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Latest Post... Productivity Suite PLC Simulator Software Free Download The productivity suite software now contains a plc simulator. The software is a free download and is available from automation direct. This software will now allow you to test or troubleshoot your program without the physical hardware present. The entire family of controllers can use the simulator. P1000, P2000, and P3000 emulation can happen on the following parts of the productivity series hardware: - P1...Continue reading

Solo Process Temperature Controller The SOLO Process Temperature Controller is a single loop dual-output process temperature controller that can control both heating and cooling simultaneously. It is available in 1/32, 1/16, 1/8 and 1/4 DIN panel sizes and is UL, CUL and CE approved. There are four types of control modes on the Solo. PID with autotune (AT), On/Off, Manual and Ramp Soak.... The video will show setting up the Solo Process Temperature Controller to communicate via Modbus RTU back to the computer. We will be using the configuration software provided free of charge by Automation Direct. More information can be obtained on our website. This includes step by step instructions on communication to a Solo Process Temperature Controller using Modbus RTU. https://www.youtube.com/playlist

Productivity Open P1AM Industrial Arduino PID Control https://youtu.be/QVOwlcccJu0

Latest Post... Productivity Open P1AM Industrial Arduino PID Control A Proportional-Integral-Derivative algorithm is a generic Control Loop feedback formula widely used in industrial control systems. A PID algorithm attempts to correct the error between a measured process variable and the desired setpoint by calculating and then outputting a corrective action that can adjust the process accordingly and rapidly, to keep the Error to a minimum.... The following links will explain the PID instruction. PID for Dummies PID Theory Explained Wikipedia PID Controller We will be using an immersion heater in a cup of water to keep the temperature at a constant value. Our immersion heater will be controlled through a relay using time proportional control from our PID output. A J type thermocouple will be used with the P1-04THM thermocouple temperature and voltage input module. The Arduino PID Library by Brett Beauregard will be used with our productivity open P1AM industrial arduino. Our program sketch will use productivity blocks, that will then be verified into the C++ code in the Arduino IDE. Let's get started. Previous posts in this Productivity Open Arduino Compatible Industrial Controller Series A full list can be obtained at the following location: Productivity Open (P1AM-100) Arduino Controller Productivity Open Arduino Controller Hardware - Starter Kit Unboxing Video - Powering Up Video Installing the Software Video First Program - Video Program Structure - Video Variables Data Types - Video Serial Monitor COM - Video Program Control - Video Operators - Video GPIO Inputs and Outputs - Video Math Instructions - Video Time Instructions - Video P1000 Expansion Analog Combination Module - Video P1000 Expansion Digital Inputs and Outputs Part 1 - Video P1000 Expansion Digital Inputs and Outputs Part 2 - Video Watchdog Timer - Video P1000 Expansion Thermocouple Module - Video Watch the video below to see the sample program (sketch) controlling the temperature of our water using the productivity open industrial arduino controller. PID Library The first thing that we must do is to ensure that the PID library is installed. Continue reading the post... https://accautomation.ca/productivity-open-p1am-industrial-

Trumeter ADM100 Series Graphical Panel Meter Key Features - Large multi-format display - 40 segment bar graph display... - Large 4 digit display - Separate display area for annunciators, custom messages, and alarm information. - Dynamic backlight colour - User-adjustable backlight brightness, flash, and colour - Wide viewing angle (Horizontal and Vertical) - Three-year warranty Overview - Measurement Voltage 0-600 AC or DC Current 0-5 A direct, 0-9,999 A via CT o Frequency 2-400 Hz - Outputs 2x digital open collector 2x analog 4-20 mA - Input Power ADM100-Lx: 12-24 VAC/VDC (+/- 10%) ADM100-Hx: 100-240 VAC or 110-300 VDC (+/- 10%) - Free Configuration Utility Download o PC utility via USB Basic configuration without PC (default setting is volts) - Display Options Positive LCD (bright environments) Negative LCD (dark environments) - Programmable Scale (offset and gain) and Range (min and max) Four-character starburst for custom annunciators User-selectable backlight colour and intensity Two independent alarm set-points Two independent outputs 4-20 mA analog monitor output https://www.youtube.com/playlist

