talldude42
Member
I would like some info on how to add to a set time with the touch of a button form the hmi. But first let me start with the process.
The machine runs through 2 cycles: a transfer and a cure cycle. Those times will be set at the hmi. The input time from hmi will change the time for the internal timer on the ladder logic. What i would like to do is have a lunch break button on hmi so when the machine operator comes back from their lunch break they tap the button and it will automatically add 20 to 30 secs to each cycle for X amount of times the machine runs through both cycles. after the X amount is completed then the cycles times automatically drop to what they were previously. This way we can eliminate operators changing cycle times by password protecting the option.
Im sure its fairly stright forward but i cant seem to find an option to allow me to add or maybe im just going abou tit the right way. The programming for the cycle timers and the hmi input for them is set up just need some help with the "lunch break" addition! Thanks
The machine runs through 2 cycles: a transfer and a cure cycle. Those times will be set at the hmi. The input time from hmi will change the time for the internal timer on the ladder logic. What i would like to do is have a lunch break button on hmi so when the machine operator comes back from their lunch break they tap the button and it will automatically add 20 to 30 secs to each cycle for X amount of times the machine runs through both cycles. after the X amount is completed then the cycles times automatically drop to what they were previously. This way we can eliminate operators changing cycle times by password protecting the option.
Im sure its fairly stright forward but i cant seem to find an option to allow me to add or maybe im just going abou tit the right way. The programming for the cycle timers and the hmi input for them is set up just need some help with the "lunch break" addition! Thanks