Dual Conveyor Belt with PLC

System

Complex tasks can be processed with two combined conveyor systems. Parts selection by logical detection and sensors. Induction and photoelectric sensors. Sorting processes and assembly of individual parts. Compatible interface for industrial PLC types.

Learning objectives

• Complex tasks can be processed with two combined conveyor systems.
• Parts selection using logical detection and sensors
• Testing and optimising programming on hardware.

Structure

Dual conveyor belt with the following properties:

• Parts selection by logical detection and sensors
• Induction and photoelectric sensors
• Sorting processes and assembly of individual parts
• Compatible interface for industrial PLC types

Method

The device is designed as an experiment for pupils and students. Practical tasks challenge the learner to solve the control or system problem with his programme and by means of mechanical settings.

Target group

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

Previous knowledge

• Theoretical fundamentals of PLC Programming.
• Understanding of production processes

Topics

• Operating a PLC
• Fundamentals of PLC Programming
• Programmable timers and counters
• Linked timer and counter functions
• Structure of control systems
• Programmes for sequence control
• Jump instructions and subroutines
• PLC installation exercises
• Connecting a frequency inverter to a PLC
• Optimising the program on the real system
• Testing the function