Approach to Sorting Line Control using PLC and Factory I/O
Monika Rybczak1, Maciej Pakulski2, Michał Szweda3
1Monika Rybczak, Department of Ship Automation, Gdynia Maritime University, Gdynia, Poland.
2Maciej Pakulski, Student Research Club, Department of Ship Automation, Gdynia Maritime University, Gdynia, Poland.
3Michał Szweda, Student Research Club, Department of Ship Automation, Gdynia Maritime University, Gdynia, Poland.
Manuscript received on 09 July 2024 | Revised Manuscript received on 30 July 2024 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 September 2024 | Manuscript published on 30 September 2024 | PP: 1-6 | Volume-13 Issue-10, September 2024 | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijitee.I994113090824 | DOI: 10.35940/ijitee.I9941.13100924
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Abstract: The article presents the possibility of using a 3D environment to simulate the operation of a manufacturing process and control a virtual object with a PLC. A sample application of the Factory I/O environment, compatible with TIA Portal software and the real S7-1214 DC/DC controller, is presented. Visualisation and program code written in the LAD language, correlated with the 3D environment, were presented. The results showed the importance of a dynamic programming environment that reflects the program code designed to sort virtual production line components. The research showed that working with the code and experiencing virtual objects is closer to industrial solutions than just laboratory ones, as it engages students.
Keywords: LAD, PLC, Factory IO, S7-1200
Scope of the Article: Smart Computing