Do-more PLC User Manual
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In This Chapter...
Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1–2
Purpose of this Manual .............................................................................................1–2
Purpose of this Chapter ............................................................................................ 1–2
Online Help Files and Other Documentation ............................................................ 1–2
Technical Support..................................................................................................... 1–2
Conventions Used ...................................................................................................... 1–3
Key Topics for Each Chapter ..................................................................................... 1–3
Before You Begin ....................................................................................................... 1–4
Do-more! PLC System Components .........................................................................1–5
Do-more! Designer Software System Requirements .................................................. 1–5
Step 1: Install Do-more Designer Software .............................................................. 1–6
Step 2: Launch Do-more! Designer Software ........................................................... 1–9
Step 3: Install Hardware .......................................................................................... 1–11
Step 4: Apply Power to the Do-more! PLC ............................................................. 1–12
Step 5: Establish Communication ...........................................................................1–13
Step 6: Verify Hardware Configuration ..................................................................1–19
Step 7: Create a Ladder Logic Program ..................................................................1–23
Rung #1 ................................................................................................................. 1–23
Rung #2 ................................................................................................................. 1–26
Step 8: Save a Project .............................................................................................. 1–28
Step 9: Write Project to the Do-more PLC .............................................................1–28
Step 10: Testing Project Using Data View ..............................................................1–29
Accessing the Help File ............................................................................................ 1–31
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Introduction
Purpose of this Manual
Thank you for purchasing from our Do-more PLC family of products. This manual shows
you how to install, set up, program, troubleshoot and maintain your Do-more PLC. For
installation personnel, this manual contains information on power and signal wiring,
mounting details and configuration procedures.
This manual can be very helpful as a quick reference guide for those who are experienced in
PLCs. For those who may be new to PLCs or our products, reading this manual will give you an
understanding of the variety of features available with the Do-more PLC.
Purpose of this Chapter
This chapter will guide you through the basic set up of a Do-more H2 Series PLC. It contains
step by step instructions on installing the programming software, installing and configuring your
hardware, applying power to the PLC, establishing a communications link, and creating, saving
and writing a project to the CPU. Once these steps are completed, your Do-more PLC will be
running a ladder logic project that you have programmed.
Online Help Files and Other Documentation
Do-more Designer, the Do-more PLC programming software, is available for free download from
our website at:
http://www.automationdirect.com
The software includes searchable online help topics covering all aspects of the software, instruction
set, module set up and communication.
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Technical Support
We strive to make our manuals the best in the industry. We rely on your feedback to
let us know if we are reaching our goal. If you cannot find the solution to your particular
application, or, if for any reason you need technical assistance, please call us at:
770-844-4200
Our technical support group will work with you to answer your questions. They are available
Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Eastern Time. We also encourage you to
visit our web site where you can find technical and non-technical information about our products
and our company.
http://www.automationdirect.com
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Conventions Used
When you see the “note pad” icon in the left-hand margin, the paragraph to its immediate right will be a
special note. Notes represent information that may make your work quicker or more efficient. The word
NOTE: in boldface will mark the beginning of the text.
When you see the “exclamation point” icon in the left-hand margin, the paragraph to its immediate right
will be a warning. This information could prevent injury, loss of property, or even death in extreme
cases. Any warning in this manual should be regarded as critical information that should be read in its
entirety. The word WARNING in boldface will mark the beginning of the text.
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Key Topics for Each Chapter
The beginning of each chapter will list the key topics
that can be found in that chapter.
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Getting Started!
In This Chapter...
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Introduction
About Getting Started!
Supplemental Manuals and Other Help
Technical Support
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Before You Begin
It is recommended that the following items be available to make this short step-by-step
introduction to the Do-more PLC go smoothly.
D2-03B-1 Base
with 110/220 VAC
Power Supply
Example Do-more PLC
H2-DM1E
H2-DM1E
TERM
STOP
RUN
USB
PGM
PORT
RS-232
SERIAL
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D2-08TA Output Module
F2-08SIM Module
Do-more! CPU Module
PC Running
Windows XP, Vista,
Windows 7, Windows 8
Not available from
Automationdirect.com.
Screwdriver
TW-SD-VSL-1
Programming Software
Download software from
our webste at: http://www.
automationdirect.com
Wire Strippers
DN-WS
Do-more! Designer
Hookup Wire
USB-A to USB-B
Programming Cable
You can also use an Ethernet
or Serial (D2-DSCBL) cable
for programming, but we
recommend using a USB cable;
just plug it in and it works.
AC Power Cord
Not available from
Automationdirect.com.
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Do-more! PLC System Components
The Do-more H2 Series CPU modules were designed to stand in place of the DL205 series PLC.
As a result, this CPU easily integrates with DL205 PLC family components. The following is a
summary of the major parts of a Do-more H2 Series PLC.
CPU
H2-DM1/H2-DM1E
Bases
The Do-more H2 Series CPU module can be placed into any DL205 PLC family base. The four base
sizes available are 3, 4, 6 and 9 slot. All bases include a built-in power supply and can be purchased for
use with AC or DC sources. The Do-more H2 Series PLC supports local and Ethernet remote
I/O configurations only.
