13.4 LABORATORY - DEVICENET

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Purpose:

To be introduced to a software based PLC, interfacing with devices using devicenet and practical sensors.

Overview:

In previous coursework you have used PLC-5 processors. The software based PLC is very similar. The most noticeable difference is that Inputs and Outputs will appear in integer memory instead of the normal I:1 and O:0 blocks of memory.

The program to be developed for this laboratory should......

Pre-Lab:

1. Develop the ladder logic for the system described in the Overview.

In-Lab:

1. Follow the Softplc and Devicenet tutorial.

2. Implement a control system to .....

Submit (individually):

1. Program listings and prelab design work.