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Figure 6-34. Report options for the RSLogix 500 software.
The
Report Options
dialog box is divided into six sections. These
sections are labeled General,
Data
Files,
Program
Files,
Special,
Database, and
Miscellaneous Layout
Options. Each section contains
options pertaining to the PLC project report.
General
The section entitled
General
has seven options. These options are
Title
Page,
Processor
Information,
I/O
Configuration,
Channel
Configuration,
Custom Data
Monitor,
Cross
Reference, and
Multipoint
List.
The
Title page
prints the RSLogix 500 name and the Rockwell
software logo. Printing this page requires a lot of ink from an inkjet
printer. Therefore, do not select this option.
The
Processor Information
contains the name and type of proces-
sor used in the PLC system. Processor type 1747-L20A is one of those
used in the fixed SLC 500 PLC. Processor type 1747-L532 is one used
in the modular SLC 503 PLC. You should know the type of PLC you
are using with your lab station. Therefore, you do not need to select
this option either.
The
I/O Configuration
report displays the number of slots available
on the PLC. It also displays which slots are configured to be used and