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