Flowcharting is an approach used to plan a program after a detailed written description has been created. A flowchart is an illustration that documents, analyses, and communicates information. It also describes the operational process in a sequence. The flowchart shown in Figure 2 is a simple example. The chart shows a simple flowchart. Each step … Read more
When programming or implementing a control system, organization is key. A larger project will require more organization, especially if there are multiple people involved. A successful control solution is not only about organization. It also requires the ability to implement it. Programmers must be able to understand the PLC control task, the controlled devices and … Read more
Control strategy: This is the sequence of steps that take place in a PLC program, which produces our desired output control. Control task: It is our desired results of a control program. Flowcharting: This is a method used to pictorially represent the operation of a process in a sequential manner. Program coding: This is the … Read more
1. INITIAL SETUP: Open project in SIMATIC MANAGER. Go to Options >> Set PG/PC interface in SIMATIC MANAGER main screen. Set PLCSIM.TCPIP.1 as parameter and click OK button. A warning message may appear about access path changing. Click OK button. 2. WORKING WITH PLCSIM: Open SIMATIC MANAGER main window. Go to Options >> Simulate Modules. … Read more
Create Signal Objects in the Functional Structure and use them in the Function Designer as input and output of a PID loop.Parameterize the signal parameters like Min, Max and Unit.Allocate the signals to IO boards and write the allocation to the Control Builder. Create Signal Objects Open your Function Diagram. Create a new signal object … Read more
Use a blank Excel sheet to see how easy information integration is achieved in an 800xA system.Integrate dynamic data from the Aspect Directory using the Document Manager and Parameter Manager functions. Create a Document aspect on the object “Sxx_LT1” and name it “Instrument Sheet”. Link a “Blank Excel” sheet as template by right-clicking the new … Read more
Context • EPKS Migration • Clean Installation Diagnostic: From the Install Logs Check the following log files to confirm the issue. 1. Apply ‘Experion PKS R501.2 Tools & Controller’ @Datetime.log – From C:\Program Files(x86)\Honeywell\Experion PKS\Install\Patches 2. Experion_Wraper Log from C:\Program Files (x86)\Honeywell\Experion PKS\Install\Patches Apply ‘Experion PKS R501.2 Tools & Controller’ @Datetime.log – Check for below … Read more
A central problem in plant operations, as well as asset life cycle management, is the need to organize, manage, and have access to information for all different aspects of a great number of plant and process entities. The Aspect Objects architecture is a cornerstone of the Industrial IT concept. It provides: •A consistent, scalable concept … Read more
The Industrial IT System 800xA is a comprehensive process automation system. It covers operation and configuration of continuous and batch control applications. The System 800xA products have been developed incorporating Information Technology with the experience and know-how collected over decades of successful deliveries and customer installations. System 800xA provides a secure, reliable, control environment with … Read more
The Alarm Group builder defines the alarm grouping. S+ has a default configuration consisting of 16 main alarm groups and 16 sub-groupsassociated to each main group. S+ allows user configuring of a great number of different formats to displayand print an event according to alarm category definition. Define the tree structure of alarm groups. The … Read more
To command and see the situation of the scanners running on a machine please launch the ScanMonitor tool from the bin folder of S+ Operations in Program Files, or Start->Run->ScanMonitor and press Run. You should see a windows like the one below: By clicking from the toolbar on the General Configuration button and after that … Read more