ACC Automation: PLC & Industrial Control Learning
Practical Tips and Techniques
Digital Counter / Timer / Tachometer (CTT Series) The CTT series from Automation Direct are multi-function digital units. They incorporate a multi-function digital counter, timer and tachometer all within the same unit. This means that you have fewer stock items and the learning curve is minimized. The CCT series are easily configured as a digital … 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
We will now look at the C-More Micro Numeric Entry objects. The C-More Micro HMI Panel software uses virtual components called Objects. These objects are programmable to simulate the functions that you require on your automation project. Several of these objects can be placed on a one-panel screen and you can have multiple panel screens. … 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
We will now look at buttons and indicators that we can use on our C-More Micro HMI. The C-More Micro HMI Panel software uses virtual components called Objects. These objects are programmable to simulate the functions that you require on your automation project. Several of these objects can be placed on a one-panel screen and … 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
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