Description
The PLC Trainer shows students how to use a programmable logic controller. It also works with PLC Process to help students study how to use programmable logic controllers to control a process. The clearly labelled front panel has all the input and output connections. Each input and output includes a socket and three push-button switches. One switch connects or disconnects the connection. The other two set the connection as permanently high or low to override the controller. This allows students to do some manual control, or add faults to see what effect it has on the process. Indicators show the status of the controller inputs and outputs. A socket on the front panel connects to a suitable computer (not included). The user must install the software (included) onto their computer so they can program the controller to suit their needs. We supplies programs to match the experiments in the user guide (included). The software introduces students to the features of a controller program. These features include: • Normally open and closed contacts • Timers • Counters • Shift registers • Ladder logic
Learning Outcomes
- Simple programming
- Ladder logic operations
- Timers, counters and monitoring
- Editing and adding comments in a PLC program
- Special ladder logic instructions
Features:
- Self-contained, bench-mounting unit
- Industrial-standard programmable logic controller (PLC) upgraded for educational use
- Includes PLC software to program the controller, and ready-made programs to match experiments given in the user guide
- Introduces ladder logic programming
- Works with PLC Process to show students how to control a common industrial process, but in safe conditions
- Uses industrial-standard controller to give students realistic industrial experience
- Includes manual override switches to introduce faults for fault-fi nding training
Specifications
- ATICO is committed to a programmed of continuous improvement; hence we reserve the right to alter the design and product specification without prior notice.
- Nett dimensions and weight: 545 mm x 330 mm x 140 mm and 6 kg
- Approximate packed dimensions and weight: 0.16 m3 and 10 kg
- Inputs: Eight (X0 to X7) buffered transistor inputs
- Outputs: Six (Y0 to Y5) open collector transistor outputs
- Override switches: 24 on the input and 18 on the output
Operating Conditions
- Operating environment: Laboratory
- Storage temperature range: –25°C to +55°C (when packed for transport)
- Operating temperature range: +5°C to +40°C
- Operating relative humidity range: 80% at temperatures < 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% at 40°C
