Automatic bottle filling system using PLC
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Date
2013
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University of Management and Technology
Abstract
A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a specialized computer used for the control and operation of manufacturing process and machinery. A PLC implementation and designing, mainly covers the following topics: PLC hardware components, developing fundamental PLC wiring diagrams, basics of PLC programming, timers, counters, program control instructions, data manipulation instructions, PLC installation, editing and troubleshooting. For practicing, PLC programming we have used RSLogix® from Rockwell Automation. We are able to observe the operation of the program and make necessary modifications. This project aims to solve practical process in industrial environments with the help of PLC. The process consists of conveyor belt which is constantly moving in normal condition. Empty bottles are placed on conveyer belt. When a bottle is exactly in front of the sensor, the object sensors will sense it and after few seconds the conveyor belt will stop. When the bottle is exactly under the solenoid valve, the Solenoid valve will operate after two seconds and the filling of bottle will start. After a constant time, Solenoid valve will stop and after two seconds conveyor belt will start moving again. In this way process completes its one cycle.
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Project Advisor: Mr. Khan M. Nazir
Keywords
BS Thesis, Electrical Engineering, Programmable Logic Controller