ASIMA for PLC - Basic

System

The system simulator II (ASIMA) is ideally suited for operation with the S7-1200 and S7-1512C PLCs. The Basics version offers 14 different applications. The wide range of experiments extends from the testing of PLC functions to the control of small systems and enables ASIMA to be used universally 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.

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 the industrial sector specialising in automation technology. The course imparts knowledge at a basic and intermediate level.

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