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Integration and Automation

of
Manufacturing Systems
by: Hugh Jack
Copyright 1993-2001, Hugh Jack
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PREFACE
1. INTEGRATED AND AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING . . . .13
1.1 INTRODUCTION 13
1.1.1 Why Integrate? 13
1.1.2 Why Automate? 14
1.2 THE BIG PICTURE 16
1.2.1 CAD/CAM? 17
1.2.2 The Architecture of Integration 17
1.2.3 General Concepts 19
1.3 PRACTICE PROBLEMS 22
2. AN INTRODUCTION TO LINUX/UNIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
2.1 OVERVIEW 23
2.1.1 What is it? 23
2.1.2 A (Brief) History 24
2.1.3 Hardware required and supported 25
2.1.4 Applications and uses 25
2.1.5 Advantages and Disadvantages 26
2.1.6 Getting It 26
2.1.7 Distributions 27
2.1.8 Installing 27
2.2 USING LINUX 28
2.2.1 Some Terminology 28
2.2.2 File and directories 29
2.2.3 User accounts and root 31
2.2.4 Processes 33
2.3 NETWORKING 34
2.3.1 Security 35
2.4 INTERMEDIATE CONCEPTS 35
2.4.1 Shells 35
2.4.2 X-Windows 36
2.4.3 Configuring 36
2.4.4 Desktop Tools 37
2.5 LABORATORY - A LINUX SERVER 37
2.6 TUTORIAL - INSTALLING LINUX 38
2.7 TUTORIAL - USING LINUX 40
2.8 REFERENCES 41
3. AN INTRODUCTION TO C/C++ PROGRAMMING . . . . . . . . .43
3.1 INTRODUCTION 43
3.2 PROGRAM PARTS 44
3.3 CLASSES AND OVERLOADING 50
3.4 HOW A C COMPILER WORKS 52
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3.5 STRUCTURED C CODE 53
3.6 COMPILING C PROGRAMS IN LINUX 54
3.6.1 Makefiles 55
3.7 ARCHITECTURE OF C PROGRAMS (TOP-DOWN) 56
3.7.1 How? 56
3.7.2 Why? 57
3.8 CREATING TOP DOWN PROGRAMS 58
3.9 CASE STUDY - THE BEAMCAD PROGRAM 59
3.9.1 Objectives: 59
3.9.2 Problem Definition: 59
3.9.3 User Interface: 59
Screen Layout (also see figure): 59
Input: 60
Output: 60
Help: 60
Error Checking: 61
Miscellaneous: 61
3.9.4 Flow Program: 62
3.9.5 Expand Program: 62
3.9.6 Testing and Debugging: 64
3.9.7 Documentation 65
Users Manual: 65
Programmers Manual: 65
3.9.8 Listing of BeamCAD Program. 65
3.10 PRACTICE PROBLEMS 66
3.11 LABORATORY - C PROGRAMMING 66
4. NETWORK COMMUNICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
4.1 INTRODUCTION 68
4.2 NETWORKS 69
4.2.1 Topology 69
4.2.2 OSI Network Model 71
4.2.3 Networking Hardware 73
4.2.4 Control Network Issues 75
4.2.5 Ethernet 76
4.2.6 SLIP and PPP 77
4.3 INTERNET 78
4.3.1 Computer Addresses 79
4.3.2 Computer Ports 80
Mail Transfer Protocols 81
FTP - File Transfer Protocol 81
HTTP - Hypertext Transfer Protocol 81
4.3.3 Security 82
Firewalls and IP Masquerading 84
4.4 FORMATS 85
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4.4.1 HTML 85
4.4.2 URLs 87
4.4.3 Encryption 88
4.4.4 Clients and Servers 88
4.4.5 Java 89
4.4.6 Javascript 89
4.4.7 CGI 89
4.5 NETWORKING IN LINUX 89
4.5.1 Network Programming in Linux 91
4.6 DESIGN CASES 102
4.7 SUMMARY 103
4.8 PRACTICE PROBLEMS 103
4.9 LABORATORY - NETWORKING 104
4.9.1 Prelab 105
4.9.2 Laboratory 107
5. DATABASES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
5.1 SQL AND RELATIONAL DATABASES 109
5.2 DATABASE ISSUES 114
5.3 LABORATORY - SQL FOR DATABASE INTEGRATION 114
5.4 LABORATORY - USING C FOR DATABASE CALLS 116
6. COMMUNICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
6.1 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS 119
6.1.1 RS-232 122
6.2 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS UNDER LINUX 125
6.3 PARALLEL COMMUNICATIONS 129
6.4 LABORATORY - SERIAL INTERFACING AND PROGRAMMING
130
6.5 LABORATORY - STEPPER MOTOR CONTROLLER 130
7. PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS (PLCs) . . . . . . .134
7.1 BASIC LADDER LOGIC 136
7.2 WHAT DOES LADDER LOGIC DO? 138
7.2.1 Connecting A PLC To A Process 139
7.2.2 PLC Operation 139
7.3 LADDER LOGIC 141
7.3.1 Relay Terminology 144
7.3.2 Ladder Logic Inputs 146
7.3.3 Ladder Logic Outputs 147
7.4 LADDER DIAGRAMS 147
7.4.1 Ladder Logic Design 148
7.4.2 A More Complicated Example of Design 150
7.5 TIMERS/COUNTERS/LATCHES 151
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7.6 LATCHES 152
7.7 TIMERS 153
7.8 COUNTERS 157
7.9 DESIGN AND SAFETY 159
7.9.1 FLOW CHARTS 160
7.10 SAFETY 160
7.10.1 Grounding 161
7.10.2 Programming/Wiring 162
7.10.3 PLC Safety Rules 162
7.10.4 Troubleshooting 163
7.11 DESIGN CASES 164
7.11.1 DEADMAN SWITCH 164
7.11.2 CONVEYOR 165
7.11.3 ACCEPT/REJECT SORTING 165
7.11.4 SHEAR PRESS 166
7.12 ADDRESSING 168
7.12.1 Data Files 169
Inputs and Outputs 172
User Numerical Memory 172
Timer Counter Memory 172
PLC Status Bits (for PLC-5s) 173
User Function Memory 174
7.13 INSTRUCTION TYPES 174
7.13.1 Program Control Structures 175
7.13.2 Branching and Looping 175
Immediate I/O Instructions 179
Fault Detection and Interrupts 181
7.13.3 Basic Data Handling 182
Move Functions 182
7.14 MATH FUNCTIONS 184
7.15 LOGICAL FUNCTIONS 191
7.15.1 Comparison of Values 191
7.16 BINARY FUNCTIONS 193
7.17 ADVANCED DATA HANDLING 194
7.17.1 Multiple Data Value Functions 195
7.17.2 Block Transfer Functions 196
7.18 COMPLEX FUNCTIONS 198
7.18.1 Shift Registers 198
7.18.2 Stacks 199
7.18.3 Sequencers 200
7.19 ASCII FUNCTIONS 202
7.20 DESIGN TECHNIQUES 203
7.20.1 State Diagrams 203
7.21 DESIGN CASES 206
7.21.1 If-Then 207
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7.21.2 For-Next 207
7.21.3 Conveyor 208
7.22 IMPLEMENTATION 209
7.23 PLC WIRING 209
7.23.1 SWITCHED INPUTS AND OUTPUTS 210
Input Modules 211
Actuators 212
Output Modules 213
7.24 THE PLC ENVIRONMENT 216
7.24.1 Electrical Wiring Diagrams 216
7.24.2 Wiring 219
7.24.3 Shielding and Grounding 221
7.24.4 PLC Environment 223
7.24.5 SPECIAL I/O MODULES 224
7.25 PRACTICE PROBLEMS 227
7.26 REFERENCES 237
7.27 LABORATORY - SERIAL INTERFACING TO A PLC 238
8. PLCS AND NETWORKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
8.1 OPEN NETWORK TYPES 240
8.1.1 Devicenet 240
8.1.2 CANbus 245
8.1.3 Controlnet 246
8.1.4 Profibus 247
8.2 PROPRIETARY NETWORKS 248
Data Highway 248
8.3 PRACTICE PROBLEMS 252
8.4 LABORATORY - DEVICENET 258
8.5 TUTORIAL - SOFTPLC AND DEVICENET 258
9. INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262
9.1 INTRODUCTION 262
9.1.1 Basic Terms 262
9.1.2 Positioning Concepts 266
Accuracy and Repeatability 266
Control Resolution 270
Payload 271
9.2 ROBOT TYPES 276
9.2.1 Basic Robotic Systems 276
9.2.2 Types of Robots 277
Robotic Arms 277
Autonomous/Mobile Robots 280
Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs) 280
9.3 MECHANISMS 281
9.4 ACTUATORS 282
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9.5 A COMMERCIAL ROBOT 283
9.5.1 Mitsubishi RV-M1 Manipulator 284
9.5.2 Movemaster Programs 286
Language Examples 286
9.5.3 Command Summary 290
9.6 PRACTICE PROBLEMS 291
9.7 LABORATORY - MITSUBISHI RV-M1 ROBOT 296
9.8 TUTORIAL - MITSUBISHI RV-M1 296
10. OTHER INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299
10.1 SEIKO RT 3000 MANIPULATOR 299
10.1.1 DARL Programs 300
Language Examples 301
Commands Summary 305
10.2 IBM 7535 MANIPULATOR 308
10.2.1 AML Programs 312
10.3 ASEA IRB-1000 317
10.4 UNIMATION PUMA (360, 550, 560 SERIES) 319
10.5 PRACTICE PROBLEMS 320
10.6 LABORATORY - SEIKO RT-3000 ROBOT 330
10.7 TUTORIAL - SEIKO RT-3000 ROBOT 331
10.8 LABORATORY - ASEA IRB-1000 ROBOT 332
10.9 TUTORIAL - ASEA IRB-1000 ROBOT 332
11. ROBOT APPLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333
11.0.1 Overview 333
11.0.2 Spray Painting and Finishing 335
11.0.3 Welding 335
11.0.4 Assembly 336
11.0.5 Belt Based Material Transfer 336
11.1 END OF ARM TOOLING (EOAT) 337
11.1.1 EOAT Design 337
11.1.2 Gripper Mechanisms 340
Vacuum grippers 342
11.1.3 Magnetic Grippers 344
Adhesive Grippers 345
11.1.4 Expanding Grippers 345
11.1.5 Other Types Of Grippers 346
11.2 ADVANCED TOPICS 347
11.2.1 Simulation/Off-line Programming 347
11.3 INTERFACING 348
11.4 PRACTICE PROBLEMS 348
11.5 LABORATORY - ROBOT INTERFACING 350
11.6 LABORATORY - ROBOT WORKCELL INTEGRATION 351
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12. SPATIAL KINEMATICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .352
12.1 BASICS 352
12.1.1 Degrees of Freedom 353
12.2 HOMOGENEOUS MATRICES 354
12.2.1 Denavit-Hartenberg Transformation (D-H) 359
12.2.2 Orientation 361
12.2.3 Inverse Kinematics 363
12.2.4 The Jacobian 364
12.3 SPATIAL DYNAMICS 366
12.3.1 Moments of Inertia About Arbitrary Axes 366
12.3.2 Eulers Equations of Motion 369
12.3.3 Impulses and Momentum 370
Linear Momentum 370
Angular Momentum 371
12.4 DYNAMICS FOR KINEMATICS CHAINS 372
12.4.1 Euler-Lagrange 372
12.4.2 Newton-Euler 375
12.5 REFERENCES 375
12.6 PRACTICE PROBLEMS 376
13. MOTION CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .390
13.1 KINEMATICS 390
13.1.1 Basic Terms 390
13.1.2 Kinematics 391
Geometry Methods for Forward Kinematics 392
Geometry Methods for Inverse Kinematics 393
13.1.3 Modeling the Robot 394
13.2 PATH PLANNING 395
13.2.1 Slew Motion 395
Joint Interpolated Motion 397
Straight-line motion 397
13.2.2 Computer Control of Robot Paths (Incremental Interpolation)400
13.3 PRACTICE PROBLEMS 403
13.4 LABORATORY - AXIS AND MOTION CONTROL 408
14. CNC MACHINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409
14.1 MACHINE AXES 409
14.2 NUMERICAL CONTROL (NC) 409
14.2.1 NC Tapes 410
14.2.2 Computer Numerical Control (CNC) 411
14.2.3 Direct/Distributed Numerical Control (DNC) 412
14.3 EXAMPLES OF EQUIPMENT 414
14.3.1 EMCO PC Turn 50 414
14.3.2 Light Machines Corp. proLIGHT Mill 415
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14.4 PRACTICE PROBLEMS 417
14.5 TUTORIAL - EMCO MAIER PCTURN 50 LATHE (OLD) 417
14.6 TUTORIAL - PC TURN 50 LATHE DOCUMENTATION: (By Jonathan
DeBoer) 418
14.6.1 LABORATORY - CNC MACHINING 424
15. CNC PROGRAMMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .426
15.1 G-CODES 428
15.2 APT 436
15.3 PROPRIETARY NC CODES 440
15.4 GRAPHICAL PART PROGRAMMING 441
15.5 NC CUTTER PATHS 442
15.6 NC CONTROLLERS 444
15.7 PRACTICE PROBLEMS 445
15.8 LABORATORY - CNC INTEGRATION 446
16. DATA AQUISITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .448
16.1 INTRODUCTION 448
16.2 ANALOG INPUTS 449
16.3 ANALOG OUTPUTS 455
16.4 REAL-TIME PROCESSING 458
16.5 DISCRETE IO 459
16.6 COUNTERS AND TIMERS 459
16.7 ACCESSING DAQ CARDS FROM LINUX 459
16.8 SUMMARY 476
16.9 PRACTICE PROBLEMS 476
16.10 LABORATORY - INTERFACING TO A DAQ CARD 478
17. VISIONS SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .479
17.1 OVERVIEW 479
17.2 APPLICATIONS 480
17.3 LIGHTING AND SCENE 481
17.4 CAMERAS 482
17.5 FRAME GRABBER 486
17.6 IMAGE PREPROCESSING 486
17.7 FILTERING 487
17.7.1 Thresholding 487
17.8 EDGE DETECTION 487
17.9 SEGMENTATION 488
17.9.1 Segment Mass Properties 490
17.10 RECOGNITION 491
17.10.1 Form Fitting 491
17.10.2 Decision Trees 492
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17.11 PRACTICE PROBLEMS 494
17.12 TUTORIAL - LABVIEW BASED IMAQ VISION 499
17.13 LABORATORY - VISION SYSTEMS FOR INSPECTION 500
18. INTEGRATION ISSUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .502
18.1 CORPORATE STRUCTURES 502
18.2 CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS 502
18.3 COMPUTER CONTROLLED BATCH PROCESSES 514
18.4 PRACTICE PROBLEMS 516
18.5 LABORATORY - WORKCELL INTEGRATION 516
19. MATERIAL HANDLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518
19.1 INTRODUCTION 518
19.2 VIBRATORY FEEDERS 520
19.3 PRACTICE QUESTIONS 521
19.4 LABORATORY - MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEM 521
19.4.1 System Assembly and Simple Controls 521
19.5 AN EXAMPLE OF AN FMS CELL 523
19.5.1 Overview 523
19.5.2 Workcell Specifications 525
19.5.3 Operation of The Cell 526
19.6 THE NEED FOR CONCURRENT PROCESSING 534
19.7 PRACTICE PROBLEMS 536
20. PETRI NETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .537
20.1 INTRODUCTION 537
20.2 A BRIEF OUTLINE OF PETRI NET THEORY 537
20.3 MORE REVIEW 540
20.4 USING THE SUBROUTINES 548
20.4.1 Basic Petri Net Simulation 548
20.4.2 Transitions With Inhibiting Inputs 550
20.4.3 An Exclusive OR Transition: 552
20.4.4 Colored Tokens 555
20.4.5 RELATIONAL NETS 557
20.5 C++ SOFTWARE 558
20.6 IMPLEMENTATION FOR A PLC 559
20.7 PRACTICE PROBLEMS 564
20.8 REFERENCES 565
21. PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . .566
21.1 OVERVIEW 566
21.2 SCHEDULING 567
21.2.1 Material Requirements Planning (MRP) 567
21.2.2 Capacity Planning 569
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21.3 SHOP FLOOR CONTROL 570
21.3.1 Shop Floor Scheduling - Priority Scheduling 570
21.3.2 Shop Floor Monitoring 571
22. SIMULATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .572
22.1 MODEL BUILDING 573
22.2 ANALYSIS 575
22.3 DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS 576
22.4 RUNNING THE SIMULATION 579
22.5 DECISION MAKING STRATEGY 579
23. PLANNING AND ANALYSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .581
23.1 FACTORS TO CONSIDER 581
23.2 PROJECT COST ACCOUNTING 583
24. REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .587
25. APPENDIX A - PROJECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .588
25.1 TOPIC SELECTION 588
25.1.1 Previous Project Topics 588
25.2 CURRENT PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS 590
26. APPENDIX B - COMMON REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .591
26.1 JIC ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS 591
26.2 NEMA ENCLOSURES 592
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PREFACE
I have been involved in teaching laboratory based integrated manufacturing courses since
1993. Over that time I have used many textbooks, but I have always been unsatisfied with their
technical depth. To offset this I had to supply supplemental materials. These supplemental materi-
als have evolved into this book.
This book is designed to focus on topics relevant to the modern manufacturer, while avoiding
topics that are more research oriented. This allows the chapters to focus on the applicable theory
for the integrated systems, and then discuss implementation.
Many of the chapters of this book use the Linux operating system. Some might argue that
Microsoft products are more pervasive, and so should be emphasized, but I disagree with this. It is
much easier to implement a complex system in Linux, and once implemented the system is more
reliable, secure and easier to maintain. In addition the Microsoft operating system is designed
with a model that focuses on entertainment and office use and is incompatible with the needs of
manufacturing professionals. Most notably there is a constant pressure to upgrade every 2-3 years
adding a burden.
The reader is expected to have some knowledge of C, or C++ programming, although a
review chapter is provided. When possible a programming example is supplied to allow the reader
to develop their own programs for integration and automation.
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1. INTEGRATED AND AUTOMATED MANUFACTUR-
ING
Integrated manufacturing uses computers to connect physically separated processes. When
integrated, the processes can share information and initiate actions. This allows decisions to be
made faster and with fewer errors. Automation allows manufacturing processes to be run auto-
matically, without requiring intervention.
This chapter will discuss how these systems fit into manufacturing, and what role they play.
1.1 INTRODUCTION
An integrated system requires that there be two or more computers connected to pass infor-
mation. A simple example is a robot controller and a programmable logic controller working
together in a single machine. A complex example is an entire manufacturing plant with hundreds
of workstations connected to a central database. The database is used to distribute work instruc-
tions, job routing data and to store quality control test results. In all cases the major issue is con-
necting devices for the purposes of transmitting data.
Automated equipment and systems dont require human effort or direction. Although this
does not require a computer based solution
Automated systems benefit from some level of integration
1.1.1 Why Integrate?
There is a tendency to look at computer based solutions as inherently superior. This is an
assumption that an engineer cannot afford to entertain. Some of the factors that justify an inte-
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grated system are listed below.
a large organization where interdepartmental communication is a problem
the need to monitor processes
Things to Avoid when making a decision for integration and automation,
- ignore impact on upstream and downstream operations
- allow the system to become the driving force in strategy
- believe the vendor will solve the problem
- base decisions solely on financials
- ignore employee input to the process
- try to implement all at once (if possible)
Justification of integration and automation,
- consider BIG picture
- determine key problems that must be solved
- highlight areas that will be impacted in enterprise
- determine kind of flexibility needed
- determine what kind of integration to use
- look at FMS impacts
- consider implementation cost based on above
Factors to consider in integration decision,
- volume of product
- previous experience of company with FMS
- product mix
- scheduling / production mixes
- extent of information system usage in organization (eg. MRP)
- use of CAD/CAM at the front end.
- availability of process planning and process data
* Process planning is only part of CIM, and cannot stand alone.
1.1.2 Why Automate?
Why ? - In many cases there are valid reasons for assisting humans
- tedious work -- consistency required
- dangerous
- tasks are beyond normal human abilities (e.g., weight, time, size, etc)
- economics
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When?
Figure 1.1 - Automation Tradeoffs
Advantages of Automated Manufacturing,
- improved work flow
- reduced handling
- simplification of production
- reduced lead time
- increased moral in workers (after a wise implementation)
- more responsive to quality, and other problems
- etc.
Various measures of flexibility,
- Able to deal with slightly, or greatly mixed parts.
- Variations allowed in parts mix
- Routing flexibility to alternate machines
- Volume flexibility
- Design change flexibility
hard automation
manual assembly
robotic assembly
manual
flexible
fixed
unit cost
constant production volumes
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1.2 THE BIG PICTURE
How Computers Can Be Used in an Automated Manufacturing System
Some Acronyms
CAD - Computer Aided/Automated Design - Design geometry, dimensions, etc.
CAE - Analysis of the design done in the CAD system for stresses, flows, etc. (often
described as part of CAD)
CAM - Computer Aided/Automated Manufacturing - is the use of computers to select,
setup, schedule, and drive manufacturing processes.
CAPP - Computer Aided Process Planning - is used for converting a design to a set of pro-
cesses for production, machine selection, tool selection, etc.
PPC - Production Planning and Control - also known as scheduling. Up to this stage each
process is dealt with separately. Here they are mixed with other products, as
required by customer demand, and subject to limited availability of manufacturing
resources.
Factory Control - On a minute by minute basis this will split up schedules into their
required parts, and deal with mixed processes on a factory wide basis. (This is very
factory specific, and is often software written for particular facilities) An example
system would track car color and options on an assembly line.
Workcell Control - At this system level computers deal with coordination of a number of
machines. The most common example is a PLC that runs material handling sys-
CAD
CAE
CAPP PPC CAM
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tems, as well as interlocks with NC machines.
Machine Control - Low level process control that deals with turning motors on/off, regu-
lating speeds, etc., to perform a single process. This is often done by the manufac-
turers of industrial machinery.
1.2.1 CAD/CAM?
A common part of an integrated system
In CAD we design product geometries, do analysis (also called CAE), and produce final
documentation.
In CAM, parts are planned for manufacturing (eg. generating NC code), and then manufac-
tured with the aid of computers.
CAD/CAM tends to provide solutions to existing problems. For example, analysis of a part
under stress is much easier to do with FEM, than by equations, or by building prototypes.
CAD/CAM systems are easy to mix with humans.
This technology is proven, and has been a success for many companies.
There is no ONE WAY of describing CAD/CAM. It is a collection of technologies which
can be run independently, or connected. If connected they are commonly referred to as CIM
1.2.2 The Architecture of Integration
integrated manufacturing systems are built with generic components such as,
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- Computing Hardware
- Application Software
- Database Software
- Network Hardware
- Automated Machinery
Typical applications found in an integrated environment include,
- Customer Order Entry
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) / Computer Aided Engineering (CAE)
- Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP)
- Materials (e.g., MRP-II)
- Production Planning and Control (Scheduling)
- Shop Floor Control (e.g., FMS)
The automated machines used include,
- NC machines
- PLCs
- Robotics
- Material Handling / Transport
- Machines
- Manual / Automated Assembly Cells
- Computers
- Controllers
- Software
- Networks
- Interfacing
- Monitoring equipment
On the shop floor computers provide essential support in a workcell for,
- CNC - Computer Numerical Control
- DNC - Direct Numerical Control of all the machine tools in the FMS. Both CNC and
DNC functions can be incorporated into a single FMS.
- Computer control of the materials handling system
- Monitoring - collection of production related data such as piece counts, tool changes, and
machine utilization
- Supervisory control - functions related to production control, traffic control, tool control,
and so on.
