ACC Automation: PLC & Industrial Control Learning
Practical Tips and Techniques
The productivity series of PLCs has a built in data logger. This easy data logger will log up to 64 tag values on a USB (Micro SD) storage device connected to the CPU. The logs will be stored in CSV (Comma Separated Values) file format. Logging can be triggered by the rising edge transition of … Read more
The productivity series of PLCs has a Drum and Sequencer instruction. Drum instructions are great tools. They mimic an electromagnetically drum sequencer. Have you ever seen the mechanisms of a music box? Ok so it’s a little drum with pegs that catch and flick the chimes in a particular sequence to play whatever tune is … Read more
Shift registers will move (shift) bits in a word (register) to the left or right. If we look at an example of boxes moving along a conveyor belt, the boxes would represent the bits in the register. The movement of the conveyor would be the shifting of the register that represents the movement of the … Read more
The program control method and instructions will allow us to specify what parts of the logic get solved and when this happens. This will control how the PLC will scan and solve your logic in your program using a synchronous PLC Scan. Understanding the PLC program scan will explain the synchronous and asynchronous program scanning. … Read more
Horner XL4 Series (All in one controller) This series on the Horner XL4 all-in-one controller (PLC) will go step by step through learning how to use this innovative unit. System Hardware – Unboxing Hardware Video – Powering Up Unit Video Installing the Software Cscape – Video Cscape Software Setup – Video Establishing Communication – Video Numbering System and Addressing … Read more
The Omron CP1H PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) is part of the CP1 family of controllers. We will be looking at the hardware and software of this industrial controller. The instructions will be discussed and communications to external devices (AdvancedHMI and C-More) will be shown. This tutorial is great for beginners or seasoned veterans that want … Read more
Productivity Suite PLC Simulator Software Free Download – Video Productivity 1000 Series PLC – Automation Direct System Hardware – Video Installing the Software – Video Establishing Communication – Video First Program – Video Documenting the Program – Video Monitoring and Testing the Program – Video Online Editing and Debug Mode – Video Numbering Systems and … Read more
BRX Series PLC – Do-More Designer – Automation Direct System Hardware – Video – PLC Unboxing Video Installing the Software (Do-More Designer 2.0) – Video Establish Communication – Video – Firmware Update Video Numbering Systems and Addressing – Video Do-More Designer Element Browser (Cast Builder)- Video First Program – Video Monitoring and Testing the Program – … Read more
Click / Click PLUS PLC System Features: – Investment is low for the hardware (low-cost PLC) and the software is free – Standalone PLC with built-in I/O – Communication ability – Ethernet Port, RS232, RS485 – support for protocols such as Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, etc. – Ability to expand the system with a variety … Read more
These series of posts will go through specific hardware and software. They are designed for you to learn the device quickly. PLC Beginners Guide A good place to start for those just starting to learn about PLCs. PLC Fiddle – An Online PLC Editor and Simulator in Your Browser – This is ideal to try … Read more