Questions tagged [plc]
Programmable Logic Controller
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Handling cyclic and acyclic UART messages
I'm looking into designing an IO-Link slave on page 35 of the IO-Link spec they mention Communication Channels. I have received an IO-Link device stack from TEConcept (ST/STM IO-Link partner), I ...
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Update an Automation Direct PLC Program without DirectSoft?
I tried to find an answer on the internet, buy didn't have any luck searching. I'm fairly new to PLC programming/development (Android/iOS guy, been doing PLC work for the past ~year off and on).
I ...
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PLC ST programming
I have a mathematical model of two dynamical systems which I need to implement in PLC. But I don't know how to implement differential equations in structured text language.
Any suggestions on that ...
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Connecting PLC with sinking output to PWM analog converter
I am using this pwm converter with this PLC. The PLC digital out is sinking transistor type.
I changed the pwm converter jumper switch to 24V and connected +24VDc from PSU to PWM terminal and one of ...
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Trigger PLC multiple times with delays
I am brand new to PLC's (don't even have a single device in use yet), but I have been programming for more than 20 years and haven taken classes in electrical controls, so I understand machine logic ...
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How to Test Allen Bradley PLC Analog Output Scaling?
I have an Allen Bradley ControlLogix 11756-L72S PLC with a 1734-OE2V 2-Point Analog Output card connected to a SMC pressure regulator that takes a 0-10 V input signal to set the pressure setpoint.
I ...
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4-20mA PLC analog output ground referencing for other devices
I'm currently using a PLC to control an induction heating coil.
I'm using a chinese induction driver that allows 4-20mA PID input. This device runs off standard australian 230v AC 50hz.
I've ...
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Why hasn't the industry standardized sink/source according to sensor/plc component type?
I know quite enough to understand how sink/source works when connecting sensors and PLCs, as well as how it works concerning the electronics components and circuit diagrams. What I don't understand is ...
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24V signal to drive led
I have a PLC which gives 24V DC output. I would like to drive an external LED using 24V.
Is this the correct way to drive an led?
Which is the right method let me know any changes needed.
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Help me choose the communication protocols that I need
I am developing an industrial sensor using a sensor IC and an ARM MCU which communicate via I2C. The data size is 3 bytes. Because the environment in which the sensor is located is harsh ( high ...
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Splitting 0-10V Analog signal from 1 AO to two different set of Ventilators to regulate speed?
Is it possible to take 0-10V signal from analog output and split it in parallel to two different Analog inputs ..to regulate speed of two different sets of ventilators? Or do i need some special ...
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How to connect multiple sensors to single PLC input?
Hello. I have a scenario where I have multiple PNP "error signal" from several sensors (let's assume 3 for now). If the sensor output is HIGH, then there is error. If the sensor output is LOW, then ...
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In practical, what really is a memory word in PLC?
I came across some plc code (structured text) being used in an industrial company. When I asked the question, I got a blurry answer. However, what I picked up is that it has something to do with the ...
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What does the % symbol mean on plc addresses?
I've seen contacts assigned with a % symbol on ladder diagrams and plc structured text. For example a normally open start button would be %I1.02 and a coil would be %Q5.3
I understand the I and Q is ...
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Sensor to focus a robot on a welding line. (PLC robotics)
I'm searching for a way to recognize a welding line in an area. When the line is recognized, a small robot needs to follow the line.
I searched the web already and spoke with some sensor suppliers. ...
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PLC ladder-logic equation stabilization
I have worked with PLCs in the past. Now, I'm working with devices called 'vital-logic controllers'. The vital logic controllers are similar to PLCs, but I'm wondering about a subtlety of how the ...
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PLC Ladder Logic using LRXSW
I'm working on a project for a summer internship and was hoping for some assistance with PLC Ladder Logic. I have been trying for the last couple of days to program the PLC to do what I want but have ...
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How should I match the impedance?
I have a problem for getting the 4-20mA input via 1769-IF8 I/O module. My field device is in good condition, but my AI card doesn’t respond. When I have been browsing about it, most of them said, the ...
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Unable to access the module error while trying to simulate a simple PLC Lad program
I am learning PLC and trying to simulate a simple program on Schematic Manager. But I'm having this error that says ...
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When using mA on analog devices, does the other wire go to 0V or Earth?
On the Schneider analog input module (link) we have IC, IV, IS, 0V and Earth terminals for a single channel.
I've seen people connecting the signal wire from a transducer to the IC terminal and the ...
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LED Matrix Light Leakage
I am controlling a 6x6 matrix of LEDs using a PLC with sourcing outputs and sinking outputs (24V). However, there is an issue with current leaking through to other lights.
For example, in the ...
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Why is there a negative value on the scada when the analog input wire is disconnected from a field instrument?
I'm an apprentice electrician at an fmcg company.
I've been seeing a trend recently, at the plant, where the scada actually reads a negative value instead of zero when a field device such as a ...
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Legal for trade weighing using a PLC
We have a project where we need to weigh product material for selling to customers. This is a project installed in Europe.
This is an industrial product line performing material manufacturing, ...
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PLC writing Software [closed]
I wanted to create my own PLC and PLC supporting software.
I would like to know how to get started.
Is there any software available to create background software?
What is a recommended ...
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Amplifying Current from 0-20mA to 3A
I would like to drive a pump with a PLC. The PLC generates analog output signal of 0-10V with 0-20mA and the pump runs at the same voltage but 3A current. Is there any solution to this problem?
