The document summarizes using TIA Portal and S7-1200 distributed control for Patco Machine and Fab's cable and hose reel systems. A traditional single PLC solution with remote I/O was compared to using multiple S7-1200 PLCs in a distributed control approach. The distributed approach leverages the built-in I/O on the S7-1200, provides flexibility and options, easier maintenance and serviceability, and takes advantage of the integrated project and library functionality in TIA Portal. This distributed control solution minimizes costs while providing expandability and customization options for Patco's customers.
Lightning Fast SCADA Development with Open Library for WinCC OA DMC, Inc.
Presenter - Leon Grossman
The Siemens platforms have always encouraged the use of modular, reusable, and object-oriented code. Last year, DMC expanded on those concepts by working with Siemens to release the Open Library. It is a library of many common industrial objects (drives, valves, analog, etc.) that has paired PLC function blocks with HMI faceplates for WinCC Comfort and Advanced.
The Open Library has recently expanded to support WinCC OA and leverage the new object oriented CTRL++ language elements released in WinCC OA v3.15. These new WinCC OA objects directly support the PLC objects in the library and support single tag configuration just like their HMI-centric cousins. We will discuss the role of object-oriented design in, how to obtain the Open Library, and how to use this library in your projects.
Advanced Motion Control: Using the New 1500TF Processor and Siemens LAxis Lib...DMC, Inc.
Presenter - Erin Meyer
DMC recently developed a program for the 1517-TF PLC that utilized the Siemens LAxis function block library to control 15 axes of S120 servo motion. The features utilized included a Virtual Master axis, point to point motion, velocity motion, electronic gearing, and electronic camming. The drives were configured to utilize PROFISafe functions including STO and SS1 functionality.
Topics covered will include: considerations made when selecting the 1500T platform, a summary of the new features on the 1500T, and an overview of the software design, implementation, and commissioning process utilized to successfully start up the machine in TIA Portal v14. This includes developing code using the LAxis library and Profisafe, using Starter to commission the drives, and testing and starting up the various axis configurations. Tips, tricks, and lessons learned will also be presented
Presenter - Boris Cherkasskiy
The industry-wide demand to collect and present machine statistical and performance data is continually growing. While it’s possible to IoT-enable a machine with the use of an Intelligent Gateway or by utilizing an MES system, it might be cost-prohibitive for a small machine.
This session will present a solution that allows you to push data from an S7-1200 PLC directly to the cloud via standard MQTT protocol. Attendees will gain a quick path to Industry 4.0 using standard IoT protocol to connect a custom machine (or a cell/line) to an existing and fast-growing IoT infrastructure.
DMC Siemens Automation Summit 2014 Presentation: Siemens Best Practices When ...DMC, Inc.
In this presentation given at the 2014 Siemens Automation Summit in Orlando, FL, John Sullivan offers Siemens best practices when leveraging existing Rockwell Code. John talks about types of conversions, including Line by Line, Complete Rewrite and Selective Rewrite, as well as specific customer situations, solutions, challenges and benefits.
Lightning Fast SCADA Development with Open Library for WinCC OA DMC, Inc.
Presenter - Leon Grossman
The Siemens platforms have always encouraged the use of modular, reusable, and object-oriented code. Last year, DMC expanded on those concepts by working with Siemens to release the Open Library. It is a library of many common industrial objects (drives, valves, analog, etc.) that has paired PLC function blocks with HMI faceplates for WinCC Comfort and Advanced.
The Open Library has recently expanded to support WinCC OA and leverage the new object oriented CTRL++ language elements released in WinCC OA v3.15. These new WinCC OA objects directly support the PLC objects in the library and support single tag configuration just like their HMI-centric cousins. We will discuss the role of object-oriented design in, how to obtain the Open Library, and how to use this library in your projects.
Advanced Motion Control: Using the New 1500TF Processor and Siemens LAxis Lib...DMC, Inc.
Presenter - Erin Meyer
DMC recently developed a program for the 1517-TF PLC that utilized the Siemens LAxis function block library to control 15 axes of S120 servo motion. The features utilized included a Virtual Master axis, point to point motion, velocity motion, electronic gearing, and electronic camming. The drives were configured to utilize PROFISafe functions including STO and SS1 functionality.
