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 industrial mixer is one of these machines. When the start pushbutton is energized it will fill up a tank until the lower level sensor is detected. The mixer blades will then be turned on until the top sensor is detected. The tank is then drained past the low sensor and the process repeats for 3 cycle times. Once the sequence is complete, the tank is completely drained and ready to start again.
The Click PLC will be used to program this virtual 3D mixer machine. A DRUM instruction will be used in the PLC for the sequencing. Using the Click Plus PLC, we will connect to the mixing machine. This will be done using Modbus TCP (Ethernet) for communications. Using the five steps for program development we will show how this is programmed. Let’s get started.
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https://accautomation.ca/click-plc-easyplc-plc-mixer-programming/
00:00 Click PLC - EasyPLC PLC Mixer Programming
01:24 Define the task: (Step 1 – EasyPLC Mixer)
03:33 Define the Inputs and Outputs: (Step 2 – EasyPLC Mixer)
06:06 Develop a logical sequence of operation: (Step 3 – EasyPLC Mixer)
08:31 Develop the Click PLC program: (Step 4 – EasyPLC Mixer)
14:31 Test the program: (Step 5 – EasyPLC Mixer)
Previous posts include the following:
EasyPLC Installing the Software
https://accautomation.ca/easyplc-installing-the-software/
https://youtu.be/EbWS_elbI2w
EasyPLC Quick Start Software Suite
https://accautomation.ca/easyplc-software-suite-quick-start/
https://youtu.be/dK9IS1Ir7c0