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PLC hardware interface for BCD input
I am looking into designing a data converter that must provide data from a Scale (usually referred to as an indicator) to a very old PLC that only accepts data in BCD.
The current device that does ...
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Measuring accuracy and counting frequency?
The machines at my workshop have meter counters with hall effect sensor switches, which convert shaft rotation to electronic pulses. The switching signal is send to their PLCs' high speed counter ...
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PLC s7-1200 Ladder logic
I'm checking some software for PLC s7-1200
According to my knowledge current time will never be > max time. hence, the logic will never trigger [so the code following P_TRIG is useless] ?
[I'm ...
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What is the fieldbus for Unitronics PLC?
I am currently investigating the inner behavior of a PLC of the brand Unitronics. I identified several bus for the communication with actuators, other PLCs, etc (like Modbus or CANbus)
One thing I ...
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What is the name of this component
I am a graduate Aerospace Engineering student. I need to wire a pneumatic actuator's controller and a magnetic position sensor for a small part of my research. I received a connection diagram from the ...
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Reset variable in another SFC
I am working on a PLC program (using CodeSys) consisting of several SFCs. One SFC is counting rising edges of a button. I want to be able to reset this counter even from anther SFC. How can I do that?
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Produce and amplify analog signal with microcontroller (For PLC)
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I need to create an analog voltage of 0V-10V for the PLC with a microcontroller with operating voltage 5V.
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I've been doing this research since last week. I'll share the results of ...
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Analog signal exchange between microcontroller and PLC
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I need to create an analog voltage of 0V-24V for the PLC ( s7-1200) with a
microcontroller with operating voltage 5V.
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I've been doing this research since yesterday. I'll share ...
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24VDC PLC with 12VDC inputs
I have a 24 VDC PLC. It is powered by a power supply that takes in 12 V and turns it into 24 V. This 12 V is coming from a car battery. The inputs for this PLC is 12 V.
Here is the smart relay:
It ...
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Media converter - Coax or Twisted Pair [duplicate]
I am working on a Double Leaf Bascule bridge spanning across a river that needs rehabilitated. The bridge is driven from a ControlLogix PLC consisting of 4 racks on the nearside span. Power/control is ...
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Cat 5e, any gauge?
I am working on a double leaf bascule bridge and installing a PLC I/O rack on the farside. The power transmission between the two piers (nearside and farside) is via a single submarine cable (...
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How to create a Retentive/Accumulative Timer from On-Delay/Off-Delay Timers
According to this post , all timers can be created from just the On-Delay Timer (TON).
At the end of the post, after showing how to create an Off-Delay Timer, an On+Off-Delay Timer, and a Flasher ...
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Erratic behavior of thermocouple input
I am reading temperature from a K thermocouple on a PLC which is then forwarded to a trending software to see the data on a graph. The thermocouple is in a water trough/reservoir. In fact, there are 3 ...
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Best practice for adding Resistor to PLC cabinet
My Micro-step drive and PLC need a simple resistor network between their i/o ports.The optocouplers in the stepper drive have a max input current of 15mA, while the controller needs to output at least ...
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How to get ip address Schneider PLC controller TM218LDAE40DRPHN? [closed]
I am new to PLC technology and I am doing the following step, listed below:
Connect from PLC to retrieve data through Ethernet using Modbus TCP/IP.
I found that PLC didn't have its IP address ...
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Using Micrologix 1400 (1766-L32BXB) FET outputs to control frequency input to ST-M5045
There is a minimum current requirement in order to use the FET pins on the Micrologix controller of 21mA, and the output voltage of the pins are 24V. The ST-M5045 stepper driver data sheet says in ...
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Can a contactor be used as a temporal logic bit as in PLC?
I want to design a control logic circuit using relay logic. I want to have a bit as a marker as in PLC. Can I use a contactor for this function and then use auxiliary coils as a latch as in PLCs.
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How do you set up a VFD to run a motor at 2 different speeds?
I'm already familiar with the concept of altering the frequency to change the speed of the motor. So in this scenario, I'm looking into running a pump at 40Hz (high speed) and 23Hz (low speed). This ...
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How to calculate current through a resistor and LED?
Question C asks how's to calculate the current over the led and 3k resistor? Can someone please help me understand how to do it?
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Measuring sensor with two PLCs
Can I measure one sensor with two PLCs?
I have a PLC that's part of a machine manufacturing stuff.
Another PLC is part of a robotic arm that needs to grab the piece.
It would be intresting to be ...
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Understanding ladder PLC logic
I'm trying to understand the flow logic of ladder language. Is it sequential like C/C++? "i don't think so"
Particular case: I've been trying to something very simple but cant make it happen as I ...
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How can I connect two mutually exclusive output on one pin of a MCU?
I couldn't be sure how to make a proper headline, correct me if I am wrong with it.
I have a reasonably working push button solution including hardware de-bouncing. There is no question on that.
So,...
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Electrical isolation in PLC output cards
Every output card spec sheet I read says something about electrical isolation. One I read recently said "Isolated 1500VDC channel to channel". What does isolation mean and what advantages do isolated ...
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Amplifying milli Volts to Volts
I am currently using a KE-25 oxygen sensor which is galvano microcell type oxygen sensor which doesn't require a power supply to sense oxygen level in the environment. Depending on the concentration ...
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Control stepper motor with PLC?
I'm pretty much brand new to both stepper motors and PLC's and electrical in general, although I have an idea of the theory of how they work/what they do.
I am trying to achieve is to be able to have ...
