Hey everyone, I am currently delving into learning how to program a Siemens PLC and I am looking to achieve a specific function in Step 7 ladder logic. This involves working with two Boolean inputs, INP_1 and INP_2, and an output, OUT_1, which holds an integer value. The initial value of OUT_1 is set at 0. The objective is for OUT_1 to increase by 1 whenever INP_1 is pressed, and decrease by 1 whenever INP_2 is pressed. For example, if INP_1 is pressed 5 times and INP_2 is pressed 3 times, the desired output would be 2. I appreciate any guidance or assistance on how to achieve this. Thank you for your help.
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Are you using software such as TIA Portal for your programming needs? If so, which version are you using, or are you sticking with STEP 7 Classic? There are several methods available to help you achieve your goals. To start off, you will require a "Counter" or "Counters" to track pulses, counts, or the number of times a button is pressed. You can utilize an "UP Counter," a "DOWN Counter," or a combination of both, known as an "UP/DOWN Counter." Alternatively, you can utilize mathematical instructions to manage the count of button presses. Depending on the values obtained from these counters, activate your output accordingly. Additionally, consider using "One Shots," "Rising Edge," or "Falling Edge" functions. You might also need "Clamps" or other logic/math to prevent the count from exceeding a certain threshold, such as "0" or a custom value. If you have experience with PLCs like Allen Bradley, develop your logic using AB and then search for similar instructions in Siemens to create a similar ladder program.
I have experience using the Simatic manager and have a basic understanding of Studio 5000. The overall structure of Studio 5000 appears different to me, possibly because I am new to it. Comparatively, I find Allen Bradley much more intuitive and user-friendly. Thank you for your help.
Understanding the fundamentals of STEP 7 is crucial for mastering its logic. By exploring the help files, especially focusing on OBs, you can easily navigate through the process. Similar to DBs and FBs in Logix, STEP 7 also offers a variety of functions. I can provide initial guidance to help you kickstart your journey and build upon it.
Hi, you can do this by developing a small ladder program that counts the number of times INP_1 and INP_2 are triggered. You'll need to use a Counter UP (CTU) and Counter DOWN (CTD) function block chained together. INP_1 will be your CU input for CTU block, increasing OUT_1 each time, and similarly, for CTD block, INP_2 will be your CD input, decreasing it. Remember, the same value (OUT_1) should be the output for the CTU and input for CTD block, forming a loop. I hope this helps! Please refer to the Siemens S7-300 programming manual for more in-depth understanding of counter instructions.
For this, you can use rising edge detection for both INP_1 and INP_2. Rising edge detects when there's a switch from 0 to 1. For INP_1, when the rising edge is detected, an ADD block can be used to increment OUT_1 by 1. In a similar fashion, for INP_2, when the rising edge is detected, a SUB block can be used to decrement OUT_1 by 1. However, be aware that you need to handle cases where INP_2 might be pressed more times than INP_1, causing OUT_1 to be negative. You can either restrict OUT_1 to be non-negative using a MIN block or handle this scenario based on your PLC's requirement.
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Answer: - To achieve this in Step 7 ladder logic, you can use the following approach: Increase the value of OUT_1 by 1 when INP_1 is pressed and decrease it by 1 when INP_2 is pressed.
Answer: - You can set the initial value of OUT_1 to 0 in the ladder logic program.
Answer: - In this case, the logic should be designed to prioritize either incrementing or decrementing the value of OUT_1. Typically, the design would prioritize one action over the other.
Answer: - Yes, you can modify the increment and decrement values by changing the logic in the ladder program to adjust the amount by which OUT_1 is increased or decreased.
Answer: - While there are various ways to implement this functionality, you can utilize basic ladder logic instructions such as XIC (eXamine if Closed) and XIO (eXamine if Open) to increment and decrement the value of OUT_1 based on the inputs received
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