Topics covered will include: considerations made when selecting the 1500T platform, a summary of the new features on the 1500T, and an overview of the software design, implementation, and commissioning process utilized to successfully start up the machine in TIA Portal v14. This includes developing code using the LAxis library and Profisafe, using Starter to commission the drives, and testing and starting up the various axis configurations. Tips, tricks, and lessons learned will also be presented
Presenter - Boris Cherkasskiy
The industry-wide demand to collect and present machine statistical and performance data is continually growing. While it’s possible to IoT-enable a machine with the use of an Intelligent Gateway or by utilizing an MES system, it might be cost-prohibitive for a small machine.
This session will present a solution that allows you to push data from an S7-1200 PLC directly to the cloud via standard MQTT protocol. Attendees will gain a quick path to Industry 4.0 using standard IoT protocol to connect a custom machine (or a cell/line) to an existing and fast-growing IoT infrastructure.
DMC Siemens Automation Summit 2014 Presentation: Siemens Best Practices When ...DMC, Inc.
In this presentation given at the 2014 Siemens Automation Summit in Orlando, FL, John Sullivan offers Siemens best practices when leveraging existing Rockwell Code. John talks about types of conversions, including Line by Line, Complete Rewrite and Selective Rewrite, as well as specific customer situations, solutions, challenges and benefits.
Flexibility and standardization using dynamic IO addressing and option handlingDMC, Inc.
This presentation will dive into solutions that DMC developed that fully leverage S7’s hardware and development flexibility to create efficient and agile manufacturing deployments.
Taking your Siemens PLC s7-1200 to industry 4.0DMC, Inc.
Project Engineer James Condon led a presentation on Siemens PLC Industry 4.0. The presentation covered how Industry 4.0 can offer better efficiency for existing industrial equipment.
5 Tips for Using TIA Portal V14 to Decrease Safety Development Time DMC, Inc.
Presenter - Ryan Landwehr
The release of Totally Integrated Automation Portal V14 made significant improvements to SIMATIC STEP 7 Safety. We will demonstrate how these new features can decrease development time and significantly decrease wiring while maintaining or improving the SIL or PL.
This presentation will discuss how to use these new features, including S7-1200F PROFIsafe communication and distributed safety using F-I-Device communication. We will also explore ways to program your Siemens safety PLC effectively and efficiently through reusable safety function blocks, PLC data types, and built-in Siemens safety blocks.
What is the Siemens Open Library, and How it Decreased Development Time for E...DMC, Inc.
Presenter - John Sullivan
Eden Innovations is scaling up its liquid chemical admix production facility and needed to move to a more robust automation system. In an effort to keep costs of the control infrastructure down, it was decided to keep the programming in-house and utilize the freely available Open Library as a base for their control system.
This session will cover the benefits gained and challenges faced utilizing and customizing the Open Library for a bespoke controls system. The system was developed with minimal time investment by an engineer with no previous experience with the Siemens platform. Through customizing the open library, Eden was able to quickly develop a library that utilizes Siemens best practices and provides building blocks for any future development
At the 2014 NI Week in Austin, Texas, DMC engineers from Chicago, Boston and Denver came together to share information about High Speed Vision Systems and the work we do here at DMC.
A presentation by Tirtha Paul Chowdhury on PLC basics.
Tirtha Paul Chowdhury
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
2017-2021
Techno India Saltlake, Kolkata
Auto Code Generation and Rapid Brewery/Distillery AutomationDMC, Inc.
This presentation details how the Siemens Brewing template, a TIA Portal based auto code generation tool created developed in partnership by DMC and Siemens, can be used to create complete automation in rapid brewing and distillery.
The modular SIMATIC S7-1200 controller is at the core of our offering for simple but highly precise automation tasks. The SIMATIC S7-1200 controller is modular and compact, versatile, a secure investment, and is perfectly suited to a whole range of applications.
The S7-1200 CPUs with Safety Integrated handle both standard and safety-related tasks.
A compact design with integrated IO, communication interfaces that meet the highest industry requirements and a range of powerful integrated technological functions make this controller an integral part of a comprehensive automation solution.
Top Ten Programming Mistakes by People New to SiemensDMC, Inc.
DMC, a Siemens Solution Partner with the most S7 Certified Engineers in the United States, presented insights to people new to Siemens to help avoid common mistakes at the 2011 Siemens Automation Summit. Over the years we have encountered numerous applications written by novices and seen first-hand some of the more common errors made.
In this briefing we explore the Magelis Basic HMI offer presentation and application samples.
For more details:
https://www.schneider-electric.com/en/product-range/61054-magelis#search
Doucas DMC is the Destination Management division of Doucas Travel Collection, one of Greece’s leading luxury travel companies, which carries on a 125-year old family business tradition of service excellence. As an incoming travel company, we offer an experienced team that can handle large events or groups of any size, without neglecting personal attention and flexibility.
