Project Highlight - Nov 13


METAL TREATMENT SYSTEM  - HOIST CONTROLS
FOR F-16 & F-22 Fighter parts

  The series of panels for this project will be controls for a hoist that handles parts in a large metal treatment and anodizing system.  There are three each of a PC console, operator control panel, VFD and motor control panel, and a remote control console.  PLC's and PC's are combined with remote I/O on this job to form a diverse system of controls.  The project is currently underway, keep checking for updates as it progresses. 


PHOTOS & DRAWINGS

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The PC Console

Matt cuts an air flow opening in a PC Console enclosure for the Air Conditioner.  Logic Plus panels are proudly made in the USA and Matt demonstrates his patriotism with an impressive flag shirt.  Keep up the good work team!
The enclosure with AC unit on one side and manual operator interface on the other.
Rick demonstrates our new Logic Plus Human Machine Interface (HMI).  Featured here is the fully interactive model, very intelligent. 

 

The PC Console Back-Panel

The PC Console panel is an interesting combination of PC and PLC control.  Along with the computer which will be running RSView HMI software, it houses a back-panel with an Allen Bradley SLC 5/04 processor and other controls.

 

Here's the back-panel fitted in the enclosure.  This is going to be a nice panel.  Every Logic Plus panel is assembled with care and the utmost quality.

The VFD / Motor Control Panel

A separate panel is used for the VFD's and other motor controls.  There is also remote I/O in this panel for PLC control of the functions.  This enclosure is also fitted with AC.  A control voltage transformer is mounted to the opposite side on the AC to provide 120V to the panel.
Jim lays out the VFD back-panel.  Laying out a panel is a combination of engineering and art.
 

The Operator Interface

Manual controls are in juxtaposition with the PC interface and automatic PLC control.  There is also a remote control panel that acts as a slave to this one that will be mounted elsewhere.

 

For a detailed view of what goes inside a panel 
see our interactive Anatomy of a Panel.