The Machine Simulator (MS) is part of the EasyPLC software suite. It has many built-in machines that are used to show different programming techniques. The palletizing conveyor example is one of these machines. This will demonstrate a sequencer example. In this case, a box is placed upon a skid. The logic will step through various steps to perform the task. A counter will control these steps. This is one of the easiest fundamental ways all PLCs can be programmed for a sequence.
We will use the free Do-More Designer programming software and PLC simulator to program this EasyPLC machine simulator palletizing conveyor. This will be done using Modbus TCP (Ethernet) for communications. The program sequencer allows for quick and easy control of the automation system. Using the five steps for program development, we will show how this sequencer is programmed. Let’s get started.
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https://accautomation.ca/palletizing-conveyor-programming-do-more-plc/
00:00 Palletizing Conveyor Programming Do-More PLC
01:28 Define the task: (Step 1 – Do-More Palletizing Conveyor)
03:37 Define the Inputs and Outputs: (Step 2 – Do-More Palletizing Conveyor)
04:54 Develop a sequence of operation: (Step 3 – Do-More Palletizing Conveyor)
07:43 Develop the PLC program: (Step 4 – Do-More Palletizing Conveyor)
10:53 Test the program: (Step 5 – Do-More Palletizing Conveyor)
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
