Interactive Learning Platform for Programmable Logic Controllers with a Web Application

Anuradha, K.; Wijewardhana, W.M.T.G.; Pathirana, A. P. A. C.; Bandaranayake, A. M. W. K. N.; Samarakoon, S. M. Bhagya P.; Jayasekara, A. G. Buddhika P.

doi:10.1109/mercon.2019.8818826

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“…The elevator model was developed using induction motor, inverter Human Machine Interface (HMI) and PLC module were embedded in the model where students can apply theory and practicality of designing the automation involved in the elevator system. A sorting machine was developed interactively by authors in [13]. It combines web applications as an Interactive Learning Platform for students to set up the sorting machine experiment through a web application.…”

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“…The mentioned literature generally is concentrating on the development of a PLC training kit [3] [4] [18] and interactive studies [8] [9] [10] [11] [17] through the development of learning software tools. A remote laboratory system was developed that consist of hardware and simulation systems were offered in [12] [13] [14] [15]. Studies involving water level control systems for knowledge grasping hence solving the limited laboratory equipment in automation PLC embedded subject, are limited in the literature.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Interactive Water Level Control System Simulator Based on OMRON CX-Programmer and CX-Designer

Mustapa¹,

Rifin²,

Mahadan³

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IJETAE

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Abstract— Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is an essential component in industrial automation where it acts as the backbone of the system. In line with Industrial Revolution (IR) 4.0, most industrial and manufacturing sectors move towards automation systems. Preparing university students about automation and PLC fundamental knowledge and skill is crucial before graduation, where the preoccupied knowledge will enhance graduate employability. Fulfilling this task, universities have to prepare the necessary equipment in the laboratory for teaching and learning purposes. The problem arises when certain universities with budget constraints cannot purchase the equipment for the PLC embedded system as huge costs have to be borne by universities. Thus, an alternative approach has to be taken where the main objective of this paper is to develop an interactive water level control system simulator as a substitution of the expensive automation PLC embedded system for teaching and learning purposes. OMRON software, namely CX-Programmer and CX-Designer used to design and develop an interactive water level control system simulator. In addition, the interactive water level control will be embedded with a PLC component that replicates the actual automation system laboratory equipment. Moreover, universities with a limited budget can utilize the tool for teaching and learning purposes of the PLC and automation system, which is the main contribution of this paper. Keywords—Water Level Control System, Programmable Logic Controller, Simulator, CX-Programmer, CX-Designer.

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confidence: 99%