Conveyor belt experiment setup for programmable logic controller education

2020 ◽  
pp. 002072092095813
Author(s):  
Cengiz Tepe ◽  
Abidin Sefa Aslan ◽  
İlyas Eminoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Programming Language ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Programmable Logic Controller ◽  
Conveyor Belt ◽  
Theoretical Knowledge ◽  
Programmable Logic ◽  
Control Laboratory ◽  
Graphical Programming ◽  
Set Up

Programmable logic controllers (PLC) have been one of the most widely used controllers in industry. They have a graphical programming language interface resambling the relay panels which they are intended to replace so that the transition from relay panels might be swift and smooth. Although learning this programming language is easy, real life experiments are essential for students to gain greater understanding of the logic behind the language. However, it is generally too expensive to provide an experimental set-up for students to test their theoretical knowledge. For this reason, a conveyor and feeder system was developed as a low cost 3D printable design using a CAD program and implemented for use in a control laboratory. Using this conveyor set-up, students can experience how to program a practical example of a PLC devices used in industry together with an introduction to actuators and sensors. Reading actual sensors and using actuators via the inputs and outputs of a PLC to control a real life system will be far more effective than simulator alternatives.

scholarly journals Rancang-Bangun Prototipe Sistem Kontrol Berbasis Programmable Logic Controller untuk Pengoperasian Miniatur Penyortiran Material

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arief Goeritno ◽  
Surya Pratama
Keyword(s):  
Performance Measurement ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Circuit Breaker ◽  
Programmable Logic Controller ◽  
Conveyor Belt ◽  
Pneumatic Cylinder ◽  
Programmable Logic ◽  
Electrical System ◽  
Switched Mode Power Supply ◽  
And Performance

A miniature sorting of material quality has been made, aided by a prototype of the controller system based on the Mitsubishi FX1N-24MR Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). A number of stages include the manufacture of the conveyor system unit, the electrical system, PLC programming, and performance measurement. The conveyor unit assembling was processed by installing the conveyor belt, dc motor, pneumatic cylinder, solenoid valve, and sensors. The electrical system is an integration of the Mitsubishi FX1N-24MR PLC, switched-mode power supply, miniature circuit breaker (MCB), dc voltage regulator circuit, relays, digital counters, pushbuttons, and selector switches arranged in a 20 x 30 x 15 cm panel box. Mitsubishi PLC system programming is based on algorithmic determination and ladder diagram arrangement assisted by GX Developer (GX Work). Performance measurement in the form of pulse readings is carried out by setting and manufacturing ladder counters and shift registers to count the number of pulses for each material and the accuracy of sorting when the material is detected simultaneously. The system performance is indicated by pulse reading accuracy and sorting timing accuracy. The reading of the pulse from the proximity switch affects the counter calculation to activate the pneumatic cylinder unit in sorting. Sorting for material-A takes 11 pulses, while for material-B, it takes 19 pulses. The synchronization measurement functions when an error occurs in the system in order to maintain the input received is the same as the output in the PLC-based control system. 

scholarly journals Development of an automatic can crusher using programmable logic controller

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 1795
Author(s):  
N. A. A. Hadi ◽  
Lim Hui Yee ◽  
K. A. M. Annuar ◽  
Zulhilmi Bin Zaid ◽  
Z. A Ghani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Capacitive Sensor ◽  
Programmable Logic Controller ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Programmable Logic ◽  
Storage Space ◽  
Small Industry ◽  
Tremendous Amount ◽  
Machine Interface ◽  
Automated Process

The invention of a can crusher machine in this project is to reduce the wasted storage space occupied by the tremendous amount of use aluminium can at the commercial establishment like in the restaurant, cafeteria and bar. Basically, can crusher machine be operated in manual effort and time in the can crushing process. Shrinking the initial volume of empty used-aluminium cans down to 50% in more effective, faster and effortless way, as well as to develop a low-cost device that is suitable for the small-industry usage are mainly the objectives for the Automatic Can Crusher, where an automated process is executed in Automatic Can Crusher due to the automation in the modern world is inevitable and nominal to be used. The Automatic Can Crusher is run by a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) with the aid of an inductive and capacitive sensor, where it is applied to detect whether the object is metal or non-metal. Overall, the system can be controlled manually through the push start and stop button as well as using the Human Machine Interface (HMI) using NB-Designer, for displaying the total of cans being crushed per day. The average result of empty can could shrink from 31% to 60 % of the original value, by using the attuned and compatible pressure for this system.