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1.2.3 General Concepts
Manufacturing requires computers for two functions,
- Information Processing - This is characterized by programs that can operate in a batch
mode.
- Control - These programs must analyze sensory information, and control devices while
observing time constraints.
An integrated system is made up of Interfaced and Networked Computers. The general
structure is hierarchical,
The plant computers tend to drive the orders in the factory.
The plant floor computers focus on departmental control. In particular,
- synchronization of processes.
- downloading data, programs, etc., for process control.
- analysis of results (e.g., inspection results).
Process control computers are local to machines to control the specifics of the individual
processes. Some of their attributes are,
- program storage and execution (e.g., NC Code),
- sensor analysis,
- actuator control,
- process modeling,
- observe time constraints (real time control).
The diagram shows how the characteristics of the computers must change as different func-
tions are handled.
Corporate
Plant
Plant Floor
Process Control
Mainframes
Micro-computers
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To perform information processing and control functions, each computer requires connec-
tions,
- Stand alone - No connections to other computers, often requires a user interface.
- Interfaced - Uses a single connection between two computers. This is characterized by
serial interfaces such as RS-232 and RS-422.
- Networked - A single connection allows connections to more than one other computer.
May also have shared files and databases.
Types of common interfaces,
- RS-232 (and other RS standards) are usually run at speeds of 2400 to 9600 baud, but they
are very dependable.
Types of Common Networks,
- IEEE-488 connects a small number of computers (up to 32) at speeds from .5 Mbits/sec
to 8 Mbits/sec. The devices must all be with a few meters of one another.
- Ethernet - connects a large number of computers (up to 1024) at speeds of up to 10
Mbits/sec., covering distances of km. These networks are LANs, but bridges may
be used to connect them to other LANs to make a WAN.
Types of Modern Computers,
- Mainframes - Used for a high throughput of data (from disks and programs). These are
ideal for large business applications with multiple users, running many programs
at once.
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1.3 PRACTICE PROBLEMS
1. What is concurrent (parallel) processing and why is it important for workcell control?
(ans. to allow equipment to do other tasks while one machine is processing)
2. What is meant by the term Device Driver?
(ans. a piece of hardware that allows a connections to a specific piece of hardware)
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2. AN INTRODUCTION TO LINUX/UNIX
2.1 OVERVIEW
Linux is a free UNIX clone that was developed by volunteers around the world. Although
Linux is almost a decade old, it went largely unnoticed by the general public until a couple of
years ago. Since then it has become very popular with individual users, universities and large cor-
porations. For example, IBM has made it a major part of their business strategy for server hard-
ware. Many software companies already offer Linux versions of their software, including
products such as Oracle, Labview and MSC Nastran. Other companies have developed embedded
applications using Linux. Currently Linux can be found in devices as small as a wristwatch [1]
and as large as a Beowulf class supercomputer [2]. The popularity of Linux is based on three fac-
tors:
- costs are lower because the software is free and it runs well on less expensive hardware.
- it has more software, capabilities, and features than other operating systems.
- the source code is open, so users can customize the operating system to meet their needs.
This chapter will present the Linux operating system in general, and its current status in comput-
ing.
2.1.1 What is it?
Linux is an open source operating system. It is open because users and developers can use the
source code any way they want. This allows anyone to customize it, improve it and add desired
features. As a result Linux is dynamic, evolving to respond to the desires and needs of the users.
In contrast, closed operating systems are developed by a single corporation using static snapshots
of market models and profit driven constraints.
Linux is free. This allows companies to use it without adding cost to products. It also allows
people to trade it freely. And, with the profit motive gone, developers have a heightened sense of
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community interest. The Linux community has developed a tremendous spirit because of these
core development concepts.
2.1.2 A (Brief) History
Linux has existed since the early 1990s [3], but it grew out of previous developments in com-
puting [4]. It was originally developed to be a Unix clone that would run on low cost computer
hardware. Unix was developed in the 1970s. Through the 1970s and early 1980s it was used on
large computers in companies and universities. During this time many refinements and enhance-
ments were made. By the mid 1980s Unix was being used on many lower priced computers. By
the end of the 1980s most universities were making use of Unix computers in computer science
and engineering programs. This created a wealth of graduates who understood what they could
expect from a mature operating system. But, it also created a demand to be able to do high level
work at home on low priced machines.
Early in the 1990s Linux started as a project to create a Unix clone that would run on a per-
sonal computer. This project gained momentum quickly and by the mid 1990s it was ready for
users. The first groups to adopt it were hobbyists, academics and internet services. At this time the
general public was generally unaware of Linux but by the end of the 1990s it was beginning to
enter the public sphere. By 2000 it had entered the popular press, and it was cited as a major threat
to at least one existing operating system vendor. Now, it is available off-the-shelf in software and
book stores.
1970s- Unix developed at AT&T labs by Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie
1980s- Unix became popular on high end computers
- The Unix platform is refined and matures
- Some versions of Unix were available for PCs - most notably QNX
1990s- Linus Torvalds begins working on a free Unix clone for PCs in 1991
- Others join the project it gets the name Linux
- By 1993 Linux begins to enter the mainstream of computer users
- Linux machines constitute a large number of servers on the Internet
- Many large companies begin to support Linux - e.g. Dell, IBM
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2000s- Home and office users are supported with free office software
- Linux is available in consumer products, such as Tivo recorders
2.1.3 Hardware required and supported
Modern computers have ample power for most computer applications. This is more true for
Linux. At present there are versions of linux that will run on any platform from an IBM main-
frame computer to a Palm Pilot. The smallest Linux installations can fit on a single floppy disk,
and run on a diskless computer with a few MB of memory. On the other end of the spectrum,
Linux will run on most high end computer systems. An average user would expect reasonable per-
formance on a computer with an old Pentium 100 processor, 64MB of memory, and 2 GB of disk
space. On newer computers the performance of the operating system is extremely fast. The list
below gives some idea of the capabilities, but complete lists of supported hardware are available
[5].
CPU- Intel family and clones, down to 386 processors
- Macintosh (Motorola)
- Others: Alpha, MIPS, Sparc, etc.
Memory- 16MB is a good minimum, 64MB is recommended
Disk- 200MB is a minimum, 2GB is recommended
Screen- Any size
Network- Any type
Others- Most PC hardware is supported - or will be soon
2.1.4 Applications and uses
By itself an operating system is somewhat useless, software applications are added to give
desired functionality. Some of the common applications that a computer might be used for are
listed below. Linux will support all of these applications, and more, with the right software [6].
Office - word processing, spreadsheets, etc.
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Web and Internet Servers - host web sites
Server - databases and other institutional functions
Embedded - inside devices such as Tivo TV recorders
PDAs - an operating system for small handheld computers
Development - software authoring
2.1.5 Advantages and Disadvantages
A partial list of advantages and disadvantages is given below. The cost, stability and open
nature of the system have been winning over a large number of corporate adopters. But, adoption
has been slowed by people who dont understand the nature of free software or have a perception
that it is difficult to use. In some cases there are also some software packages that are not avail-
able for Linux, and wont run under simulators [22] - the most notable of these applications are
first person shooting games.
Advantages:
Free - paying for it is optional
Open - the source code is available and can be changed
Goodwill - developers and users are very helpful
Faster - it doesnt require newer hardware, extra memory and larger disks
Stable - it is very uncommon for Linux to crash (no blue screens)
Flexibility - more capabilities and features
Complete - all of the software is available and open - no extra software to buy
Security - very secure - unauthorized users cant change machine settings
Simplicity - point and click configuration
Disadvantages:
Compatibility - some programs will not run under simulators
Misunderstanding - some people believe you get what you pay for
2.1.6 Getting It
There are multiple distributions of Linux. While these all contain the Linux Kernel, they
often include different pieces of software, and installation processes vary somewhat. The basic
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licensing agreement that Linux is distributed under requires that even if it is sold for a fee, it must
be made available at no cost and it may also be copied freely by the user. As a result you can often
download these distributions over the network at no cost [12][13]. The total download size can be
up to 600MB. An alternative is to buy a distribution (the typical cost is $30) which includes a
floppy disk, a CD-ROM and a brief manual. These can be found at any store that sells software.
Sometimes the distribution will have a higher cost for deluxe versions - this more costly pack-
age often includes telephone support.
2.1.7 Distributions
In total there are hundreds of Linux distributions. Many of these are specialized for features
such as embedded systems, foreign languages, internet servers and security. The list below is for
user-friendly installation and usage. The most successful of these distributions is Redhat. Some
distributions, such as Mandrake, are based on the Redhat distribution, but with enhancements.
Redhat - the original consumer friendly Linux [7]
Mandrake - a Redhat derivative [8]
Caldera - another well established distribution [9]
Debian - a release that focuses on stability [10]
SuSe - yet another distribution [11]
2.1.8 Installing
Each distribution of Linux will have a slightly different installation procedure, but they all
follow the basic steps below. The total time to install Linux will between one to two hours. Users
with a high level of knowledge can opt to do advanced setup, and new users will have the option
of letting the system suggest installation options.
1. Turn off the computer.
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2. Insert a provided floppy disk (you can also boot from a CD on newer computers)
3. Turn the computer on, it will start to load Linux
4. You will be asked some questions about the type of installation you want
5. Linux will format the disks, and start to load the software
6. While it is loading you will be able to set times, dates and passwords
7. You be asked to set up the graphics for the window manager
8. When the installation is done the computer will reboot, and you will be ready to use it
2.2 USING LINUX
This section is a brief overview of the Linux operating system. The intention is to overview
the basic components in the operating system. An administrator can manage the operating system
using the graphical user interface (GUI), or using typed commands. New users often prefer to use
the system using the GUI. Advanced users often prefer to use commands to administer the sys-
tem, they are often faster and more reliable.
Commands can be typed in a command window. Typed commands are case sensitive, and
most commands are lower case. Spaces are used to delimit (separate) commands and arguments,
so they should also be used when typing. Linux allows users to perform some very sophisticated
operations with a single command. But, while learning this should not pose a problem, unless
logged in as root. While learning the user is encouraged to use a normal user account so that acci-
dental damage to the system can be minimized.
2.2.1 Some Terminology
The terms below are some of the keywords that are unique to Linux. These will appear during
the installation, or during common usage of the system.
booting When a Linux computer starts it checks the hardware, and then starts
software. The process of booting takes less than a minute in most cases
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kernelThe core of the operating system that talks to all hardware and programs
shellA windows that allows you to type commands
permissionsControl who can change what
GNU(Gnus Not Unix) A group that develops free software comprising a large
portion of Linux
rootThis is the user name of the system administrator
2.2.2 File and directories
The directory and file structure of Linux is hierarchical, much like other popular operating
systems. The main directory for the system is call root and is indicated with a single slash /.
There are a number of subdirectories listed below that are used for storing system files, user files,
temporary files and configuration files. A sample of the standard directories are shown below, and
can be viewed with a file manager, or with keyboard commands. If other disks are used, such as a
CDROM, or floppy disk, they are mounted under the root directory. (i.e., there are no C, A or
other drives, they are all under /.) (Note: the UNIX slash is /, not the \ used on DOS.)

A list of some of the more important directories follows with a brief description of each.
Most users have their home directories under the /home directory. Most of the other directories
are of interest to the system administrator.
/etc - device and software configuration files are kept here
/tmp - temporary files are created here
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home bin lib
davisa
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jackh
public_html
....etc....
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/home - user directories are kept here
/var - this is a place for log files, mail storage, etc.
/usr - software is installed under this directory
/dev - where devices are kept - they are accessed like files
/bin - some of the programs are kept in this directory
Every file and directory has a unique name which can be used to refer to it. Sometimes it is
useful to be able to refer to groups of files without typing the name of each one. Wildcard allow
file and directory names to be matched to patterns. The list below shows some of the wildcards
commonly used.
*Any string
?Any Character
..The directory above
.this directory
~your home directory
Some examples of filenames with wildcards, and files they would match are shown below.
Ad*Advertise Advent.not Ad
Ad?Ad. Ade
Ad?.?Ade.d
??e.*ape.exe eee.thisisanother
../hi.*hi.there (in directory above)
~/*.therehi.there (in your home directory)
Filenames can contain numbers, letters and a few other symbols, but care should be used to
avoid symbols that also have meaning to Linux, such as the asterisk *. File names that begin
with a period . are system files that are normally hidden. For example, most users will have a file
in their home directories called .profile or .login. These are used when a user logs.
Some of the standard Linux commands for files and directories are listed below. Most of the
file and directory names can be used with wildcards.
cd newdir change directory to newdir
pwd show present working directory
ls list the files in the current directory
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ls -la list the files in the current directory in full form
ls files list files that match the files
rm files removes the named files
rm * removes all the files in the current directory (use with care)
rm /* removes all of the files in the computer (only do this if you are insane)
mkdir namemake a directory name
rmdir nameremove a directory name
mv from tomove a file/directory from an old name to a new name
cp from to copy a file from the an old name to a new name
more file type out the contents of file on page at a time
cat file type out the contents of file
vi file a text editor for file (some commands given below)
dd - cut a line (command mode)
p - paste a line below the current line (command mode)
x - delete a character (command mode)
r - replace a character (command mode)
R - replace a string (command mode -> edit mode)
a - append to a line (command mode -> edit mode)
i - insert a string (command mode -> edit mode)
:w - write to a file (command mode)
:q - quit from a file (command mode)
ESC - move from edit to command mode
cursor key - move the cursor
du check the disk usage of the current directory
du ~ check the disk usage of your home directory
df check total disk space available
sort this will sort the contents of a file
ln -s to from create a symbolic link from a name to a file
grep thing filessearch files for the string thing
compress file compress a file
uncompress file uncompress a file
2.2.3 User accounts and root
Linux follows very strict conventions for file and directory permissions. These require that
each file and directory be given specific permissions for public reading, writing and execution.
Each user is given their own account with a password, so that access to the system is controlled.
Only the root user can access all files and directories on the system. Other users are limited to files
they own, or files that have been marked public. Typically the root user is only used for adminis-
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tration, and normal users use non-root accounts. This generally keeps the system safe from care-
less damage, and security breaches. Each user has their own home directory, normally in the /
home directory. The permissions for files and directories are set so that the user has complete
control over that directory.
The permissions for files can be seen by doing a directory listing with ls -la. This will show
flags something like -rwxrwxrwx jackh user for a file that everybody can read r, write w
or execute x. The leftmost rxw is for the user jackh, the second rwx is for the group user
and the rightmost rwx is for everybody on the system. So if the permissions were -rwxr--r--
everybody on the system can read the file, but only the owner can write and execute it.
For security reasons, write permissions for files are normally only allowed for the owner, but
read permissions are normally given to all. Execute permissions are normally set for all users
when the file can be executed, such as a program. Sometimes more than one user wants to have
access to a file, but there are reasons to not permit permission to everybody. In this case a group
can be created and given permission to use a file.
Commands that are oriented to users and permissions follow.
passwd user change the password for a user
chmod flags files change the permission flags for files
chown user files change the owner of files to user
finger user give information about a user
who look at who is logged into your machine
last a list of the last users logged in
whoami give your current user name
su - name change to a different user
chgrp group files add a group to a file
Most of the user information is stored in the /etc directory. For example, user account infor-
mation is stored in the passwd file. User passwords are stored in the shadow file. Group infor-
mation is stored in the groups file. It is possible to add users to the system by editing these files,
but there are commands that make it easier to update and maintain these files.
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The passwd command is used to change user passwords. In general passwords are the main
line of defense against unwanted intruders. Most systems will do simple password checks when
passwords are entered. In general, if a password cant be found in a dictionary or index of a book
it will generally be safer.
2.2.4 Processes
At any one time there are multiple programs (processes) running on a Linux computer. When
you run a program it becomes another process also running on the computer. Each process is
given its own unique process ID number (PID). Each process is given its own private memory
space, and allowed to run for a fraction of a second every second.
The list of commands below allow the processes in the computer to be seen. They also allow
the general state of the machine to be determined.
ps -aux Print a list of processes running on the computer
kill -9 pid Kill a process with pid running on the computer (uses the PID # from ps -ef)
passwd userChange the password of a user
date print system date and time
who show who is logged into the machine
exit this will logout a user
fg bring background processes to the foreground
bg send a stopped process to the background
<CNTL>Chitting this key sequence will kill a running process
<CNTL>Zhitting this key sequence will stop a running process, but not kill it
command &any command followed by an & ampersand will be run in the background
Simple commands can be combined together with pipes to make more complicated functions.
An example is ls | more. By itself ls will list all the files in a directory. more is normally used
to print out text files. But in this case the output of ls is passed (piped) through more so that it
only prints one screen at a time. Multiple commands can be combined on a single command line
by separating them with a colon :. For example the command ls ; ls .. would list the contents of
the current directory, then the parent directory.
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Output from functions can be redirected to files instead of the screen. For example ls >
temp will take the normal output from the ls function, and write it into a textfile called temp.
Input to functions can be directed into a program. For example sort < temp will make the file
temp the input to the sort command.
Simple batch files can be created by putting a list of commands in a normal text file. The file
can then be made executable using the command chmod 755 filename. The program can then be
run using ./filename.
2.3 NETWORKING
Networks are a key component of Linux operating systems. Each computer on a network
may have a name, such as claymore.engineer.gvsu.edu, but each computer must have a number,
such as 148.61.104.215. You can log into other Linux and Unix machines with commands such
as telnet claymore.engineer.gvsu.edu, telnet 148.61.104.215 or rlogin claymore.engi-
neer.gvsu.edu. This allows you to sit at one machine, and use many others, even around the
world.
You can also access other computers with public access directories using the ftp command.
For example try ftp ftp4.netscape.com. This will connect you to a computer some place in the
U.S. When it asks you for your login name type anonymous. When it asks for a password,
enter your name. You may now move around using ls, pwd, cd, etc. If you want to get a file from
some directory, type binary, then type get filename, or get filenames. quit ends every-
thing. If you log into a machine with FTP and you have write permissions you can also write files
to the machine using put filename or mput filenames. If you use FTP to log into a computer
that you have account on you will be able to move outside of the limited ftp directories.
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2.3.1 Security
Security is not a significant problem for a computer that is not connected to a network, and
passwords will protect it from honest thieves. When connected to a network there is potential for
security problems. These problems become more serious when the computer is connected to the
network 24 hours a day. General rules to keep a computer safe (this applies to non-Linux comput-
ers also) are:
keep user passwords safe - these can be the start of a security breach
protect the root password - loosing this throws the system wide open
shut down unneeded programs - network programs sometime have bugs that open doors
apply patches - software updates help close security holes
2.4 INTERMEDIATE CONCEPTS
Above the basic features of the Linux system are a number of more advanced features and
commands. Some of these are listed below.
pine a simple interface for mail usage
mail a somewhat bothersome mail tool (see pine).
man func bring up a manual page for func
man -k stringbrings up information on string
tar -xvf file.tar extract files from an archive file file.tar
tar cvf - files > file.tar put files into an archive file file.tar
2.4.1 Shells
When one logs into a Linux system, you are actually running a program (shell) this is in some
ways similar to DOS. In the standard shell you are given a prompt, where you type your com-
mand. If it is not a built-in command, it searches on the disk according to a user-specified search
path, for an executable program of that name. Almost all commands are programs that are run in
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this manner. There are also executable shell scripts, similar to command files on DOS. Linux is
limited to running a program of a size equal to the sum of its memory, and swap space. As the sys-
tem is multi-tasking, any program (or part thereof) that is not currently being run when extra
memory is required, is swapped (moved) out to the disk, until it is ready to run again.
In shells there are environment variables set. Some of the commands that can be used to view
these are shown below. They can be set by editing the appropriate text files.
alias prints a list of command aliases
printenv prints a list of the environment variables
set prints a list of the environment variables
2.4.2 X-Windows
The GUI in Linux is actually two programs working together. The basic program is called X
windows, and it provides basic connection to the screen, mouse, keyboard and sound card. The
look-and-feel of the GUI is provided by the window manager. One simple window manager is
called fvwm and it can behave like Windows 95/98. Newer window managers include Gnome
and KDE. While these both provide similar capabilities and features, most users develop personal
preferences for a single window manager.
2.4.3 Configuring
Devices and settings can be configured under X-windows using graphical tools. Settings can
also be configured with text files, but this is not necessary. Examples of settings that the user or
root might want to change are:
Modem properties for internet connection
Network card properties for connection to a LAN
Printer type and location
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Customize the windows settings and behavior
Sound card settings and sounds for Window events
2.4.4 Desktop Tools
Most users focus less on the Operating System, and more on the programs that it will run.
The task list below includes many of the applications that would be desired by the average user.
Most of the listed applications are free, with the exception of the games. Many of these packages
are a standard part of Linux distributions.
Office Software - these include spreadsheets, word processors, presentation software, drawing
tools, database tools, 3D graphics tools
Star Office [14]
KOffice [15]
File and Internet Browsers
Netscape - allows browsing of the internet [16]
Files - there are many file viewers that ease directory browsing
Eazel - allows active directory browsing [17]
Administration and Utilities
Apache - the most popular web server program [18]
Postgres and MySQL - Database programs [19] [20]
Replace a microsoft networking server [21]
DOS/Windows Simulator VMWare [22]
Entertainment
Audio and video
Tools (GIMP - similar to photoshop)
Games (Quake, Doom, SimCity)
2.5 LABORATORY - A LINUX SERVER
Purpose:
To set up a Linux server that can be used for controlling automation.
Overview:
At the core of every integrated manufacturing system is a server. A server is a computer,
running a networked operating system that can connect to many other computers.
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The function of a server is to communicate information between different devices
on the factory floor.
The most important part of a server is the operating system. Mature operating systems
such as Unix and Linux are well established, while newcomers, such as Windows
NT are trying to establish themselves.
Pre-Lab:
1. Go to the web site www.linux.org and read about Linux.
2. Go to the RedHat Linux site and read the installation instructions. (www.redhat.com)
In-Lab:
1. Locate a computer to use. Install Linux using the following instructions.
2. After the installation is done and the computer has been rebooted go through the follow-
ing Linux tutorial.
3. If you need more practice with linux try another basic user tutorial (www.linux.org).
4. Update the main webpage on the machine, and create a web page for yourself also in
your own public_html directory.
Submit (individually):
1. Have the machine up and running properly, including X-windows.
2. Have a running web server with a main web page, and for you.
2.6 TUTORIAL - INSTALLING LINUX
This section outlines the steps and choices that were used while installing Redhat 7.0. You can
also refer to other installation guides (www.redhat.com) in the event of problems.
1. Open the computer to determine the following information.
- video card type and memory
- network card type
- mouse type
2. Insert the distribution floppy disk and CD and turn on the computer. The computer will
start to boot automatically. After some time a graphical interface should appear
and you will be asked questions.
3. The choices that I made follow in sequence. You should adapt these to the computer you
have. The settings I expect you will need to change are marked with an asterisk
*.
Language selection - English
Keyboard - Generic 101-key PC
- US English
- Enable dead keys
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*Mouse - Microsoft Intellimouse
Install Options - Custom System
Partitioning - using disk druid
Delete all disk partitions
*Add a partition - mount /, size 1500MB, partition type Linux Native
*Add a partition - partition type Linux Swap, size remaining about 50MB
Formating - /dev/hda1 /
Lilo Configuration - "Create Boot Disk" selected
Install Lilo on /dev/hda MBR
- did not use linear mode
- no kernel parameters
- left the rest as is
Network - configured with "DHCP", "activate on boot"
Timezone - "Detroit"
Account Configuration
- entered a root password
*- added a user account for myself jackh
Authentication Configuration - left all as is
Selecting Package Groups - the following list were the only ones chosen
Printer Support
X Window System
Gnome
KDE
Mail/WWW/News Tools
DOS/Windows Connectivity
Graphics Manipulation
Games
Multimedia Support
Networked Workstation
Dialup Workstation
Web Server
SQL Server
Network Management Workstation
Authoring/Publishing
Development
Kernel Development
Utilities
X Configuration
*- Generic High Freq. SVGA 1024x768 @ 70Hz
*- ATI Mach 64, 1MB memory
- dont set use graphical login
4. Installation will start and it takes about 30-60 minutes.
5. When done you will be prompted to put a formatted floppy disk in the drive and create
a boot disk. This is good for emergencies and is highly encouraged. Dont forget to
label the disk.