Omron CP1H to C-More EA9-RHMI Communication https://youtu.be/UhvGFIkXTsI

Latest Post... Omron CP1H to C-More EA9-RHMI Communication The C-More EA9 Series of human-machine interfaces (HMI) provides a way for the operator to control and will perform a lot of additional items. The free programming software is very user friendly and fully featured. Here are some of the additional items that this robust and powerful HMI can do besides communicating to programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Send Email This includes authentication for the email client ...protocol Log Data This can log data files to the internal memory or an external thumb drive (32G) FTP Server Use file transfer protocol to retrieve information from the HMI to a network. This can be done automatically with a batch file. Web Server This HMI can be a web server on your network Remote Internet Access Windows, Android, and IOS operating systems have the ability to take advantage of this remote access to the HMI. The programs are free and fully functional. Our sample CP1H PLC program will use buttons and indicators to control a start/stop jog circuit. An analog input into the PLC will be scaled and displayed on a gauge and numeric display on our HMI screen. We will also write information to our 7 segment display on the CPU from our HMI screen. Omron serial host link protocol will be used to communicate over an RS485 serial cable. We will demonstrate remote access using our windows and android device. Let’s get started. Previously in this CP1H series, we have discussed: System Hardware - Video CX-Programmer - Video Establish Communication - Video Setting, Forcing and Online Editing - Video Numbering System and Addressing - Video CP1H Timers - Video Counters - Video Data Movement - Video Compare Instructions - Video Data Shift Instructions - Video Part 1 - Video Part 2 Math Instructions - Video Data Conversion - Video Program Control Instructions - Video Table Data Instructions - Video Data Control Instructions - Video AdvancedHMI Communication - Video The CP1H PLC can communicate Host Link (C Mode Commands) Serial RS232, RS485, RS422. It can also communicate Ethernet FINS via a communications module. Communications drivers currently included in the C-More HMI for the Omron controllers are as follows. Omron C200 / C500 Host Link Adapter Omron CS / CJ FINS Serial Omron CS / CJ FINS Ethernet These will handle communication with any of the Omron Series of programmable logic controllers. Continue reading the post... http://accautomation.ca/omron-cp1h-to-c-more-ea9-rhmi-commu

BRX Series PLC (Do-More) - Automation Direct https://www.youtube.com/playlist There are several reasons why we are using the BRX Series Controller. Here are just a few.... - Standalone PLC with built-in I/O - Built-in Data Logging - Communication ability - Ethernet Port, RS232, RS485, USB - support for protocols such as Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, ASCII, K-sequence (DirectLOGIC users), Custom Protocols (ASCII over serial, TCP or UDP over Ethernet) - Built-in Analog input and output - Integrated motion control - High-speed counters - Powerful instruction set (Video of Instructions in software) - Ability to expand the system with a variety of modules - Part of the Do-More series of PLCs which use the same free software. (Do-More Designer) - Integrated simulator in the software capable of external communications for testing The BRX series of programmable logic controllers consist of four different units. They differ depending on the Inputs and Outputs built into the unit and if it has the Ethernet port. No I/O Micro PLC unit (BX ME) 10 Point Micro PLC unit (BX 10/10E) 18 Point Micro PLC unit - (BX 18/18E) 36 Point Micro PLC unit - (BX 36/36E) These CPUs (Central Processing Units) are also known as MPU (Multi-Processing Units) because of communication capabilities.

