Write a PLC Program for a Box Sorting System using GRAFCET

Use GRAFCET to analyse a Box Sorting system and write PLC code to Run and Test, without the use of any hardware.

Created by: Emile Ackbarali
Software Developer, Systems Integrator and Entrepreneur

What Will I Learn?

• Use PLC simulation software applications
• Use simulation software for the simulation of a plant environment
• Understand the state based concepts underpinning the GRAFCET method
• Analyse a system based on inputs and outputs
• Build a sequential function chart (SFC) to model an automation system
• Transform a sequential function chart (SFC) into ladder logic code
• Run ladder logic code using a SoftPLC
• Run equipment simulations to test ladder logic code

Requirements

• Basic working knowledge of ladder logic symbols
• Familiarity with the installation of software applications on the Windows OS platform
• Familiarity with the concept of sensors and actuators

Target audience

• Electrical Engineers
• Electrical Technicians
• Electrical Tech or Engineering Students
• Process Control Technicians and Engineers
• Process Automation Engineers
• Programmers working in the Process Automation field