Unit 6 – Lab 12 Creating PLC Programs – Panelview Applications

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Course: ARO-247 Unit: 6

Ladder Programming

Learning Objectives

 Creating Ladder Diagrams – Creating a Panelview ME application.

General Information for this Lab.

 General Lab requirements:

o Provided ControlLogix PLC program (written by others)

o Provided framework for a PanelView configuration.

o Continued exploration of the FactoryTalk View Studio configuration software.

Reference Information.

 All the reference material presented to this point can be accessed to assist you when creating PLC
programs for the remainder of the class.

 Instruction Help Screens

 ControlLogix program Unit6_Lab12.

I/O Required:

 Real World Inputs

o Each conveyor has an Auxiliary Contact associated with the Motor Starter.

o Each conveyor has an Overload Relay contact (N.C.) associated with the Motor Starter.

 Real World Outputs

o Each conveyor has a Motor Starter coil.

 HMI I/O as required…

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Unit 6 – Lab 12 Creating PLC Programs – Panelview Applications
Description of Operation:

One of your colleagues has created the necessary ladder logic to control some conveyor sequencing. The
ladder logic in not currently connected to any Real World I/O. You may need to change some of the
previously created base tags in the PLC program to Aliases for easy connection to the Real World I/O. Your
task is to create a Human Machine Interface so an operator can effectively startup/shutdown the conveyor
system in an Automatic Mode. The operator must also have Manual (Hand) control over each of the
conveyors individually in order to clear any jams and otherwise maintain the operation of the conveyors. You
may also need to modify some of the PLC code to allow use of the inputs/outputs on the ControlLogix
trainer.

Additionally, you are provided with a base Panelview configuration. This configuration is not complete by any
means, but should give you a head-start in developing the application. In order to properly construct an
operator interface, you must have the ability to understand the operation of the system from an operator’s
viewpoint. Think about how the operation of the conveyors and how the operator will interact with the control
system.

Open and download the ControlLogix PLC program (Unit6_Lab12). Restore the PanelView application then
open the PanelView configuration application (ConveyorSequencing) and let’s explore both in order to
understand the logic and the HMI framework you have been given. Along with what modifications you may
consider.

A lot of the time when given a programming task much of the operation of the equipment is conveyed
verbally. It is important that you take concise notes as we discuss the operation and interface requirements.

Instructor-led deep dive into the provided materials.

Now complete the HMI configuration and any modifications to the PLC program. Do not change the basic
operation of the conveyors control as it has been verified for operation by your colleague and the plant’s
operation manager.

End of Lab. Show your work to the instructor and save all files.