6. When prompted reboot the system. Dont forget to remove the floppy and CDROM.
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7. Once the system has rebooted, login as root. Start XWindows using startx.
8. If you reach this point you have completed the installation successfully.
2.7 TUTORIAL - USING LINUX
1. Login with your username and password. Later you can logout with logout or exit.
(Note: you can also use shutdown -h now to stop the machine.)
2. After you have logged in you should see a flashing cursor. Type startx to start the X-
windows GUI. This will take some time, but when done you will have a windowed
interface.
3. First we want to open a command window. Point to the bottom of the screen and locate
the icon that looks like a computer screen. Click on it once with the left mouse but-
ton. A command window will pop up on the screen. Click on the border of the win-
dow, the keyboard will then be focused on the window, and commands will work
there.
4. Enter the commands below in order and observe the results. They should allow you to
move around directories and see the files listed there. Some of the options will
change how you see the files.
ls
ls -l
ls -la
ls -lar
ls -lat
ls -lart
pwd
cd .. ; ls -la
cd ~
5. Use the manuals to find other options for the ls command with man ls.
6. Explore the hard drive to find what is there. The following directories are particularly
important.
/etc - the machine configuration and boot files
/opt - some packages will be installed here
/bin and /usr/bin - executable files
/sbin and /usr/sbin - executable files for the root user and system
/usr/doc - help files
/home - use directories are here
/mnt - mounted disk drives are attached here
/proc - system status is kept here
/var/log - system log files are kept here
/tmp - temporary files are stored here
7. Change to the directory /etc, and look at the contents of the file fstab with the com-
mand more fstab. This file contains a list of the disk drives in the computer. You
can find more information about it with man fstab.
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8. Return to your own directory and create a subdirectory called public_html with the
command mkdir public_html. Change to that directory and create a new file
using the vi editor with vi index.html. Enter the following text into that file. The
editor has two modes. In command mode each key will cause an action. In edit
mode each key is added to the text. Hitting ESC at any time puts the editor back
into command mode. To move into edit mode hit i then start typing text. To erase
a single character hit x. When you are done editing the program use :wq: to
save the file and quit. Refer to the previous section in the text more details on the
commands.
<HTML>
<BODY>
Hi
</BODY>
</HTML>
9. When done save and quit the editor. Make sure the permissions of your file and the
public_html directory are correct with the command chmod 755 index.html ~/
public_html ~.
10. Use netscape to look at you web page and see if it is there. You can do this using
netscape &. You can see the file by opening it. You should also be able to see the
file by typing http://127.0.0.1/~YOURNAME, where YOURNAME is you
user ID.
11. Look at the list of processes running on the computer with ps -aux. Notice that the
columns indicate what is running, the status of the process, etc. You can get more
information about this using man ps
12. Log into claymore using telnet claymore.engineer.gvsu.edu or telnet
148.61.104.215. use ls to look at the files in your directory. When done looking
around your account use exit to logout.
13. Now, look at some of the programs in the Window manager.
2.8 REFERENCES
[1] http://www.ibm.com
[2] http://www.beowulf.org, The Beowulf Project.
[3] Hasan, R., History of Linux, http://ragib.hypermart.net/linux.
[4] Polsson, K., Chronology of Personal Computers, http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/complist
[5] http://www.linux.org/hardware/index.html, Linux Friendly Hardware
[6] http://www.linux.org/apps/index.html, Applications
[7] http://www.redhat.com
[8] http://www.mandrake.org
[9] http://www.caldera.com
[10] http://www.debian.com
[11] http://www.suse.com
[12] http://www.sunsite.unc.edu
[13] http://www.linux.com
[14] http://www.staroffice.com
[15] http://www.koffice.kde.org
[16] http://www.netscape.com
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[17] http://www.eazel.com
[18] http://www.apache.org
[19] http://www.postgresql.org
[20] http://www.mysql.com
[21] http://www.samba.org
[22] http://www.vmware.com
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3. AN INTRODUCTION TO C/C++ PROGRAMMING
3.1 INTRODUCTION
The C programming language was developed at Bell Laboratories in the Early 1970s. The
language was intended to provide a high level framework for data and functions while allowing
highly efficient programs. By the 1980s the language had entered widespread usage and was in
use for the development of many high level programs. By the 1990s most new software projects
were written in C. Some of the advantages of C are listed below.
Machine Portable, which means that it requires only small changes to run on other com-
puters.
Very Fast, almost as fast as assembly language.
Emphasizes structured programming, by focusing on functions and subroutines.
You may easily customize C to your own needs.
Suited to Large and Complex Programs.
Very Flexible, allows you to create your own functions.
More recently C++ was developed to add object-oriented capabilities to C. In simple terms
the object oriented extensions allow data and functions to be combined together. In general the
advantages that C++ add over C are those listed below. In general, any C program can be com-
piled with C++, while C++ programs will often not compile with a C compiler.
Reusable source code can reduce duplication
Encapsulation of data and functions reduces errors
It is easy to interchange software modules
ASIDE: The expression object-oriented has been misused recently. This was a particular
problem with those marketing software. In truth, these techniques are mainly of use
only to the programmer. From the users perspective, they will be unaware of whether
the souce code of the program is object-oriented or not.
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This chapter will act as a basic introduction or review of C and C++ programming. C pro-
gramming is discussed first to lay the foundations, and this is followed with a discussion of C++
programming extensions. The end of the chapter discusses structured program design techniques.
If you are already fluent in C and C++ I suggest you skip this chapter.
3.2 PROGRAM PARTS
C programs are basically simple text programs that follow a general set of rules (syntax). Fig-
ure 3.1 shows the classic beginners program that will add two numbers and print the result. The
first line in this example is a comment. Comments are between /* and */ can stretch over many
lines. Comments can also be the end of a line if they follow //. The main() program declaration
indicates where the program starts. The left and right curly brackets { and } are used to group
together a set of program statements, in this case the program. Notice that the program statements
are indented to indicate how they are grouped. This is a very valuable structuring technique that
makes the programs much easier to read.
Figure 3.1 - A Program to Add Two Numbers (and results)
The program begins with the definition of three variables, x, y and z. All three are
defined to be int integers and the value of y is set to 2. The statement is terminated with a
/* A simple program to add two numbers and print the results */
main() {
int x, y = 2, z; // define three variables and give one a value
x = 3; // give another variable a value
z = x + y; // add the two variables
printf(%d + %d = %d\n, x, y, z); // print the results
}
Results (output):
3 + 2 = 5
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semicolon to separate it from the next statement. The next line assigns a value of 3 to x. The
following line adds the values of x and y and assigns the value to z. The last statement in the
program, printf, prints the values with a format statement. The first string in the command is a
format string. In the string a %d indicates an integer, and \n indicates an end of line. The
remaining characters in the format string are printed as shown. The format string is followed by
the variables in the format string, in the same sequence. The result of the program shown that
when it is run it prints 3 + 2 = 5.
Some of the general rules that are worth noting are listed below.
lower/UPPER case is crucial, and can never be ignored.
Statements can be on one or more lines but must be separated by semi-colons ;.
Statements consist of one operation, or a set of statements between curly brackets {, }
There are no line numbers.
Lines may be of any length.
The data types for C are listed below with typical data sizes. Sometimes these sizes may be
larger or smaller. Their behavior of char, short, int and long can be modified when pre-
ceded with unsigned. For example an integer x defined with int x; could have a value from -
32768 to 32767, but if defined with unsigned int x; it can have a value from 0 to 65535.
char (1 byte ascii character),
short (1 byte signed integer),
int (2 byte signed integer),
long (4 byte signed integer),
float (4 byte floating point IEEE standard),
double (8 byte floating point IEEE standard).
Beginners will often write a program in a single main function. As the program becomes
more complex it is useful to break the program into smaller functions. This makes it easier to
write and read. Figure 3.2 contains an example program that uses subroutines to perform the same
function as the program in Figure 3.1. As before the main() program function is the starting
point for program execution. The subroutine add is defined after main, so a function prototype
is required before. A prototype just indicates the values that are passed, and the function return
type. In this example the values 3 and 2 are passed to the add function. In the add function these
values are then put into a and b. The values are then added and assigned to c. The value of c
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is then returned to the main function where it is assigned to z.
Figure 3.2 - Program to add numbers with a function:
Every variable has a scope. This determines which functions are able to use that variable. If a
variable is global, then it may be used by any function. These can be modified by the addition of
static, extern and auto. If a variable is defined in a function, then it will be local to that function,
and is not used by any other function. If the variable needs to be initialized every time the subrou-
tine is called, this is an auto type. static variables can be used for a variable that must keep the
value it had the last time the function was called. Using extern will allow the variable types from
other parts of the program to be used in a function.
Figure 3.3 - Program example using global variables:
/* A simple program to add two numbers and print the results */
int add(int, int); /* Declare a integer function called add */
main() {
int x = 3, y = 2, z; /* define three variables and give values */
z = add(x, y); /* pass the two values to add and get the sum*/
printf(%d + %d = %d\n, x, y, z); /*print the results */
}
int add(int a, int b) { /* define function and variable list */
int c; /* define a work integer */
c = a + b; /* add the numbers */
return(c); /* Return the number to the calling program */
}
/* A simple program to add two numbers and print the results */
int x = 3, /* Define global x and y values */
y = 2,
add(); /* Declare an integer function called add */
main() {
printf(%d + %d = %d\n, x, y, add()); /*print the results */
}
int add() { /* define function */
return(x + y); /* Return the sum to the calling program */
}
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Other variable types of variables are union, enum and struct. Some basic control flow state-
ments are while(), do-while(), for(), switch(), and if(). A couple of example programs are given
below which demonstrate all the C flow statements.
Figure 3.4 - Program example with a for loop:
Figure 3.5 - Examples of Other Loops
Figure 3.6 - An If-Else Example
/* A simple program to print numbers from 1 to 5*/
main() {
int i;
for(i = 1; i <= 5; i = i + 1){
printf(number %d \n, i); /*print the number */
}
}
main() { // A while loop
int i = 1;
while(i <= 5){
printf(number %d \n, i);
i = i + 1;
}
}
main() { // A do-while loop
int i = 1;
do{
printf(number %d \n, i);
i = i + 1;
}while(i <= 5)
}
main() {
int x = 2, y = 3;
if(x > y){
printf(Maximum is %d \n, x);
} else if(y > x){
printf(Maximum is %d \n, y);
} else {
printf(Both values are %d \n, x);
}
}
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Figure 3.7 - A Switch-Case Example
#include <filename.h> will insert the file named filename.h into the program. The *.h exten-
sion is used to indicate a header file which contains C code to define functions and constants.
This almost always includes stdio.h. As we saw before, a function must be defined (as with the
add function). We did not define printf() before we used it, this is normally done by using
#include <stdio.h> at the top of your programs. stdio.h contains a line which says int printf();.
If we needed to use a math function like y = sin(x) we would have to also use #include <math.h>,
or else the compiler would not know what type of value that sin() is supposed to return.
#define CONSTANT TEXT will do a direct replacement of CONSTANT in the program with
TEXT, before compilation. #undef CONSTANT will undefine the CONSTANT.
Figure 3.8 - A More Complex Example
main(){
int x = 3; /* Number of People in Family */
switch(x){ /* choose the numerical switch */
case 0: /* Nobody */
printf(There is no family \n);
break;
case 1: /* Only one person, but a start */
printf(There is one parent\n);
break;
case 2: /* You need two to start something */
printf(There are two parents\n);
break;
default: /* critical mass */
printf(There are two parents and %d kids\n, x-2);
break;
}
}
#include <stdio.h>
#include <math.h>
#define TWO_PI 6.283185307
#define STEPS 5
main() {
double x; /* Current x value*/
for(x = 0.0; x <= TWO_PI; x = x + (TWO_PI / STEPS)){
printf(%f = sin(%f) \n, sin(x), x);
}
}
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#fictive, #finder, #if, #else and #else can be used to conditionally include parts of a program.
This is used for including and eliminating debugging lines in a program. Statements such as
#define, #include, #fictive, #finder, #if, #else, /* and */ are all handled by the Preprocessor, before
the compiler touches the program. Matrices are defined as shown in the example. In C there are
no limits to the matrix size, or dimensions. Arrays may be any data type. Strings are stored as
arrays of characters.
i++ is the same as i = i + 1.
Figure 3.9 - Printing ASCII Values
Pointers are a very unique feature of C. First recall that each variable uses a real location in
#include stdio.h
#define STRING_LENGTH 5
main() {
int i;
char string[STRING_LENGTH]; /* character array */
gets(string); /* Input string from keyboard */
for(i = 0; i < STRING_LENGTH; i++){
printf(pos %d, char %c, ASCII %d \n,
i, string[i], string[i]);
}
}
INPUT:
HUGH<return>
OUTPUT:
pos 0, char H, ASCII 72
pos 1, char U, ASCII 85
pos 2, char G, ASCII 71
pos 3, char H, ASCII 72
pos 4, char , ASCII 0
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memory. The computer remembers where the location of that variable is, this memory of location
is called a pointer. This pointer is always hidden from the programmer, and uses it only in the
background. In C, the pointer to a variable may be used. We may use some of the operations of
C to get the variable that the pointer, points to. This allows us to deal with variables in a very
powerful way.
Figure 3.10 - A Sample Program to Get a String
3.3 CLASSES AND OVERLOADING
Classes are the core concept behind object oriented programing. They basically allow data
and functions to be grouped together into a complex data type. The example code below shows a
class definition, and a program that uses it.
#include stdio.h
main() {
int i;
char *string; /* character pointer */
gets(string); /* Input string from keyboard */
for(i = 0; string[i] != 0; i++){
printf( pos %d, char %c, ASCII %d \n,
i, string[i], string[i]);
}
}
INPUT:
HUGH<return>
OUTPUT:
pos 0, char H, ASCII 72
pos 1, char U, ASCII 85
pos 2, char G, ASCII 71
pos 3, char H, ASCII 72
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Figure 3.11 - A Simple Class Definition
The class is defined to have a public integer calledvalue and a public function called
result. The function result is defined separately outside of the class definition. In the main
program the class has two instances A and B. The value values in the classes are set, and then
the result function is then called.
A more sophisticated example of a class definition follows. The program shown does exactly
the same as the last program, but with some useful differences. This class now includes a con-
structor function bill. This function is automatically called when a new instance of bill is cre-
ated. In the main program the instances are not created initially, but pointers *A and *B are
created. These are then assigned instances with the calls to new bill(). At this point the construc-
tor functions are called. Finally, when the instances are used, because they are pointers, the ->
are used instead of ..
class bill {
public:
int value;
void result();
}
bill::result(){
printf("The result is %d \n", value);
};
main(){
bill A;
bill B;
A.value = 3;
B.value = 5;
A.result();
B.result();
}
PROGRAM OUTPUT:
The result is 3
The result is 5
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Figure 3.12 - Another Class Example
3.4 HOW A C COMPILER WORKS
A C compiler has three basic components: Preprocessor, First and Second Pass Compiler,
and Linker.
class bill {
public:
bill(int);
int value;
void result();
}
bill::bill(int new_value){
value = new_value;
}
bill::result(){
printf("The result is %d \n", value);
};
main(){
bill *A;
bill *B;
A = new bill(3);
B = new bill(5);
A->result();
B->result();
}
PROGRAM OUTPUT:
The result is 3
The result is 5
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Figure 3.13 - How Programs Are Compiled
3.5 STRUCTURED C CODE
The Preprocessor
Will remove comments, replace strings which have a
defined value, include programs, and remove
unneeded characters.
The First and Second Pass
The compiler will parse the program and check the syn-
tax. TheSecond Pass produces some simple machine
language, which performs the basic functions of the
program.
The Linker
The compiler will combine the basic machine language
from the first pass and combine it with the pieces of
machine language in the compiler libraries. An opti-
mization operation may be used to reduce execution
time.
Source code filename.c
#include files
(like stdio.h)
Library files
ASCII Text Code
Object Code (*.o)
Executable Code
(*.exe)
(*.so)
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A key to well designed and understandable programs.
Use indents, spaces and blank lines, to make the program look less cluttered, and give it a
block style.
Comments are essential to clarify various program parts.
Descriptive variable names, and defined constants make the purpose of the variable obvi-
ous.
All declarations for the program should be made at the top of the program listing.
Figure 3.14 - Program Structure Examples
3.6 COMPILING C PROGRAMS IN LINUX
A Sample of a Bad Program Structure:
main(){int i;for(;i<10;i++)printf(age:%d\n,i);}
A Good Example of the same Program:
#include <stdio.h>
#define COUNT 10 /* Number of counts in loop */
main() {
int i; /* counter */
for(i = 0; i < COUNT; i++){ /* loop to print numbers */
printf(age:%d\n, i);
}
exit(0);
}
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The basic C compiler is called gcc, or g++ for C++. These can be put on a command line.
For example gcc bob.c -o bob will compile a C program in the file bob.c, and store the result in
a program file bob.
Function libraries linked in with -l___. For example to use a math function the math library
must be included in the compilation line with -lm. The debugger can be used if -g is included
in the compilation line. For example, if a program was compiled with gcc -g bob.c -o bob, it
could be run in the debugger with xxgdb bob. This then allows you to step through the program
line by line, set break points, see where it crashed, or print data values. The compiler can be set to
be extra picky (which also helps find errors) when compiled with the flag -Wall
3.6.1 Makefiles
Programmers quickly tire of constantly typing commands to compile programs. To help with
this problem, the make utility was developed. A programmer will create a makefile to describe
how a program is to be compiled. This file can be called makefile or Makefile by default. The
contents then describe when a file should be compiled.
The sample makefile below shows a simple makefile. The lines beginning with # are com-
ments. The line containing the all: indicates the main program(s) to make. In this example the
only program to make is bob, notice that a later line starts with bob:. The next three lines
define variables that can be reused. Later in this example the $(CC) will be replaced with gcc,
the $(CFLAGS) with -Wall -g, and so on. To make the required program bob both bob.c
and bill.o are needed. When run the make tool will check to see if the files on the disk have been
updated and things need to be recompiled. Only if the program files have changed will the com-
piler be run, otherwise the compilation will not be done because it is not necessary. If it is neces-
sary it will execute the commands on the following lines.
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Figure 3.15 - A Sample Makefile
Initially creating a makefile seems to be alot of effort, but if you run the compiler 10 times
you will save enough time to make it worth while. It also makes it easier for others to compile the
programs later.
3.7 ARCHITECTURE OF C PROGRAMS (TOP-DOWN)
3.7.1 How?
A program should be broken into fundamental parts (using functions for each part) and then
assembled using functions. Each function consists of programs written using the previous simpler
functions.
#
# A sample makefile
#
all: bob
CC=gcc
CFLAGS=-Wall -g
LIBS = -lm
bob: bob.c bill.o
$(CC) $(CFLAGS) bob.c -o bob $(LIBS)
bill.o:bill.c bill.h
$(CC) $(CFLAGS) -c bill.c
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Figure 3.16 - Defining Program Structure By Function
A Clear division should be maintained between program levels.
Never use gotos, they are a major source of logic errors. Functions are much easier to use,
once written.
Try to isolate machine specific commands (like graphics) into a few functions.
3.7.2 Why?
A top-down design allows modules to be tested as they are completed. It is much easier to
find an error in a few lines of code, than in a complete program.
When programs are complete, errors tend to be associated with modules, and are thus much
easier to locate.
Updates to programs are much easier, when we only need to change one function.
It is just as easy to change the overall flow of a program, as it is to change a function.
Application of C to a CAD Program
Example with a Car
Frame
Engine Suspension Body
Wheel
Frame is like one subroutine
which also calls other
subroutines like Suspension
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3.8 CREATING TOP DOWN PROGRAMS
1. Define Objectives - Make a written description of what the program is expected to do.
2. Define Problem - Write out the relevant theory. This description should include variables,
calculations and figures, which are necessary for a complete solution to the problem. From this
we make a list of required data (inputs) and necessary results (output).
3. Design User Interface - The layout of the screen(s) must be done on paper. The method of
data entry must also be considered. User options and help are also considered here. (There are
numerous factors to be considered at this stage, as outlined in the course notes.)
4. Write Flow Program - This is the main code that decides when general operations occur.
This is the most abstract part of the program, and is written calling dummy program stubs.
5. Expand Program - The dummy stubs are now individually written as functions. These
functions will call another set of dummy program stubs. This continues until all of the stubs are
completed. After the completion of any new function, the program is compiled, tested and
debugged.
6. Testing and Debugging- The program operation is tested, and checked to make sure that it
meets the objectives. If any bugs are encountered, then the program is revised, and then retested.
7. Document - At this stage, the operation of the program is formally described. For Program-
mers, a top-down diagram can be drawn, and a written description of functions should also be
given.
Golden Rule: If you are unsure how to proceed when writing a program, then work out the
problem on paper, before you commit yourself to your programmed solution.
Note: Always consider the basic elements of Software Engineering, as outlined in these
course notes.
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3.9 CASE STUDY - THE BEAMCAD PROGRAM
3.9.1 Objectives:
The program is expected to aid the design of beams by taking basic information about beam
geometry and material, and then providing immediate feedback. The beam will be simply sup-
ported, and be under a single point load. The program should also provide a printed report on the
beam.
3.9.2 Problem Definition:
The basic theory for beam design is available in any good mechanical design textbook. In
this example it will not be given.
The inputs were determined to be few in number: Beam Type, Beam Material, Beam Thick-
ness, Beam Width, Beam Height, Beam Length, Load Position, Load Force.
The possible outputs are Cross Section Area, Weight, Axial Stiffness, Bending Stiffness,
and Beam Deflection, a visual display of Beam Geometry, a display of Beam Deflection.
3.9.3 User Interface:
3.9.3.1 - Screen Layout (also see figure):
The small number of inputs and outputs could all be displayed, and updated, on a single
screen.
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The left side of the screen was for inputs, the right side for outputs.
The screen is divided into regions for input(2), input display and prompts(1), Beam Cross
section(3), Numerical Results(4), and Beam Deflection(5).
3.9.3.2 - Input:
Current Inputs were indicated by placing a box around the item on the display(1).
In a separate Prompt Box(2), this input could be made.
The cursor keys could be used to cursor the input selector up or down.
Single keystroke operation.
Keys required: UP/DOWN Cursors, F1, F2, F4, numbers from 0 to 9, ., -, and
<RETURN>. In the spirit of robustness it was decided to screen all other keys.
3.9.3.3 - Output:
Equations, calculations, material types, and other relevant information were obtained from a
text.
Proper textual descriptions were used to ensure clarity for the user.
For a printed report, screen information would be printed to a printer, with the prompt area
replaced with the date and time.
3.9.3.4 - Help:
A special set of help information was needed. It was decided to ensure that the screen
always displays all information necessary(2).
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3.9.3.5 - Error Checking:
Reject any input which violates the input limits.
A default design was given, which the user could modify.
An error checking program was created, which gives error messages.
3.9.3.6 - Miscellaneous:
The screen was expressed in normalized coordinates by most sub-routines.
Colors were used to draw attention, and highlight areas.
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3.9.4 Flow Program:
Figure 3.17 - A Sample Executive Program
3.9.5 Expand Program:
The routines were written in a top down fashion, in a time of about 30 hours. These routines
are listed below.
main()
/*
* EXECUTIVE CONTROL LEVEL
*
* This is the main terminal point between the
* various stages of setup, input, revision
* and termination.
*
* January 29th, 1989.
