ASIMA for PLC - Expert

System

The system simulator II (ASIMA) is ideally suited for operation on the S7-1512. The Expert version offers 33 different applications. The wide range of experiments extends from the testing of PLC functions to the control of large systems and enables the universal use of ASIMA in training.

The equipment includes the basic device ASIMA Plant Simulator II. ASIMA is connected to the PLC via 4 mm safety sockets or via a 50-pin ribbon cable (700 mm). The following are available

• 12 digital inputs, 12 digital outputs
• 2 analogue inputs, 2 analogue outputs
• 4 relays with NC contact
• Control and display elements:
• 6 push-buttons, 6 momentary-action switches, 33 LEDs
• 2 potentiometers with 0 ... 10 V DC
• 1 bar graph display with 24 segments

Learning objectives

• Programming simple basic circuits
• Programming machine circuits
• Programming small systems
• Programming large systems
• Optimisation of program sequences

Method

The equipment is designed for student experiments. Practical tasks challenge the learner to solve the respective control problem through their own programming. Suggested solutions are supplied as a file.

Target group

Vocational training in industry and students specialising in automation technology. The course offers experiments at a flexible level for vocational schools and bachelor's programmes.

Previous knowledge

• Theoretical fundamentals of PLC Programming.

Topics

The topics are dealt with by applying different masks to the ASIMA basic device.

• Basic logical functions
• Digital function blocks
• Motor ON/OFF
• Reversing contactor
• Star-delta circuit
• Star-delta reversing circuit
• Pendulum table control
• Dahlander circuit
• DS motor with 2 windings
• DS motor self-starter
• Conveyor belt system
• Reactive current compensation
• Heating control
• Running light
• Tablet machine
• Coal mill
• Embossing machine
• Construction site traffic light
• Traffic light system
• Collecting conveyor belt
• Conveyor belt feeding system
• Silo control
• reactor
• Goods lift
• Pump control
• Waste water pump system
• Monitoring of 3 pumps
• Pump system (pressure)
• Beverage vending machine
• Mixing system
• Sequence control