Flexibility and standardization using dynamic IO addressing and option handlingDMC, Inc.
This presentation will dive into solutions that DMC developed that fully leverage S7’s hardware and development flexibility to create efficient and agile manufacturing deployments.
Taking your Siemens PLC s7-1200 to industry 4.0DMC, Inc.
Project Engineer James Condon led a presentation on Siemens PLC Industry 4.0. The presentation covered how Industry 4.0 can offer better efficiency for existing industrial equipment.
5 Tips for Using TIA Portal V14 to Decrease Safety Development Time DMC, Inc.
Presenter - Ryan Landwehr
The release of Totally Integrated Automation Portal V14 made significant improvements to SIMATIC STEP 7 Safety. We will demonstrate how these new features can decrease development time and significantly decrease wiring while maintaining or improving the SIL or PL.
This presentation will discuss how to use these new features, including S7-1200F PROFIsafe communication and distributed safety using F-I-Device communication. We will also explore ways to program your Siemens safety PLC effectively and efficiently through reusable safety function blocks, PLC data types, and built-in Siemens safety blocks.
What is the Siemens Open Library, and How it Decreased Development Time for E...DMC, Inc.
Presenter - John Sullivan
Eden Innovations is scaling up its liquid chemical admix production facility and needed to move to a more robust automation system. In an effort to keep costs of the control infrastructure down, it was decided to keep the programming in-house and utilize the freely available Open Library as a base for their control system.
This session will cover the benefits gained and challenges faced utilizing and customizing the Open Library for a bespoke controls system. The system was developed with minimal time investment by an engineer with no previous experience with the Siemens platform. Through customizing the open library, Eden was able to quickly develop a library that utilizes Siemens best practices and provides building blocks for any future development
At the 2014 NI Week in Austin, Texas, DMC engineers from Chicago, Boston and Denver came together to share information about High Speed Vision Systems and the work we do here at DMC.
A presentation by Tirtha Paul Chowdhury on PLC basics.
Tirtha Paul Chowdhury
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
2017-2021
Techno India Saltlake, Kolkata
Auto Code Generation and Rapid Brewery/Distillery AutomationDMC, Inc.
This presentation details how the Siemens Brewing template, a TIA Portal based auto code generation tool created developed in partnership by DMC and Siemens, can be used to create complete automation in rapid brewing and distillery.
The modular SIMATIC S7-1200 controller is at the core of our offering for simple but highly precise automation tasks. The SIMATIC S7-1200 controller is modular and compact, versatile, a secure investment, and is perfectly suited to a whole range of applications.
The S7-1200 CPUs with Safety Integrated handle both standard and safety-related tasks.
A compact design with integrated IO, communication interfaces that meet the highest industry requirements and a range of powerful integrated technological functions make this controller an integral part of a comprehensive automation solution.
Top Ten Programming Mistakes by People New to SiemensDMC, Inc.
DMC, a Siemens Solution Partner with the most S7 Certified Engineers in the United States, presented insights to people new to Siemens to help avoid common mistakes at the 2011 Siemens Automation Summit. Over the years we have encountered numerous applications written by novices and seen first-hand some of the more common errors made.
In this briefing we explore the Magelis Basic HMI offer presentation and application samples.
For more details:
https://www.schneider-electric.com/en/product-range/61054-magelis#search
Doucas DMC is the Destination Management division of Doucas Travel Collection, one of Greece’s leading luxury travel companies, which carries on a 125-year old family business tradition of service excellence. As an incoming travel company, we offer an experienced team that can handle large events or groups of any size, without neglecting personal attention and flexibility.
DMC, a Siemens Solution Partner with the most S7 Certified Engineers in the United States, recently shared some insights to people new to Siemens to help avoid common mistakes at the 2011 Siemens Automation Summit. Over the years we have encountered numerous applications written by novices and seen first-hand some of the more common errors made.
Air voice technologies provides various training programs related to electronic/Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering like
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A detailed overview of Sierra Monitor's FieldServer protocol gateways for integrators. This covers the FieldServer product line, features, and building automation use cases.
Elite is a system integrator, managed service provider and strategic outsourcing player providing end-to-end IT services and solutions with an on the ground presence in major cities across the country.
Career Development Plans as a Competitive AdvantageDMC, Inc.
