RS Logix 500 Making multiple ladder function

[dbonniwell]

On the left hand side of the AB program I have on my screen, there is Ladder 2-7. Hows are these individual ladder sections created in the program. Does the jump routine have something to do with this? Pardon my ignoranants. Dbonniwell

 

[just_lionel]

You are correct. The jump routine tells the program to go to the next certain ladder (3-7). Ladder 2 is your main ladder.

 

[OkiePC]

Ladder File number two is created for you by default.

Creating a new ladder file: In the project tree (left pane) right click on "Program Files" and click "New...". You'll be prompted for a file number, name, and description. This cannot be done online.

Executing the new file: In your main routine use a JSR with the file number to Jump to the SubRoutine. At the end of the subroutine, program flow will return to the instruction following the JSR.