Siemens PLC Control of Conveyor Band

In this session, a Siemens PLC will be used along with a retroreflective sensor to determine the shape of a workpiece.

Note

Please prepare all the preparation sections before the actual lab session. This is obligatory for attending and will save you time during the session. Preparation may include drawing diagrams, answering questions, or reading through the basics.

Contents:

• 1. Learning Outcome
  • 1.1. Introduction
  • 1.2. Requirements
  • 1.3. What you need
• 2. Conveyor System
• 3. Preparation
  • 3.1. Task Description
  • 3.2. Preparation before the session
• 4. Task
  • 4.1. Tia Portal Project Setup
  • 4.2. Function Block
  • 4.3. Main [OB1]