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PLC Programming Example – Palletizer

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We will apply the five steps to PLC program development to a palletizer example. Our example will allow you to determine how many layers of boxes you want on each skid. Developing the PLC program is a process that can be clearly defined. In our series on the five steps to PLC program development, we … Read more

PLC Example – Sorting Station (Shift Register)

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plc example shift register sorting station

We will use the PLC to sort items on a conveyor operating shift register instructions. We will apply the five steps to a PLC example program development of a sorting station. The program will use shift registers to track colored parts down a conveyor and sort, depending on color, into one of three locations. Developing … Read more

PLC Programming Example – Pick and Place

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We will apply the five steps to PLC program development to a pick and place robot example. The example will use a BRX PLC communicating to Factory IO (3D Software Simulator). Developing the PLC program is a process that can be clearly defined. In our series on the five steps to PLC program development, we … Read more