ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Digital Input Test.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this ABB Automation Builder PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Digital Input Test is completed, verified and documented inside the ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual workflow.
P06
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 06 - Digital Output Test
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Automation BuilderAC500PLCIEC 61131-3
Software: ABB Automation Builder, AC500 PLC, Codesys-based IEC programming
Setup: Engineering laptop, AC500 PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB communication
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STEP 01Open ABB Automation Builder and load the training project for ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Digital Output Test.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this ABB Automation Builder PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Digital Output Test is completed, verified and documented inside the ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual workflow.
P07
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 07 - Start Stop Program
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Automation BuilderAC500PLCIEC 61131-3
Software: ABB Automation Builder, AC500 PLC, Codesys-based IEC programming
Setup: Engineering laptop, AC500 PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB communication
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STEP 01Open ABB Automation Builder and load the training project for ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Start Stop Program.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this ABB Automation Builder PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Start Stop Program is completed, verified and documented inside the ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual workflow.
P08
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 08 - Timer Function Block
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Automation BuilderAC500PLCIEC 61131-3
Software: ABB Automation Builder, AC500 PLC, Codesys-based IEC programming
Setup: Engineering laptop, AC500 PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB communication
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STEP 01Open ABB Automation Builder and load the training project for ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Timer Function Block.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this ABB Automation Builder PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Timer Function Block is completed, verified and documented inside the ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual workflow.
P09
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 09 - Counter Function Block
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Automation BuilderAC500PLCIEC 61131-3
Software: ABB Automation Builder, AC500 PLC, Codesys-based IEC programming
Setup: Engineering laptop, AC500 PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB communication
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STEP 01Open ABB Automation Builder and load the training project for ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Counter Function Block.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this ABB Automation Builder PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Counter Function Block is completed, verified and documented inside the ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual workflow.
P10
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 10 - Analog Scaling Program
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Automation BuilderAC500PLCIEC 61131-3
Software: ABB Automation Builder, AC500 PLC, Codesys-based IEC programming
Setup: Engineering laptop, AC500 PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB communication
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STEP 01Open ABB Automation Builder and load the training project for ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Analog Scaling Program.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this ABB Automation Builder PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Analog Scaling Program is completed, verified and documented inside the ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual workflow.
P11
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 11 - Structured Text Function
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Automation BuilderAC500PLCIEC 61131-3
Software: ABB Automation Builder, AC500 PLC, Codesys-based IEC programming
Setup: Engineering laptop, AC500 PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB communication
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STEP 01Open ABB Automation Builder and load the training project for ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Structured Text Function.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this ABB Automation Builder PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Structured Text Function is completed, verified and documented inside the ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual workflow.
P12
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 12 - Function Block Instance
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Automation BuilderAC500PLCIEC 61131-3
Software: ABB Automation Builder, AC500 PLC, Codesys-based IEC programming
Setup: Engineering laptop, AC500 PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB communication
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STEP 01Open ABB Automation Builder and load the training project for ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Function Block Instance.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this ABB Automation Builder PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Function Block Instance is completed, verified and documented inside the ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual workflow.
P13
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 13 - Alarm Bit Logic
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Automation BuilderAC500PLCIEC 61131-3
Software: ABB Automation Builder, AC500 PLC, Codesys-based IEC programming
Setup: Engineering laptop, AC500 PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB communication
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STEP 01Open ABB Automation Builder and load the training project for ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Alarm Bit Logic.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this ABB Automation Builder PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Alarm Bit Logic is completed, verified and documented inside the ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual workflow.
P14
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 14 - Build PLC Application
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Automation BuilderAC500PLCIEC 61131-3
Software: ABB Automation Builder, AC500 PLC, Codesys-based IEC programming
Setup: Engineering laptop, AC500 PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB communication
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STEP 01Open ABB Automation Builder and load the training project for ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Build PLC Application.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this ABB Automation Builder PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Build PLC Application is completed, verified and documented inside the ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual workflow.
P15
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 15 - Login to Controller
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Automation BuilderAC500PLCIEC 61131-3
Software: ABB Automation Builder, AC500 PLC, Codesys-based IEC programming
Setup: Engineering laptop, AC500 PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB communication
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STEP 01Open ABB Automation Builder and load the training project for ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Login to Controller.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this ABB Automation Builder PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Login to Controller is completed, verified and documented inside the ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual workflow.
P16
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 16 - Download and Run
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Automation BuilderAC500PLCIEC 61131-3
Software: ABB Automation Builder, AC500 PLC, Codesys-based IEC programming
Setup: Engineering laptop, AC500 PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB communication
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STEP 01Open ABB Automation Builder and load the training project for ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Download and Run.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this ABB Automation Builder PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Download and Run is completed, verified and documented inside the ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual workflow.
P17
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 17 - Online Monitoring
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Automation BuilderAC500PLCIEC 61131-3
Software: ABB Automation Builder, AC500 PLC, Codesys-based IEC programming
Setup: Engineering laptop, AC500 PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB communication
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STEP 01Open ABB Automation Builder and load the training project for ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Online Monitoring.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this ABB Automation Builder PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Online Monitoring is completed, verified and documented inside the ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual workflow.
P18
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 18 - Connection Troubleshooting
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Automation BuilderAC500PLCIEC 61131-3
Software: ABB Automation Builder, AC500 PLC, Codesys-based IEC programming
Setup: Engineering laptop, AC500 PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB communication
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STEP 01Open ABB Automation Builder and load the training project for ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Connection Troubleshooting.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this ABB Automation Builder PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Connection Troubleshooting is completed, verified and documented inside the ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual workflow.
P19
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 19 - Mini Machine Program
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Automation BuilderAC500PLCIEC 61131-3
Software: ABB Automation Builder, AC500 PLC, Codesys-based IEC programming
Setup: Engineering laptop, AC500 PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB communication
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STEP 01Open ABB Automation Builder and load the training project for ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Mini Machine Program.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this ABB Automation Builder PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Mini Machine Program is completed, verified and documented inside the ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual workflow.
P20
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 20 - Final Automation Builder PLC Project
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Automation BuilderAC500PLCIEC 61131-3
Software: ABB Automation Builder, AC500 PLC, Codesys-based IEC programming
Setup: Engineering laptop, AC500 PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB communication
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STEP 01Open ABB Automation Builder and load the training project for ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Final Automation Builder PLC Project.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this ABB Automation Builder PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Final Automation Builder PLC Project is completed, verified and documented inside the ABB Automation Builder PLC Manual workflow.