Let’s build the program rung by rung. Note: We will use generic addressing; adjust for your specific lab.
Open LogixPro and navigate to the simulation. You will see:
The LogixPro dual compressor exercise 2 is a simulation-based exercise that mimics a real-world industrial scenario. The objective of this exercise is to program a PLC to control a dual compressor system, which consists of two compressors that work together to supply compressed air to a process. The system has several inputs and outputs, including sensors, pushbuttons, and valves, which must be controlled and monitored by the PLC.
instruction. This instruction detects the transition of the pressure switch from "off" to "on" and sends a momentary pulse to a toggle rung. This pulse flips a binary bit, which then acts as a selector for which motor output is enabled for that specific cycle.
Let’s build the program rung by rung. Note: We will use generic addressing; adjust for your specific lab.
Open LogixPro and navigate to the simulation. You will see:
The LogixPro dual compressor exercise 2 is a simulation-based exercise that mimics a real-world industrial scenario. The objective of this exercise is to program a PLC to control a dual compressor system, which consists of two compressors that work together to supply compressed air to a process. The system has several inputs and outputs, including sensors, pushbuttons, and valves, which must be controlled and monitored by the PLC.
instruction. This instruction detects the transition of the pressure switch from "off" to "on" and sends a momentary pulse to a toggle rung. This pulse flips a binary bit, which then acts as a selector for which motor output is enabled for that specific cycle.