By offering employees career opportunities where they can truly reach their potential, both the company and employees win. Frank Riordan shares how his company, DMC, continues to improve its culture, with a focus on providing career advancement opportunities. Frank shares DMC’s Career Development Improvement Plan, which was created with internal committees to address the needs of DMC’s ambitious and creative workforce, including the successes and pitfalls seen in implementing the plan.
10 Tips for Using SharePoint to prepare for the CSIA AuditDMC, Inc.
Establishing effective business practices (BPs) is key to the success of system integrators and the focus of the CSIA Certification audit that’s required to earn and maintain CSIA Certification. Once BPs are established, getting your organization to use and adopt them can be an even more daunting task.
We're sharing 10 tips for setting up an effective BP structure inside SharePoint (Office 365 or on-premises) that’s easy to maintain and, more importantly, easy for your employees to use.
This presentation provides a thorough overview of the new features and capabilities of the 2017 version of LabVIEW. New features include tools for productive, simplified development, new Embedded Design Technologies, a cloud toolkit for Amazon Web Services, new API's, Interface Utilities, support for FMI standard and several others. LabVIEW NXG is also discussed.
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Real-World Case Study: For Connecting CompactRIO's to Microsoft Azure IoTDMC, Inc.
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Sitec 2017 Siemens Open Library PresentationDMC, Inc.
DMC Overview
What is the Siemens Open Library?
How It Works & What’s Included
Making Changes/Contributing
Customization
Configuration
Faceplate/UDT Demo
Democratizing Digital Marketing: Motivating and Managing Your Engineers to Cr...DMC, Inc.
Authenticity is key to the success of today's marketing approach, yet motivating engineers to contribute to marketing initiatives can be a challenge for many technical firms. This presentation will outline the importance of engineer involvement in web content creation and highlight strategies for leveraging your talented team to generate content your audience will value.
Welcome to WIPAC Monthly the magazine brought to you by the LinkedIn Group Water Industry Process Automation & Control.
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Overview of the fundamental roles in Hydropower generation and the components involved in wider Electrical Engineering.
This paper presents the design and construction of hydroelectric dams from the hydrologist’s survey of the valley before construction, all aspects and involved disciplines, fluid dynamics, structural engineering, generation and mains frequency regulation to the very transmission of power through the network in the United Kingdom.
Author: Robbie Edward Sayers
Collaborators and co editors: Charlie Sims and Connor Healey.
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Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface.
• Compatible with MAFI CCR system.
• Compatible with IDM8000 CCR.
• Compatible with Backplane mount serial communication.
• Compatible with commercial and Defence aviation CCR system.
• Remote control system for accessing CCR and allied system over serial or TCP.
• Indigenized local Support/presence in India.
• Easy in configuration using DIP switches.
Technical Specifications
Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
Key Features
Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface
• Compatible with MAFI CCR system
• Copatiable with IDM8000 CCR
• Compatible with Backplane mount serial communication.
• Compatible with commercial and Defence aviation CCR system.
• Remote control system for accessing CCR and allied system over serial or TCP.
• Indigenized local Support/presence in India.
Application
• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface.
• Compatible with MAFI CCR system.
• Compatible with IDM8000 CCR.
• Compatible with Backplane mount serial communication.
• Compatible with commercial and Defence aviation CCR system.
• Remote control system for accessing CCR and allied system over serial or TCP.
• Indigenized local Support/presence in India.
• Easy in configuration using DIP switches.
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Industrial Training at Shahjalal Fertilizer Company Limited (SFCL)MdTanvirMahtab2
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3. Presenter Info
• B.S., M.S., Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering – University of Notre Dame
• CAD/CAM, Intelligent Systems @ ND
• With DMC since 2010
• Chicago, Boston, Houston
• PLC/HMI/SCADA, LabVIEW, C#/C++, .NET,
• Proficient in Siemens (Step7, WinCC, Portal), AB, Beckhoff, B&R, and more
• Siemens Certified Professional
Jason Mayes
Project Director (Houston)
4. DMC Overview
Established in 1996, offices in Chicago, Boston, &
Denver and customers throughout the world
employees & growing
85+
10. • Founded in 1973 by Johnny R. Kilpatrick
• Started as job shop/machine shop
• Expanded to repairing/building hydraulic cylinders for
the oil field industry
Patco Machine & Fab, Inc.
11. • Services offerings now expanded to include Design and Manufacturing
• Specializing in Production & Drilling Equipment
• Hydraulic Pump Skids
• Hose and Cable Reels
• Suction and Dump Valves for Mud Tanks
• Much more….
• Pride, Quality and Commitment
• Servicing Customer World Wide since 1973
Patco Machine & Fab, Inc.