NOTE: The Do-more H2 Series PLC does not support local expansion I/O.
I/O Modules
The DL205 PLC family has some of the most powerful I/O modules in the industry. A complete
range of discrete modules which support 24VDC, 110/220 VAC and up to 10A relay outputs
(subject to derating) are offered. The analog modules provide 12 and 16 bit resolution and several
selections of input and output signal ranges (including bipolar). Several specialty modules are also
available.
Do-more! Designer Software System Requirements
The Do-more! Designer Windows-based programming software works with Windows® XP
(Home or Professional, 32-bit), Vista (Home, Basic, Premium, 32 or 64-bit), Windows 7
(Home, Professional, Ultimate, 32 or 64-bit), Windows 8 & 10 (Home, Professional, Enterprise
32 or 64-bit; Windows 8 RT edition is NOT supported).
Please check the following requirements when choosing your PC configuration:
• Minimum PC to PLC Connectivity, at least one of the following:
- USB Port: connects to the CPU with USB-A connector (USB-A to USB-B cable)
- RS-232 Serial Port: connects to the CPU with RJ-12 connector (RJ-12 to DB9 or RJ-12
to USB-B serial converter cable)
- Ethernet Port: connects to the CPU (H2-DM1E) with RJ-45 10Base-T or 100Base-T
(Cat5 Patch Cable)
• Hard Disk: 100MB free disk space
• Video Display: 1024x768, 256 colors resolution (1280x720, true color recommended)
• Windows XP, 32-bit:
- 800MHz, single core CPU (2GHz, multi-core or hyper-threaded recommended)
- 512MB RAM (2GB recommended)
• Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8 & 10, 32 or 64-bit:
- 1GHz, single core CPU (2GHz, multi-core recommended)
- 1GB RAM (3GB recommended)
NOTE: The PC/Laptop/Ethernet Switch connector at the “opposite end” of the PLC connector will dictate
what kind of cable you need.
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Step 1: Install Do-more Designer Software
Download the Do-more Designer programming software (DM-PGMSW) from our website
at http://automationdirect.com and launch the install procedure.
The first screen that opens is the Welcome
screen seen here. If there are previous versions of
this software already installed, this screen will
detail the version number of the software being
replaced and the one being installed, click Next
to continue.
An alert window will appear requesting
that all anti-virus software be disabled
and also reminding the user that
Administrative restrictions may exist.
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The License Agreement window
will be displayed next. Read over
the agreement, select “I accept the
terms of the license agreement” and
click the Next button to continue.
There is also the option to print the
license agreement if desired. The
print function will print the license
agreement to a pdf file and save it
in the location you choose.
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Now the software will ask a little
about you. Please fill in the
information requested on the
Customer Information screen and
click Next to continue.
At this stage, the software will ask
which type of install you would like
to perform. The Select Type
window seen below gives two
options for installation type:
Complete and Custom.
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Custom installation allows you to choose which
program features to install, whereas Complete
installation installs all of the program features
available. The Complete installation is selected
by default and is recommended for first-time
users.
Select the installation type desired and click the
Next button to continue.
The next screen to appear is the
Ready to Install the Program
window. This window is an alert
window, cautioning you that the
program is about to be installed. If
there are any changes that need to
be made to the install settings do
them now before continuing.
To review or change any of the
previous installation selections, click
the Back button to return to the
appropriate window and make the
change. If no changes are necessary
click the Install button to begin the
installation.
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The popup shown here will allow you to choose
whether or not to install a shortcut for the
software on your PC’s desktop. Click Yes or No
to continue with the installation.
The software will now install the
needed files and folders with the Setup
Status window detailing the status of
the installation.
Once the installation has been
successfully completed, the window
below will open. Your software is now
installed and ready to use. The
installation wizard can now be closed
by clicking the Finish button at the
bottom of the window.
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Step 2: Launch Do-more! Designer Software
After installing Do-more! Designer, launch the software by double clicking the
desktop DM icon.
You can also launch the software from the PC’s Start
menu or All Programs menu. If the software link is
not embedded in the Start menu, use
the path: Start > All Programs > Domore > Designer x.x > Do-more
Designer x.x to launch the software.
The Do-more! Designer Software will
start up and display the Start Page
shown below. This page consists
of a Launchpad with quick links to
existing projects, software applications
and communications links. There
is also a section containing shortcuts
to important help file topics and
the Do-more! Designer simulator
application.
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To begin a new project offline select
New from the toolbar on the Start
Page. The New Project window seen
here will open.
Name the new project and select the
type of controller it is intended for. You
can use the Browse button to choose a
different location to store the project or
use the default location. Click OK after
your selections have been made to
continue. The Main programming
window and Instruction Palette shown
below will open.
The Instruction Palette lists all of the
instructions available for use in your
program. A brief explanation of
each instruction is provided once the
instruction is highlighted and a more
detailed explanation is available in the
help file.
The Main programming window is
divided into menus and toolbars for
quick access to configurations,
instructions and other needed items
used during project development.
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