PH12017000087A1 - Computer-assisted programmable logic controller-based input-output simulator - Google Patents
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A computer-assisted programmable logic controller-based input-output simulator is an instructional material intended to provide students an experience identical to the real world of work in the industry. The simulator is designed to enhance the effectiveness of the teaching process of the proper installation and data language programmed. With the introduction of this technological equipment, the learners enable to develop competence in operating, programming and troubleshooting in the field of automation and control systems. The construction of computer-assisted programmable logic controller-based input-output simulator is comprising of: a plastic box hard casing defining a hingedly cooperating base member and a top cover; a plexiglass securedly mounted inside the said base member serves as a platform; a computer unit having a central processing unit mounted inside the base member and a monitor mounted to said top cover; an electronic circuitry secured to said plexiglass and electrically connected to a power supply, said circuitry includes a programmable logic controller connected to said computer system; a multiple display output having a plurality of light indicators mounted to said plexiglass and connected to said programmable logic controller adapted to simulate multiple outputs; and a traffic light display output having a binary coded decimal counter mounted to said plexiglass and connected to said programmable logic controller adapted to simulate traffic light system.
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The practical or mechanical work and production of the computer-assisted programmable logic controller- based input- o output simulator 10 were done with the following steps: - i
Powering on the simulator -
The computer-assisted programmable logic controller- = based input-output simulator 10 was connected to a 220 voltage = alternating current power supply 13b to provide power to the computer unit 13, programmable logic controller 14a, multiple display output 15, and traffic light display output 16 which was converted through rectification to provide 12 voltage direct current supplies to operate the said computer-assisted programmable logic controller- based input-output simulator 10.
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LAM p Pressing the power button starts the computer 13 and = programmable logic controller 14a loading process of the windows operating system and zen application software. 7 Desktop computers and laptops were the fundamental ta materials serving as storage for the zen software of the plc. ol = The software has a tool for creating, testing, and maintaining © the programs associated with omron plc. After booting the computer 13, the zen software was accessed after the ory :
CO ps installation process. The plc ladder program for the simulator - was entered via wireless keyboard and mouse. With a few = clicks, the software can create, edit, and monitor a problem 2 program. pi
The program inputted was simulated using the zen Support = software. This was done to evaluate whether the program meets = the desired operation of the computer-assisted programmable = logic controller- based input-output simulator 10. o iL
Uploading and transferring the program and data to the plc using a plc communication cable 14b evaluated the actual simulation of the given program design. Pressing the run button of the plc unit starts the actual sequence of events designed. yd
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This invention intended to provide a teaching tool for > instruction, more particular to a computer-assisted _ programmable logic controller- based input-output simulator integrates control programs into various types of control % functions.
Recently, a major concern of technology education in the
Philippines has been ensuring an adequate level of investment in skills formation to sustain economic growth and maintain international competitiveness. In today’s technology-enabled knowledge economy, many universities find themselves facing a i new challenge: providing their students with adequate = education in their field of study at the same time enough 39 skills and knowledge to maneuver themselves and the technology o in their workplaces effectively. > Schools were ineffective in preparing students because of on insufficient teaching instruments in a classroom. Hence, = students cannot cope with the ever changing working conditions in the industry. In the experience of industrial technicians - and even technology instructors, teaching theory alone is not eI 3 enough to develop skills among students. The lack of . instructional media often becomes an obstacle for hands-on zl training. One specific example is the teaching of a rs programmable logic controller-based traffic light control ° system whose design will be responsive to global trends in = terms of instruction. -
It is therefore, the main intention of the present os invention to facilitate the student's learning in the field of = automation and control systems with the aid of PLCs. =
Another object of the present invention is to provide a teaching device that will replicates the actual behavior/simulation of electrical/electronic devices and
Circuits used in ladder logic programming for traffic lights, counters and light sequences.
