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Hello all:
I am taking a Micrologix 1000 programming class, and having the time of my life.
I would appreciate some suggestions with the currient lab I'm working on.
The scope of the lab is as follows:
Using an Off - On Key Switch, Hand - Auto - Hand switch, and a single start - stop switch, write a program that will:
1) Allow for Motor 1, Auto, or Motor 2, selection.
2) In the Auto Mode, motor starts will alternate.
3) Use a standard Start - Stop Station for motor starts.
4) When the Start Button is pressed a 20 second alarm sequence begins (1 light on solid, 1 light blinks 0.5 sec. on, and 1 sec. off).
5) After 15 seconds the motor starter pulls in.
I have a solid working model, but I am using three timers. There is an unofficial quest among class members to program with the least number of timers, counters, and rungs, and still have the program function as specified.
I would appreciate suggestions (not spelled out solutions :-] ) that would assist me in reducing the timer count, if possible, that could point me in the direction of my timer reduction quest.
Thank you.
Louis
I am taking a Micrologix 1000 programming class, and having the time of my life.
I would appreciate some suggestions with the currient lab I'm working on.
The scope of the lab is as follows:
Using an Off - On Key Switch, Hand - Auto - Hand switch, and a single start - stop switch, write a program that will:
1) Allow for Motor 1, Auto, or Motor 2, selection.
2) In the Auto Mode, motor starts will alternate.
3) Use a standard Start - Stop Station for motor starts.
4) When the Start Button is pressed a 20 second alarm sequence begins (1 light on solid, 1 light blinks 0.5 sec. on, and 1 sec. off).
5) After 15 seconds the motor starter pulls in.
I have a solid working model, but I am using three timers. There is an unofficial quest among class members to program with the least number of timers, counters, and rungs, and still have the program function as specified.
I would appreciate suggestions (not spelled out solutions :-] ) that would assist me in reducing the timer count, if possible, that could point me in the direction of my timer reduction quest.
Thank you.
Louis