Practical Tips and Techniques
Continuing our series, we will now look at the numbering systems and addressing used in the Click PLC. Previously we have discussed: System Hardware – Video Installing the Software – Video Establish Communication – Video The programming software and manuals can be downloaded from the Automation Direct website free of charge. These are being used exclusively … Read more
So far in this series, we have discussed the Click PLC System Hardware (Video) and Installed the Software (Video). 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.
Previously we discussed the Click PLC System Hardware – Video. Today we will be installing the free software required to program the PLC. This includes the actual program and communication drivers. The current version of the Click Software programming package can be downloaded here. Installation of this package is similar to the instructions below.
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 the PLC in several ways. If you have … Read more
We will now look at the secret of using timers in the PLC. Timers are used in the majority of PLC programs. There are also a wide variety of off-the-shelf industrial timers that you can use. The implementation of timers can be vast; however, it all starts with a TIMING CHART. Timing Chart – Secret … Read more
I am adjusting for daylight saving time (DST) in Do-More PLC. When does daylight savings time (DST) start and end? On the first Sunday in November, areas on Daylight Saving Time return to Standard Time at 2:00 am local time. Canada Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 am local time on the second Sunday in … Read more