Productivity Open P1AM Industrial Arduino P1000 Expansion Thermocouple Module https://youtu.be/ONme9l2HK34

Latest Post... Productivity Open P1AM Industrial Arduino P1000 Expansion Thermocouple Module The productivity open P1AM I/O interface chip-set supports the full suite of Productivity 1000 I/O expansion modules. These modules are industry approved and proven in the industrial environment. Modern industrial signal levels for digital and analog inputs and outputs are used. P1000 modules available to you include the following: Discrete... Analog Temperature Relay High-speed Input PWM We will be adding and programming a P1-04THM thermocouple temperature and voltage input module to our P1AM-START1 ProductivityOpen starter kit with Ethernet. This card is very flexible and we will use the configuration tool on Github and productivity blocks. Let's get started. Previous posts in this Productivity Open Arduino Compatible Industrial Controller Series A full list can be obtained at the following location: Productivity Open (P1AM-100) Arduino Controller Productivity Open Arduino Controller Hardware - Starter Kit Unboxing Video - Powering Up Video Installing the Software Video First Program - Video Program Structure - Video Variables Data Types - Video Serial Monitor COM - Video Program Control - Video Operators - Video GPIO Inputs and Outputs - Video Math Instructions - Video Time Instructions - Video P1000 Expansion Analog Combination Module - Video P1000 Expansion Digital Inputs and Outputs Part 1 - Video P1000 Expansion Digital Inputs and Outputs Part 2 - Video Watchdog Timer - Video Watch the video below to see the wiring and sample program (sketch) using the P1000 thermocouple temperature module on our productivity open industrial arduino controller. P1AM CPU Base LED When this LED is on it indicates the Base Controller is powered and has been initialized by calling P1.init(). Note: External 24V or a P1000 Series power supply must be used for the Base Controller and modules to be powered. P1-04THM - Thermocouple Temperature and Voltage Input Continue reading the post... https://accautomation.ca/productivity-open-p1am-industrial-

Click PLC System The five steps to PLC program development will determine the inputs and outputs required in our system. 1 Define the task 2 - Define the inputs and outputs... 3 Develop a logical sequence of operation 4 - Develop the PLC program 5 Test the program There are several reasons why we are using the Click PLC. Here are just a few. - Investment is low for the hardware and the software is free - Standalone PLC with built-in I/O - Communication ability - Ethernet Port, RS232, RS485 - support for protocols such as Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, etc. - Ability to expand the system with a variety of modules including RTD and Thermocouple inputs directly. https://www.youtube.com/playlist

Arduino Uno Super Starter Kit Hardware https://youtu.be/kjVSPigu8Ls Save an additional 15% using the Amazon code: SGAE7TC3 at checkout from the following associate link:... https://amzn.to/3iLGcgn This link is good until October 15, 2020 See more

Latest Post... Arduino Uno Super Starter Kit Hardware Arduino consists of a family of single programmable circuit boards and the IDE (Integrated Development Environment) that uses a streamlined version of C++ to write and upload code to the boards. Many pre-configured circuit boards, called "shields", are available to expand the functionality of the Arduino controller. These shields can provide Ethernet, WiFi, GPS, LCD displays, and motor controls, among others, by simply "st...acking" or connecting the shields to the Arduino controller board. This Lego-style building of electronic devices is becoming more popular. The Arduino UNO is one of the best board to learn about electronics and coding. This robust board is the most used and documented board of the whole Arduino family. We will be looking at the Elegoo Arduino UNO R3 Super Starter Kit. Opening up this great learning tool and discussing the Uno board itself. Let’s get started. Watch the video below of the unpacking and powering up of our starter kit. Elegoo Super Starter Kit UNO R3. What is Arduino? Arduino consists of a family of single programmable circuit boards and the IDE (Integrated Development Environment) that uses a streamlined version of C++ to write and upload code to the boards. Continue reading the post... https://accautomation.ca/arduino-uno-super-starter-kit-hard Save an additional 15% using the Amazon code: SGAE7TC3 at checkout from the following associate link: https://amzn.to/3iLGcgn This link is good until October 15, 2020