Tutorials and Guides
Self help stuff that help you learn, or guides that help you build things.
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HK Systems - Return on Investment and Project Justification Worksheet
By Chris Elston
For a Copy of the Justification Spreadsheet
visit our Web Site at www.hksytems.com download page or call 1-800-424-7365
INTRODUCTION
This worksheet is a tool to help you to define your rationale for conducting a project. There are 4 gene
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Which is it? NPN or PNP?
By Chris Elston
One of the most often misunderstood notions in control engineering is the concept of the Sinking and Sourcing relationship between I/O devices. This document is meant to give a solid understanding of these concepts and clear up the definition issues of
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Hardware Book Offline 7-6-2001
By Chris Elston
The people over at www.hardwarebook.net are kind enough to offer their entire reference in a zipped HTML format so that you can browse the Hardware Book on your laptop or on the road if you are in the field and can not get online. You'll need a norma
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Basic Electrical Symbols
By chrisbramall
These are basic electrical schematic symbols and blocks that I use for control panel design sorry there is no menu but i've always used the insert command so never got round to writing one. They are design to fit on a 10x10 grid.
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Free Ebook- about manufacturing cost 2.00
By Chris Elston
Free Ebook - Primarily explorers manufacturing cost metrics in an exhaustive effort to create awareness of the greatest cost savings opportunities in facilities today. EXE format cover graphic included
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Terry Woods NPN - PNP Explaination
By Chris Elston
Very good explaination by Terry Woods. Very graphical very good!
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NEC 2002 - Explaination of Changes
By Chris Elston
Awesome Power Point by Jerry Feagans
New Articles:
Article 80 Administration and Enforcement
Article 285 Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors
Article 404 Switches
Article 406 Receptacles Cord Connectors and Attachment Plugs (Caps)
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Direct Input Fuse Failure Cad Drawing
By Guest
Here is a simple wiring diagram drawing showing a method of fuse failure detection using direct input. Of course you loose 4 DIs. If you AND all four fuses you can detect a PS failure (that with the fact that the PLC wouldn't work either if the PS su
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Misc Electrical Blocks
By Chris Elston
Misc Electrical Blocks in AutoCad format.
File contains labels legends and other drawings you would need to make an electrical drawing set.
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ROM-DOS for some older CNC or Mills
By Chris Elston
Romdos OS that runs on some older CNC or Mills. Follow the instructions inside the TXT files to create a bootable floppy or prepare your hard drive to install the ROM DOS operating system.
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Ascii Reference Table
By Chris Elston
If you just want a complete Ascii reference table check out this download.
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JIC Electrical Drawing Set Example in AutoCad 2000
By Chris Elston
This is an electrical drawing set I did BEFORE we got VIA Wiring Diagram. These electrical drawings follow JIC drawing practices.
Before we got VIA I used my own AutoCad Menus and blocks to draw this drawing set. You can download the menus here
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JIC Electrical Drawing Set Example in VIA WD v17
By Chris Elston
This is an electrical drawing done with VIA Wiring Diagram version 17.0. These electrical drawings follow JIC drawing practices.
All drawings should open for AutoCad 2000 and VIA Wiring Diagram software. All VIA attributes should be in place. The
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Example Customer Quote for an Automation Job
By Chris Elston
Well I didn't know this example proposal would be so popular. I posted this originally at <a href='http://www.PLCs.net' target='_blank'>http://www.PLCs.net</a> in this thread:
<a href='http://www.plctalk.net/qanda/showthread.php?s=&threadid=64
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Introduction to PLC controllers - Omron Based - FREE Online
By Chris Elston
Free online Book by Nebojsa Matic:
PLC are industrial microcontroller systems (in more recent times we meet processors instead of microcontrollers) where hardware and software are specifically adapted to industrial environment. The key to their su
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PLCs Power Point Presentation
A Power Point Presentation Overview on PLCs Covering and Overview of the technology PLC's in HVAC and Web Technologies
The file includes the Presentation and the latest Power Point Viewer 2003 from Microsoft TM
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Cutler-Hammer-D100 Toshiba-EX40 RS232 Interface Adapter
By jrwb4gbm
This is an updated version of the interface. the filename is "editted_02-07-12.jpg". Changed the original drawing by moving the wire connection in the diagram from pin 2 to pin 4 on the RJ45 PLC connector. Original drawing and LED's by G.Gaglio.
