Hello Guys,
I am a beginner in PLC programming.
I am trying to add a Zebra DS457 FIXED MOUNT IMAGER with MICROLOGIX 1500 LRP to successfully select a particular program for a particular-sized tray
There are different trays of various sizes coming through the conveyor. The filling should be done inside the tray differently according to the size.
So the plc program would be different for different sizes.
My plan is to put a unique barcode for a particular size, so that when the imager reads a particular bar code ( say bar code for a 90mm tray ) the program to fill the 90mm tray should start.
1. How to connect the imager with the ML1500 since it only had rs 232 port (no ethernet)
2. How the output from the imager can energize an input in PLC so that a particular program selection is possible?
3. Is there any other suggestion for this process?
Please help me with your opinions and views
cheers.
I am a beginner in PLC programming.
I am trying to add a Zebra DS457 FIXED MOUNT IMAGER with MICROLOGIX 1500 LRP to successfully select a particular program for a particular-sized tray
There are different trays of various sizes coming through the conveyor. The filling should be done inside the tray differently according to the size.
So the plc program would be different for different sizes.
My plan is to put a unique barcode for a particular size, so that when the imager reads a particular bar code ( say bar code for a 90mm tray ) the program to fill the 90mm tray should start.
1. How to connect the imager with the ML1500 since it only had rs 232 port (no ethernet)
2. How the output from the imager can energize an input in PLC so that a particular program selection is possible?
3. Is there any other suggestion for this process?
Please help me with your opinions and views
cheers.