*/
{
static int error;
if((error = setup()) != ERROR) {
screen(NEW);
screen(UPDATE);
while((error = input()) != DONE) {
if(error == REVISED) {
screen(NEW);
screen(UPDATE);
}
}
error = NO_ERROR;
}
kill();
if(error == ERROR) {
printf(EGA Graphics Driver Not Installed);
}
}
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Condition and error flags were used to skip unnecessary operations, and thus speed up
response. A response of more than 0.5 seconds will result in loss of attention by the user.
Routines Used In Package:
main() - to be used as the main program junction.
setup() - to set up graphics mode and printer.
screen() - A function to draw, or refresh part of the screen. In the interest of program
speed, this function uses some low level commands.
calculations() - perform the calculations of outputs from the inputs
picture() - draws the beam cross section and deflection of beam. For the sake of speed,
this section will use low level commands.
input() - A function which controls the main input loop for numbers, controls, error
screening, and any calls to desired routines. Input uses both higher and lower level commands
for the sake of speed.
printes() - A function to print the EGA screen.
printer() - A function to remove help messages from the screen, and then dumps the
screen to the printer.
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Figure X - Function Hierarchies
3.9.6 Testing and Debugging:
The testing and debugging was very fast, with only realignment of graphics being required.
This took a couple of hours.
screen()
printer()
main()
printes()
input() kill()
calculations()
picture()
setup() box()
text()
enter()
draw_line()
In this case we see that most of the routines are at the bot-
tom of the design tree. This structure shows a clear
division of tasks, to their basic parts. On the above dia-
gram, none of the functions calls any of the functions
to the left of it, only to the right. In this case main() will
call setup(), screen(), input() and kill() directly.
Top Down
High Level
Executive Subroutine
Low Level
Specific Subroutines
Machine Dependence Increases
Consideration of detail
Consideration of flow
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3.9.7 Documentation
3.9.7.1 - Users Manual:
The documentation included an Executive Summary of what the Program does.
The Objectives of the program were described.
The theory for beam design was given for the reference of any program user, who wanted to
verify the theory, and possible use it.
A manual was given which described key layouts, screen layout, basic sequence of opera-
tions, inputs and outputs.
Program Specifications were also given.
A walk through manual was given. This allowed the user to follow an example which dis-
played all aspects of the program.
3.9.7.2 - Programmers Manual:
Design Strategy was outlined and given.
A complete program listing was given (with complete comments).
Complete production of this Documentation took about 6 hours.
3.9.8 Listing of BeamCAD Program.
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Written for turbo C
3.10 PRACTICE PROBLEMS
1. What are the basic components of a C compiler, and what do they do?
2. You have been asked to design a CAD program which will choose a bolt and a nut to hold
two pieces of sheet metal together. Each piece of sheet metal will have a hole drilled in it that is
the size of the screw. You are required to consider that the two pieces are experiencing a single
force. State your assumptions about the problem, then describe how you would produce this pro-
gram with a Top Down design.
3. What are some reasons for using C as a programming language?
4. Describe some of the reasons for Using Top-Down Design, and how to do it.
3.11 LABORATORY - C PROGRAMMING
Purpose:
To practice programming in C.
Overview:
C programming is an essential tool for developing automated systems. It can be used to
develop customized applications for communication and data handling.
Pre-Lab:
Review C programming.
In-Lab:
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1. Start up the linux machine, and get X-windows running.
2. Create a new directory with mkdir src, and then enter the directory with cd src.
3. Use the kedit test.c text editor to enter the program below.
4. Compile the program with cc test.c -o test. Run the program with ./test.
5. Modify the program to only print every second number.
6. Write a number guessing game that will randomly pick a number between 1 and 100.
The user can then guess the number, and the computer will give clues high or
low until the value is guessed. The program will then quit. Use a top-down pro-
gramming approach.
Submit (individually):
1. All program listings, with comments.
#include <stdio.h>
main(){
char work[20];
int i, start, stop;
printf(enter a start value:);
scanf(%d, &start);
printf(enter a stop value:);
scanf(%d, &stop);
for(i = start; i <= stop; i++){
printf(value %d \n, i);
}
}
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4. NETWORK COMMUNICATION
4.1 INTRODUCTION
The simplest form of communication is a direct connection between two computers. A net-
work will simultaneously connect a large number of computers on a network.
Data communications have evolved from the 1800s when telegraph machines were used to
transmit simple messages using Morse code. This process was automated with teletype machines
that allowed a user to type a message at one terminal, and the results would be printed on a remote
terminal. Meanwhile, the telephone system began to emerge as a large network for interconnect-
ing users. In the late 1950s Bell Telephone introduced data communication networks, and Texaco
began to use remote monitoring and control to automate a polymerization plant. By the 1960s data
communications and the phone system were being used together. In the late 1960s and 1970s
modern data communications techniques were developed. This included the early version of the
Internet, called ARPAnet. Before the 1980s the most common computer configuration was a cen-
tralized mainframe computer with remote data terminals, connected with serial data line. In the
1980s the personal computer began to displace the central computer. As a result, high speed net-
works are now displacing the dedicated serial connections. Serial communications and networks
Topics:
Objectives:
To understand network types and related issues
Be able to network using Ethernet
To understand the Internet topics related to shop floor monitoring and control
Networks; topology, OSI model, hardware and design issues
Network types; Ethernet
Internet; addressing, protocols, formats, etc.
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are both very important in modern control applications.
4.2 NETWORKS
A computer with a single network interface can communicate with many other computers.
This economy and flexibility has made networks the interface of choice, eclipsing point-to-point
methods such as RS-232. Typical advantages of networks include resource sharing and ease of
communication. But, networks do require more knowledge and understanding.
Small networks are often called Local Area Networks (LANs). These may connect a few
hundred computers within a distance of hundreds of meters. These networks are inexpensive,
often costing $100 or less per network node. Data can be transmitted at rates of millions of bits
per second. Many controls system are using networks to communicate with other controllers and
computers. Typical applications include;
taking quality readings with a PLC and sending the data to a database computer.
distributing recipes or special orders to batch processing equipment.
remote monitoring of equipment.
Larger Wide Area Networks (WANs) are used for communicating over long distances
between LANs. These are not common in controls applications, but might be needed for a very
large scale process. An example might be an oil pipeline control system that is spread over thou-
sands of miles.
4.2.1 Topology
The structure of a network is called the topology. Figure 22.12 shows the basic network
topologies. The Bus and Ring topologies both share the same network wire. In the Star con-
figuration each computer has a single wire that connects it to a central hub.
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Figure 22.12 - Network Topologies
In the Ring and Bus topologies the network control is distributed between all of the com-
puters on the network. The wiring only uses a single loop or run of wire. But, because there is
only one wire, the network will slow down significantly as traffic increases. This also requires
more sophisticated network interfaces that can determine when a computer is allowed to transmit
messages. It is also possible for a problem on the network wires to halt the entire network.
The Star topology requires more wire overall to connect each computer to an intelligent
hub. But, the network interfaces in the computer become simpler, and the network becomes more
reliable. Another term commonly used is that it is deterministic, this means that performance can
be predicted. This can be important in critical applications.
For a factory environment the bus topology is popular. The large number of wires required
for a star configuration can be expensive and confusing. The loop of wire required for a ring
topology is also difficult to connect, and it can lead to ground loop problems. Figure 12.13 shows
a tree topology that is constructed out of smaller bus networks. Repeaters are used to boost the
signal strength and allow the network to be larger.
...
A Wire Loop Central Connection
LAN
Star
Ring
Bus
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Figure 22.13 - The Tree Topology
4.2.2 OSI Network Model
The Open System Interconnection (OSI) model in Figure 22.14 was developed as a tool to
describe the various hardware and software parts found in a network system. It is most useful for
educational purposes, and explaining the things that should happen for a successful network
application. The model contains seven layers, with the hardware at the bottom, and the software at
the top. The darkened arrow shows that a message originating in an application program in com-
puter #1 must travel through all of the layers in both computers to arrive at the application in com-
puter #2. This could be part of the process of reading email.
...
R
R
R
R Repeater
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Figure 22.14 - The OSI Network Model
The Physical layer describes items such as voltage levels and timing for the transmission of
single bits. The Data Link layer deals with sending a small amount of data, such as a byte, and
error correction. Together, these two layers would describe the serial byte shown in Figure 22.3.
The Network layer determines how to move the message through the network. If this were for
an internet connection this layer would be responsible for adding the correct network address. The
Transport layer will divide small amounts of data into smaller packets, or recombine them into
one larger piece. This layer also checks for data integrity, often with a checksum. The Session
layer will deal with issues that go beyond a single block of data. In particular it will deal with
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Application
Presentation
Session
Transport
Network
Data Link
Physical
Message
Message
Message
Message
Packet
Frame
Bit
Layer Computer #1 Unit of Transmission
Application
Presentation
Session
Transport
Network
Data Link
Physical
Interconnecting Medium
Computer #2
Application - This is high level software on the computer.
Presentation - Translates application requests into network operations.
Session - This deals with multiple interactions between computers.
Transport - Breaks up and recombines data to small packets.
Network - Network addresses and routing added to make frame.
Data Link - The encryption for many bits, including error correction added to a
frame.
Physical - The voltage and timing for a single bit in a frame.
Interconnecting Medium - (not part of the standard) The wires or transmission
medium of the network.
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resuming transmission if it is interrupted or corrupted. The Session layer will often make long
term connections to the remote machine. The Presentation layer acts as an application interface
so that syntax, formats and codes are consistent between the two networked machines. For exam-
ple this might convert \ to / in HTML files. This layer also provides subroutines that the user
may call to access network functions, and perform functions such as encryption and compression.
The Application layer is where the user program resides. On a computer this might be a web
browser, or a ladder logic program on a PLC.
Most products can be described with only a couple of layers. Some networking products may
omit layers in the model. Consider the networks shown in Figure 22.15.
4.2.3 Networking Hardware
The following is a description of most of the hardware that will be needed in the design of
networks.
Computer (or network enabled equipment)
Network Interface Hardware - The network interface may already be built into the com-
puter/PLC/sensor/etc. These may cost $15 to over $1000.
The Media - The physical network connection between network nodes.
10baseT (twisted pair) is the most popular. It is a pair of twisted copper wires ter-
minated with an RJ-45 connector.
10base2 (thin wire) is thin shielded coaxial cable with BNC connectors
10baseF (fiber optic) is costly, but signal transmission and noise properties are
very good.
Repeaters (Physical Layer) - These accept signals and retransmit them so that longer net-
works can be built.
Hub/Concentrator - A central connection point that network wires will be connected to.
It will pass network packets to local computers, or to remote networks if they are
available.
Router (Network Layer) - Will isolate different networks, but redirect traffic to other
LANs.
Bridges (Data link layer) - These are intelligent devices that can convert data on one type
of network, to data on another type of network. These can also be used to isolate
two networks.
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Gateway (Application Layer) - A Gateway is a full computer that will direct traffic to
different networks, and possibly screen packets. These are often used to create fire-
walls for security.
Figure 22.15 shows the basic OSI model equivalents for some of the networking hardware
described before.
Figure 22.15 - Network Devices and the OSI Model
Figure 22.15X - The OSI Network Model with a Router
1 - physical
2 - data link
3 - network
4 - transport
5 - session
6 - presentation
7 - application
repeater
bridge
gateway
router
switch
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Application
Presentation
Session
Transport
Network
Data Link
Physical
Layer Computer #1
Interconnecting Medium
Computer #2
Application
Presentation
Session
Transport
Network
Data Link
Physical
Network
Data Link
Physical
Router
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4.2.4 Control Network Issues
A wide variety of networks are commercially available, and each has particular strengths and
weaknesses. The differences arise from their basic designs. One simple issue is the use of the net-
work to deliver power to the nodes. Some control networks will also supply enough power to
drive some sensors and simple devices. This can eliminate separate power supplies, but it can
reduce the data transmission rates on the network. The use of network taps or tees to connect to
the network cable is also important. Some taps or tees are simple passive electrical connections,
but others involve sophisticated active tees that are more costly, but allow longer networks.
The transmission type determines the communication speed and noise immunity. The sim-
plest transmission method is baseband, where voltages are switched off and on to signal bit states.
This method is subject to noise, and must operate at lower speeds. RS-232 is an example of base-
band transmission. Carrierband transmission uses FSK (Frequency Shift Keying) that will switch
a signal between two frequencies to indicate a true or false bit. This technique is very similar to
FM (Frequency Modulation) radio where the frequency of the audio wave is transmitted by
changing the frequency of a carrier frequency about 100MHz. This method allows higher trans-
mission speeds, with reduced noise effects. Broadband networks transmit data over more than one
channel by using multiple carrier frequencies on the same wire. This is similar to sending many
cable television channels over the same wire. These networks can achieve very large transmission
speeds, and can also be used to guarantee real time network access.
The bus network topology only uses a single transmission wire for all nodes. If all of the
nodes decide to send messages simultaneously, the messages would be corrupted (a collision
occurs). There are a variety of methods for dealing with network collisions, and arbitration.
CSMA/CD (Collision Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection) - if two nodes start
talking and detect a collision then they will stop, wait a random time, and then start
again.
CSMA/BA (Collision Sense Multiple Access/Bitwise Arbitration) - if two nodes start
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talking at the same time the will stop and use their node addresses to determine
which one goes first.
Master-Slave - one device one the network is the master and is the only one that may start
communication. slave devices will only respond to requests from the master.
Token Passing - A token, or permission to talk, is passed sequentially around a network so
that only one station may talk at a time.
The token passing method is deterministic, but it may require that a node with an urgent mes-
sage wait to receive the token. The master-slave method will put a single machine in charge of
sending and receiving. This can be restrictive if multiple controllers are to exist on the same net-
work. The CSMA/CD and CSMA/BA methods will both allow nodes to talk when needed. But, as
the number of collisions increase the network performance degrades quickly.
4.2.5 Ethernet
Ethernet has become the predominate networking format. Version I was released in 1980 by a
consortium of companies. In the 1980s various versions of ethernet frames were released. These
include Version II and Novell Networking (IEEE 802.3). Most modern ethernet cards will support
different types of frames.
The ethernet frame is shown in Figure 20.21. The first six bytes are the destination address
for the message. If all of the bits in the bytes are set then any computer that receives the message
will read it. The first three bytes of the address are specific to the card manufacturer, and the
remaining bytes specify the remote address. The address is common for all versions of ethernet.
The source address specifies the message sender. The first three bytes are specific to the card
manufacturer. The remaining bytes include the source address. This is also identical in all ver-
sions of ethernet. The ethernet type identifies the frame as a Version II ethernet packet if the
value is greater than 05DChex. The other ethernet types use these to bytes to indicate the datal-
ength. The data can be between 46 to 1500 bytes in length. The frame concludes with a check-
sum that will be used to verify that the data has been transmitted correctly. When the end of the
transmission is detected, the last four bytes are then used to verify that the frame was received
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correctly.
Figure 22.21 - Ethernet Version II Frame
TCP vs UDP
4.2.6 SLIP and PPP
Ethernet connections are not always practical for computers at a distance, or when network-
ing hardware is not available. A common alternative is to use a serial connection, such as a tele-
phone modem. Network data packets are passed using a protocol such as Serial Line Internet
Protocol (SLIP) and Point to Point Protocol (PPP).
At present the alternatives for data transfer are listed below. This is a short list, but it can be
expected to grow quickly over time.
Phone lines with modem (dial up) - this runs at speeds up to 56Kbaud, with a peak data
rate of about 3KB/sec. These are used for network connection that lasts from a few
minutes to hours. This is very widespread and universally supported, but expect
this 40 year old technology to be phased out over the next decade.
Direct serial connection - this can be done with a direct connection between serial ports on
two computers using SLIP or PPP. The peak rates can reach over 6KB/sec. This
method can also be done using a low speed radio modem.
Direct parallel connection - this is done by connecting the parallel ports on two computers
together and using Parallel Line Interface Protocol (PLIP). Data rates approaching
1MB/sec are possible.
ISDN - Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) uses dedicated phone lines that
6 bytes destination address
6 bytes source address
2 bytes ethernet type
46-1500 bytes data
4 bytes checksum
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require a special interface card. Data rates reach 56Kbaud, but lines can be added
in parallel to increase the speed. These tend to be high cost and are less popular.
DSL - Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) - This technology uses an existing residential phone
line, but at frequencies above the audio range. The network connection is always
active, but telephone usage can be permitted at any time. These have a faster data
transfer rate than dial up connections, but still have a higher cost.
Cable - These broadband networks provide a permanent network connection that uses
existing cable television networks. Special networking hardware is required. These
networks are notable because the download speeds is higher than the download
speed.
Satellite - These connections are available at a high cost and are suitable for remote loca-
tions where other communications access is not possible.
Fiber - Not available yet, but should be soon in high population areas. Expect very high
speed access.
4.3 INTERNET
The Internet is a collection of networking technologies, such as Ethernet, SLIP, PPP and oth-
ers that allows computers to communicate and exchange information. The concept of the Internet
began with ARPANET which was funded as a Department of Defense project in 197x. In 198x
the Internet was developed, and began to replace the ARPANET. By the late 1980s the Internet
was widespread between most universities, colleges, major companies and government agencies
around the world. Finally, the Internet hit widespread public usage by the mid 1990s. Today it is
the accepted defacto standard network in the world.
Originally the Internet was used to exchange email and files. It was common to anonymously
log into a remote computer, with FTP, and upload and download files. In the early 1990s a number
of new applications were developed to make interaction with remote computers easier. For exam-
ple archie made it easy to search for files by names. wais and gopher were early predecessors
to mosiac which then lead to netscape. At that time (about 1993) the face of the internet started
to change, thanks to the World Wide Web (WWW). Non-professional users of the internet started
to arrive through the America On-Line (AOL) service. This also coincided with the first major
case of spam, where a legal firm mass mailed advertisements for immigration services. Finally,
by the mid 1990s microsoft stopped referring to the Internet as a fad. Today, most people and
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companies vie for an Internet presence.
This section will outline some of the core concepts that are important when designing appli-
cations that use the Internet.
4.3.1 Computer Addresses
Most users are familiar with text computer names, such as www.gvsu.edu. But, these names
are only for convenience, and the same computer can have multiple names. Consider the example
below. The machine claymore.engineer.gvsu.edu can also be called with www.eod.gvsu.edu.
In actuality, each computer on the network has a unique four number address. Both of the names
below refer to the same computer with the numerical address 148.61.104.215. The digits of the
address can range from 0 to 255.
When a text computer name is supplied it is converted to a numerical address before network
access occurs. Consider the case where a computer name is typed into a web browser. The web
browser will then call another computer called a Domain Name Server (DNS). The DNS com-
puter has a database of local and remote computers names and numbers. It will convert the com-
puter name to a number, and then return it to the web browser. The web browser then uses the
computer number to connect to the named computer.
The number has four parts. The first two digits 148.61 indicate to all of the internet that the
computer is at gvsu.edu (we actually pay a yearly fee to register this). The third number indi-
cates what LAN the computer is located on (Basically each sub-network has its own number).
Finally the last digit is specific to a machine. This addressing method makes it easy to direct net-
Machine Name:
IP Number:
Alternate Name:
claymore.engineer.gvsu.edu
148.61.104.215
www.eod.gvsu.edu
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work traffic.
There are different classes on networks. The largest is a class A, in which the entire network
begins with the same number such as 148., allowing up the last three numbers to be used for
local network addresses. The next smaller network is class B, in which the first two numbers are
designated, for example 148.61.. A class C network specifies the first three digits, such as
14861.104., and can have up to 256 addresses. The netmask indicates how many computers
can be on a network. A common netmask is 255.255.255.0 which indicates the local network
can have up to 256 computers. A netmask of 255.255.255.254 would indicate that there are only
two computers on the network.
When a packet of information is sent it passes through many computers between the sender
and receiver. Each of the computers is configured to know where the next computer is upstream
and downstream. The gateway is the computer on a local area network that passes a packet out
to the Internet. For example, if my computer address is 192.168.1.20, the gateway is probably
192.168.1.254. Any packets travelling to/from the Internet will travel through the gateway com-
puter.
The current standard of four number network addresses is called IPV4. This addressing
scheme is ultimately limited, and so the address space is being expanded from four numbers to six
in the newer IPV6 standard. This standard also introduces some enhancements for security and
other applications.
4.3.2 Computer Ports
On the network information is sent in packets. These are addressed to a computer using the
IPV4 address, but they also include a port number between 0 and 65535. The port number indi-
cates what service they are trying to access. In general the first 1000 are allocated to well known
and agreed upon services, such as email and web serving. Other port numbers in the low thou-
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sands are for less common network services, and numbers in the high thousands are used by user
programs. An abbreviated list of common network ports is given below. On any computer the
may or may not be active.
23? 24? - telnet
xxx - ftp
25 - smtp
80 - http
110 - pop3
118 - sqlserv
143 - imap
515 - printer
520 - router
1433 - mssql
26000 - quake
4.3.2.1 - Mail Transfer Protocols
Sending and receiving email involves different protocols. Mail is sent using a protocol called
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP). Mail is retrieved with Post Office Protocol (POP) or
Internet Mail Access Protocol (IMAP). All of these protocols are handled with programs listening
on different ports on the server.
4.3.2.2 - FTP - File Transfer Protocol
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a very old and well supported method for transferring files
between computers. Advanced users will often use it with typed commands, but there are also
hundreds of graphical clients that hide the typed commands.
4.3.2.3 - HTTP - Hypertext Transfer Protocol
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is used for retrieving web pages from remote sites. It
uses simple commands to get text files from the remote computer.
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4.3.3 Security
In normal situations the main focus of security is to protect access to data systems and the
information they contain. When dealing with automated systems security issues could lead to
major economic losses through damaged equipment, or even loss of life!
Security violations normally come from disgruntled employees, but recently anonymous
crackers (incorrectly called hackers in the press) have become a significant threat. Modern operat-
ing systems and software are often designed with some security features. Most assume that there
is limited physical access to the computer. The most elaborate security system doesnt work if the
the hard drive is stolen. The best strategy to keep a system safe is to understand how hackers can
break into a computer. What follows are the most common type of attacks.
Social engineering involves the use of people and trust to get access to a computer. This often
involves understanding the psychology of trust and exploiting it to get passwords and other infor-
mation. A common ruse to get an employee password is as follows. Call an employee in a com-
pany likely to have a high level of software access, such as a secretary of a high level executive.
Claim to be from the IT (Information Technology) department, talk for a while and then ask for
help solving a problem with the password account. When agreement is obtained, ask the secretary
to change the account password, and let you know what the new one is.
Crackers will also practice surfing. Shoulder surfing involves peeking over the shoulder of
users as they enter passwords. Garbage surfing involves taking a garbage can before being emp-
tied and searching the contents for useful information, such as credit card numbers. Cubicle surf-
ing involves checking for posted passwords around computers. Some users hate to remember
passwords and will post them for all to see (or sometimes taped to the bottom of the keyboard). To
protect against these types of problems the following strategies help,
inform users that their passwords are to be given to NOBODY, especially unseen.
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allow users to select their own password, they are more likely to remember them, and not
write them down. Assigning cryptic passwords and changing them often ensures
that even the most advanced users will write it down somewhere.
check user passwords for simplicity. Problem passwords include a single word in the dic-
tionary, a users first/last name, a first/name followed by 1, common jargon and
popular phrases, curse words, etc.
watch the activity of simpler users. One easy way to do this is with the command last |
more. This will show a list of users, when they logged in, and how they logged in.
Look for irregularities, such as a low end user who suddenly starts using telnet and
ftp.
set up access policies for users and equipment. Keep unauthorized people away from
secure computers and work areas.
The advent of the Internet has made anonymous crackers more common. Most computers can
be accessed from the Internet, even if indirectly. Two major threats include a denial of service
(DOS) attack and a break-in. DOS attacks involve flooding a site with irregular network packets,
sent from other computers (that were victims of break-ins). The outcome of this attack is that net-
work access slows so much it becomes unusable.
