Un-Certified PLC Automation & Engineering:
To Animate the Manufacturing Process Goal:
Modeling:
CAD Modeling & Simulation of Manufacturing Process
Animation:
PLC: Programable Logic Controller
Pinout & LIteracy in PLC Software Code
Inputs / Outputs
Sensors, Switches, Solenoids, Relays
Motors
Serial RS232 / RS485
VFD = Pinout, Literacy & Avoid all High Voltage Failures
Platforms:
Mitsubishi:
https://us.mitsubishielectric.com/fa/en/products/controllers/programmable-controllers-melsec/
Hardware “Break-Outs” & “Knock-Offs”
are available within Reasonable Budgets & PriceTags
Compatibility of Certified Employees, Hardware & Software
Security, Versioning & Redundancy:
When the Engineer retires, the next employee will be versed with the same Certified Hardware & Software.
Siemens:
https://www.siemens.com/global/en/products/automation/systems.html
Expensive & Exclusive Hardware & Software
Compatibility of Certified Employees, Hardware & Software
Security, Versioning & Redundancy:
When the Engineer retires, the next employee will be versed with the same Certified Hardware & Software.
MESA Electronics:
Least Expensive & Exclusive Hardware & Software
fabulous quality & design suitable for automation
Compatibility of Un-Certified Employees, Hardware & Software
No Versioning & Reduancy
When the Engineer retires, the next engineer
MUST BE A LINUXCNC MESA ENGINEER
LinuxCNC:
- Backups of Linux OS Required Settings for easy Fresh OS Install:
- LAN Networking with Windows:
- smb.conf
- etc.fstab
- credential file
- LinuxCNC
- Configuration Files
- GPU & Display
- Multi-Monitors & USB can be troublesome
- LAN Networking with Windows:
MESA Electronics:
- Offers Service of Mesa PLC Diagnostic & Repair
- Configuring the MESA Firmware for Specific CNC Goals
- Edit Logical Code in a Text Document
- Forum of MESA on LinuxCNC is Very Responsive attending to questions effectivley.
- Diagnostics:
- Use 5V LED to Test Circuits
- Wires & Connectors
- Pinout Color Code
- Continuity
- Pinout Color Code
- Use 5V LED to Test Circuits
VFD:
- Literacy with VFD Instruction Manual
- CAUTION:
- VFD Firmware does not have Failsafe Logic
- If Settings are Wrong
- It IS 220V LIVE & CAN BLOWUP !
- If Settings are Wrong
- VFD Firmware does not have Failsafe Logic
- Pinout
- to Function
- to Button
- to Panel
- of Logic
- to Function
- to Pinout
- to Function
- CAUTION:
- Goal:
- RPM on VFD Display Panel with CNC Operator GUI Control of Spindle
- Start, Stop, RPM, Accelerate, Decelerate
- Advanced Literacy & Logic with VFD Firmware is of the most difficult contingencies in the entire Machine.
- RPM on VFD Display Panel with CNC Operator GUI Control of Spindle