From the course: PLC Simulation Software: Factory I/O with Connected Component Workbench

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Step 1: Program fill and discharge pushbuttons

Step 1: Program fill and discharge pushbuttons

- [Instructor] Now for this chapter and for the next one, I'm going to change the theme in Connected Components Workbench software to Logix, making the software similar to Allen Bradley Autologic's 5000. The software still behaves the same but I thought I would give you the opportunity to try and see both themes. So now first, I'm going to go to Program1 and double click. Then I'm going to add an instruction for the fill push button. So I'm going to grab an XIC instruction and add it to the rung. Then go to the dropdown menu here and then select Micro850. And then scroll down all the way until you find the fill push button. So I'm going to double click here. Now, this will activate the filling valve and the green LED. So I'm going to grab an output instruction, and then go to Micro850. And look for the fill valve. It's output zero, so I'm going to select it and hit OK. Then I'm going to add a branch here.…

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