Break-ins occur when a security hole is found in the operating system, or when a virus or tro-
jan horse is downloaded by a user. Security holes in an operating system often involve network
services, such as ftp and mail servers. When planning to break into a computer most crackers will
first identify which services are active on a computer. After this they will try to exploit known
vulnerabilities to get access to the computer. After breaking in they will try to install software so
that they will have future access to the computer, and hide their presence. Most crackers will
return to the computer they have broken into numerous times until discovered.
Viruses are designed to spread indesciminately and infect computers. Once infected the virus
often lays dormant for a while before executing some mission such as spreading to other pro-
grams/files, displaying a message, or erasing a hard drive. Like real viruses, the damaging ones
often burn-out quickly, the milder ones spread and become a nuisance. Previously these were only
spread through downloaded programs, and they could only be activated by somebody running
software. Recently viruses have started to exploit holes in consumer oriented software. In simple
terms, the same features that make the software easy to use also make it a security threat. This
means that users can get viruses from an email message without reading it. Trojan horses are pro-
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grams that actually do something useful (unlike viruses). but they include some unwanted
extras. These might give a cracker access to the system running the trojan horse program, or
worse. These can be added to trusted software by modifying the source code of a useful software
package, and then releasing it for use. Administrators might download and install the software
believing it is the regular version, but instead install the security holes. These security problems
can be lessened with the following strategies.
Networking hardware is available to reduce or eliminate the effects of DOS attacks, this
should be considered on any critical internet sites.
Security holes can be closed by applying software patches are made available when vul-
nerabilities are discovered. These should be downloaded and applied whenever
available. Security advisories are available from (www.cert.net?) and
(www.bugtraq.org?).
Firewalls can be used to shield critical, or vulnerable computers from outside access.
To avoid viruses (mostly for microsoft computers) - Dont download and run programs
from untrusted sources. Use virus checking software, and keep it updated.
Dont use servers for tasks other than serving, especially with convenience software,
such as mail readers.
Avoid trojan horses by only downloading software from a trusted site.
When breaking into a computer the goal is to obtain the root or Administrator account. If
a cracker ever gets a few minutes at the keyboard logged in as root or Administrator, they can
give themselves easy access. System administrators should not leave their account logged in with-
out an automatic screen lock function. The administrator should also track the usage of their
account to look for any irregular activities.
4.3.3.1 - Firewalls and IP Masquerading
A firewall is a single computer that acts as a point of contact between an untrusted network
(the Internet) and a secure network. The firewall computer will have two or more network cards
that it will monitor differently. Generally it is set up to allow traffic to pass from the internal net-
work to the outside world with greater freedom than it allows network traffic to enter the secure
network. This allows computers behind a firewall to get access to outside computers. Any
requests they make are mirrored to outside computers, who may then respond to the requests.
Requests from computers behind the firewall all seem to come from the firewall itself. There is no
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way for an outside computer to access a computer behind the firewall.
4.4 FORMATS
Formats are different from protocols, although they are often confused. Protocols are used for
transferring information, but formats define the information format. For example, http is a proto-
col often used for transferring files. The most common file format transferred with http is html,
although it can transfer other types of files.
4.4.1 HTML
Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) is the defacto standard format for information on the
World Wide Web (WWW). It basically allows text to be generally formatted with embedded
images. When viewed, the display is adjusted to suit the browser. These documents also include
hypertext links that allow a user to go to another HTML page, or download a file by clicking on
linked text. Recently there have been many additions that allow more control over the look-and-
feel, but result in larger files and less portability. HTML files can be created with programs, or
edited by hand.
A simple HTML file is shown in Figure X.X. It uses tags to define the beginning and end of
definitions. The entire document begins and ends with the tags <HTML> and </HTML>. The
body of the document begins and ends with <BODY> and </BODY>. Highlighted text is
between <Hx> and </Hx>, where x varies from 1 for the boldest to 5 to the lightest. Lists
can be defined with the tags <UL> and </UL>, and each point in the list begins with <LI>.
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Figure X.X - A Simple HTML File and The Output
The file in Figure X.X add a few features to the previous example. The first part is a header
section that defines a title of the document. This title will appear on the top bar of the browser
window. An image will appear after the heading and before the list, the image displayed is called
test.gif. The two items in the list now have hypertext links. The first is to a file called
other.html, the second is to another web site www.cnn.com.
<HTML>
<BODY>
<H1>Title</H1>
<P>This is a list</P>
<UL>
<LI>One
<LI>Two
</UL>
</BODY>
</HTML>
Title
This is a list
One
Two
HTML File:
The Output:
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Figure X.X - A More Advanced HTML File
4.4.2 URLs
In HTML documents we need to refer to resources. To do this we use a label to identify the
type of resource, followed by a location.
Universal Resource Locators (URLs)
- http:WEB_SITE_NAME
- ftp:FTP_SITE_NAME
- mailto:USER@MAIL_SERVER
- news:NEWSGROUP_NAME
<HTML>
<HEAD>
<TITLE>A Sample Page</TITLE>
</HEAD>
<BODY>
<H1>Title</H1>
<P>This is a list</P>
<IMG SRC="test.gif">
<UL>
<LI><A HREF="another.html">One</A>
<LI><A HREF="http://www.cnn.com">Two</A>
</UL>
</BODY>
</HTML>
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4.4.3 Encryption
Allows some degree of privacy, but this is not guaranteed.
Basically, if you have something you dont want seen, dont do it on the computer.
4.4.4 Clients and Servers
Some computers are set up to serve others as centers of activity, sort of like a campus library.
Other computers are set up only as users, like bookshelves in a closed office. The server is
open to all, while the private bookshelf has very limited access.
A computer server will answer requests from other computers. These requests may be,
- to get/put files with FTP
- to send email
- to provide web pages
A client does not answer requests.
Both clients and servers can generate requests.
Any computer that is connected to the network Client or Server must be able to generate
requests. You can see this as the Servers have more capabilities than the Clients.
Microsoft and Apple computers have limited server capabilities, while unix and other computer
types generally have more.
Windows 3.1 - No client or server support without special software
Windows 95 - No server support without special software
Windows NT - Limited server support with special versions
MacOS - Some server support with special software
Unix - Both client and server models built in
In general you are best advised to use the main campus servers. But in some cases the extra
effort to set up and maintain your own server may also be useful.
To set up your own server machine you might,
1. Purchase a computer and network card. A Pentium class machine will actually provide
more than enough power for a small web site.
2. Purchase of copy of Windows NT server version.
3. Choose a name for your computer that is easy to remember. An example is artsite.
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4. Call the Information technology people on campus, and request an IP address. Also ask
for the gateway number, netmask, and nameserver numbers. They will add your
machine to the campus DNS so that others may find it by name (the number will
always work if chosen properly).
5. Connect the computer to the network, then turn it on.
6. Install Windows NT, and when asked provide the network information. Indicate that
web serving will be permitted.
7. Modify web pages as required.
4.4.5 Java
This is a programming language that is supported on most Internet based computers.
These programs will run on any computer - there is no need for a Mac, PC and Unix version.
Most users dont need to program in Java, but the results can be used in your web pages
4.4.6 Javascript
Simple programs can be written as part of an html file that will add abilities to the HTML page.
4.4.7 CGI
CGI (Common Gateway Interface) is a very popular technique to allow the html page on the cli-
ent to run programs on the server.
Typical examples of these include,
- counters
- feedback forms
- information requests
4.5 NETWORKING IN LINUX
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Configuration files are under /etc
Recompile kernel in some cases, such as a firewall. or new hardware
Loadable modules
DHCP versus static IP
Most modern versions of Linux simplify hardware detection and setup. The steps below can
help perform the basic operations, or find problems.
A. Installing a normal ethernet network connection:
1. During the installation process you will be asked for network parameters.
2. Enter a unique name for the machine and the network name.
3. (for DHCP) All that should be required is a setting for DHCP.
3. (for a static IP) You will need to enter the static IP number for the machine, as well as a
netmask and gateway. If you are connecting to another network you can get these
from a network administrator. If you are connecting your own network (not on the
Internet) you can simply pick values like those below. Note that you need some
sort of network router with an IP address of 192.168.1.254 for this to work.
IP address: 192.168.1.20
netmask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.254
nameserver: none
B. Troubleshooting an ethernet connection to the Internet,
1. Check to see if the network card is recognized with more /proc/modules The card
should be in the list. If not the kernel module must be installed.
2. Check to see if the network is setup with ifconfig. You should see eth0 or something
similar. If it is not setup, the network parameters must be checked.
3. Check to see if the network is connected properly with ping to the local gateway, or
another local machine - use the IP number, not the name. For example, ping
148.61.104.254. If this fails the gateway or broadcast addresses are probably
incorrect.
4. Check the connection to the outside with a ping such as ping 148.61.1.10. If this is not
allowed there is probably a problem with the outside connection
5. Verify that the nameserver is working alright with a ping to a named machine such as,
ping www.linux.org.
6. If all of these things work the network connection should be alright.
C. Installing a dialup connection
1. During the installation make sure that the location of your modem is correctly identi-
fied. Note: Winmodems are very popular because of their low cost, but there are
very few Linux drivers. But... you are advised to spend the money for a non-Win-
modem anyway, they are more reliable and they dont use your computers
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resources.
2.
D. Troubleshooting a dialup connection
1. Use a terminal program to dial the Internet service providers number manually. If you
dont get a response there is a problem with the modem installation.
2. After connected try providing your login ID and password and see if you get in. Expect
to see garbage after this. If login is refused you need to check the user ID and pass-
word again.
3. Check ...
E. Setting up a firewall (this requires some work)
1. To set up a firewall the kernel must be recompiled to include network options such as
multicasting, and firewall services.
[KERNEL OPTIONS]
2. Shut down the computer and add a second network card in the machine and reboot.
3. Check to see if the card is recognized with more /proc/modules. Both ethernet cards
should be listed. If not you will need to edit the network startup files. These are
normally in /etc/... or for slackware /etc/rc.d. An example file follows. Reboot
and check for both network cards again.
[NETWORK CONFIG FILES]
4. Use ipchains to add services to pass, and modify the hosts.allow and hosts.deny
files to control access.
[ipchains file declarations]
[hosts.allow file]
[hosts.deny file]
4.5.1 Network Programming in Linux
The following listings show network usage in Linux. The general method of network connec-
tion is different for servers and clients.
For servers.....
For clients....
Listing X.1 - network_io.cpp
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#include "network_io.h"
#include <sys/poll.h>
#include <sys/ioctl.h>
#include <linux/tcp.h>
#include <stdio.h>
#include <string.h>
#include <unistd.h>
#include <fcntl.h>
network_io::network_io(){
type = _READ;
level = 0;
}
network_io::~network_io(){
if(type == _READ){
if(level > 1){
if(level > 2){
end_read_connection();
}
deinit_read();
}
} else if (type == _WRITE){
}
}
int network_io::set_remote_host(char *_host_name, int host_socket){
static int error;
static int nm_a,
nm_b,
nm_c,
nm_d;
struct hostent*hp;
unsigned charaddress[4];
error = NO_ERROR;
strcpy(host_name, _host_name);
host_socket_number = host_socket;
// Set up server descriptor, get host reference and error trap
write_connection.sin_family = AF_INET;
if((host_name[0] > 9) ||(host_name[0]<0)){
hp = gethostbyname(host_name);
} else {
sscanf(host_name, "%d.%d.%d.%d",
&nm_a, &nm_b, &nm_c, &nm_d);
address[0] = (unsigned char)(nm_a);
address[1] = (unsigned char)(nm_b);
address[2] = (unsigned char)(nm_c);
address[3] = (unsigned char)(nm_d);
hp = gethostbyaddr((char *)address, 4, AF_INET);
}
if(hp != 0){
/* complete descriptor set up. */
bcopy((char *)hp->h_addr,
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(char *)&(write_connection.sin_addr),
hp->h_length);
} else {
error_log(MINOR, "ERROR: unknown network host");
error = ERROR;
}
return error;
}
int network_io::set_local_host(int socket_num){
static int error;
error = NO_ERROR;
socket_number = socket_num;
return error;
}
int network_io::writer(char *string){
static int error;
error = NO_ERROR;
// Open a new socket for the write, and check for errors.
error = init_write();
if(error == NO_ERROR) error = open_write_connection();
if(error == NO_ERROR) error = write_to_connection(string);
if(error == NO_ERROR) error = end_write_connection();
if(deinit_write() == ERROR) error = ERROR;
return(error);
}
int network_io::reader(char *buf, int length){
static interror; // Error return variable
error = NO_ERROR;
// Wait for a socket connection request, then get its reference.
buf[0] = 0;
if(wait_read_connection() == NO_ERROR){
if(read_from_connection(buf, length) == ERROR){
}
// Close socket connection to remote write client.
end_read_connection();
}
return(error);
}
int network_io::init_write(){
static int error;
struct hostent *gethostbyname();
error = NO_ERROR;
/* Open a new socket for the write, and check for errors. */
if((rw_socket = socket(AF_INET, SOCK_STREAM, 0)) >= 0){
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write_connection.sin_port = htons(host_socket_number);
} else {
error_log(MINOR, "ERROR: opening stream socket");
error = ERROR;
}
return error;
}
int network_io::open_write_connection(){
static int error;
error = NO_ERROR;
if(connect(rw_socket, (struct sockaddr *) &(write_connection), sizeof(write_connection))
< 0){
error = ERROR;
error_log(MINOR, "ERROR: Connecting stream Socket");
}
return error;
}
int network_io::write_to_connection(char *text){
static int error;
error = NO_ERROR;
if(write(rw_socket, text, strlen(text) /* +1 */) < 0){
error_log(MINOR, "ERROR: writing on stream socket");
error = ERROR;
}
return error;
}
int network_io::write_stuff_done(){
int error;
error = NO_ERROR;
return error;
}
int network_io::check_connection(){
int error;
int count;
struct pollfd ufds;
error = NO_ERROR;
ufds.fd = rw_socket;
ufds.events = POLLOUT | POLLIN | POLLPRI | POLLERR | POLLHUP | POLLNVAL;
count = poll(&ufds, 1, 0);
if((ufds.revents & 16) != 0) error = ERROR;
return error;
}
int network_io::end_write_connection(){
static int error;
error = NO_ERROR;
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return error;
}
int network_io::deinit_write(){
static int error;
error = NO_ERROR;
close(rw_socket);
rw_socket = ANY;
return error;
}
int network_io::init_read(){
static int error; // low level socket number
unsigned length; // temporary work variable
static struct sockaddr_inserver; // read socket descriptor
static struct hostent*hp;
char text[100];
// Open internet socket, and check for error.
error = ERROR;
gethostname(text, 100); /* who are we? */
hp = gethostbyname(text);
if((hp != NULL) && (read_socket = socket(AF_INET, SOCK_STREAM, 0)) >= 0){
// Set up server descriptor for binding name.
memset(&server, 0, sizeof(struct sockaddr_in));
server.sin_family = hp->h_addrtype;
server.sin_port = htons(socket_number);
// Bind the socket, and check for error.
level = 1;
int flag = 1;
setsockopt(read_socket, SOL_SOCKET, SO_REUSEADDR, (char *)&flag, sizeof(int));
if(bind(read_socket, (struct sockaddr *)&server, sizeof(struct sockaddr_in)) >=
0){
// Check for valid socket binding
length = sizeof(server);
if(getsockname(read_socket, (struct sockaddr *)&server, &length) >=
0){
error = NO_ERROR;
// Set up variables for success
// Zero because anything higher would allow
// messages to arrive out of sequence.
listen(read_socket, 0);
} else {
error_log(MINOR, "ERROR: getting socket name");
}
} else {
error_log(MINOR, "ERROR: binding stream socket");
}
} else {
error_log(MINOR, "ERROR: opening stream socket");
}
return(error);
}
int network_io::read_stuff_waiting(){
int error,
count;
struct pollfd ufds;
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error = ERROR;
ufds.fd = read_socket;
ufds.events = POLLIN | POLLPRI | POLLOUT;
count = poll(&ufds, 1, 0);
if((ufds.revents & 1) > 0){
error = NO_ERROR;
}
return error;
}
int network_io::wait_read_connection(){
static int error;
unsigned size;
static struct sockaddr addr;
error = NO_ERROR;
size = sizeof(struct sockaddr);
fcntl(read_socket, F_SETFL, O_NONBLOCK);
rw_socket = accept(read_socket, &addr, &size);
level = 2;
if(rw_socket < 0){
error = ERROR;
// error_log("ERROR: warning:accept");
}
return error;
}
int network_io::read_from_connection(char *buf, int length){
int error;
int len;
error = NO_ERROR;
// Empty input buffer
buf[0] = 0;
// Read string into buffer from socket
fcntl(rw_socket, F_SETFL, O_NONBLOCK);
len = read(rw_socket, buf, length);
if(len < 0){
// error_log("ERROR: reading stream message");
// error = ERROR;
if(errno != 11){
printf("errno=%d ", errno);
}
} else {
buf[len] = 0;
}
return error;
}
int network_io::end_read_connection(){
int error;
int a;
error = NO_ERROR;
a = close(rw_socket);
level = 1;
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return error;
}
int network_io::deinit_read(){
int error;
int a;
error = NO_ERROR;
a = close(read_socket);
level = 0;
return error;
}
char *network_io::get_address(){
static char work[MAXIMUM_HOST_NAME_LENGTH];
struct sockaddr_inaddress;
int i,
addr[4];
long int_address;
#ifndef SGI
// Sun Version
get_myaddress(&address);
int_address = address.sin_addr.s_addr;
#else
// SGI Version
int_address = gethostid();
#endif
// SUN & SGI version
for(i = 0; i < 4; i++){
addr[i]=int_address & 0xFF;
int_address >>= 8;
}
#ifdef OTHER_UNIX
sprintf(work, "%d.%d.%d.%d",
(int)addr[3], (int)addr[2], (int)addr[1], (int)addr[0]);
#else
// This is for linux
sprintf(work, "%d.%d.%d.%d",
(int)addr[0], (int)addr[1], (int)addr[2], (int)addr[3]);
#endif
return work;
}
char *network_io::get_remote_client(){
staticchar work[100];
struct sockaddr address;
socklen_t len;
len = sizeof(address);
if(getpeername(rw_socket, &address, &len) == 0){
sprintf(work, "%u.%u.%u.%u", address.sa_data[2], address.sa_data[3],
address.sa_data[4], address.sa_data[5]);
// printf("Got address [%s]\n", work);
//strcpy(work, address);
} else {
strcpy(work, "unknown network address");
}
return work;
}
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Listing X.2 - network_io.h
#ifndef _NETWORK_IO
#define _NETWORK_IO
#include <errno.h>
#include <linux/socket.h>
#include <sys/types.h>
#include <netdb.h>
#include <rpc/rpc.h>
#include <unistd.h>
#define ANY 0 // Indicates no socket number prechosen
#define MAXIMUM_HOST_NAME_LENGTH100
class network_io{
public:
int socket_number;
int rw_socket;
// int read_connection;
char host_name[MAXIMUM_HOST_NAME_LENGTH];
int host_socket_number;
int read_socket;
struct sockaddr_inwrite_connection;
// char incoming_string[MAXIMUM_STRING_SIZE];
int type;
int level;
#define _READ 200
#define _WRITE 201
network_io();
~network_io();
int set_remote_host(char*, int);
int set_local_host(int);
int reader(char*, int);
int writer(char*);
int init_write();
int open_write_connection();
int write_to_connection(char*);
// int write_to_read_connection(char*);
int end_write_connection();
int deinit_write();
int init_read();
int wait_read_connection();
int read_from_connection(char*, int);
// int read_from_write_connection(char*, int);
int end_read_connection();
int deinit_read();
int read_stuff_waiting();
int write_stuff_done();
int check_connection();
char* get_remote_client();
char *get_address();
};
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#endif
Listing X.3 - network.cpp
#include "../network_io/network_io.h"
#include <time.h>
network_io *network;
int mode;
char *params;
char received_temp[200];
int connect_flag;
time_t now_time;
time_t last_time;
int timeout;
int main(){
timeout = 5; // the default timeout
return 1;
}
int deinit(){
int error;
error = NO_ERROR;
if(network != NULL) delete network;
return error;
}
int process_command();
int check_network();
int step(){
int error;
error = NO_ERROR;
error = check_network();
if(error == NO_ERROR) error = process_command();
return error;
}
int check_network(){
int error;
error = NO_ERROR;
if(*state == WAITINGFORCONNECTION){
if(connect_flag == TRUE){
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if(mode == LISTENER){
if(network->wait_read_connection() == NO_ERROR){
char text[200];
*state = CONNECTIONESTABLISHED;
*received_flag = FALSE;
*send_flag = FALSE;
sprintf(text, "Got a connection from %s", network-
>get_remote_client());
error_log(WARNING, text);
time(&last_time);
}
} else if(mode == TALKER){
if(network->open_write_connection() == NO_ERROR){
*state = CONNECTIONESTABLISHED;
*received_flag = FALSE;
*send_flag = FALSE;
time(&last_time);
}
}
}
} else if(*state == CONNECTIONESTABLISHED){
if(*send_flag == TRUE){
network->write_to_connection(send_buf);
// printf("Sending String [%s]\n", send_buf);
send_buf[0] = 0;
*send_flag = FALSE;
// time(&last_time); // You can keep the connection alive by writing
// but this doesnt guarantee that the remote client is still there
}
if(*received_flag == FALSE){
if(network->read_from_connection(received_temp, 199) != ERROR){
if(strlen(received_temp) > 0){
strcpy(received, received_temp);
*received_flag = TRUE;
time(&last_time);
// printf("Got String [%s]\n", received);
}
}
}
time(&now_time);
if((network->check_connection() == ERROR) || ((mode == LISTENER) &&
(difftime(now_time, last_time) > timeout))){
if(mode == LISTENER){
network->end_read_connection();
} else if(mode == TALKER){
network->end_write_connection();
}
*state = WAITINGFORCONNECTION;
connect_flag = FALSE;
}
}
return error;
}
int process_command(){
int error;
int i, len;
int port;
error = NO_ERROR;
if(*change_lock == TRUE){
if(*command == INITIALIZE){
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if(*state == NOTINITIALIZED){
if(mode == LISTENER){
port = atoi(params);
if(port > 0){
network = new network_io();
network->set_local_host(port);
network->init_read();
//now ready to listen
*state = WAITINGFORCONNECTION;
connect_flag = FALSE;
} else {
error_log(MINOR, "Parameter did not hold
a valid port");
*error_flag = ERROR;
}
} else if(mode == TALKER){
len = strlen(params);
for(i = 0; i < len; i++){
if(params[i] == :){
params[i] = 0;
port = atoi(&(params[i+1]));
break;
}
}
if((i < len) && (port > 0)){
network = new network_io();
network->set_remote_host(params, port);
network->init_write();
*state = WAITINGFORCONNECTION;
connect_flag = FALSE;
} else {
error_log(MINOR, "Address string was not
properly formed");
*error_flag = ERROR;
}
} else {
error_log(MINOR, "ERROR: Mode not defined yet");
*error_flag = ERROR;
}
} else {
error_log(MINOR, "Network talker initialize command in wrong
state");
*error_flag = ERROR;
}
} else if(*command == CONNECT){
if(*state == WAITINGFORCONNECTION){
connect_flag = TRUE;
}
} else if(*command == DISCONNECT){
if(*state == CONNECTIONESTABLISHED){
if(mode == TALKER){
network->end_write_connection();
} else if (mode == LISTENER){
network->end_read_connection();
}
*state = WAITINGFORCONNECTION;
connect_flag = FALSE;
} else {
error_log(MINOR, "Cannot disconnect network unless
connected");
*error_flag = ERROR;
}
} else if(*command == UNINITIALIZE){
if(*state == WAITINGFORCONNECTION){
if(mode == TALKER){
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network->deinit_write();
} else if (mode == LISTENER){
network->deinit_read();
}
delete network;
network = NULL;
*state = NOTINITIALIZED;
} else {
error_log(MINOR, "Cannot uninitialize network unless
waitingforconnection");
*error_flag = ERROR;
}
} else if(*command == SET){
if(*operand1 == MODE){
if(*state == NOTINITIALIZED){
mode = *operand2;
} else {
error_log(MINOR, "Cant set network mode after
initialization");
*error_flag = ERROR;
}
} else if(*operand1 == PARAM){
if(*state == NOTINITIALIZED){
if(params != NULL) delete params;
params = new char[strlen(operand3)+1];
strcpy(params, operand3);
} else {
error_log(MINOR, "Cant set network parameters, in
wrong state");
*error_flag = ERROR;
}
} else if(*operand1 == TIMEOUT){
timeout = *operand2;
} else {
error_log(MINOR, "Network SET type not recognized");
*change_lock = FALSE;
*error_flag = ERROR;
}
} else {
error_log(MINOR, "Network command not recognized");
*error_flag = ERROR;
}
}
*change_lock = FALSE;
return error;
}
4.6 DESIGN CASES
Consider the case of the network
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4.7 SUMMARY
Networks come in a variety of topologies, but buses are most common on factory floors.
