Master the Clock: Using Timers in the Click PLC

Master the Clock: Orchestrating Automation with Click PLC Timers. The hum of the conveyor belt was off. Not entirely stopped, but hesitant. Mark, a veteran automation engineer, frowned as his eyes scanned the control panel of the small packaging plant. "Another bottleneck," he muttered, running a hand through his already disheveled hair. The current system, a patchwork of older relays and basic logic, was notorious for its timing issues. Packages would sometimes pile up, and others would fly off the line too fast. It was chaos. He'd recently convinced the plant manager to invest in a Click PLC. A compact, powerful little brain for their operation. Now, it was up to Mark to tame the beast of timing. He knew his secret weapon would be the Click PLC's timers. Timers are fundamental to automation, allowing you to control sequences, introduce delays, and manage event durations. If you're working with a Click PLC, understanding how to implement timers effectively will unlock a whole new level of control for your projects. We'll delve into the various types of timers available in the Click PLC and walk through practical examples of how to utilize them. Let's see how Mark does it! For more information, please visit our website. This includes all of the links mentioned in this video. https://accautomation.ca/master-the-clock-using-timers-in-the-click-plc/ Previously, we installed the Click PLC Programming Software, updated the Firmware on the Click PLUS PLC, and created a sample program to test the inputs and outputs. https://accautomation.ca/free-click-plc-software-is-it-really-that-easy/ https://youtu.be/8hd61HNZI_8 We then assigned a static IP to CLICK PLUS PLC easily! https://accautomation.ca/assign-static-ip-to-click-plus-plc-easily/ https://youtu.be/fR-qOeMNEtM 00:00 Master the Clock: Using Timers in the Click PLC 01:23 The Three Musketeers of Time 02:56 Building the Rhythm: Mark's First Timer Program (On-Delay) 04:35 The Fan That Lingered: An Off-Delay Application