Development of a Low Cost Programmable Logic Controller

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcel Seiji Kay ◽  
Fabio Iaione ◽  
Andrea Teresa Riccio Barbosa ◽  
Rodrigo Porfirio da Silva Sacchi ◽  
Valguima Victoria Viana Aguiar Odakura
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Programmable Logic Controller ◽  
Programmable Logic

scholarly journals Conceptual design of smart multi-farm produce dehydrator using a low-cost programmable logic controller and raspberry pi

F1000Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 810
Author(s):  
Sunkanmi Oluwaleye ◽  
Victoria Oguntosin ◽  
Francis Idachaba
Keyword(s):  
Food Processing ◽  
Web Application ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Programmable Logic Controller ◽  
Food Sample ◽  
Raspberry Pi ◽  
Programmable Logic ◽  
Temperature And Humidity ◽  
Farm Produce ◽  
Drying Chamber

Background: Acceptable food processing techniques require the removal of water contents from the crop or food sample without destroying the nutritional qualities of the food sample. This poses a strict requirement on the dehydrator or oven that will be used in the dehydrating techniques to have the ability to control both temperature and humidity of its drying chamber. Methods: This work centres on how an autonomous multi-farm produce dehydrator that can also serve as an oven can be designed with a raspberry pi and a low-cost programmable logic controller (PLC). The dehydrator gives the users the flexibility to control both the drying chamber’s temperature and humidity from its web interface via a mobile device or the dehydrator’s HMI. Heat energy from the Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) is used so that the dehydrator can be readily available for commercial or industrial use.  The small electricity required to power the electronics devices is obtained from the hybrid power solution with an electric energy source from either the mains electricity supply or solar.. The design was tested by creating an operation profile from the proposed web application for the dehydrator. The operation trend was analysed from the web application’s Trendlines page. Results: The report showed that both the temperature and humidity of the dehydrator could be controlled, and access to historical operation data will give insight to the user on how to create a better operation profile. Conclusion: The setup described in this work, when implemented was able to produce a dehydrator/oven whose temperature and humidity can be perfectly controlled and its generated heat is evenly distributed in its drying chamber to ensure efficient and effective drying techniques use in crop preservation and food processing.

scholarly journals Conceptual design of smart multi-farm produce dehydrator using a low-cost programmable logic controller and raspberry pi

F1000Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 810
Author(s):  
Sunkanmi Oluwaleye ◽  
Victoria Oguntosin ◽  
Francis Idachaba
Keyword(s):  
Food Processing ◽  
Web Application ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Programmable Logic Controller ◽  
Food Sample ◽  
Raspberry Pi ◽  
Programmable Logic ◽  
Temperature And Humidity ◽  
Farm Produce ◽  
Drying Chamber

Background: Acceptable food processing techniques require the removal of water contents from the crop or food sample without destroying the nutritional qualities of the food sample. This poses a strict requirement on the dehydrator or oven that will be used in the dehydrating techniques to have the ability to control both temperature and humidity of its drying chamber. Methods: This work centres on how an autonomous multi-farm produce dehydrator that can also serve as an oven can be designed with a raspberry pi and a low-cost programmable logic controller (PLC). The dehydrator gives the users the flexibility to control both the drying chamber’s temperature and humidity from its web interface via a mobile device or the dehydrator’s HMI. Heat energy from the Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) is used so that the dehydrator can be readily available for commercial or industrial use.  The small electricity required to power the electronics devices is obtained from the hybrid power solution with an electric energy source from either the mains electricity supply or solar.. The design was tested by creating an operation profile from the proposed web application for the dehydrator. The operation trend was analysed from the web application’s Trendlines page. Results: The report showed that both the temperature and humidity of the dehydrator could be controlled, and access to historical operation data will give insight to the user on how to create a better operation profile. Conclusion: The setup described in this work, when implemented was able to produce a dehydrator/oven whose temperature and humidity can be perfectly controlled and its generated heat is evenly distributed in its drying chamber to ensure efficient and effective drying techniques use in crop preservation and food processing.

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