Download XL200 Open Loop Operator`s Manual

Most XL200 software models are capable of controlling a variety of specific machine types. For
instance, the XL200 controller, with no other software options, can control over 70 different
machine applications based on the configuration (DIP) switch settings.
Setting the DIP switches of the XL200 determines the basic machine type for which the
controller is configured. The "Switch" number is displayed in the Setup menu:
and in the Diagnostics\System Information menu:
The number listed as "Switch" indicates the DIP settings. Number each DIP switch in binary
beginning with the first switch. For example:
Switch Number:
Binary Value:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 512
Thus Switch: 51 would indicate that DIP switches 6, 5, and 1 were in their ON position. Based
on the specific software model of controller, the machine type could be determined.
The DIP switch settings are defined in the back of the XL controller manuals. They are also
listed, along with the controller I/O designations by configuration, at the following links:
Open Loop Models - XL2XX Switch Settings and I/O
Closed Loop Models - XL2XXCL Switch Settings and I/O
Version 1 - Version 3 Hardware Models
Physical DIP Switches are found on the top of the XL200 Series controller: