Control Systems
Fall 2022 - Class Work
Labs
Using an AutomationDirect PLC and Productivity Suit, I was challenged in Labs to use ladder logic to program specific tasks.
Objectives of the lab:
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When the blue button is pressed, the pneumatic piston starts to extend and the blue light turns on
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Once the piston is fully extended, the operator can press the blue button again to retract the piston and the yellow light should be on
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If the piston is not fully extended or retracted (limit switches are not engaged), pushing the blue button does not do anything
Objectives of the lab:
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create a latch to switch between 'enabled' and 'disabled'
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PLC should increment when the yellow button is pressed and decrement when the blue button is pressed with the blue light on
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Once the total count reaches ten, the yellow light should turn on and flash until the count returns to ten and the blue light should turn off
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If the count is at ten, the yellow light should be solid