The OSI model can help when describing network related hardware and software.
Networks can be connected with a variety of routers, bridges, gateways, etc.
Ethernet is common, and can be used for high speed communication.
The internet can be use to monitor and control shop floor activities.
4.8 PRACTICE PROBLEMS
1. Explain why networks are important in manufacturing controls.
(ans. These networks allow us to pass data between devices so that individually controlled sys-
tems can be integrated into a more complex manufacturing facility. An example might be a
serial connection to a PLC so that SPC data can be collected as product is made, or recipes
downloaded as they are needed.)
2. Is the OSI model able to describe all networked systems?
(ans. The OSI model is just a model, so it can be used to describe parts of systems, and what their
functions are. When used to describe actual networking hardware and software, the parts may
only apply to one or two layers. Some parts may implement all of the layers in the model.)
3. What are the different methods for resolving collisions on a bus network?
(ans. When more than one client tries to start talking simultaneously on a bus network they inter-
fere, this is called a collision. When this occurs they both stop, and will wait a period of time
before starting again. If they both wait different amounts of time the next one to start talking
will get priority, and the other will have to wait. With CSMA/CD the clients wait a random
amount of time. With CSMA/BA the clients wait based upon their network address, so their pri-
ority is related to their network address. Other networking methods prevent collisions by limit-
ing communications. Master-slave networks require that client do not less talk, unless they are
responding to a request from a master machine. Token passing only permits the holder of the
token to talk.)
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4.9 LABORATORY - NETWORKING
Purpose: To expose you to the architecture and components of a modern computer network.
Objectives: To be able to set up a switch and computers to communicate over an Intranet network.
Background:
Computers can be connected via a network. At a minimum this requires a network card in
at least two computers and a connecting cable between them. These computers can
then pass packets of information back and forth for basic communication. This
type of connection is commonly used by people playing games such as Quake at
home. A more mature network, like that found in a factory, must be more sophisto-
cated.
The most fundamental concept in a network is the data packets and the protocol for
exchanging them. The current Internet protocol is called IPV4 (this will be
replaced by IPV6 in the near future). In this protocol each client on a network has a
4 byte (0-255) address, normally shown in the form aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd. In our case
the university is a class B, so it owns all addresses that start with
148.61.ccc.ddd. Most engineering students use a class C network with the
addresses 148.61.104.ddd. In theory there are up to 256 clients on the engineer-
ing network. In practice some of these addresses are used for network housekeep-
ing. For example the following addresses are used,
148.61.104.1 - this is the router/switch to other networks
148.61.104.254 - this is the gateway to other networks
If a network address is not used, it can be used by a normal network device, such as a com-
puter or printer. There are two ways to assign these statically or dynamically. In a
static connection the address can only be used by one machine. In a dynamic con-
nection the addresses are assigned and release semi-randomly to network clients as
the connect and disconnect from the network. Static IP addresses are primarily
designed for computers that are always on, and are acting as servers on the net-
work. Dynamic IP addresses are primarily used for computers that are only clients
on the network. Some examples of static IP addresses on the network are:
148.61.104.215 - claymore.engineer.gvsu.edu
148.61.104.226 - excalibur.engineer.gvsu.edu
148.61.104.??? - falcon.engineer.gvsu.edu
etc..
Most computers on the network are named, such as gvsu.edu. When a user enters this
name into the computer, it must be converted to a network number. This is done by
a domain name server (DNS). There are two DNS servers at GVSU (148.61.1.10
and 148.61.1.15). These servers keep all of the names for computers at GVSU, and
also provide links to computers at other sites so that their names and numbers can
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also be searched.
Although the engineering student network is 148.61.104.ddd, it is actually a collection
of smaller networks (sub-nets). The smaller networks are connected together with
network devices called switches/hubs/routers. These are basically small computers
with multiple network connections (often 24). Each computer is connected to the
hub. The hub then looks at each network packet coming from a computer. If it is
going to another computer connected to the same hub, it will be sent there directly.
Otherwise it is sent up-stream to a router that will send it to another sub-net if it
is available, or up upstream again. In our lab we will use a Linksys 10/100 Man-
aged 24-Port GigaSwitch (EG24M).
The Switch in the lab is used to connect computers together, and connect to a network
gateway. ....
The server for the lab is.....
Network Components:
Lab Server - Claymore
Dell Poweredge 1300 Server
Intel Pro/100 network card (internet side)
3Com 590 network card (infranet side)
Adaptec SCSI card 2940U2W (2 cards) for SCSI hard disks
Tape drive -
Uninterruptable Power Supply - APC Smart-UPS 120V OL103
Firewall....
4.9.1 Prelab
1. Find and read the user manual for the Linksys 10/100 Managed 24-Port GigaSwitch (EG24M).
http://www.linksys.com
2. At a windows computer look at the settings for the network. On windows 9x this is done with
winipcfg, on windows nt use the network settings. Look at the options available, copy out the
settings to hand in. After that use the following instructions, and describe what each is doing.
nslookup claymore.engineer.gvsu.edu
ping claymore.engineer.gvsu.edu
ping 148.61.104.215
tracert claymore.engineer.gvsu.edu
tracert gvsu.edu
tracert www.umich.edu
route
netstat
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netstat -a
3. Open a Dos window and type telnet river.it.gvsu.edu 25. this will connect you to the main stu-
dent computer. But instead of the normal main door, you are talking to a program that delivers
mail. Type the following to send an email message.
4. Go to the web site www.arin.net and look up some machine names there under the whois
link. Determine who owns the student network, i.e., 148.61.104.
5. While looking at a home page in Netscape select View - Page Source. You will see a window
that includes the actual HTML file - This file was interpreted by Netscape to make the page you
saw previously. Look through the file to see if you can find any text that was on the original
page.
6. In Netscape ask for the location ftp://sunsite.unc.edu This will connect you via ftp the same
way as with the windows and the dos software.
7. In netscape type in mailto:[email protected] (Note: If the mail server infor-
mation and a user account is not setup an error window will appear.). After you are done try
news:gvsu.
8. Using Netscape try to access the IP number of the machine beside you. You will get a message
that says the connection was refused. This is because the machine is a client. You have already
been using servers to get web pages.
9. When we ask for a computer by name, your computer must find the number. It does this using a
DNS (Domain Name Server). On campus we have two 148.61.1.10 and 148.61.1.15. In a
Linux machine type in the following commands and determine what they have done. You can
get access to a linux machine from a windows machine by typing telnet claymore.engi-
ehlo northpole.com
mail from: santa
rcpt to: jackh
data
Subject: Bogus mail
this is mail that is not really from santa
.
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neer.gvsu.edu.
4.9.2 Laboratory
1. Connect to the Linksys switch with a serial port connection. Although we could, we will not do
this to increase the security of the switch. A serial connection requires physical access, which
makes it much more difficult for an anonymous security intrusion.
2. Configure your computer to be a static client on the lab TCP/IP network.
3. Write two C++ program using the provided library functions. One program should listen on
network socket 1900. When a connection is made it should open the connection, and echo all
input that is receive. A second program will allow a user to connect to a remote network pro-
gram and send and receive strings.
nslookup
server 148.61.1.10
set type=any
ls -d engineer.gvsu.edu > temp.txt
exit
more temp.txt
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5. DATABASES
Databases are used to store various types of information in a manufacturing enterprise. For
example, consider an inventory tracking system. A simple database might contain a simple list of
purchased parts. Each part is a line in a database table, as shown in figure X.1. If a new inventory
item is added, a new row is added to the table. If parts are added or removed to the inventory, the
quantity value for one of the rows is changed. The total inventory cost can be calculated by multi-
plying the quantity and part costs together, and summing these for all rows. The tables are often
designed to suit the way a particular business runs.
Figure X.1 - A Simple Inventory Table
A more complex database will be made up of many tables that relate items together. For
example a more complex database might have separate tables for customer data, supplier data,
purchased inventory, work in process, finished inventory, etc. The purchased inventory table
might refer to a supplier number that identifies a supplier in the supplier table. The formal name
for a database that uses related tables of information is relational.
Part Quantity Cost Location Number
1/2" Hex Nut 35 $0.023 Bin 5-42 003450
1/2" Hex Bolt 2467 $0.035 Bin 5-63 003573
5/8" Washer 395 $0.009 Bin 7-32 002365
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In modern applications a database (server) will run on one computer, but be shared by many
other computers (clients) that access it through networks. Client programs might be highly vari-
able. For example a worker on the shop floor may only be able to view order information. A shop
floor supervisor might be able to change order status, personnel tables. A salesperson might be
able to enter new orders, and check on order status. It is also possible to access the database
directly and make special inquiries using a special command language called Structured Query
Language (SQL).
In summary, database allow information to be;
- stored and managed in a central location
- shared with many other computers
- structured and accessed quickly
- searched for patterns and matches
5.1 SQL AND RELATIONAL DATABASES
Structured Query Language (SQL) was developed to provide a common interface language
for accessing relational databases. The key concept behind relational databases is that all informa-
tion is stored in tables. The example in Figure X.2 illustrates a customer order tracking system
that uses three tables. Consider the first table called Orders, it contains four rows, each with an
order number. The first three rows are for the same order, and order number. In this case all three
entries are also for the same customer, but it involves three different parts. The entries in the
customer_id and part_id columns can be used to lookup more information from the two other
tables.
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Figure X.2 - An Order Tracking Database
The tables in Figure X.2 can be created using the SQL commands in Figure X.3. One com-
mand is needed for each table. Each command starts with CREATE TABLE followed by the
name of the table. After this the columns of the table are defined. In the case of the Orders table
there are four columns. Each column is given a unique name, and a data type is defined. Once
these commands have been used the tables will exist, but be empty with no data in them.
order_number
00103
00103
00103
00134
customer_id
002
002
002
001
part_id
0001
0000
0002
0002
quantity
1
1
1
50
customer_id
000
001
002
name
ACME Dastardly Gadgets
Widgets Inc.
I.M. Reech and Co.
Orders
Customers
part_id
0000
0001
0002
description
cylinder
valve
hose
Parts
location
bin 5-4
bin 2-3
bin 8-2
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Figure X.3 - The SQL Commands to Create the Tables in Figure X.2
Figure X.4 shows SQL commands to enter data into the tables. In all cases these statements
begin with INSERT INTO, followed by the table name. After that the data fields to fill are
named, followed by the actual values to insert. The column names are provided so that the values
can be supplied in a different order, or omitted altogether. In this example all of the values are pro-
vided for all INSERT INTO statement, but this is not necessary.
CREATE TABLE Orders (
order_number INTEGER,
customer_id INTEGER,
part_id INTEGER,
quantity INTEGER
)
CREATE TABLE Customers (
customer_id INTEGER,
name CHAR(50)
)
CREATE TABLE Parts (
part_id INTEGER,
description CHAR(20),
location CHAR(25)
)
The queries can also be combined onto a single line.
CREATE TABLE CUSTOMERS (customer_id INTEGER, name CHAR(50))
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Figure X.4 - Entering Data Into The Tables
Once data has been entered into the database it can be recalled using a simple SELECT
statement. In the first example the * indicates to select all data values FROM the Customers
table. The second example shows only listing the name values from the Customers table.
Finally the third example shows the listing of order_numbers from the Orders table where the
quantity of parts is greater than 10.
INSERT INTO Orders (order_number, customer_id, part_id, quantity)
VALUES (00103, 002, 0001, 1)
INSERT INTO Orders (order_number, customer_id, part_id, quantity)
VALUES (00103, 002, 0000, 1)
INSERT INTO Orders (order_number, customer_id, part_id, quantity)
VALUES (00103, 002, 0002, 1)
INSERT INTO Orders (order_number, customer_id, part_id, quantity)
VALUES (00134, 001, 0002, 50)
INSERT INTO Customers (customer_id, name) VALUES (000, ACME Dastardly Gadgets)
INSERT INTO Customers (customer_id, name) VALUES (001, Widgets Inc.)
INSERT INTO Customers (customer_id, name) VALUES (002, I.M. Reech and Co.)
INSERT INTO Parts (part_id, description, location) VALUES (0000, cylinder, bin 5-4)
INSERT INTO Parts (part_id, description, location) VALUES (0001, valve, bin 2-3)
INSERT INTO Parts (part_id, description, location) VALUES (0002, hose, bin 8-2)
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Figure X.5 - Simple Database Query Examples
It is possible to make database queries where the results are merged from many different
tables. The example in Figure X.6 shows a query that is to list values for order_number, name,
description and location. These are to be merged from three tables Orders, or O, Custom-
ers, or C, and Parts, or P. Finally, the conditions for a match follow the WHERE statement.
The conditions are the customer_id field in the Customer and Order tables must match., and
the part_id field must match in the Order and Part tables.
SELECT * FROM Customers
Customerscustomer_idname
000 ACME Dastardly Gadgets
001 Widgets Inc.
002 I.M. Reech and Co.
SELECT name FROM Customers
Customersname
ACME Dastardly Gadgets
Widgets Inc.
I.M. Reech and Co.
SELECT order_number FROM Orders WHERE quantity > 10
Orders order_number
00134
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Figure X.6 - A More Advanced Query
The SQL queries are easily used when interacting with a command interface. Although, it is
more common for these commands to be used from within computer programs that call the data-
base to make automatic queries.
5.2 DATABASE ISSUES
Databases handle problems of,
- data locking (only allow one user to modify at once)
- data sharing (other users can view)
- searching
- etc
Database design
- first order normal, etc.
- flexibility
- verification
5.3 LABORATORY - SQL FOR DATABASE INTEGRATION
Select order_number, name, description, location FROM Orders O, Customers C, Parts P
WHERE O.customer_id = C.customer_id, O.part_id = P.part_id
Ordersorder_numbername descriptionlocation
00103 I.M. Reech and Co.valvebin 2-3
00103 I.M. Reech and Co.cylinderbin 5-4
00103 I.M. Reech and Co.hosebin 8-2
00134 Widgets Inc.hose bin 8-2
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Purpose:
To learn the basic command language, SQL, that is used to interact with relational data-
bases.
Overview:
Databases store information in tables. The users can use or manipulate this data to suit
other purposes. The fundamental language for interacting with the databases is
SQL. This lab will offer a simple introduction, and then go on to interface with the
database using C programs in the following lab.
Pre-Lab:
Read the SQL and database material.
In-Lab:
First Time Installation:
1. Check to see if the database is installed. One way to do this is to look for the
database server using which postmaster. If it is not installed it can be installed
from the Redhat distribution CD, or by downloading it from www.postgr-
esql.org.
2. Log in as root with su - root and edit the file /var/lib/pgsql/.bashrc to include
the following lines. (Note: the .bashrc file may not exist, but it will be created by
the editor.)
PGLIB=/usr/lib/pgsql
PGDATA=/usr/lib/pgsql/data
export PGLIB PGDATA
3. Change the ownership of the postgres directory to the user postgres with the
command chown postgres /usr/lib/pgsql.
4. Log in as the user postgres - An account called postgres is normally defined
in most modern Linux distributions, but the account password is disabled. To log
in the first time you must be logged in as root, then log in as postgres with su -
postgres. At this point you can change the password so you can log in directly
as postgres in the future with passwd postgres. Verify that you are logged in as
postgres before continuing with whoami.
5. Set up the databases with the command initdb. This will set up all of the
needed files and directories.
6. At this point the database should be ready for use, but the database server is not
running. It can be started with postmaster &.
7. Use createuser <YOUR_LOGIN_NAME_GOES_HERE> to add yourself as a
valid database user. Answer yes when asked if you are allowed to create data-
bases. And answer yes when asked if you can create new users. These choices
will allow you full control over the database. Note: destroyuser
<YOUR_NAME> can be used if you need to remove a user.
8. Log out from the postgres account with exit.
Before Use:
1. Start the database when logged in as root with postmaster &. This should start
the database server. You can check to see if it is accepting connections with the
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command netstat -a | grep postmaster. If the postmaster program is listed the
database is ready for use.
2. The database can also be set up to run automatically each time the computer is
rebooted by adding it to the system V initialization list. But, this step is not
necessary unless setting up a permanent database.
Creating and Using a New Database
1. Create a new database with createdb test.
2. Connect to the database with psql test. This is a simple program that allows
interaction with the database using typed commands. Type \h to see a list of
commands.
3. Create a new database table using the SQL command below. This program
requires that you end each line with a \g.
CREATE TABLE grades (name CHAR(10), grade CHAR(3), year INT)\g
6. Display the table (it is empty) with the command below. Note: upper and lower
case values are used to make the SQL commands stand out.
SELECT * FROM grade
7.Add data with the commands below. After adding each datapoint, print out the
table values. (Note: using the up and down cursor keys will allow you to recall
previously entered commands.)
INSERT INTO grades (name, grade, year) VALUES (egr 101, D, 1997)
INSERT INTO grades (name, year, grade) VALUES (egr 101, 1998,
B+)
INSERT INTO grades (name, grade, year) VALUES (egr 103, A, 1999)
INSERT INTO grades (name, grade, year) VALUES (egr 209, B+,
1999)
INSERT INTO grades (name, year) VALUES (egr 226, 1999)
INSERT INTO grades (year) VALUES (2000)
8. Follow the tutorials in the /usr/share/doc/postgres* directory.
9. Develop a database (of your own design) that will keep customer information,
and inventory levels.
Submit (individually):
1. A completed customer information database.
5.4 LABORATORY - USING C FOR DATABASE CALLS
Purpose:
To access a database using a simple C program.
Overview:
The program listing in Figure X.8 can be used to access the Postgres database. It uses a
database access library called libpq. This library of functions allows SQL data-
base queries. The results of the query can then be easily retrieved.
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In this example the program begins with an attempt to connect to the database using the
function PQconnectdb, and the status of the connection is then checked using
PQstatus. An SQL query is passed to the database using the PQexec command,
and the results are returned into the PGresult structured called res in this exam-
ple. The results can be checked using PQresultStatus, and retrieved using the
PQgetvalue function. The PQntuples function returns the number of matching
results.
After each query the results structure should be released using PQclear, and when all
database access is complete the connection to the database should be terminated
with PQfinish.
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <pgsql/libpq-fe.h>
int main(){
char grade[3];
char query_string[256];
PGconn *conn;
PGresult *res;
int i;
conn = PQconnectdb("dbname=test");
if(PQstatus(conn) != CONNECTION_BAD){
printf("Enter a grade: ");
scanf("%2s", grade);
sprintf(query_string,
"SELECT name FROM grades WHERE grade = %s", grade);
res = PQexec(conn, query_string);
if(PQresultStatus(res) == PGRES_TUPLES_OK){
int i;
for(i = 0; i < PQntuples(res); i++)
printf("name = %s \n",
PQgetvalue(res, i, 0));
} else {
printf("The query failed \n");
}
PQclear(res);
PQfinish(conn);
} else {
printf("Could not open the database \n");
}
return 0;
}
Figure X.8 - C Program for Database Access (dbtest.c)
all: dbtest
CC = gcc
CFLAGS = -Wall
LIBS = -lpq
dbtest: dbtest.c
$(CC) $(CFLAGS) dbtest.c -o dbtest $(LIBS)
Figure X.9 - Makefile for Database Program
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Pre-Lab:
1. Examine the database program in the Overview section.
In-Lab:
1. Enter the program and makefile given in the Overview section. Use make to compile
the program, and run it to verify that it does access the database.
2. Write a program that allows jobs to be entered into the customer information database
created in the previous laboratory.
Submit (individually):
1. The C program to access the customer information database.
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6. COMMUNICATIONS
When multiple computers are used in a manufacturing facility they need to communicate.
One means of achieving this is to use a network to connect many peers. Another approach is to
use dedicated communication lines to directly connect two peers. The two main methods for com-
munication are serial and parallel. In serial communications the data is broken down as single bits
that are sent one at a time. In parallel communications multiple bits are sent at the same time.
6.1 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS
Serial communications send a single bit at a time between computers. This only requires a
single communication channel, as opposed to 8 channels to send a byte. With only one channel
the costs are lower, but the communication rates are slower. The communication channels are
often wire based, but they may also be optical and radio. Figure 22.2 shows some of the standard
electrical connections. RS-232c is the most common standard that is based on a voltage level
change. At the sending computer an input will either be true or false. The line driver will convert
a false value in to a Txd voltage between +3V to +15V, true will be between -3V to -15V. A
cable connects the Txd and com on the sending computer to the Rxd and com inputs on the
receiving computer. The receiver converts the positive and negative voltages back to logic voltage
levels in the receiving computer. The cable length is limited to 50 feet to reduce the effects of
electrical noise. When RS-232 is used on the factory floor, care is required to reduce the effects of
electrical noise - careful grounding and shielded cables are often used.
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Figure 22.2 - Serial Data Standards
The RS-422a cable uses a 20 mA current loop instead of voltage levels. This makes the sys-
tems more immune to electrical noise, so the cable can be up to 3000 feet long. The RS-423a stan-
dard uses a differential voltage level across two lines, also making the system more immune to
electrical noise, thus allowing longer cables. To provide serial communication in two directions
these circuits must be connected in both directions.
To transmit data, the sequence of bits follows a pattern, like that shown in Figure 22.3. The
RS-232c
RS-422a
RS-423a
50 ft
3000 ft
3000 ft
Txd Rxd
com
In
Out
In
Out
In
Out
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transmission starts at the left hand side. Each bit will be true or false for a fixed period of time,
determined by the transmission speed.
A typical data byte looks like the one below. The voltage/current on the line is made true or
false. The width of the bits determines the possible bits per second (bps). The value shown before
is used to transmit a single byte. Between bytes, and when the line is idle, the Txd is kept true,
this helps the receiver detect when a sender is present. A single start bit is sent by making the
Txd false. In this example the next eight bits are the transmitted data, a byte with the value 17.
The data is followed by a parity bit that can be used to check the byte. In this example there are
two data bits set, and even parity is being used, so the parity bit is set. The parity bit is followed
by two stop bits to help separate this byte from the next one.
Figure 22.3 - A Serial Data Byte
Some of the byte settings are optional, such as the number of data bits (7 or 8), the parity bit
(none, even or odd) and the number of stop bits (1 or 2). The sending and receiving computers
must know what these settings are to properly receive and decode the data. Most computers send
true
false
before start data parity stop
idle
before - this is a period where no bit is being sent and the line is true.
start - a single bit to help get the systems synchronized.
data - this could be 7 or 8 bits, but is almost always 8 now. The value shown here is a
byte with the binary value 00010010 (the least significant bit is sent first).
parity - this lets us check to see if the byte was sent properly. The most common
choices here are no parity bit, an even parity bit, or an odd parity bit. In this case
there are two bits set in the data byte. If we are using even parity the bit would be
true. If we are using odd parity the bit would be false.
stop - the stop bits allow a pause at the end of the data. One or two stop bits can be
used.
idle - a period of time where the line is true before the next byte.
