Overview

The Lab-Volt Programmable Logic Controller, Model 3240-20, enables students to develop competence in operating, programming, and troubleshooting modern PLC-controlled systems.

The Programmable Logic Controller is based on the latest Allen-Bradley® MicroLogix™ 1200 controller and is fully supported by Lab-Volt instructional material.

PLC programming is achieved by using the Windows™-based RSLogix™ 500 software from Rockwell Software®.

Topic Coverage

Basic Principles

• Familiarization with the PLC Trainer and with the RSLogix 500 PLC Programming Software
• Programming Basics
• Online Operations
• Latching Instructions
• Timer Instructions
• Counter Instructions
• Sequencer Instructions
• Comparison Instructions
• Shift Register Instructions/The Force Function

PLC Applications

• Introduction to the Mechanical Process Simulator
• Controlling a Line Welding System with a PLC
• Controlling an Automatic Component Insertion Machine with a PLC
• Designing a PLC-Controlled Automated System
• Introduction to the P-SIM Simulation Software
• Controlling a Traffic Light System with a PLC
• Controlling a Filling Line with a PLC
• Controlling a Batch Mixing Process

Equipment Features

• Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1200 PLC with 14 inputs and 10 outputs.
  • PLC inputs are hardwired, through an internal interface, to two front panel terminals allowing connection to an external input device rated either for 24-V DC or for AC line voltage.
  • PLC outputs are hardwired, through PLC internal relays, to indicator lights and front panel terminals allowing connection to external output devices. These terminals are hardwired into two groups of five, each of which can be set to be powered by either a built-in 24-V DC source or AC line voltage source. This allows the PLC to operate output devices at either of these voltages. More current can be supplied to the outputs using an external 24-V DC source.
• Twelve fault-insertion switches are provided for teaching troubleshooting.
• Seven switches, mounted on the trainer front panel can be used as PLC input devices.
• Analog Input/Output (I/O) points can be added to the Programmable Logic Controller, Model 3240-2, using an Expansion Kit, Model 3244-2.
• The Programmable Logic Controller is programmed using the relay ladder programming and is required for the two courses of the PLC training program

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