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In our previous article, we gave examples of the advantages of trend chart and how to use it in plc. In this article, we will examine how to create a trend chart by writing a program in plc. We created a timer for the plc trend chart we will create and a command for the … Read more
To connect to the PLC, you need to know which communication ports the PLC you want to connect has. In this article, I will show you how to connect to a virtual PLC on Emulator. If you do not know the emulator settings or if you are going to work with the PLC emulator for … Read more
PLC Programming Trend Chart PLC Trend pages are used to follow the values online in the form of graphics when we determine the values. Where and how to use PLC Trends, what are the benefits, we will explain the tricks and trend settings in this article. You do not need to constantly monitor variable or … Read more
PLC Programming Example Design the circuit that adds up to 2 sensors (input), presses the F1 button, subtracts when the F2 button is pressed, divides when the F3 button is pressed, multiplies when the F4 button is pressed, and gives the output to the output. Let’s do the PLC simulation. I1.5 Start I0.0 1st … Read more
Siemens PLC Programming with Example Drive motors via siemens plc We will drive motors with four separate buttons, each motor has a different run command, and stop command. And we will add one rule for all motors that motors can run for more than 30 minutes, If any motor has been on for 30 minutes, … Read more
Siemens PLC Programming Example The load carrier on a rail travels between two points. This work, which is carried out by changing the direction of rotation of a motor, is started with a start button. When the trolley reaches the forward or back end point, it moves in the other direction without stopping. Pressing the … Read more
What is FactoryTalk Activation Manager, How it works? You can manage, add, rent and manage new licenses, download licenses over the internet, and also through the factorytalk activation manager. You can download to licence on the local server or on the server and you can use it where you want. Usually licences saved on server … Read more
Motor Start/Stop One Button Example We will examine how to start and stop an engine with a single button. Of course, while doing this, we plan to do this with minimum staff. In order to be suitable for the electrical circuit, instead of Latch and Unlatch (Set – Reset) commands the contacts that sealed it … Read more
RSLinx PLC Configuration Open up RSLinx program and click Communications > Configure Drivers and Select the virtual backplane driver in the list. You will all driver types. Choose Virtual Backplane driver. Choose a name for the driver.Then click OK button. After configure virtual backplane you will see status of driver. Status should be running if … Read more
PLC Programming on Emulator We mentioned the use and installation of Studio 5000 emulators, in our previous article, You can access this article from the link below. Studio 5000 Logix Emulate (Virtual PLC) Now we will talk about how to install the plc program using the studio 5000 emulator. When we open Studio 5000 program, … Read more
Studio 5000 Logix Emulate Usage It is a virtual PLC where you test the software you usually write without having a real PLC CPU with Studio 5000 Logix Emulators. Studio 5000 Logix Emulator software is a licensed program, so you must download the software by entering your license number from the Rockwell download page and … Read more
Siemens PLC Programming Example Shift one bit to the right as long as the button is pressed. NETWORK 1 //NETWORK TITLE (single line) LD I0.0 EU SHRB M0.0, V0.0, +6 NETWORK 2 LD V0.0 = Q0.1 NETWORK 3 LD V0.1 = Q0.1 NETWORK 4 LD V0.2 = Q0.2 NETWORK 5 LD V0.3 = Q0.2 … Read more