Designing Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Experiment Set with Internal Experiment Blocks

Abstract

In this paper, a programmable logic controller experiment set for education was designed. First aim is designing a set with same sample experiment blocks, which are used mostly. With integrated sample experiment blocks there is no need for external equipment for experiments. Users only write own codes for PLC control and uses internal blocks. With internal blocks user needs less connection to compose experiment circuit. Integral components make experiment electrically safer. The second goal is making design compatible with other equipment. For increasing compatibility, some energy supply ports and data ports are put set. Another aim is cost of experiment set. The design must be completed minimum cost.