Another object of the present invention is to provide for a teaching device that is constructed mainly of plastic or lightweight materials to avoid hazard coming from electrical shock. - o Another object of the present invention is to provide for a teaching device that is convenient, allowing the users to o manipulate the program either uploads or downloads directly > because the computer unit is built-in, connect into a 5 projector for extending the monitoring of the simulation, = connect into internet where the users can search 2s information’s, transfer from one place to another without - dismantling the device. 1 4 fee foot
Still, another object of the present invention is to — fot provide for a teaching device that the applications (BCD - [Ro counter, traffic lights and light sequence) can replicate the oz frome actual scenario in the real world of work.
The objects and advantages of this present invention and = : . . . J its construction will become apparent upon a reading of the = detailed description taken in conjunction with the = accompanying drawings. ho i oe
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Figure 1 is a perspective view of the present utility’ o model of a computer-assisted programmable logic controller- = based input-output simulator; and ~
Figure 2 1s an internal view of the same computer- - assisted programmable logic controller- based input-output = simulator. =
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Referring to the several views of the drawings, there is shown my invention for a computer-assisted programmable logic controller-based input-output simulator generally designated as reference 10.
As shown in figures 1 to 2, the simulator 10 comprises a plastic box hard casing 11 defining a hingedly cooperating base member 1la and a top cover 1lb, a retractable luggage handle 1lc and plastic luggage wheel 11d located at the «n bottom of the base to said plastic box hard casing 10, and a we = plastic handle lle located in front of the base member lla to 2 said plastic box hard casing 10; 5 The base member lla includes a plexiglass 12 securedly = mounted inside the said base member lla which serves as a - platform; “ The computer unit 13 is used for simulating, monitoring, storing and processing the programmed input and output » i 6 instruction having a central processing unit 13a is securedly - mounted inside the said base member 1la and electrically - connected to 220 voltage alternating current power supply 13b, y and a computer monitor 13c securedly fastened to the said top - cover 11b; ~
An electronic circuitry 14 is secured to said plexiglass N 12 and electrically connected to said 220 voltage alternating ~ current power supply 13b, said circuitry 14 includes a = programmable logic controller 14a connected to said computer - system 13 by means of plc communication cable 14b passing through holes provided to said plexiglass 12, a pushbutton switches 1l4c securedly mounted to the said plexiglass 12 that connects from said 220 voltage alternating current power supply 13b to said programmable logic controller 14a, and overcurrent protective devices 14d securedly fastened to said plexiglass 12 and electrically connected in series to said programmable logic controller 14a output ; ar A multiple display output 15 having a plurality of light = indicators 1ba electrically connected from 220 voltage 2 alternating current power supply 13b to said programmable yA logic controller 14a adapted to simulate electric motor 15b 7 output, solenoid valves 15c , and sensors 15d; and wl A traffic light display output 16 having a binary coded et = decimal counter 16a electrically connected from 220 voltage alternating current power supply 13b to said programmable
Ny logic controller l4a adapted to simulate traffic light system.
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1. A computer-assisted programmable logic controller- based - input/output simulator comprising of: a plastic box hard - casing defining a hingedly cooperating base member and a ; top cover; a plexiglass securedly mounted inside the said - base member serves as a platform; a computer unit having = a central processing unit mounted inside the base member and a monitor mounted to said top cover; an electronic circuitry secured to said plexiglass and electrically connected to a power supply, said circuitry includes a programmable logic controller connected to said computer system; a multiple display output having a plurality of light indicators mounted to said plexiglass and connected to said programmable logic controller adapted to simulate multiple outputs; and a traffic light display output having a binary coded decimal counter mounted to said fn. = plexiglass and connected to said programmable logic - controller adapted to simulate traffic light system. LAT
2. A computer-assisted programmable logic controller based > input/output simulator in accordance with claim 1, = wherein said computer unit is used for simulating, a monitoring, storing and processing the programmed input = and output instruction.
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3. A computer-assisted programmable logic controller- based bo input/output simulator in accordance with claim 1, - wherein said multiple display output 1s adapted to ho simulate electric motor output, solenoid valves, and ~ sensors. Jo o£ pe 190 po fy pe] HE 11
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