19. Challenges
• Why automate?
• Looking to modernize the product to meet evolving industry
requirements and standards
• Differentiate our products with first in the industry capabilities
• Provide our customers with added value
• Potential challenges
• Our expertise is in high quality mechanical/hydraulic design
and fabrication, not electronic controls
• Limited experience in Zoned/Classified spaces
• ATEX/IECEx Class 1 space
• Controls hardware selection/communication/software
• Extreme conditions of offshore drilling environment
20. Presenter Info
Adam Tacker
Outside Account Manager (AWC)
• 9 years at AWC
• 6 years Applications Engineer/Field Service
• 3 years on Account Management Team
• Expert in Siemens PLC and Drives, and Instrumentation
• TI505/S5, Legacy Product Expert
• Field service and startup experience
• Certified Siemens Professional
21. • 50 years of serving our customers
• Winning Together
• Products and Services
• Siemens/P&F/Moxa/Phoenix Contact/Rittal
• Project Management, System Design, 24/7 Tech
Support
• Over 400 engineers, 30 locations giving our
customers the best possible solution
AWC, Inc.
22. Building a
Team
AWC – a Complete Solution
• Electrical (Hazardous Areas)
• Controls
• Project Management
Challenges
• ATEX/IECEx Ratings (dual)
• Flexibility/Modularity
• Hardware Selection
26. Advantages
• Single controller
• Initial setup
• One copy of code to
manage
• I/O local to remote racks
• PN communication
Traditional Solution
27. Disadvantages
• Cost ($$)
• 8 Remote Racks
• More Complicated Panel
Design for Sheave (EX)
• Need Ethernet in addition to
power to sheave
• Not Flexible
• PLC program must be
modified for different configs
• Reel HMI’s must look at
unique tags
Traditional Solution
31. • Minimizing Cost
• Built in I/O on 1200
• Single ET200SP (CPU)
in remote panel for
load cell/encoder
• Simple junction box on
sheave
Leveraging the S7-1200
S7 Comm
CUSTOMER BENEFIT = lower cost per system
32. • Flexibility
• Distributed control
• More options
• Tension/payout
• Multiple reel options
Leveraging the S7-1200
CUSTOMER BENEFIT = ‘custom’ options for Patco’s
customer with no additional development
33. • Maintainability and Service
• Fewer parts to maintain
• Easy to program via
MMC
• Transfer Cards
• Program Cards
Leveraging the S7-1200
CUSTOMER BENEFIT = easy system setup, service,
and configuration without needing DMC
35. Leveraging TIA Portal
• Integrated Projects
• 5 PLCs + 5 HMIs = 1 Project
• Drag & Drop Tags
• Easy PLC to PLC Communication
• Easy to configure HMI
Connections
CUSTOMER BENEFIT = easier for Patco to maintain
should features need to be added
36. Leveraging TIA Portal
• Extended Diagnostics
• Integrated device level
diagnostics
• Webserver/HMI
• Improves ability to
remotely diagnose any
issues
CUSTOMER BENEFIT = easier troubleshooting in
the field, remote support vs onsite
37. Leveraging TIA Portal
• Library Functionality
• Typed Function Blocks
• All reels share same code
• Changes only needed in
one place
• Shared PLC/HMI Datatypes
• Easy Faceplate linking
CUSTOMER BENEFIT = minimize testing and
development time, save $$ and time
38. Leveraging TIA Portal
• Configuration Control
• Define optional modules in
ET200SP rack
• Can set hardware
configuration from HMI
CUSTOMER BENEFIT = One project, multiple hardware
configuration options
DMC locations – Started in Chicago, opened in Boston two years ago, Denver this past year, Houston, New York.
We have customers all over the world (China, India, Turkey, Russia, Mexico, etc.).
We now have over 85 engineers with many more starting this year.
TEST & MEASUREMENT AUTOMATION
Our Test & Measurement Automation Services help automate
laboratory testing using the latest technologies.
CUSTOM SOFTWARE & HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT
We can help with your product or application development needs.
Our services include product conception, custom electronic hardware
development, application development for web, desktop, embedded,
and mobile, and the development of developer tools (SDK, Drivers,
API, etc.).
MICROSOFT CONSULTING SERVICES
DMC has been a certified Microsoft Gold Partner since 2005. We work on
software solutions using Microsoft-centric technologies (SharePoint, Office 365, Azure, CRM, .NET, etc.).
We are Siemens Solutions partners with the Factory Automation Group and with WinCC OA and as WinCC Specialists.
