Connection of software/simulation with actual training equipment/all PLCs
The principle is simple: the USB interface is connected to the PC. The connection to the automation equipment is via standard SysLink connectors. Input and output signals can thus be read into and output from a PC. So that EasyPort can adapt to different situations, we have developed software for the device drivers with a graphical user interface, via which connections can be made.
Control of numerous practical process model
Numerous practical process models can be controlled using any PLC using EasyPort and the EasyVeep® simulation software included in scope of delivery.
The models are documented and meet a broad range of requirements.
The topics covered include the following:
- Level crossings
- Multi-storey car parks
- Sorting systems
- Sluice chambers
- Lifts
- Washing machines
- 7-segment display
- Garage doors
Example applications:
Measuring
| PC: Software | Interface: EasyPort USB | Real training equipment |
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Fluid Lab®-PA Fluid Lab®-P Fluid Lab®-H Labview C++ Visual Basic |
Interface: USB
Interface: digital/analogue |
Simulation box, digital/analogue MPS® PA TP 210 TP 610 |
EasyPort USB is the PC interface for receiving analogue measurements and digital signals.
Measurement data logged via:
- Fluid Lab®-PA
- Fluid Lab®-P
- Fluid Lab®-H
Control (open loop)
| PC: Software and simulations | Interface: EasyPort USB | Real training equipment |
|
FluidSIM® S7-PLCSIM CoDeSys Soft-SPS Labview C++ Visual Basic |
Interface: USB
Interface: digital/analogue |
Simulation box, digital/analogue MPS® PA MPS® TP 301 |
EasyPort USB is the PC interface to control actual processes or simulations on a PC via an actual PLC.
Actual process, controlled via:
- S7-PLCSIM
- FluidSIM®
- CoDeSys
Closed-loop control
| PC: Software and simulations | Interface: EasyPort USB | Real training equipment |
|
Fluid Lab®-PA Fluid Lab®-P Labview C++ Visual Basic |
Interface: USB
Interface: digital/analogue |
Simulation box, digital/analogue MPS® PA TP 210 TP 610 |
EasyPort USB is the PC interface to control an actual closed-loop controlled system.
Closed-loop controlled system, controlled via:
- Fluid Lab®-PA
- Fluid Lab®-P from version 2.0
Controlling a simulation
| PC: Software and simulations | Interface: EasyPort USB | Real training equipment |
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EasyVeep® FluidSIM® COSIMIR® Labview C++ Visual Basic |
Interface: USB
Interface: digital |
Any PLC Simulation box, digital SPS EduTrainer® SPS Board |
Recommendation: the PLC starter kit contains everything that is needed to start on the subject of control. See the training packages for electronics & PLCs
Simulated process, displayed via:
- COSIMIR®
- FluidSIM®
- EasyVeep®
Technical data
- 24 V power supply via separate screw terminals or via SysLink connectors
- Interface to PC (galvanically isolated): USB 2.0, RS 232. Up to 4 modules can be connected via a USB hub. Transmission speed: 115 kbaud
- Analogue interface: sub-D 15-pin socket, 12 bit resolution, 4 analogue inputs, 2 analogue outputs, sample frequency 0.5 kHz
- Digital interface: 16 digital inputs, 16 digital outputs on 2 x 24-pin Centronics sockets with 8 digital inputs each (24 V), 8 digital outputs (24 V). 24 V power supply. Digital signals represented by LEDs
- Large LCD display, display of channel, unit, trend and measured value (4 digits). Selection of the channel to be displayed and the units via keys.
- Controllable via Activ-X control from Labview, C++ or Visual Basic
Scope of delivery
- EasyPort USB
- 24 V connecting cable on 4 mm safety plugs
- USB cable
- CD-ROM: EasyVeep®, EasyOPC driver, datasheet, Activ-X control, examples of control using Labview
Also order:
For EasyPort with a real process or SimuBox:
I/O data cable with IEEE 488 SysLink connectors at both ends (order no. 34031)
Analogue cable, parallel (order no. 529141)
For EasyPort with a real PLC:
I/O data cable with IEEE 488 SysLink connectors at both ends (order no. 167106)
For EasyPort, freely wirable, with any PLC:
I/O data cable with one IEEE 488 SysLink connector and open cable end sleeves (order no. 167122)
For EasyPort with a PLC board:
I/O data crossover cable, with terminal socket (order no. 167197)
For EasyPort with a real PLC or SimuBox:
Analogue crossover cable (order no. 533039)
PLC starter kit (order no. 543081)
Universal connection unit, digital (SysLink) (order no. 162231)
EasyPort adapter for slotted profile plate (order no. 549806)