Basic Package without Integrated Power Supply Unit for S7-1512C /S7-1516

System

The course teaches the essential functions of a Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).

The basic package only contains assembly parts and accessories. The required PLC S7-1512C-1 PN or S7 1516-3 PN/DP is not included in this package.

Important:

This equipment is only recommended if you already own a PLC S7-1512C-1 PN or S7 1516-3 PN/DP or would like to purchase it in another way.

The required PLC S7-1512C-1 PN or S7 1516-3 PN/DP is not included in this configuration.

If you would like to purchase a complete system comprising a basic package and PLC, please take a look at the following equipment:

• E7.2.2.3: Trainer package S7-1512C-1 PN
• E7.2.2.4: Trainer Package S7-1512C-1 PN+PD

Learning objectives

• Creating programmes
• Learning logical and control functions
• Testing the programmes
• Setting up Profi-Net and Profi-Bus network connections

Teaching system

The teaching system consists of

• PLC base plate

Description of the PLC base plate:

• 24 digital inputs of which 16 with push-button latching switch and 16 digital outputs are directly accessible via safety sockets (4 mm).
• 32 digital inputs and 32 digital outputs are accessible via 27-pin connectors with assignment for MCS.
• 2 analogue input channels and 2 analogue output channels are accessible via safety sockets (4 mm).
• A maximum of 8 analogue input channels and 4 analogue output channels are accessible via two 30-pin plugs, depending on the PLC.
• Profi-Net is connected directly to the CPU.
• The PLC base plate does not have a power supply unit; an external power supply unit must be mounted on the rail and wired.

Method

Carrying out student experiments according to the tasks in the experiment description.

Target group

Vocational training in electrical engineering in trade and industry. The course imparts knowledge at an advanced level.

Previous knowledge

• Basics of contactor control
• PLC Programming
• Familiarisation with the dangers of electrical engineering.

Supplements

The following equipment is recommended for in-depth study:

• E7.1.3.3 Contactor Controls with 24 V Modules, 24 V
• E7.1.3.5 Contactor Controls with 24 V Experimental Panels, 24 V
• E7.1.3.2 Control with limit and proximity switches
• E7.3.1.2 ASIMA for PLC - Basic
• E7.4.1.1 ASIMA for PLC - Advanced
• E7.4.1.2 ASIMA for PLC - Advanced with visualisation
• E7.4.3.1 Mechatronic Compact Model: Automatic Sorting Line
• E7.4.3.2 Mechatronic Compact Model: High-bay Warehouse with Equipment Control
• E7.4.3.3 Mechatronic Compact Model: Equipment Control with Quality Inspection

Topics

• Programming a PLC
• Programming Method LAD, FBD, IL, S7-GRAPH,
• Extended programme structure
• Logical links
• Timer and timer functions
• RS elements
• Counting and frequency measurement
• Analogue value processing, setpoint and control