Descriptions:
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the data asynchronously, meaning that the data could be sent at any time, without warning. This
makes the bit settings more important.
Another method used to detect data errors is half-duplex and full-duplex transmission. In
half-duplex transmission the data is only sent in one direction. But, in full-duplex transmission a
copy of any byte received is sent back to the sender to verify that it was sent and received cor-
rectly. (Note: if you type and nothing shows up on a screen, or characters show up twice you may
have to change the half/full duplex setting.)
The transmission speed is the maximum number of bits that can be sent per second. The units
for this is baud. The baud rate includes the start, parity and stop bits. For example a 9600 baud
transmission of the data in Figure 22.3 would transfer up to bytes each
second. Lower baud rates are 120, 300, 1.2K, 2.4K and 9.6K. Higher speeds are 19.2K, 28.8K and
33.3K. (Note: When this is set improperly you will get many transmission errors, or garbage on
your screen.)
Serial lines have become one of the most common methods for transmitting data to instru-
ments: most personal computers have two serial ports. The previous discussion of serial commu-
nications techniques also applies to devices such as modems.
6.1.1 RS-232
The RS-232c standard is based on a low/false voltage between +3 to +15V, and an high/true
voltage between -3 to -15V (+/-12V is commonly used). Figure 22.4 shows some of the common
connection schemes. In all methods the txd and rxd lines are crossed so that the sending txd
outputs are into the listening rxd inputs when communicating between computers. When com-
municating with a communication device (modem), these lines are not crossed. In the modem
connection the dsr and dtr lines are used to control the flow of data. In the computer the cts
9600
1 8 1 2 + + + ( )
----------------------------------- - 800 =
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and rts lines are connected. These lines are all used for handshaking, to control the flow of data
from sender to receiver. The null-modem configuration simplifies the handshaking between
computers. The three wire configuration is a crude way to connect to devices, and data can be lost.
Figure 22.4 - Common RS-232 Connection Schemes
Common connectors for serial communications are shown in Figure 22.5. These connectors
are either male (with pins) or female (with holes), and often use the assigned pins shown. The
DB-9 connector is more common now, but the DB-25 connector is still in use. In any connection
the RXD and TXD pins must be used to transmit and receive data. The COM must be con-
nected to give a common voltage reference. All of the remaining pins are used for handshaking.
Computer Modem
com
txd
rxd
dsr
dtr
com
txd
rxd
dsr
dtr
Computer
A
Computer
B
com
txd
rxd
cts
rts
com
txd
rxd
cts
rts
Computer
A
Computer
B
com
txd
rxd
cts
rts
com
txd
rxd
cts
rts
Modem
Computer
Three wire
Computer
A
Computer
B
com
txd
rxd
cts
rts
com
txd
rxd
cts
rts
dsr
dtr
dsr
dtr
Null-Modem
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Figure 22.5 - Typical RS-232 Pin Assignments and Names
The handshaking lines are to be used to detect the status of the sender and receiver, and to
regulate the flow of data. It would be unusual for most of these pins to be connected in any one
application. The most common pins are provided on the DB-9 connector, and are also described
below.
TXD/RXD - (transmit data, receive data) - data lines
DCD - (data carrier detect) - this indicates when a remote device is present
RI - (ring indicator) - this is used by modems to indicate when a connection is about to be
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
DB-25 DB-9
Commonly used pins
1 - GND (chassis ground)
2 - TXD (transmit data)
3 - RXD (receive data)
4 - RTS (request to send)
5 - CTS (clear to send)
6 - DSR (data set ready)
7 - COM (common)
8 - DCD (Data Carrier Detect)
20 - DTR (data terminal ready)
Other pins
9 - Positive Voltage
10 - Negative Voltage
11 - not used
12 - Secondary Received Line Signal Detector
13 - Secondary Clear to Send
14 - Secondary Transmitted Data
15 - Transmission Signal Element Timing (DCE)
16 - Secondary Received Data
17 - Receiver Signal Element Timing (DCE)
18 - not used
19 - Secondary Request to Send
21 - Signal Quality Detector
22 - Ring Indicator (RI)
23 - Data Signal Rate Selector (DTE/DCE)
24 - Transmit Signal Element Timing (DTE)
25 - Busy
1 - DCD
2 - RXD
3 - TXD
4 - DTR
5 - COM
6 - DSR
7 - RTS
8 - CTS
9 - RI
Note: these connec-
tors often have
very small num-
bers printed on
them to help you
identify the pins.
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made.
CTS/RTS - (clear to send, ready to send)
DSR/DTR - (data set ready, data terminal ready) these handshaking lines indicate when
the remote machine is ready to receive data.
COM - a common ground to provide a common reference voltage for the TXD and RXD.
When a computer is ready to receive data it will set the "CTS" bit, the remote machine will
notice this on the RTS pin. The DSR pin is similar in that it indicates the modem is ready to
transmit data. XON and XOFF characters are used for a software only flow control scheme.
6.2 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS UNDER LINUX
In Linux serial communications is similar to normal file access. The file names used to access
these ports are in the dev directory. The com1 port is called ttyS0, and the com2 port is
called ttyS1.
#ifndef __SERIAL
#define __SERIAL
#define ERROR -1
#define NO_ERROR 0
class serial_io {
protected:
public:
int fd; /* File Descriptor Global Variable */
serial_io(char*);
~serial_io();
int decode_param(char*);
int writer(char*);
int reader(char*, int);
};
#endif
Figure X.10 - The Header File (serial_io.h)
#include <stdio.h>
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#include <stdlib.h>
#include <string.h>
#include <unistd.h>
#include <fcntl.h>
#include <errno.h>
#include <termios.h>
#include <ctype.h>
#include "serial_io.h"
char *param_file_name;
int param_baud;
int param_parity;// not implemented yet
int param_size;
int param_flow; // not implemented yet
serial_io::serial_io(char *args){
struct termios
options;
int error;
int i;
param_file_name = NULL;
param_baud = B9600;// set defaults
param_size = CS8;
char temp[200];
int len, last, cnt;
error = NO_ERROR;
strcpy(temp, args);
len = strlen(args);
last = 0;
cnt = 0;
for(i = 0; (i < len) && (error == NO_ERROR); i++){
if(temp[i] == ,){
temp[i] = 0;
error = decode_param(&(temp[last]));
cnt++;
last = i + 1;
} else if(i == (len-1)){
error = decode_param(&(temp[last]));
cnt++;
}
}
if((error == NO_ERROR) && (param_file_name != NULL)){
if((fd = open(param_file_name /*args[0] port "/dev/ttyS0"*/, O_RDWR | O_NOCTTY
| O_NDELAY)) < 0){
printf("Unable to open serial port\n");
fd = -1;
} else {
fcntl(fd, F_SETFL, FNDELAY);
/* Configure port reading */
tcgetattr(fd, &options);
/* Get the current options for the port */
cfsetispeed(&options, param_baud); /* Set the baud */
cfsetospeed(&options, param_baud);
options.c_cflag |= (CLOCAL | CREAD);
// enable receiver and set local mode
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options.c_cflag &= ~PARENB;
// Mask the character size to 8 bits, no parity
options.c_cflag &= ~CSTOPB;
options.c_cflag &= ~CSIZE;
// set data size
options.c_cflag |= param_size;
// set number of data bits
// options.c_cflag &= ~CRTSCTS;
// Disable hardware flow control
// options.c_lflag &= ~(ICANON | ECHO | ISIG);
// process as raw input
options.c_oflag |= OPOST;
// Update settings
tcsetattr(fd, TCSANOW, &options);
}
} else {
fd = -1;
}
}
serial_io::~serial_io(void)
{
close(fd);
fd = -1;
if(param_file_name != NULL) delete param_file_name;
}
int serial_io::decode_param(char*parameter){
int error;
int temp;
error = NO_ERROR;
if(parameter[0] == F){
if(param_file_name != NULL) delete param_file_name;
param_file_name = new char[strlen(parameter)];
strcpy(param_file_name, &(parameter[1]));
} else if(parameter[0] == B){
temp = atoi(&(parameter[1]));
if(temp == 9600) param_baud = B9600;
if(temp == 2400) param_baud = B2400;
if(temp == 1200) param_baud = B1200;
} else if(parameter[0] == D){
temp = atoi(&(parameter[1]));
if(temp == 8) param_size = CS8;
if(temp == 7) param_size = CS7;
} else {
printf("Did not recognize serial argument type - ignoring\n");
}
return error;
}
int serial_io::reader(char *text, int max){
int char_read,
error,
i, j;
error = ERROR;
if(fd >= 0){
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char_read = read(fd, text, max-1);
if (char_read > 0){
text[char_read] = 0;
error = NO_ERROR;
for(i = 0; i < char_read;){
if((text[i] == 10 /*CR*/) || (text[i] == \n)){
for(j = i+1; j <= char_read; j++){
text[j-1] = text[j];
}
char_read--;
} else if(text[i] == \t){
text[i] = ;
i++;
} else {
i++;
}
}
} else {
text[0] = 0;
}
} else {
printf("Serial port is not initialized\n");
}
return error;
}
int serial_io::writer(char *text)
{
int error,
length = 0,
count = 0;
error = NO_ERROR;
if(fd >= 0){
length = strlen(text);
for(count = 0; count < length; count++){
write(fd, &(text[count]), 1);
}
} else {
printf("Serial port not initialized\n");
error = ERROR;
}
return error;
}
Figure X.11 - Serial Communication Drivers (serial_io.c)
#include "serial_io.h"
main(){
serial_io *serial;
char in[100];
char sent[107];
int flag = 0;
char out[100];
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serial = new serial_io("B9600,F/dev/ttyS0");
while(flag == 0){
if(serial->reader(in, 100) != ERROR){
if(strlen(in) > 0){
printf("Got String: %s", in);
sprintf(out, "ECHO: %s\n", in);
printf("Sending String: %s", out);
serial->writer(out);
}
}
}
delete serial;
}
Figure X.12 - A Serial Communication Program (serial.c)
These programs can be compiled with the makefile in Figure X.13.
all: serial
CC=g++
CFLAGS=
serial: serial.c serial_io.o
$(CC) $(CFLAGS) serial.c -o serial serial_io.o
serial_io.o: serial_io.c serial_io.h
$(CC) $(CFLAGS) -c serial_io.c
Figure X.13 - A Makefile
6.3 PARALLEL COMMUNICATIONS
Parallel data transmission will transmit multiple bits at the same time over multiple wires.
This does allow faster data transmission rates, but the connectors and cables become much larger,
more expensive and less flexible. These interfaces still use handshaking to control data flow.
These interfaces are common for computer printer cables and short interface cables, but they
are uncommon on PLCs. A list of common interfaces follows.
Centronics printer interface - These are the common printer interface used on most per-
sonal computers. It was made popular by the now defunct Centronics printer com-
pany.
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GPIB/IEEE-488 - (General Purpose Instruments Bus) This bus was developed by Hewlett
Packard Inc. for connecting instruments. It is still available as an option on many
new instruments.
6.4 LABORATORY - SERIAL INTERFACING AND PROGRAMMING
Purpose:
To achieve a basic understanding of the serial communication hardware and software.
Overview:
Please review the chapter
Pre-Lab:
1. Enter the C++ code found in the chapter.
In-Lab:
1. Set up two computers beside each other, at least one should be a Linux computer.
2. Select the right connectors for the serial ports (9 or 25 pin, and male or female) on the
computers and build a null modem RS-232 cable to connect the two computers.
3. Start a serial communication program on both of the computers, and establish commu-
nications - this will require you to change communication settings.
3a. (Linux) You may use minicom, you will have to be logged in as root, or change the
settings for the serial port with chmod 666 /dev/ttyS0 or chmod 666 /dev/ttyS1.
3b. (Windows) Use the hyperterm program hypertrm.exe. When prompted for connec-
tion information select cancel.
4. Enter and run the C++ program to echo serial data.
5. Modify the number guess game developed in a previous lab to operate over the serial
port.
Submit (individually):
1. The source code listings for the game running on the serial port.
6.5 LABORATORY - STEPPER MOTOR CONTROLLER
Purpose:
To use a serial interface to communicate with a stepper motor controller.
Overview:
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A stepper motor is unlike other motors. When a voltage is applied the motor does not turn
continuously, it only moves a small increment. There are normally a set of four or
more inputs. When these are turned on-off in a set pattern the motor shaft will
rotate forward or backwards. A typical stepper motor might have 200 steps per
revolution, or steps of 1.8 degrees. These motors often require somewhat sophisti-
cated controllers. One type of controller is called an indexer. It can be given com-
mands to move the motor, and then it takes care of pulsing the motor outputs to
drive the motion.
The stepper motor controllers to be used in this laboratory are integrated into the turnta-
bles in the material handling system. The controller is integrated into the turntable
stations so that it can rotate the turntable up to 360 degrees with a stepped motor,
eject a cart using two outputs to solenoid valves, and detect a cart present with a
diffuse photoelectric sensor. The controller has an RS-422 port that can be used to
communicate, and load programs. This will be connected to an RS-232C port
using a special interface cable that converts the current loop to voltage values. The
communication settings for the turntables are 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1
stop bits, no flow control.
The programming commands for the controller are summarized below.
Figure X.14 - Stepper Motor Control Board Commands (DCB-241)
When writing programs command lines can be up to 15 characters long, including spaces.
Spaces are used to separate commands and arguments. Characters used in pro-
grams can be either upper or lower case. A sample program is given below.
<ESC> abort
@ soft stop
<CTL>C reset
+ move in positive direction
- move in negative direction
[ read nonvolatile memory
] read hardware limits
\ write to nonvolatile memory
^ read moving status
A port read/write
B jog speed
C restore
D divide step rates
E enable auto power off
F find home
G go from address
I initial velocity
K ramp slope
L loop on port
M move at constant speed
O set origin
P program mode
Q query program
R index to target position
S store parameters
T set trip point
V slew velocity
W wait
X examine parameters
Z display position
DCB-241 Commands
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Pre-Lab:
1. Go to the web site www.stepcontrol.com and look at the product documents for the
DCB-241 stepper driver.
In-Lab:
1. Use a terminal program to communicate with the stepper motor controller. You will
need a special communication cable, and the boxes can be opened with a flat
bladed screwdriver. Plug the communication cable into the lower connector. (Note:
if the unit already has power dont touch the exposed 120Vac power on the power
supply.) Connect an air supply and power to the unit. (Note: dont forget to turn on
the power on the front of the cabinet.)
2. Use the following commands (in sequence) to verify that the turntable is operating
properly, and to explore basic commands. (Note: comments are provided for
understanding, but should not be entered into the controller.)
<CTRL>C -- this should reset the unit
<SPACE> -- this should print out the line V2.03, if not there are problems
<ENTER> -- this should print #
Z -- read the current position
O -- set the current position as the origin
Z -- print the current position
R1000 -- this should rotate the turntable
Z -- should now be 1000
R-1000 -- this should rotate the turntable the other way
Z -- should be zero again
A8 - kicks the cart one way (notice the lights on the solenoids)
A16 - kicks the cart the other way
A0 - turns off all solenoids
] -- this will check the input ports, bits 7 and 8 are for the cart present detectors
3. Enter the following program so that the turntable operates automatically. The list below
also includes the commands to download and enter the program. Again comments
should not be entered, and line numbers are automatically generated. When the
program has been entered it can be run with the command G0.
P0 -- put the controller in programming mode and start the program at location 0
0 O0 -- set the current position to the origin with a value of 0
4 R10000 -- more the controller 10000 steps in the positive direction
8 W0 -- wait until 0 ms after the motion is complete
11 R-10000 -- move 10000 steps in the opposite direction
15 W100 -- wait until 100 ms after the motion is complete
18 J 4 3 -- jump to address 4 four (3+1) times, a basic for loop (you may need to
change 4 if your line numbers dont match)
22 A8 -- eject the cart
24 W1000 - wait for 1 second
27 A0 - shut off the solenoid valve
29 P0 -- the end of the program
4. Write a C++ program to communicate with the stepper motor controller over RS-232. It
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should allow the user to enter a motor position from the keyboard, and the control-
ler should automatically move.
Submit (individually):
1. The source code listings for the motor control program.
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7. PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS (PLCs)
CONTROL - Using artificial means to manipulate the world with a particular goal.
System types,
Continuous - The values to be controlled change smoothly.
e.g. the speed of a car as the gas pedal is pushed
Logical - The values to be controlled are easily described as on-off.
e.g. The car motor is on-off (like basic pneumatics).
Note: All systems are continuous but they can be treated as logical for
simplicity.
Logical control types,
Conditional - A control decision is made by looking at current conditions
only.
e.g. A car engine may turn on only when the key is in the ignition and
the transmission is in park.
Sequential - The controller must keep track of things that change and/or
know the time and/or how long since something happened.
e.g. A car with a diesel engine must wait 30 seconds after the glow
plug has been active before the engine may start.
Note: We can often turn a sequential problem into a conditional by
adding more sensors.
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Examples:
continuous:
logical:
conditional:
sequential:
mixed (continuous and logical) systems:
A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is an input/output processing computer.
CONTROL
CONTINUOUS
LOGICAL
LINEAR NON_LINEAR CONDITIONAL SEQUENTIAL
e.g. PID
e.g. MRAC
e.g. FUZZY LOGIC
BOOLEAN
TEMPORAL
e.g. TIMERS
e.g. COUNTERS
EVENT BASED
EXPERT SYSTEMS
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Advantages of PLCs are:
- cost effective for complex systems
- flexible (easy to add new timers/counters, etc)
- computational abilities
- trouble shooting aids
- reliable
- easy to add new components
Ladder logic was originally introduced to mimic relay logic.
7.1 BASIC LADDER LOGIC
The PLC can be programmed like other computers using specialized languages.
- Ladder Logic - a programming technique using a ladder-like structure. It
was originally adopted because of its similarity to relay logic diagrams
to ease its acceptance in manufacturing facilities. The ladder approach
is somewhat limited by the lack of loops, etc. (although this is chang-
ing).
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- Mnemonic - instructions and opcodes, similar to assembly language. It is
more involved to program, but also more flexible than ladder logic.
This will be used with the hand held programmers.
HOT
NEUTRAL
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
POWER NEEDS TO FLOW THROUGH
THE INPUTS TO THE OUTPUTS
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There are other methods that are not as common,
- sequential function charts/petri nets
- state space diagrams
- etc.
7.2 WHAT DOES LADDER LOGIC DO?
e.g. for an Omron PLC
00000
00001
00002
00003
00004
00005
00006
LDI
AND
LD
AND
ORB
OUT
END
A
B
C
D
E
A B
C D
E
END
the mnemonic code is equivalent to
the ladder logic below
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7.2.1 Connecting A PLC To A Process
The PLC continuously scans the inputs and changes the outputs.
The process can be anything - a large press, a car, a security door, a blast furnace, etc.
As inputs change (e.g. a start button), the outputs will be changed. This will cause the pro-
cess to change and new inputs to the PLC will be received.
7.2.2 PLC Operation
Remember: The PLC is a computer. Computers have basic components, as shown below:
PROCESS
Feedback from
sensors/switches
PLC
Connections to
Actuators
read inputs
PLC program changes outputs
by examining inputs
Set new outputs
process changes and PLC pauses
while it checks its own operation
THE
CONTROL
LOOP
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In fact the computer above looks more like the one below:
Notice that in this computer, outputs arent connected to the CPU directly.
A PLC will scan a copy of all inputs into memory. After this, the ladder logic program is run
once and it creates a temporary table of all outputs in memory. This table is then written to the
Keyboard
Input
80586
CPU
Serial
Mouse
Input
32MB Memory
Storage
SVGA Screen
Output
133/200 MHz
Light output
2.1GB Disk
Storage
Keyboard
Memory Chips Disk
monitor
inputs input memory computer
storage
output memory
outputs
Screen memory
chips
Serial Input Chip
Input Chip
CPU 586
digital output chip
Disk Controller
LED display
Mouse
Flow of Information
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outputs after the ladder logic program is done. This continues indefinitely while the PLC is run-
ning.
PLC operation can be shown with a time-line -
SELF TEST - Checks to see if all cards error free, resets watch-dog timer,
etc. (A watchdog timer will cause an error, and shut down the PLC if
not reset within a short period of time - this would indicate that the lad-
der logic is not being scanned normally).
INPUT SCAN - Reads input values from the chips in the input cards and cop-
ies their values to memory. This makes the PLC operation faster and
avoids cases where an input changes from the start to the end of the
program (e.g., an emergency stop). There are special PLC functions
that read the inputs directly and avoid the input tables.
LOGIC SOLVE/SCAN - Based on the input table in memory, the program is
executed one step at a time, and outputs are updated. This is the focus
of the later sections.
OUTPUT SCAN - The output table is copied from memory to the output
chips. These chips then drive the output devices.
7.3 LADDER LOGIC
Ladder logic has been developed to mimic relay logic - to make the computer more accept-
able to companies and employees.
Original efforts resisted the use of computers because they required new skills and
approaches, but the use of ladder logic allowed a much smaller paradigm shift.
Self
test
input
scan
logic
solve
output
scan
Self
test
input
scan
logic
solve
output
scan
Self
test
input
scan
logic
solve
0
PLC turns on
ranges from 1 to 100 ms
time
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Original relay ladder logic diagrams show how to hook-up inputs to run outputs.
Relay - An input coil uses a voltage/current to create a magnetic field. As the
coil becomes magnetic it pulls a metal switch (or reed) towards it and
makes an electrical contact. The contact that closes when the coil is
energized is normally open. There is a contact that the reed touches
without the coil energized is called the normally closed contact. Relays
are used to let one power source close a switch for another (often high
current) power source while keeping them isolated.
Schematic - The drawing below shows the relay above in a symbolic form.
normally
open
normally
closed
input coil
OR
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A Circuit - A mix of inputs and outputs allows logical selection of a device.
We can then imaging this in context of a PLC. (this idea was suggested by Walt Siedelman
of Ackerman Electric)
115VAC
wall plug
relay logic
input
(normally closed)
input
(normally open)
output
(normally open)
ladder logic
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7.3.1 Relay Terminology
Contactor - special relays for switching of large loads.
ladder
power
supply
+24V
com.
inputs
outputs
push buttons
logic
PLC
AC power
115Vac
neut.
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Motor Starter - Basically a contactor in series with an overload relay to cut off when too
much current is drawn.
Rated Voltage - Suggested operation voltage. Lower levels can result in failure to operate:
voltages above shorten life.
Rated Current - The maximum current before contact damage occurs (welding or melting).
DC relays require special arc suppression. AC relays have a zero crossing to reduce relay
arc problems.
AC relays require a shading pole to maintain contact. If a DC relay is used with AC power
on the coil, it clicks on-and-off at the frequency of the AC (also known as chattering).
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7.3.2 Ladder Logic Inputs
Contact coils are used to connect the PLC power lines to drive the outputs.
The inputs can come from electrical inputs or memory locations.
Note: if we are using normally closed contacts in our ladder logic, this is independent of
what the actual device is. The choice between normally open or closed is based on what is logi-
cally needed, and not the physical device.
For the Micrologix PLCs the inputs are labelled I:0.0/x where x is the input number 0 to 9.
Normally open, an active input will close the contact
and allow power to flow.
Normally closed, power flows when the input is not active.
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7.3.3 Ladder Logic Outputs
The outputs allow switches to close that supply or cut-off power to control devices.
Ladder logic indicates what to do with the output, regardless of what is hooked up -- The
programmer and electrician that connect the PLC are responsible for that.
