C-More Micro HMI Object List Shapes

We will now look at shapes like lines, rectangles, circles, and frames that we can use on our C-More Micro HMI. The C-More Micro HMI Panel software uses virtual components called Objects. These objects are programmable to simulate the functions that you require on your automation project. Pushbuttons, Switches, meters, and graphs are just a … Read more

PLC Fiddle Math Challenge Examples

PLC Fiddle Math Challenge Examples

PLC programming will often involve math equations that need to be solved. Every manufacturer of programmable logic controllers will include math logic for you to use in your programs. Numbering systems play an important role. You can usually perform math using BCD (Binary Coded Decimal), Binary or Floating Point. Here is a link that will … Read more

Productivity 1000 PLC Array Functions Part 2

An array is a storage area for a group of common data type tags. They usually have some relationship to each other and need to be manipulated as a group. Last time we defined an array and use this in an indirect addressing program. It sequenced bits in an output card indirectly. In this second … Read more

C-More Micro HMI Simulate Project

The C-More Micro HMI Panel software has a simulation mode. This simulator will allow you to test your project before transferring it to a panel. Testing your application is a vital step in HMI program development. This feature of the software will save you time and money especially if your hardware is not available. The … Read more

PLC Fiddle Counter Challenge – Counters

Counters are used in a lot of PLC programs that I have seen. A timing chart is a secret behind understanding the counter that you need in your application. Making a timing chart before writing the program will ensure that all of the information will be accounted. The secret to using counters is a good … Read more

Productivity 1000 PLC Array Functions Part 1

An array is a storage area for a group of common data type tags. They usually have some relationship with each other and need to be manipulated as a group. We can use arrays for motion control, recipe management, sequencing (indirect addressing), math, etc. The Productivity 1000 Series PLC uses arrays that are programmed using … Read more

C-More Micro HMI Common Screen Menu

We will now look at creating common screen menus on our C-More Micro HMI. The menu can appear on multiple screens which provides intuitive operation for your operators. Allowing operators of your HMI (Human Machine Interface) panel to easily navigate all of the information available is a vital part of programming. We want to present … Read more

PLC Fiddle Timer Challenge – Timing Instructions

Timers are present in just about every PLC program that I have seen. A timing chart is a secret behind understanding the timer that you need in your application. Making a timing chart before writing the program will ensure that all of the information will be accounted for. The secret to using timers is a … Read more

Productivity 1000 PLC Data Handling Part 2

Data handling instructions are used to perform movement and manipulations of the memory in the programmable logic controller. The Productivity 1000 Series PLC has fifteen different data handling instructions that can be used in a wide variety of applications. In this second part we will be looking at the following instructions: Lookup Table (LKUP) – … Read more

C-More Micro HMI First Program Part 2

Previously we put our first program (Video) into the C-More Micro HMI Panel using the C-More Micro programming software. The Do-More Designer Simulator was used with a modified Start Stop Jog Circuit so we can use our HMI screen to control the output as well as the inputs on the PLC. This communication was done … Read more