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PanelMate Samples
By Steve Bailey
Three sample PanelMate configurations for Chris Elston.
Unzip them to C:\Pmconfig\Online\Cfg\
Then run the PanelMate configuration software and import them into the database.
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Step-by-Step Computer Upgrade Whitepaper
By Chris Elston
I posted this whitepaper to support the new Computer Help and Networking forum on MrPLC.com. I wrote this document a long time ago about three or four years ago to help people make their own choices on how to upgrade their computers. I suppose that some of the information is OUTDATED but here you will learn allot about computer hardware by reading through this document.
As a Controls Engineer you'll find yourself more and more required to understand computer hardware and most defiantly understand networking. Networking knowledge is a MUST in the Controls Engineering field now-a-days. Enjoy this whitepaper.
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How to Build a DC Sensor Tester / Demo Box
By Chris Elston
Here are some pictures and a PDF of a diagram to build a DC sensor test box. It's dual NPN or PNP output with an off/on switch. All parts purchased at Radio Shack for under $20.00. Do not buy the same size box buy the next size bigger project box than what is shown in the pictures. I had a hard time getting two 9 volts crammed into this tiny enclosure.
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Video - Micrologix 1000 Beginners Hardware - Halloween
By Chris Elston
For the past four years I have setup a Halloween display at my house for my neighborhood children to enjoy. Each year my total TOTs (tricker-or-treaters) have double to the point last year I had 1500 kids come through my garage for a fully automated Halloween show complete with animatronics air props etc.. Also each year I submit a DVD video in a contest to the Halloween-L people in hopes to win the contest for the USA. I never have won anything but this year I decided to contribute to the technical part of the contest so I video taped myself going over the basics of a MicroLogix 1000 PLC and how I apply my PLC at home for use during my Halloween displays.
Last year is the last time I will be setting up my display however my legacy lives. I put up a website with videos and pictures of my props from the past three years. You can view or see more information at: http://www.plchalloween.com. Since I won't be returning to the Halloween scene in 2006 I've decided to share my videos I created. I will uploaded a series of videos to MrPLC.com as I see they can help those that are beginners much like they have helped Halloween-L fans.
Very soon check in the online store I will release a DVD version of all my How-To-PLC w/Halloween for sale. The DVD will contain hi-quality videos however the low quality videos will remain free for download here at MrPLC.com. I hope you enjoy as I upload videos in the next coming weeks.
This video contains information about hardware connections to the Micrologix 1000. Windows Media format.
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Video - Micrologix 1000 Beginners RSLinx - Halloween
By Chris Elston
For the past four years I have setup a Halloween display at my house for my neighborhood children to enjoy. Each year my total TOTs (tricker-or-treaters) have double to the point last year I had 1500 kids come through my garage for a fully automated Halloween show complete with animatronics air props etc.. Also each year I submit a DVD video in a contest to the Halloween-L people in hopes to win the contest for the USA. I never have won anything but this year I decided to contribute to the technical part of the contest so I video taped myself going over the basics of a MicroLogix 1000 PLC and how I apply my PLC at home for use during my Halloween displays.
Last year is the last time I will be setting up my display however my legacy lives. I put up a website with videos and pictures of my props from the past three years. You can view or see more information at: http://www.plchalloween.com. Since I won't be returning to the Halloween scene in 2006 I've decided to share my videos I created. I will uploaded a series of videos to MrPLC.com as I see they can help those that are beginners much like they have helped Halloween-L fans.
Very soon check in the online store I will release a DVD version of all my How-To-PLC w/Halloween for sale. The DVD will contain hi-quality videos however the low quality videos will remain free for download here at MrPLC.com. I hope you enjoy as I upload videos in the next coming weeks.
