Streamline Your Operations: Optimizing Batch Processing with PLC Systems

A PLC batch process system is a type of process control system that uses programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to control and automate a specific set of batch processing tasks. PLCs are industrial computers designed to monitor sensors, control actuators, and perform logic-based decisions based on pre-programmed instructions. In a batch process system, PLCs can be used to control the flow of materials, manage the timing of operations, and monitor the progress of batches. This can help improve the efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of batch-processing processes in chemical manufacturing, food processing, and pharmaceuticals. The five steps for PLC program development will be followed to ensure a successful implementation of our batch system. EasyPLC machine simulator will be used to follow a recipe. This recipe will include six ingredients, mixing, and temperature. The Do-More designer PLC simulator will communicate Modbus TCP to EasyPLC. We will develop the code to measure and combine the ingredients into a hopper. The hopper will then be transferred to a mixer. Once the batch is in the mixer, the product will be heated and mixed for the time and temperature specified in the recipe. Let’s get started programming our batch system. More information can be obtained on our website. This includes all of the links mentioned in this video. https://accautomation.ca/optimizing-batch-processing-with-plc-systems/ 00:00 Streamline Your Operations: Optimizing Batch Processing with PLC Systems 01:47 Define the task: (Step 1 – Batch Processing with PLC Systems) 04:53 Define the Inputs and Outputs: (Step 2 – Batch Processing with PLC Systems) 07:35 Develop a sequence of operations: (Step 3 – Batch Processing with PLC Systems) 10:05 Develop the Do-More Designer PLC program: (Step 4 – Batch Processing with PLC Systems) 18:13 Test the program: (Step 5 – Batch Processing with PLC Systems) The EasyPLC Software Suite Series can be found here... https://accautomation.ca/series/easyplc-software-suite/ Some previous posts include the following: EasyPLC Installing the Software https://accautomation.ca/easyplc-installing-the-software/ https://youtu.be/EbWS_elbI2w