Hi guys!
I am a newbie, so please excuse me if I ask dumb questions.
I am working on a project which as the title says involves a PLC controlling a whole shooting range by the help of sound sensors.
The principle is theoretically not so complicated. By the use of sound sensors I would like to control the clay pigeon throwing machines. If the shooter says "PULL" out loud, the sensor sends a signal to the PLC and the PLC then sends a signal to the machine which then throws the bird. Then I would need a second sound sensor with a much smaller sensitivity for when the gun pops. This second sensor then would send a signal to the PLC which then sets the program to another phase, where comes the second shooter or the next station. This is just in a nutshell, but I hope you guys understand it.
My main questions are:
- What kind of sound sensors do you recommend to use for this particular job?
- Is there a software, where I can test my ideas without having to buy a PLC? Is LabView a good choice?
Further tasks I will have to deal with are:
- connecting a tablet to the PLC via WiFi or Bluetooth for having able to choose game types (14 birds, 20 birds, 25 birds), ergo controlling the PLC programs by the tablet;
- monitoring the game stats on the tablet;
For that matter, what kind of PLC would you guys recommend? 8 stations, two towers (where the machines are located) and tablet connectivity. See attached pic.
If you can help with anything from above, I would appreciate it very much.
Thank you!
Best regards,
Joe.
I am a newbie, so please excuse me if I ask dumb questions.
I am working on a project which as the title says involves a PLC controlling a whole shooting range by the help of sound sensors.
The principle is theoretically not so complicated. By the use of sound sensors I would like to control the clay pigeon throwing machines. If the shooter says "PULL" out loud, the sensor sends a signal to the PLC and the PLC then sends a signal to the machine which then throws the bird. Then I would need a second sound sensor with a much smaller sensitivity for when the gun pops. This second sensor then would send a signal to the PLC which then sets the program to another phase, where comes the second shooter or the next station. This is just in a nutshell, but I hope you guys understand it.
My main questions are:
- What kind of sound sensors do you recommend to use for this particular job?
- Is there a software, where I can test my ideas without having to buy a PLC? Is LabView a good choice?
Further tasks I will have to deal with are:
- connecting a tablet to the PLC via WiFi or Bluetooth for having able to choose game types (14 birds, 20 birds, 25 birds), ergo controlling the PLC programs by the tablet;
- monitoring the game stats on the tablet;
For that matter, what kind of PLC would you guys recommend? 8 stations, two towers (where the machines are located) and tablet connectivity. See attached pic.
If you can help with anything from above, I would appreciate it very much.
Thank you!
Best regards,
Joe.
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