PLCs and Electrical Controls

Typical Controls for DevLinks, Ltd. Automation and Robotics Work Cells are as follows:

  • Conduct operator commands thru a 7″ or 15″,  Maple Systems Operator Interface Terminal (HMI)
  • Command terminals display “Start up and/or Status Messages” on the current state of the machine
    • Start up sequences
    • Error indication on HMI is available depending upon system applications
    • Error displays inform operators of why a line is down and what is causing the issue
  • PLCs use Ethernet I/O and some discrete I/O signals to communicate with the Fanuc Robots.
  • Standard HMI programming includes some basic data collection (i.e. uptime/downtime, total parts completed, etc.)

Electrical Components for DevLinks, Ltd. Automation and Robotics Work Cells are as follows:

  • Command center for a typical system will consist of a single Allen Bradley compact Logix E series PLC with Allen Bradley I/O components
  • PLC and I/O Chassis mounted in a NEMA 12 grade enclosure
  • All electrical systems (PLC, circuit breakers, safety control relays, main power disconnect) constructed in accordance with NEC – NFPA79 within a NEMA12 rated enclosure
  • External hardware (not in enclosure) will be rated NEMA 12 or better (sensors rated at IP67)
  • Ethernet and discrete I/O interfacing for communication with FANUC robots