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BRX Do-More PLC Establishing Communication

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We will now use the Do-More Designer software to establish communication with the BRX Do-More PLC. This is the same software that we used in the Learn PLC Programming Fee Video Series. Using the Do-More Designer software, we will communicate via USB, RS485, and Ethernet. These three methods will allow us to communicate to our … Read more

Creating More Than Just A PLC Program

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A collection of random thoughts on PLC programming and doing more than just basic logic and making your program intuitive. PLC programs usually control the logic between the inputs and outputs. If this turns on and that is not on, then this output is on, blah blah blah. Programmable logic controller programs can go far … Read more

Building a PLC Program That You Can Be Proud Of – Part 2

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In part 1, we looked at writing PLC programs to control a traffic light using discrete bits and timed sequencing using indirect addressing. We will now look at how we can use indirect addressing for inputs and output to control the sequence in the program. Let’s look at an example of controlling pneumatic (air) cylinders. … Read more

Who Else Wants To Know How A PLC Scans?

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Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) will scan very quickly. This can be anywhere from 1 to 20 ms, translating into 1000 to 500 times each second. But what exactly is a scan? A scan is when the PLC will complete the following: Read Inputs: Look at all of the inputs to the programmable controller. Digital, Analog, … Read more

Who Else Wants To Lean PLC Programming For Free?

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I have always been an old-school programmer. Hardware in front of you hooked up to all of the I/O. I have recently looked at the automation direct do-more designer software solution. The Do-More Designer Software will allow you to build your ladder logic, download it into a simulator (which comes with the software), and run … Read more