This video covers RS Linx communications.
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Video - Beginners Ladder Logic Part 1 of 2 - Halloween
By Chris Elston
For the past four years I have setup a Halloween display at my house for my neighborhood children to enjoy. Each year my total TOTs (tricker-or-treaters) have double to the point last year I had 1500 kids come through my garage for a fully automated Halloween show complete with animatronics air props etc.. Also each year I submit a DVD video in a contest to the Halloween-L people in hopes to win the contest for the USA. I never have won anything but this year I decided to contribute to the technical part of the contest so I video taped myself going over the basics of a MicroLogix 1000 PLC and how I apply my PLC at home for use during my Halloween displays.
Last year is the last time I will be setting up my display however my legacy lives. I put up a website with videos and pictures of my props from the past three years. You can view or see more information at: http://www.plchalloween.com. Since I won't be returning to the Halloween scene in 2006 I've decided to share my videos I created. I will uploaded a series of videos to MrPLC.com as I see they can help those that are beginners much like they have helped Halloween-L fans.
Very soon check in the online store I will release a DVD version of all my How-To-PLC w/Halloween for sale. The DVD will contain hi-quality videos however the low quality videos will remain free for download here at MrPLC.com. I hope you enjoy as I upload videos in the next coming weeks.
This video explains very basics ladder logic editing. Part 1 of 2
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Video - Beginners Ladder Logic Part 2 of 2 - Halloween
By Chris Elston
For the past four years I have setup a Halloween display at my house for my neighborhood children to enjoy. Each year my total TOTs (tricker-or-treaters) have double to the point last year I had 1500 kids come through my garage for a fully automated Halloween show complete with animatronics air props etc.. Also each year I submit a DVD video in a contest to the Halloween-L people in hopes to win the contest for the USA. I never have won anything but this year I decided to contribute to the technical part of the contest so I video taped myself going over the basics of a MicroLogix 1000 PLC and how I apply my PLC at home for use during my Halloween displays.
Last year is the last time I will be setting up my display however my legacy lives. I put up a website with videos and pictures of my props from the past three years. You can view or see more information at: http://www.plchalloween.com. Since I won't be returning to the Halloween scene in 2006 I've decided to share my videos I created. I will uploaded a series of videos to MrPLC.com as I see they can help those that are beginners much like they have helped Halloween-L fans.
Very soon check in the online store I will release a DVD version of all my How-To-PLC w/Halloween for sale. The DVD will contain hi-quality videos however the low quality videos will remain free for download here at MrPLC.com. I hope you enjoy as I upload videos in the next coming weeks.
This video explains very basics ladder logic editing. Part 2 of 2
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Video - Beginners Pneumatic Basics - Halloween
By Chris Elston
For the past four years I have setup a Halloween display at my house for my neighborhood children to enjoy. Each year my total TOTs (tricker-or-treaters) have double to the point last year I had 1500 kids come through my garage for a fully automated Halloween show complete with animatronics air props etc.. Also each year I submit a DVD video in a contest to the Halloween-L people in hopes to win the contest for the USA. I never have won anything but this year I decided to contribute to the technical part of the contest so I video taped myself going over the basics of a MicroLogix 1000 PLC and how I apply my PLC at home for use during my Halloween displays.
Last year is the last time I will be setting up my display however my legacy lives. I put up a website with videos and pictures of my props from the past three years. You can view or see more information at: http://www.plchalloween.com. Since I won't be returning to the Halloween scene in 2006 I've decided to share my videos I created. I will uploaded a series of videos to MrPLC.com as I see they can help those that are beginners much like they have helped Halloween-L fans.
Very soon check in the online store I will release a DVD version of all my How-To-PLC w/Halloween for sale. The DVD will contain hi-quality videos however the low quality videos will remain free for download here at MrPLC.com. I hope you enjoy as I upload videos in the next coming weeks.
This video covers some basic pneumatic principles.
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