We are certified with the Control Systems Integrators Association.
Member of Solution Partner Program since 2003
Exhibited and presented at Automation Summits since 2006
Involved in multiple strategic engagements with SIIL Funded projects
Frank Riordan (DMC President) became Chair of Siemens Solution Partner Council in 2010, serves on User Advisory Board
Connect Events @ Automation Summit (’11,’12,’13,’14)
Awarded Siemens Customer Excellence Award (2011)
Everything with Siemens except PCS7 and nc/cnc
TIA Portal and Step 7
Safety and Wireless Safety
SCADA/HMI – WinCC, WinCC Redundant, WinCC Flexible, WinCC Advanced
Our diverse experience in technology, industry and processes allows us to bring best practices from many areas. We deliver solutions not available from singularly focused organizations.
Our experience is broad and deep. We have a proven track record in a wide range of industries.
Existing system mechanical/pneumatic
Existing system mechanical/pneumatic
Existing system mechanical/pneumatic
Existing system mechanical/pneumatic
RSTAHL
Complicated panel design and build – require ATEX/IECEx Class 1 ratings
R Stahl has team of experts familiar with zoned/classified spaces
Panel design and fabrication
DMC
Controls/Automation, guidance on hardware selection and architecture
Dynapar
Encoder help
Siemens
The best hardware in the industry
Traditional approach:
Centralized control, remote I/O racks for each reel/sheave
-> 8 SIPLUS ET200SPs
1 for each Sheave
Encoder input (TPOS INPUT 1) for absolute encoder
Load Cell input to measure tension
1 for each Reel
Local I/O – discrete and analog I/O for control
-> 5 HMIs (1 Remote Stand, 4 reels)
If we wanted to use 2, 3, or 5 reels, would require hardware and software changes
All PLCs
Build in IO reduced need for remote I/O modules
Replaced ET200SP’s in sheaves with signal condition, ran signal wires to remote panel for a single ET200SP Controller (1510)
1200’s set up for distributed control with 1510 as data concentrator to get encoder/load cell data (preconditioned in junction box). Turn ET200SP to simple shared I/O rack aggregating and conditioning data for all reels. Also makes it optional – don’t need the encoder/load cell option to function. Configurable from HMI.
Also gives ability to have a single point of access for DCS (Modbus/profinet, etc) if need to tie it into existing system
Distributed control
each CPU controls a specific reels
Number of reels flexible
No software changes
Can operate in stand alone mode
Reel HMI programs can be identical – look at the same tags. Configuration on unit to select the ‘theme.’ Just looking at different IP addresses.
Fewer i/o module types
Can easily replace PLC and program using memory card
Program cards allow the card to be moved from PLC to PLC (can swap plc’s and move card)
Transfer cards allow a ‘master’ card to be inserted to program a PLC
Many advantages to working in Portal vs other automation software packages
Integrated projects
Working in RSLogix/FactoryTalk View Studio would require 5 controller projects, 5 HMI projects
Drag and drop tags between HMI and PLC
Custom data types created on PLC can be shared with HMI and mapped to faceplates
Library functionality
Use libraries and types. Can edit a single type if change to logic needed and update all 4 reels simultaneously. No copy/paste, no export/import.
Integrated projects
Working in RSLogix/FactoryTalk View Studio would require 5 controller projects, 5 HMI projects
Drag and drop tags between HMI and PLC
Custom data types created on PLC can be shared with HMI and mapped to faceplates
Library functionality
Use libraries and types. Can edit a single type if change to logic needed and update all 4 reels simultaneously. No copy/paste, no export/import.
Integrated projects
Working in RSLogix/FactoryTalk View Studio would require 5 controller projects, 5 HMI projects
Drag and drop tags between HMI and PLC
Custom data types created on PLC can be shared with HMI and mapped to faceplates
Library functionality
Use libraries and types. Can edit a single type if change to logic needed and update all 4 reels simultaneously. No copy/paste, no export/import.
Configuration Control
Can define what hardware exists and where as configurable in user program (through HMI)
Integrated projects
Working in RSLogix/FactoryTalk View Studio would require 5 controller projects, 5 HMI projects
Drag and drop tags between HMI and PLC
Custom data types created on PLC can be shared with HMI and mapped to faceplates
Library functionality
Use libraries and types. Can edit a single type if change to logic needed and update all 4 reels simultaneously. No copy/paste, no export/import.
Configuration Control
Can define what hardware exists and where as configurable in user program (through HMI)