ACC Automation: PLC & Industrial Control Learning
Practical Tips and Techniques
Click PLC and Node RED combine to make a powerful automation system. This step-by-step guide teaches how to install a PLC C2-NRED module in the CLICK PLUS option slot. We will cover the basics of PLC module installation, making it perfect for beginners or those new to the CLICK PLUS series. Get ready to upgrade … Read more
Unlocking Click PLC & Machine Simulator Integration: A Game Changer for Automation Professionals In an increasingly sophisticated industrial automation era, seamless integration between programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and simulation tools is more crucial than ever. Machine Simulator by Nirtec is a sophisticated yet simple software for creating virtual simulations of industrial machinery and processes. It … Read more
90% of industrial automation systems use Modbus for communication. This open standard protocol is used for everyday applications, including monitoring and controlling equipment such as PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), remote terminal units, sensors, and more in automation and process control environments. RS-485 typically utilizes twisted pair cables, which consist of two insulated copper wires twisted … Read more
The Click PLC Programming Software Version 3.60 has added support for a new Remote PLC Mobile App, which allows users to view and edit PLC Registers and view PLC Status from an iOS or Android mobile device. Any CPU with Ethernet or Bluetooth communication supports this feature. We will install the latest Click PLC Programming … Read more
The C-More CM5 HMI programming software will allow tags to be imported. This can save you hours of work when establishing communications with different PLC controllers. Instead of creating and labeling tags in the PLC and the HMI, we can export them from the PLC and import them into the HMI. This saves you time, … Read more
The Machine Simulator (MS) is a valuable component of the EasyPLC software suite. It offers a range of built-in machines, including the robot packing machine, which effectively demonstrates various programming techniques. We will use the Click PLC programming software to showcase a sequencer application for this example. In this scenario, the robot is tasked with … Read more
To ensure the proper functioning of any PLC digital input, it is crucial to correctly test and wire the discrete inputs. By understanding the testing process and providing accurate wiring, we can guarantee the optimal performance of our PLC hardware. Testing the inputs allows us to verify that they function as intended and that our … Read more
A stack light is a valuable tool for displaying the status of a machine or process. This is used to draw the operator’s attention to the operation or condition of the machine. It is usually a vertical tower of colored lights programmed to turn on or off in various combinations to indicate different conditions. For … Read more
The Machine Simulator (MS) is part of the EasyPLC software suite. It has many built-in machines, like the palletizing conveyor machine, that show different programming techniques. The palletizing conveyor example is one of these machines, and we will use the Click PLC programming software. This will demonstrate a sequencer example. In this case, a box … Read more
Using Modbus RTU (RS485), we will connect the XY-MD02 Temperature and Humidity Sensor to the Click PLC. The Click will be the Client (Master), and the Sensor will be the Server (Slave). This is an ideal sensor to place in a panel to ensure that the panel is within a working temperature and humidity range. … Read more