
This course is the second of three courses and introduces the student to Human Machine Interface (HMI) principles and operation. By the end of this course, students should be able to set up an HMI to communicate with the PLC, set up parameters such as color, text fonts, sizes, and colors, operate inputs and outputs from the HMI, read values of timers, counters, compare, and math instructions,
This course will allow students to become familiar with a Panelview human machine interface (HMI). Student will learn how to configure, wire, and program in concert with the Micro 850 PLC. HMIs are used in industry and manufacturing to control and monitor processes. It gives an operator an oportunity to observe these processes, and make changes whenever necessary. After this course the students will be able to:
1. Configure the HMI to communicate with the PLC
2. Add the necessary wiring to the HMI, both power, and communication connections
3. Design and program an input device
4. Design and program an output device
5. Install a start/stop motor control station
6. Program and connect an electrical interlock circuit for forward and reverse operation
7. Program and connect a timer to monitor time on the HMI
8. Program and connect a counter to monitor the count values on the HMI
9. Program and connect compare instructions like equal, not equal, greater than, less than, a combination of these, and minimum and maximum parameters
10. Program and connect math operations
11. Add a variety of screens when more space is needed
12. Manipulate font styles, sizes, and colors bachground colors, and minulipulate text
The students should have a background in programmable logical controllers and basic electricity. The students should have good computer skills and know how to cut, copy, paste, etc.