Click PLC System Hardware
Oct 16, 2022
Many people ask me what I do when looking at a new PLC model or system. My approach is very straight forward and we will view this in action with this Click PLC series. This series will go from examining the hardware to programming and communicating to th
Click PLC Installing the Software
Oct 16, 2022
Today we will be installing the free software required to program the PLC. This includes the actual program and communication drivers. More information can be obtained at our website. This includes all of the links mentioned in this video. https://accaut
Click PLC Establish Communication
Oct 16, 2022
Today we will be establishing PC to PLC communications. This will allow us to program, edit or alter the way in which our Click PLC will function. More information can be obtained at our website. This includes all of the links mentioned in this video. ht
Click PLC Numbering System and Addressing
Oct 16, 2022
Continuing our series, we will now look at the numbering systems and addressing used in the Click PLC. More information can be obtained at our website. This includes all of the links mentioned in this video. https://accautomation.ca/click-plc-numbering-s
Click PLC Timer Programming Example
Oct 16, 2022
We will now look at programming a click plc timer example. More information can be obtained on our website. This includes all of the links mentioned in this video. https://accautomation.ca/click-plc-timers-and-counters 00:00 Click PLC Timers 00:25 Addin
Click PLC Counter Programming Example
Oct 16, 2022
We will now look at a programming example of a click plc counter. Programming counters in the click plc will be demonstrated through a ladder logic example. More information can be obtained on our website. This includes all of the links mentioned in this
Click PLC Program Control Instructions
Oct 16, 2022
We will now look at the click plc program control instructions. The program control instructions will allow us to specify what logic parts get solved and when. This will control how the PLC will scan and solve your logic in your program. Program control (
Click PLC Compare and Math Instructions
Oct 16, 2022
We will now look at the comparison and math instructions. Using examples, we will show how they are used in the Click PLC. More information can be obtained at our website. This includes all of the links mentioned in this video. https://accautomation.ca/c
Click PLC Shift Register Instruction
Oct 16, 2022
A lot of times when programming a PLC you need to track what has previously happened. Shift registers allow you to do just that. The Click PLC has a shift register in the instruction set. We will discuss the shift register and look at an example. The shi
Click PLC Drum Instruction Sequence
Oct 16, 2022
Drum instructions are great tools when you have a simple sequence of events that need to occur at a set time interval or as a result of an event. They mimic an electromechanical drum sequencer. The Click PLC has a drum in the instruction set. We will disc
Click PLC Send and Receive Serial Communication Instructions
Oct 16, 2022
Click plc send and receive serial communication instructions that can be used to communicate to external equipment. We will be communicating serially to a temperature controller using Modbus RTU serial RS485. Receive and Send instructions will allow you t
Click PLC AdvancedHMI Modbus Communication
Oct 16, 2022
We will now look at the click plc AdvancedHMI Modbus serial communication. Advanced HMI is a powerful, adaptable HMI/SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) development package that takes advantage of Visual Studio. There is no coding required a
Modbus RTU Click PLC Master to BRX Do-More PLC Slave Communication
Oct 15, 2022
We will now use Modbus RTU to connect a Click Master to a BRX Do-More Slave controller. Recently I was asked to demonstrate communication between a Click PLC and BRX PLC using Modbus RTU. Both PLCs are available from automation direct com. Modbus serial c
Modbus RTU BRX Do-More Master to Click Slave PLC
Oct 15, 2022
Recently I was asked to demonstrate communication between a BRX PLC and Click PLC using Modbus RTU. Both PLCs are available from automation direct com. Modbus serial communication (Modbus RTU) is a standard protocol used in many automation devices. It wor
Suppanel Android HMI to Click PLC (Modbus)
Oct 14, 2022
Suppanel is an Android app used to create a human-machine interface (HMI). We will connect this to our Click PLC using Modbus TCP. This HMI panel can be made on your computer, tablet, or phone using the appropriate operating system or software. You can us
Click PLC Update Firmware
Oct 14, 2022
We will now update the firmware on our Click PLC. Firmware is usually PLC operating system code that is written into a read-only memory. The BIOS (Basic Input Output System) of a PC (personal computer) is a good example of firmware. It provides a low-leve
Click PLC HMI Rotary Encoder Dial Input
Oct 14, 2022
We will now look at the programming and wiring of a rotary encoder to the Click PLC input. Rotary encoders are modern digital devices that have taken over from the potentiometer in stereos and many other applications. This is because of their fine digital
Click PLC High Speed Counter Input Mode High Speed Count
Oct 14, 2022
We will now look at the Click PLC high speed counter input. The Click PLC family has been updated, and now has the ability to use high speed counting. This is available on all of the Ethernet units that have DC inputs. The faster processer on the Ethernet
Click PLC High Speed Counter Input Interval Measurement Mode
Oct 14, 2022
We will now look at the Click PLC high speed counter input. The Click PLC family has been updated, and now has the ability to use high speed counting. This is available on all of the Ethernet units that have DC inputs. The faster processer on the Ethernet
Click PLC High Speed Counter Input Frequency Measurement Mode
Oct 14, 2022
We will now look at the Click PLC high speed counter input. The Click PLC family has been updated, and now has the ability to use high speed counting. This is available on all of the Ethernet units that have DC inputs. The faster processer on the Ethernet
Click PLC High Speed Counter Input Duration Measurement Mode
Oct 14, 2022
We will now look at the Click PLC high-speed counter input. The Click PLC family has been updated, and now has the ability to use high-speed counting. This is available on all of the Ethernet units that have DC inputs. The faster processer on the Ethernet
Click PLC High Speed Counter Input Pulse Catch Mode
Oct 13, 2022
We will now look at the Click PLC high-speed counter input. The Click PLC family has been updated, and now has the ability to use high speed counting. This is available on all of the Ethernet units that have DC inputs. The faster processer on the Ethernet
Click PLC High Speed Counter Input Filter Pulse Mode
Oct 13, 2022
We will now look at the Click PLC high-speed counter input. The Click PLC family has been updated, and now has the ability to use high-speed counting. This is available on all of the Ethernet units that have DC inputs. The faster processer on the Ethernet
Click PLC High Speed Counter Input External Interrupt Mode
Oct 13, 2022
We will now look at the Click PLC high-speed counter input. The Click PLC family has been updated, and now has the ability to use high-speed counting. This is available on all of the Ethernet units that have DC inputs. The faster processer on the Ethernet
Click PLC High Speed Counter Input Frequency Measurement and High Speed Count Mode
Oct 13, 2022
We will now look at the Click PLC high-speed counter input. The Click PLC family has been updated, and now has the ability to use high-speed counting. This is available on all of the Ethernet units that have DC inputs. The faster processer on the Ethernet