Most Asked PLC Ladder Logic Question and Why

Most Asked PLC Ladder Logic Question and Why

What is the most asked PLC Ladder Logic Question? One of the most common and foundational examples of ladder logic programming involves designing a motor start-stop circuit that utilizes latching or seal-in logic. This specific scenario not only serves as a practical exercise but also encapsulates several critical principles of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming … Read more

FREE CLICK PLC Software: Is It REALLY That Easy?

FREE CLICK PLC Software: Is It REALLY That Easy?

FREE CLICK PLC Software: Is It REALLY That Easy? This industrial-proven hardware and software have been around for 16 years. It has been regularly modified and updated to ensure it remains current and relevant. A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a type of industrial control system used to automate machinery and processes. It is designed … Read more

Automate Airport Baggage Claim -PLC Programming!

Automate Airport Baggage Claim with PLC Programming!

Globally, airlines handle over 4 billion bags annually, with 99.6% arriving on time. Learn how to automate airport baggage claim systems using PLC programming! This post will explore using programmable logic controllers to streamline the baggage handling process, increasing efficiency and reducing delays. We’ll take you through the step-by-step process of designing and programming a … Read more

Wiring Discrete I/O to an XGB PLC

Wiring Discrete I/O to an XGB PLC

We will be wiring discrete inputs and outputs to an XGB PLC. This will be a lighted pushbutton start and stop. In industrial automation, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are crucial in controlling various machines and processes. One of the most widely used PLCs is the LS Electric XGB series, which is known for its reliability … Read more

Revolutionize Learning PLCs with Pallet 3D Sim!

Revolutionize Learning PLCs with Pallet 3D Sim!

We will demonstrate pallet management logic on the Do-More PLC Simulator and EasyPLC. EasyPLC software suite includes a machine simulator named Machine Simulator (MS). It has a variety of machines that can be programmed and customized. One of these machines is the pallet management machine, which utilizes four conveyor belts, three photocells, and two stops. … Read more

Wiring a Stack Light to a PLC: Best Practices

Wiring a Stack Light to a PLC: Best Practices

A stack light is a valuable tool for displaying the status of a machine or process. This is used to draw the operator’s attention to the operation or condition of the machine. It is usually a vertical tower of colored lights programmed to turn on or off in various combinations to indicate different conditions. For … Read more

Top 7 problems with beginners using ladder logic

Here are the top 7 problems and concepts beginners struggle with using ladder logic (Ladder Diagram). Ladder logic is a programming language used in PLCs, and it is based on the graphical representation of electrical relay logic circuits. Many beginners struggle with ladder logic because it requires a different mindset than traditional programming languages like … Read more

How Ladder Logic Program Scan Works

How Ladder Logic Program Scan Works

PLC programs scan cyclically. This means that it is repeated many times and in the same order. The primary sequence of a PLC scan is reading the inputs, executing the program, diagnostics, and communication, and updating the outputs. We will look at these scan items with particular attention to how the ladder logic program is … Read more

How to Connect Pushbutton Switch to PLC

How to Connect Pushbutton Switch to Programmable Controller

We will connect a lighted pushbutton switch to a programmable logic controller (PLC). Using our Click PLUS PLC, we will be assembling, wiring, programming, and testing our pushbutton switch system. The Fuji Electric pushbutton, normally open (NC) contact, will be wired to the first PLC (X1) input. The LED light will connect to the Click … Read more

Learn PLC Programming Free Now – Video

Learn PLC Programming Free Now

We can learn plc free by using the Do-More Designer simulator. This is free, fully functional programming and simulator software. The PLC simulator also allows communication through the Ethernet and Serial ports of the computer to help you learn about HMI and communication. This video series will take you through the simulator’s basics of installing, … Read more