hitz
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Hi ppl,
I've just finished my second year studying Electronic & Computer Engineering @ Uni, in the UK. During summer, i'm involved in an engineering placement. My task is to program a PLC and link it up to a HMI unit for controlling a simple machine. Basic functions needed are to control a motor - at one speed, (clockwise + anti-clockwise), a 2-button start, internal timers, and linking varias bits of info to the HMI unit. I'm using the Matsu****a FPO plc and the GT01 HMI unit. However, heres the problem: I've not covered anything regarding PLCs or controlling machinery on my course - yet! so i have only a slight idea on what to do. the programming is done via windows, and doesn't seem to complicated, tho i could be wrong. i hav the parts here and a powersupply - but no power connector to the mains - do i jus connect a live an neutral to that? u c i know very little regarding this, so i was wondering if someone can either help get me started (i have a fairly decent knowledge of electronics - only what i've learnt on my course) or point me in the direction of something that could be helpful!
also - wot can i use to test the outputs? wud some LEDs wired up to a resistor be sufficient?
thanks in advance for ur time,
Hit
I've just finished my second year studying Electronic & Computer Engineering @ Uni, in the UK. During summer, i'm involved in an engineering placement. My task is to program a PLC and link it up to a HMI unit for controlling a simple machine. Basic functions needed are to control a motor - at one speed, (clockwise + anti-clockwise), a 2-button start, internal timers, and linking varias bits of info to the HMI unit. I'm using the Matsu****a FPO plc and the GT01 HMI unit. However, heres the problem: I've not covered anything regarding PLCs or controlling machinery on my course - yet! so i have only a slight idea on what to do. the programming is done via windows, and doesn't seem to complicated, tho i could be wrong. i hav the parts here and a powersupply - but no power connector to the mains - do i jus connect a live an neutral to that? u c i know very little regarding this, so i was wondering if someone can either help get me started (i have a fairly decent knowledge of electronics - only what i've learnt on my course) or point me in the direction of something that could be helpful!
also - wot can i use to test the outputs? wud some LEDs wired up to a resistor be sufficient?
thanks in advance for ur time,
Hit