This example describes a pump control with two pumps and three float switches in a well. The float switches are attached to cables and when the liquid rises in the well, the float switches will be activated and change their NC / NO position. The two submersible pumps M1 and M2 have been set to alternate operation mode, which … Read more
This chapter describes simulation signals, which can be used during development and testing of the programming code. The machine or the hardware panel is often not available, when the PLC code and program needs to be tested. The hardware has possibly not arrived onsite, the machine is not built yet, or the PLC equipment is … Read more
This example describes the simplest implementation of a queue. A queue is used when e.g. there are many packages on a conveyer belt, waiting for treatment by a machine in a large plant. The packages often require information like weight, receiver, size or content. Weight gives information about a package which must be saved in … Read more