Good intro video! however at 5:29, I would recommend putting the reset condition on the latching part of the rung/network rather than on the output part of the rung/network, that way if the alarm condition is still true when the reset condition becomes true (eg reset button is being pressed), then the alarm output is not forced off by this. ie only allow the alarm output to turn off when the reset condition is true AND the alarm condition is no longer true. The advantage of doing this is if the alarm condition remains true then any downstream systems displaying or using the alarm output bits eg HMI's graphics or SCADA alarm systems wont interpret the alarm as occurring additional times each time the reset conditions occur.
I think the fault reset XIO should be on the branch with the hold in. If the reset is on the main rung, the alarm will not fire if the reset switch is stuck. I do have a question please. Is it best practice to program alarms in the PLC or at the HMI?
Thanks dear, I want to know how I can offload the alarm history from the PLC, is it possible? Like alarms for last week for example. Can I export them to csv file
It's possible, but it's not straightforward. You'd need to create a structure that is sent from the PLC to a SQL database to log the alarms. Alternatively, you should be able to utilize an OPC connection through RSLinx to create a link into a CSV file. What you're describing is typically achieved through a MES/OEE solution.
Always False Input - you can use this essentially to put a rung of logic in that wont be used at the current time (or to "cancel out" a rung of logic temporarily that is giving you issues or not running the way it should). You can remove the AFI when that rung is ready to be used. They have an AFI on RS Logix 5000 but not in RS Logix 500, so you basically have to create one like he did 13:16
@@luispena5740 absolutely!! I'm glad you asked about the AFI because i learned a new way to create one after i went back and watched it. I just started recently writing full programs so i've been binge watching videos I'm sure as you have. Anything i can assist you with feel free to send me a message!!
