Modicon M258 Logic Controller Installation

 

First Startup

Overview

This procedure helps you through the installation and startup of your controller.

Startup Procedure

Step

Action

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1

Unpack your controller and check the contents of the package.

Contents of package: Instruction Sheet, Controller, Terminal blocks to be mounted on the controller, RTC battery in a separate bag

2

Choose an appropriate cabinet and DIN rail and install them.

Refer to the Modicon Flexible TM5 System - System Planning and Installation Guide.

3

Plug your controller on the DIN rail.

4

Connect your PCI expansion modules to the controller.

Refer to the PCI Slots.

5

Connect the expansion I/O slices (optional).

Refer to the Modicon Flexible TM5 System - System Planning and Installation Guide.

6

Connect your devices to the inputs and outputs.

Refer to Modicon TM5 Analog I/O Modules Hardware Guide and Modicon TM5 Digital I/O Modules Hardware Guide.

7

Connect the external 24 Vdc power source(s) Controller Power Distribution Module (CPDM) and any optional Power Distribution Modules (PDM).

Refer to CPDM Wiring Diagram.

8

Connect your controller to the PC.

NOTE: EcoStruxure Machine Expert must be installed on the PC.

Refer to Connecting the Controller to a PC.

9

Verify all connections.

10

Apply power.

11

Login to your controller.

12

Create an application.

13

Load your application into the controller.

14

Create your boot application.

15

Run the application.