Question 1

What three things need to be done before configuring an Ethernet communications path?

Accepted Answer

Before configuring an Ethernet communications path three things need to be completed:
1. Verify that the personal computer has a compatible IP address.
2. Verify that the Ethernet communication module or CompactLogix controller has a compatible IP address.
3. Ensure that RSLinx Ethernet driver is configured and operating properly.

Question 2

Before downloading a project, the current path displayed in the Path toolbar in the RSLogix 5000 software must be entered since the path is normally blank.

Accepted Answer

The current path is usually already displayed in the Path toolbar, so it does not need to be entered.

Question 3

To download a project, select the command ____________________ from the Communications menu.

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Question 4

Moving the key switch from Run mode or REM mode to Program mode and back to REM will return the controller to Run mode.

Accepted Answer

Moving the key switch from Run mode or REM mode to Program mode and back to REM does not return the controller to Run mode; it remains in REM (Remote) mode, allowing for remote operation but not the automatic execution of the program as in Run mode.

Question 5

Transferring a copy of the PAC controller's project to a personal computer's volatile memory is called ____________________.

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Question 6

When using Ethernet, ControlNet, or Data Highway Plus, what are four pieces to the communications path?

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Question 7

A driver is an independent software application that is used to configure communication between a personal or industrial computer and a hardware device.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Drivers act as intermediaries between the computer's operating system and the hardware device, translating commands and facilitating communication. This is a correct statement. Drivers are necessary for software to communicate with hardware devices on a computer.

Question 8

Briefly describe what occurs during project download in a project without errors and a project with errors.

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Question 9

RSLogix 5000 software is used to develop and edit RSLogix 5000 projects. The software used to set up communications between the PAC controller and a personal computer is ____________________ software.

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Question 10

A computer is not communicating with a PAC controller across a communications cable when working ____________________.

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Question 11

Transferring a copy of a project from a personal computer to a controller is called ____________________.

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Question 12

List four ways to communicate between a personal computer and a PLC.

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Question 13

Going online means viewing a project in the PAC controller through a personal computer via a communication link. Briefly describe the two categories of online mode.

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Question 14

Until a modified project is downloaded, the controller does not have the new information.

Accepted Answer

The modified project needs to be downloaded for the controller to have the new information. The controller only has access to the information that is currently downloaded onto it. It will not be able to execute any new modifications until it receives and downloads the updated project.

Question 15

Clicking the Verify Routine icon checks the entire project for errors.

Accepted Answer

Clicking the Verify Routine icon typically checks only the currently selected routine or script for errors, not the entire project.

Quiz 8: Communicating Between Your Personal Computer and Your Plc