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. Therefore input and output signals can be read into and output from a PC. To ensure that EasyPort is adaptable to different situations, we have developed software for the device drivers with a graphical user interface, through which connections can be made.
Control of numerous practical process models
With the included EasyPort, and the EasyVeep® simulation software, a wide variety of practical process models can be controlled with any PLC. The models are documented and meet a broad range of requirements.
EasyVeep® is easy to install and offers exciting fields of application. The topics covered include the following:
- 7-segment display
- Alarm systems
- Level crossings
- Elevators
- Garage doors
- Multi-level parking garages
- Sluice gates
- Sorting systems
- Hot water tanks
- Washing machines
- Wind generators
- and much more
Example applications:
Measuring
| PC: Software and simulation | Interface: EasyPort USB | Real training equipment |
FluidLab®-PA FluidLab®-P FluidLab®-H Labview C++ Visual Basic | Interface: USB
Interface: digital/analog | Simulation box, digital/analog MPS® PA TP 210 TP 610 |
EasyPort USB is the PC interface for receiving analog measurements and digital signals.
Measurement data logged via:
- FluidLab®-PA
- FluidLab®-P
- FluidLab®-H
Control (open loop)
| PC: Software and simulations | Interface: EasyPort USB | Real training equipment |
FluidSIM® S7-PLCSIM Codesys® Labview C++ Visual Basic | Interface: USB
Interface: digital/analog | Simulation box, digital/analog 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 |
FluidLab®-PA FluidLab®-P Labview C++ Visual Basic | Interface: USB
Interface: digital/analog | Simulation box, digital/analog 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:
- FluidLab®-PA
- FluidLab®-P from version 2.0
Controlling a simulation
| PC: Software and simulations | Interface: EasyPort USB | Real training equipment |
EasyVeep® FluidSIM® CIROS® Labview C++ Visual Basic | Interface: USB
Interface: digital | Any PLC Simulation box, digital EduTrainer® |
Recommendation: the Codesys® starter kit with CECC-LK and EasyPort USB contains everything that is needed to start on the subject of control.
Simulated process, displayed via:
- CIROS®
- 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
- Analog interface: sub-D 15-pin socket, 12 bit resolution, 4 analog inputs, 2 analog 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 ActiveX Control from LabVIEW, C++, or Visual Basic
EasyPort USB 19”
- Technical data as with EasyPort USB , but for installation in a 19” support system
- Front plate: 19” plate with 36 HP
Scope of delivery
- EasyPort USB/EasyPort USB 19"
- 24 V connecting cable on 4 mm safety plugs
- USB cable
- CD-ROM: EasyVeep®, EasyOPC driver, datasheet, ActiveX 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)
Analog 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 wireable, with any PLC:
I/O data cable with one IEEE 488 SysLink connector and open cable end sleeves (order no. 167122)
For EasyPort with an EduTrainer®:
I/O data crossover cable, with terminal socket (order no. 167197)
For EasyPort with a real PLC or SimuBox:
Analog crossover cable (order no. 533039)
CODESYS® starter kit with CECC-LK and EasyPort USB (order no. 8024001)
Universal connection unit, digital (SysLink) (order no. 162231)
Quick-Fix screw adapter (order no. 549806)
Recommendations for accessories, media and extensions
- I/O data cable with SysLink connectors (IEEE 488) (Order no. 34031)
- Analog cable, parallel (Order no. 529141)
- I/O data cable with SysLink connectors (IEEE 488), crossover (Order no. 167106)
- I/O data cable with one SysLink connector as per IEEE 488 and bare cable-end sleeves (Order no. 167122)
- I/O data cable, crossover, with terminal socket (Order no. 167197)
- Analog cable, crossover (Order no. 533039)
- CODESYS® starter kit with CECC-LK and EasyPort USB (Order no. 8024001)
- Universal connection unit, digital (SysLink) (Order no. 162231)
- Quick-Fix screw adapter (Order no. 549806)