EasyPLC Software Suite is a complete PLC, HMI, and Machine Simulator Software package. This PLC learning package includes a Machine Simulator (MS). This virtual 3D world with real-time graphics and physical properties can communicate to several different programmable logic controllers. (PLC)
The Machine Simulator (MS) is part of the EasyPLC software suite. It has many built-in machines that can be programmed. The gantry loader is one of these machines. It will pick up metal boxes from a conveyor and place two on a wooden pallet. The Click PLC will be used to program this virtual machine.
Using the Click Plus PLC, we will connect the simulator to the gantry loader 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. The logical sequence step will include a flow chart and a sequence of operations. The sequence of operations will be done using indirect addressing in the Click PLC. Let’s get started.
More information can be obtained on our website. This includes all of the links mentioned in this video.
https://accautomation.ca/click-plc-easyplc-gantry-simulator/
00:00 Click PLC EasyPLC Gantry Simulator
01:11 Define the task: (Step 1 – Gantry Loader)
02:58 Define the Inputs and Outputs: (Step 2 – Gantry Loader)
06:16 Develop a logical sequence of operation: (Step 3 – Gantry Loader)
08:20 Click PLC Sequence of Operation
11:28 Develop the PLC program: (Step 4 – Gantry Loader)
16:34 Test the program: (Step 5 – Gantry Loader)
20:21 Running the Click Gantry PLC Program
Previous posts include the following:
EasyPLC Installing the Software
https://accautomation.ca/easyplc-installing-the-software/
https://youtu.be/EbWS_elbI2w
