ACC Automation: PLC & Industrial Control Learning
Practical Tips and Techniques
We will now establish communication between the Arduino Opta IoT PLC and our computer. Every Opta IoT PLC comes with the ability to be programmed using the professional series Arduino PLC IDE. (Arduino PRO) This is designed to implement industrial machine control functions and programming, including ladder logic. The Opta hardware is also designed to … Read more
Multi-conveyor feed control is a critical aspect of industrial automation that allows for the efficient and effective movement of materials from one process to another. It involves the coordination of multiple conveyors to ensure that the right amount of material is transferred at the right time to the next stage in the manufacturing process. Bottlenecks, … Read more
PLC programming for beginners can seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right resources, anyone can get up and running quickly. Here are the 17 most common frequent questions answered. This is a great place to start for anyone learning about PLC programming. Through thorough explanations of key concepts and answers to … Read more
These sorting operations will sort three bottles on separate conveyor lines creating an efficient and powerful machine. The PLC will use shift registers to track and control the position of the bottles. Two pick-and-place robots will be used to move the bottles, creating an ultimate machine to program. Sequencers will be used within the PLC … Read more
Pneumatic synchronization with advanced programmable logic controller (PLC) programming solutions offers a reliable and efficient way for discrete parts manufacturers to control their production lines. By connecting compressed air cylinders to the PLC through a timing mechanism, the system can be easily programmed to accurately and consistently repeat machine motions or cyclic actions. This is … Read more
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The Click PLC has automatic linear scaling for the analog inputs and outputs. What if the analog input or output is not linear? How do you handle this in the PLC? Look at the following tank. We can measure the height, which is linear, but the volume will not because of the shape of the … Read more
The productivity suite programming software has a debug mode. This will allow you to view and control the rung execution on your ladder logic code. These programming tools allow you to troubleshoot, find, and correct errors in the PLC programming logic. We will be adding a couple of rungs to our exiting start-stop circuit we … Read more
A human-machine interface (HMI) is present in some form for every PLC. The HMI connects a user to a machine system to exchange information or control data. This interaction with the system can be through hardware or software. HMIs offer different people information and control in many ways for the automated system. Operators, supervisors, mechanics, … Read more
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