BASIC PLC PROGRAMMING FOR BEGINNERS (Mitsubishi Electric GX Works2)

by Williams Robertson

What This Book Offers・Contents specialized for PLC programs.　⇒Deepen understanding of PLC programs.・Explaining things that are familiar to you as an example.⇒Easy to imagine.・Actually create a program with exercises.　⇒Acquire practical skills.Key TopicsChapter 1 PLC / PLC Program Overview1-1 What is PLC1-2 Familiar example of using PLC1-3 Most frequently used PLC1-4 PLC is also used in theme parks1-5 Difference between PLC and personal computer1-6 Global standard for PLC programs1-7 Reasons to use the ladder programChapter 2 Basic operation of GX Works22-1 Create a new project2-2 Save project2-3 Open the saved project2-4 Preparation before creating a program2-5 How to create a program2-6 Rename / new create of program dataChapter 3 Input/output/self-holding circuit /AND OR circuit3-1 Bit and Word3-2 What is a bit device?3-3 What is a word device?3-4 X (input relay), Y (output relay)3-5 "Momentary" and "Alternate"3-6 Self-holding circuitExercises1（Shutter opening and closing operation）Exercises2（Air purifier on / off operation）3-7 AND circuit3-8 OR circuitExercises3（Juice purchase at vending machine）Exercises4（Printer color / black and white printing）Chapter 4 Program operation check4-1 Check program settings4-2 Start simulation4-3 Monitor mode/monitor (write mode)4-4 Forced ON/OFF method for contacts4-5 When the "Online Program Change" message appears during conversionChapter 5 Frequently used devices5-1 M (Auxiliary relay)5-2 L (Latch relay)Exercises5（Robot operating conditions）Exercises6（Lamp lights up after plugging in）5-3 T (Timer)Exercises7（Washing machine Washing start / end）Exercises8（Forced termination of computer）5-4 C (counter)Exercises9（Password lock / unlock）5-5 D (Data register)Exercises10（Microwave wattage display）Exercises11（Microwave defrost button）5-6 Simulation method of T, C, D5-7 D latch methodExercises12（Data retention）Chapter 6 About the program6-1 Scan time6-2 Pulse contactsExercises13（After pressing the button, the lamp will light for 5 seconds）Exercises14（After releasing the button, the lamp will stay on for 5 seconds）6-3 Clock pulseExercises15（Vacuum cleaner paper pack full）Exercises16（Temporary response in case of button failure）6-4 Duplicated coilChapter 7 Command Words7-1 Command words of PLC program7-2 Transfer instructionExercises17（Backup of sphygmomanometer data）Exercises18（Deletion of sphygmomanometer data）Exercises19（Sphygmomanometer measurement result storage）Exercises20（Sphygmomanometer display test）7-3 Four arithmetic operationsExercises21（Total score calculation for 3 exams）Exercises22（Average score calculation for 3 exams）7-4 Comparison instructionExercises23（Blood pressure normal / abnormal judgment）7-5 Increment instruction / decrement ins

288 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 25, 2020

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[Moona · Rating 5 out of 5]

BASIC PLC PROGRAMMING FOR BEGINNERS (Mitsubishi Electric GX Works2) by Williams Robertson is an essential guide for anyone new to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and specifically focuses on the GX Works2 software by Mitsubishi Electric. The book is structured to provide a comprehensive introduction to PLCs, explaining fundamental concepts and practical applications through relatable examples. It starts with an overview of PLCs and their use cases, then delves into the GX Works2 software, teaching readers how to create, save, and manage projects. The book covers basic programming elements like input/output devices, self-holding circuits, AND/OR circuits, and commonly used devices such as timers, counters, and data registers. Each chapter includes practical exercises to reinforce learning, ensuring readers gain hands-on experience. The step-by-step approach makes complex concepts accessible, making it a valuable resource for beginners aiming to acquire practical PLC programming skills.