Outputs can go to electrical outputs, or to memory.
Output symbols -
We can relate these to actual outputs using numbers (look for these on the front of the PLC).
For the Micrologix PLCs the outputs are labelled O:0.0/x where x is the output number 0
to 5.
7.4 LADDER DIAGRAMS
These diagrams are read from left to right, top to bottom.
For the ladder logic below the sequence of operations would be B1, B2 on the top first, then
When power is applied (on) the output is activated
When power is not applied (off) the output is activated
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the bottom. This would be followed by T1, then F1.
Power flow can be used to consider how ladder diagrams work. Power must be able to flow
from the left to the right.
7.4.1 Ladder Logic Design
eg. Burglar Alarm
1. If alarm is on, check sensors.
2. If window/door sensor is broken (turns off), sound alarm and turn on lights.
3. If motion sensor goes on (detects thief), sound alarm and turn on lights.
A = Alarm and lights switch (1 = on)
W = Window/Door sensor (1 = OK)
M = Motion Sensor (0 = OK)
S = Alarm Active switch (1 = on)
B1
B2
B1 B2
T1
F1
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We can do this with ladder logic
M S
W
S
A
We can also draw an electronic circuit for this -
W
S
M
W (S*W)
(S*M)
(S*W)+(S*M)
A
We can also simplify both the circuit and the ladder -
W
S
M
W
(M+W)
= (S*W)+(S*M)
A
M S
W
A
S * (M+W)
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7.4.2 A More Complicated Example of Design
D
F
B
E
C
A
D C
E
A
C
F C
B
The gates can be purchased for
about $0.25 each in bulk.
Inputs and outputs are
typically 5V.
An inexpensive PLC is worth
at least a few hundred dollars.
Consider the cost trade-off!
Why are gates not used more often?
D
F
B
E
C
A
D C
E
A
F
B
Simplified
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7.5 TIMERS/COUNTERS/LATCHES
There are some devices and concepts that are temporal/sequential (time based) or sequen-
tial. This means that they keep track of events over time, as opposed to conditional logic that
decides based on instantaneous conditions.
Controls that have states or time dependence will require temporal controls (also known as
sequential).
Some devices that are temporal are:
Flip-Flops - These can be latched on or off.
Latches - Will stay on until reset (Similar to flip-flops)
Counters - Keeps a count of events
Timers - Allows inputs and outputs to be delayed or prolonged be a known
amount
e.g. A light activating push button
+V
push button
light
Push Button
simple light
toggled light
(Conditional Control)
(Temporal Control)
On/Off
time
button
pushed
here
button
released
here
Note: As we follow this graph from left to right we are going through time.
When the line moves up (on) or down (off) we can see how inputs and outputs
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7.6 LATCHES
We can show how these latches respond with a simple diagram.
As an example consider the ladder logic:
- Will stay on when set, until unlatched.
A
D
A
C
B
D
L
U
A
B
C
D
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In most PLCs, latches will keep their last state even when the PLC is turned off and back on.
(Note: In some other PLCs latches are only used for keeping the state of the PLC when it was
turned off, they dont stick on or off)
7.7 TIMERS
We use timers to do some or all of the following:
A
B
A
A
B
X
Y
Y
Z
Z
L
U
A
B
X
Y
Z
Note: this effects of this rung are
overwritten by the rung below.
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- Delay turning on
- Delay turning off
- Accumulate time passed (retentive)
e.g. An On Timer (TON)
A
TON
Timer T4:0
Time Base 1.0
Preset 4
Accum. 0
A
T4:0 DN
(DN)
(EN)
T4:0 Accum.
0
3
4
0 3 6 9 14 17 19
T4:0 EN
2
13
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e.g. A Retentive On Timer (RTO)
A
RTO
Timer T4:0
Time Base 1.0
Preset 4
Accum. 0
A
T4:0 DN
(DN)
(EN)
T4:0 Accum.
0
3
4
0 3 6 9 14 17 19
T4:0 EN
10
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e.g. An Off Timer (TOF)
A
TOF
Timer T4:0
Time Base 0.01
Preset 350
Accum. 0
A
T4:0 DN
(DN)
(EN)
T4:0 Accum.
0
3
3.5
0 3 6 10 16 18 20
T4:0 EN
9.5
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When using timers (especially retentive) we must reset values when done. The (RES)
instruction does this.
7.8 COUNTERS
Count up/count down counters will track input events.
e.g. A Retentive Off Timer (RTF)
A
RTF
Timer T4:0
Time Base 0.01
Preset 350
Accum. 0
A
T4:0 DN
(DN)
(EN)
T4:0 Accum.
0 3 6 10 16 18 20
T4:0 EN
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Count down counters are similar.
Consider the example below,
An allen Bradley PLC-5 counter is shown below
CTU
a count up counter
A counter C5:0
Preset 4
Accum. 2
(EN)
(DN)
1. Each time A turns on (then off), the accumulated value increases
(here from 2to3, then 3to4, and so on)
2. When the accumulated value reaches the preset value, the DN
flag is set.
3. We can set the accumulated value to zero with.
C5:0
DN
C5:0
RES
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7.9 DESIGN AND SAFETY
I:0.0/0
I:0.0/1
RES
C5:0
I:0.0/2
O:0.0/0
C5:0/DN
I:0.0/0
I:0.0/1
I:0.0/2
C5:0/DN
O:0.0/0
CTU
counter C5:0
Preset 4
Accum. 2
(EN)
(DN)
CTD
counter C5:0
Preset 4
Accum. 2
(EN)
(DN)
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7.9.1 FLOW CHARTS
Good when the PLC only does one thing at a time in a predictable sequence.
The real advantage is in modeling the process in an orderly manner.
7.10 SAFETY
START
Reset all values off
start button pushed?
Open inlet valve
Close outlet valve
Is tank full?
stop button pushed?
Open outlet valve
Close inlet valve
no
no
yes
yes
no
yes
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7.10.1 Grounding
The case of an object should be tied to ground to give current a path to follow in the case of
a fault that energizes the case. (Note: fuses or breakers will cut off the power, but the fault will be
on for long enough to be fatal.)
Step potential is another problem. Electron waves from a fault travel out in a radial direction
through the ground. If a worker has two feet on the ground at different radial distances, there will
be a potential difference between the feet that will cause a current to flow through the legs. If
there is a fault, dont run/walk away/towards.
Always ground systems first before applying power. (The first time a system is activated it
will have a higher chance of failure.)
Safe current levels are listed below [ref hydro handbooks], but be aware that in certain cir-
cumstances very low currents can kill. When in doubt, take no chances.
Current can flow two ways, but most will follow the path of least
resistance. Good grounding will keep the worker relatively safe
in the case of faults.
e.g., wire break off
and touches case
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7.10.2 Programming/Wiring
Fail-safe wiring should be used so that if wires are cut or connections fail, the equipment
should turn off. For example, if a normally closed stop button is used and the connector is broken
off, it will cause the machine to stop, as if the stop button has been pressed and broken the con-
nection.
Programs should be designed so that they check for problems and shut down in safe ways.
Some PLCs also have power interruption sensors; use these whenever danger is present.
Proper programming techniques will help detect possible problems on paper instead of in
operation.
7.10.3 PLC Safety Rules
Use a fail-safe design.
Make the program inaccessible to unauthorized persons.
Use predictable, non-configurable programs.
Use redundancy in hardware.
current in body (mA)
0-1
1-5
10-20
20-50
50-100
100-300
300+
effect
negligible
uncomfortable
possibility for harm
muscles contract
pain, fainting, physical injuries
heart fibrillates
burns, breathing stops, etc.
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Directly connect emergency stops to the PLC, or the main power supply.
Check for system OK at start-up.
Provide training for new users and engineers to reduce careless and uninformed mistakes.
Use PLC built in functions for error and failure detection.
7.10.4 Troubleshooting
1. Look at the process and see if it is in a normal state. i.e. no jammed actuators, broken parts,
etc. If there are visible problems, fix them and restart the process.
2. Look at the PLC to see which error lights are on. Each PLC vendor will provide documents
that indicate which problems correspond to the error lights. Common error lights are given below.
If any off the warning lights are on, look for electrical supply problems to the PLC.
HALT - something has stopped the CPU
RUN - the PLC thinks it is OK (and probably is)
ERROR - a physical problem has occurred with the PLC
3. Check indicator lights on I/O cards to see if they match the system. i.e., look at sensors that
are on/off, and actuators on/off, check to see that the lights on the PLC I/O cards agree. If any of
the light disagree with the physical reality, then interface electronics/mechanics need inspection.
4. Turn the PLC off and on again. If this fixes the problem it could be a programming mis-
take, or a grounding problem. Programming mistakes often happen the same way each time.
Grounding problems are often random, and have no pattern.
5. Consult the manuals or use software if available. If no obvious problems exist, the problem
is not simple and requires a technically skilled approach.
6. If all else fails call the vendor (or the contractor) for help.
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7.11 DESIGN CASES
7.11.1 DEADMAN SWITCH
A motor will be controlled by two switches. The Go switch will start the motor and the Stop
switch will stop it. If the Stop switch was used to stop the motor, the Go switch must be thrown
twice to start the motor. When the motor is active a light should be turned on. The Stop switch
will be wired as normally closed.
Go
CTU
Preset 2
Accum. 1
C5:0
Motor Stop
C5:0
Motor
Light
RES
Motor
C5:0/DN Stop
Motor
Consider:
- what will happen if stop is pushed and the motor is not running?
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7.11.2 CONVEYOR
A conveyor is run by switching on or off a motor. We are positioning parts on the conveyor
with an optical detector. When the optical sensor goes on, we want to wait 1.5 seconds, and then
stop the conveyor. After a delay of 2 seconds the conveyor will start again. We need to use a start
and stop button - a light should be on when the system is active.
7.11.3 ACCEPT/REJECT SORTING
Light
Light
Go Stop
Part Detect
TON
Time base: 0.01
Preset 150
T4:0
T4:0/DN
TON
Time base: 1.0
Preset 2
T4:1
T4:0/DN Light
Motor
T4:1/DN
T4:0
RES
T4:1/DN
T4:1
RES
- what is assumed about part arrival and departure?
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For the conveyor in the last case we will add a sorting system. Gages have been attached that
indicate good or bad. If the part is good, it continues on. If the part is bad, we do not want to delay
for 2 seconds, but instead actuate a pneumatic cylinder.
7.11.4 SHEAR PRESS
The basic requirements are,
Light
Light
Go Stop
Part Detect
TON
Time base: 0.01
Preset 150
T4:0
T4:0/DN
TON
Time base: 1.0
Preset 2
T4:1
T4:1/EN Light
Motor
T4:1/DN
T4:0
RES
T4:1/DN
T4:1
RES
Part Good
T4:0/DN
TON
Time base: 0.01
Preset 50
T4:2 Part Good
T4:2/EN
Cylinder
T4:2/DN
T4:2
RES
T4:2/DN
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1. A toggle start switch (TS1) and a limit switch on a safety gate (LS1) must
both be on before a solenoid (SOL1) can be energized to extend a
stamping cylinder to the top of a part.
2. While the stamping solenoid is energized, it must remain energized until a
limit switch (LS2) is activated. This second limit switch indicates the
end of a stroke. At this point the solenoid should be de-energized, thus
retracting the cylinder.
3. When the cylinder is fully retracted a limit switch (LS3) is activated. The
cycle may not begin again until this limit switch is active.
4. A cycle counter should also be included to allow counts of parts produced.
When this value exceeds 5000 the machine should shut down and a
light lit up.
5. A safety check should be included. If the cylinder solenoid has been on for
more than 5 seconds, it suggests that the cylinder is jammed or the
machine has a fault. If this is the case, the machine should be shut
down and a maintenance light turned on.
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7.12 ADDRESSING
To use advanced data functions in a PLC, we must first understand the structure of the data
SOL1
T4:0/DN
LS2
SOL1
CTU
Preset 5000
Accum. 0
C5:0
SOL1
RTO
Time base: 1.0
Preset 5
T4:0
T4:0/DN
LIGHT
RESET
T4:0
RES
SOL1
TS1 LS1 LS3 C5:0/DN
L
U
- what do we need to do when the machine is reset?
C5:0/DN
L
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in the PLC memory.
There are two types of memory used in a PLC-5.
Program Files - these are a collection of 1000 slots to store up to 1000 pro-
grams. The main program will be stored in program file 2. SFC pro-
grams must be in file 1, and file 0 is used for program and password
information. All other program files from 3 to 999 can be used for
subroutines.
Data Files - This is where the variable data is stored that the PLC programs
operate on. This is quite complicated, so a detailed explanation fol-
lows.
7.12.1 Data Files
In brief PLC memory works like the memories in a pocket calculator. The values below are
for a PLC-5, although most Allen-Bradley PLCs have a similar structure.
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These memory locations are typically word oriented (16 bits, or 2 bytes). This includes the
bit memory. But the T4, C5, R6 data files are all three words long.
All values are stored and used as integers (except when specified, eg. floating point). When
integers are stored in binary format 2s complements are used to allow negative numbers. BCD
values are also used.
There are a number of ways the PLC memory can be addressed,
bit - individual bits in memory can be accessed - this is like addressing a sin-
gle output as a data bit
word/integer - 16 bits can be manipulated as a group
For Allen-Bradley PLC-5
O:000
I:
S2:
B3:
T4:
C5:
R6:
N7:
outputs
inputs
processor status
bits in words
timers
counters
control words
integer numbers
Rack
I/O slot number in rack
Interface to
Fixed types of
outside world
Data files
F8: floating point numbers
Other files 9-999 can be created and and used.
The user defined data files can have different
data types.
I:000/02 - the third input bit from input card I:000
B3:3 - a bit in memory
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data value - an actual data value can be provided
file level - an array of data values can be manipulated and operated on as a
group
indirect - another memory location can be used in the description of a loca-
tion.
expression - a text string that describes a complex operation
For the user assigned data files from 9 to 999 different data types can be assigned. These
can be one of the data types already discussed, or another data type.
A - ASCII
B - bit
BT - block transfer
C - counter
D - BCD
F - floating point
MG - message
N - integer (signed, unsigned, 2s compliment, BCD)
PD - PID controller
R - control
SC - SFC status
N7:8 - an integer from memory
I:000 - an integer with all input values from an input card
8 - an integer
8.5 - a floating point number
#F8:5 - indicates a group of values starting at F8:5
#N7:0 - indicates a group of values starting at I7:0
I:000/[N7:2] -If the integer memory N7:2 location contains 5 this will become I:000/
I:[N7:1]/03 -If the integer memory location contains 2 this will become I:002/03
#I:[N7:1] -If the integer memory location contains 2 the file will start at I:002
sin(F8:3) + 1.3 - a simple calculation
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ST - ASCII string
T - timer
7.12.1.1 - Inputs and Outputs
Recall that the inputs and outputs use octal for specific bits. This means that the sequence of
output bits is 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
7.12.1.2 - User Numerical Memory
Bit data file B3 is well suited to use of single bits. the data is stored as words and this allows
two different ways to access the same bit.
B3:0/0 = B3/0
B3:0/10 = B3/10
B3:1/0 = B3/16
B3:1/5 = B3/21
B3:2/0 = B3/32
etc...
The integer file N7 stores words in 2s complement form. This allows values from -32768 to
32767. These values can be addressed as whole words, and individual bits can also be changed.
The floating point file F8 will store floating point numbers that can only be used by floating
point functions. The structure of these numbers does not allow bit access.
7.12.1.3 - Timer Counter Memory
Timer T4 values are addressed using the number of the timers, and an associated data type.
For example the accumulator value of timer 3 is T4:3.ACC or T4:3/ACC.
EN - timer enabled bit
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TT - timer timing bit
DN - timer done bit
PRE - preset word
ACC - accumulated time word
Counter C5 values are addressed using the number of the counters, and an associated data
type. For example the accumulator value of counter 3 is C5:3.ACC or C5:3/ACC.
CU - count up bit
CD - count down bit
DN - counter done bit
OV - overflow bit
UN - underflow bit
PRE - preset word
ACC - accumulated count word
7.12.1.4 - PLC Status Bits (for PLC-5s)
Some of the more commonly useful status bits in data file S2 are given below. Full listings
are given in the manuals.
S2:0/0 carry in math operation
S2:0/1 overflow in math operation
S2:0/2 zero in math operation
S2:0/3 sign in math operation
S2:1/14 first scan of program file
S2:8 the scan time (ms)
S2:18 year
S2:19 month
S2:20 day
S2:21 hour
S2:22 minute
S2:23 second
S2:28 watchdog setpoint
S2:29 fault routine file umber
S2:30 STI (selectable timed interrupt) setpoint
S2:31 STI file number
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S2:46-S2:54,S2:55-S2:56 PII (Programmable Input Interrupt) settings
S2:55 STI last scan time (ms)
S2:77 communication scan time (ms)
7.12.1.5 - User Function Memory
Control file R6 is used by various functions to track progress. Values that are available are,
listed below. The use of these bits is specific to the function using the control location.
EN - enable bit
EU - enable unload
DN - done bit
EM - empty bit
ER - error bit
UL - unload bit
IN - inhibit bit
FD - found bit
LEN - length word
POS - position word
7.13 INSTRUCTION TYPES
There are basic categories of instructions,
Basic (discussed before)
- relay instructions
- timer instructions
- counter instructions
Program Control
- branching/looping
- immediate inputs/outputs
- fault/interrupt detection
Basic Data Handling
- moves
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- computation instructions
- boolean instructions
- conversion
Logical
- comparisons
Advanced Data Handling
- file instructions
- shift registers/stacks
Complex
- PID
- communications
- high speed counters
- ASCII string functions
The reader should be aware that some functions are positive edge triggered (i.e. they only
work the scan is active). while most are active any time the input is active. Some examples of
edge triggered and non-edge triggered functions are listed below,
Edge Triggered
CTU, CTD
Non-edge triggered
TON, TRO, TOF, ADD, MUL, etc.
7.13.1 Program Control Structures
These change the flow of execution of the ladder logic.
7.13.2 Branching and Looping
These functions allow control found in languages like Fortran
IF-THEN is like MCR (Master Control Reset)
GOTO is like JMP (Jump)
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SUBROUTINES is like Program Files
MCR blocks have been used earlier, but they are worth mentioning again.
Block of ladder logic can be bypassed using a jump statment.
Subroutines allow reusable programs to be written and called as needed. They are different
from jump statements because they are not part of the main program (they are other program
files), and arguments can be passed and returned.
MCR
A
MCR
MCR
If A is true then the MCR will cause the ladder in between
to be executed. If A is false it is skipped.
JMP
A
LBL 01
JMP 01
If A and B are true, the program will jump to LBL:01
to be executed. If A or B is false it is skipped.
B
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For next loops can also be done to repeat blocks of ladder logic inside a single scan. Care
must be used for this instruction so that the ladder logic does not get caught in an infinite, or long
loop - if this happens the PLC will experience a fault and halt.
SUBROUTINES/PROGRAM FILES
A
JSR (Jump subroutine)
B
program file 2
program file 3
Program File 3
Input par N7:0
Input par 123
Return par N7:1
SBR (subroutine arguments)
Input par N10:0
A separate ladder logic program is stored in program file 3. This fea-
ture allows the user to create their own functions. In this case if A is
true, then the program below will be executed and then when done
the ladder scan will continue after the subroutine instruction. The
number of data values passed and returned is variable.
If B is true the subroutine will return and the values listed will be
returned to the return par. For this example the value that is in
N10:1 will eventually end up in N7:1
RET
Return par N10:1
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Ladder logic programs always have an end statement, but it is often taken for granted and
ignored. Most modern software automatically inserts this. Some PLCs will experience faults if
this is not present.
FOR
label number 0
index N7:0
initial value 0
terminal value 9
step size 1
ADD
Source A 1
Source B N7:1
Dest N7:1
NXT
label number 0
A
Note: if A is true then the loop will repeat 10 times, and the value of N7:1 will be
incresed by 10. If A is not true, then the ADD function will only be executed once and
N7:1 will increase in value by 1.
A
END
When the end (or End Of File) is encountered the PLC will stop scanning the
ladder, and start updating the outputs. This will not be true if it is a subroutine
B
C
or a step in an SFC.
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There is also a temporary end (TND) that for a single ladder scan will skip the remaining
portion of a program.
A one shot contact can be used to turn on a ladder run for a single scan. When the run has a
positive rising edge the oneshot will turn on the run for a single scan. Bit B3:0 is used here to
track to rung status.
7.13.2.1 - Immediate I/O Instructions
A
ONS
B3:0
B
A
B
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This approach avoids problems caused by logic setting and resetting outputs before done.
If we have a problem we may want to update an output immediately, and not wait for the
PLC to complete its scan of the ladder logic. To do this we use immediate inputs and outputs.
The normal operation of the PLC is
fast [input scan]
slow [ladder logic is checked]
fast [outputs updated]
Input values read
outputs are updated in
memory only as ladder
logic scanned
Output values are
changed to match
values in memory
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7.13.2.2 - Fault Detection and Interrupts
The PLC can be set up to run programs automatically. This is normally done for a few rea-
sons,
- to deal with errors that occur (eg. divide by zero)
- to run a program at a regular timed interval (eg. SPC calculations)
- to respond when a long instruction is complete (eg. analog input)
- when a certain input changed (eg. panic button)
Two types of errors will occur - terminal (critical) and warnings (non-critical). A critical
failure will normally stop the PLC.
In some applications faults and failures must be dealt with in logic if possible, if not the sys-
tem must be shut down.
e.g. Check for nuclear reactor overheat
I:001/03 overheat sensor
O:010/01 reactor shutdown
I:001
IIN
IOT
O:010
These added statements can allow the ladder logic to examine a critical
input, and adjust a critical output many times during the execution of
ladder logic that might take too long for safety.
I:001/03
O:010/01
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There are some memory locations that store indications of warning and fatal errors that have
occurred. The routine in program file [S:29] needs to be able to detect and clear the fault.
S:29 - program file number to run when a fault occurs
To set a timed interrupt we will set values in the status memory as indicated below. The pro-
gram in file [S:31] will be run every [S:30]ms.
S:30 - timed delay between program execution - an integer number of ms
S:31 - the program number to be run
To cause an interrupt when a bit changes the following bits can be set.
S:46 - the program file to run when the input bit changes
S:47 - the rack and group number (eg. if in the main rack it is 000)
S:48 - mask for the input address (eg. 0000000000000100 watches 02)
S:49 - for positive edge triggered =1 for negative edge triggered = 0
S:50 - the number of counts before the interrupt occurs 1 = always up to
32767
7.13.3 Basic Data Handling
Some handy functions found in PLC-5s (similar functions are available in other PLCs)
7.13.3.1 - Move Functions
There are two types of move functions,
MOV(value,destination) - moves a value to a memory location
MVM(value,mask,destination) - moves a value to a memory location, but
with a mask to select specific bits.
The following function moves data values between memory locations. The following exam-
ple moves a floating point number from floating point memory 7 to 23
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The following example moves a floating point number from floating point memory F8:7 to
integer memory N7:23
The following example puts an integer value 123 in integer memory N7:23
A more complex example of the move functions follows,
MOV
Source F8:07
Destination F8:23
MOV
Source F8:07
Destination N7:23
MOV
Source 123
Destination N7:23
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7.14 MATH FUNCTIONS
These functions use values in memory, and store the results back in memory (Note: these
functions do not use variables like normal programming languages.)
Math functions are quite similar. The following example adds the integer and floating point
number and puts the results in F8:36.
MOV
source 130
dest N7:0
MOV
source N7:1
dest N7:2
MVM
source N7:3
mask N7:4
dest N7:5
0000000000000000
1101101101010111
0000000000000000
1101100010111011
1010101010101010
0000000000000000
N7:0
N7:1
N7:2
N7:3
N7:4
N7:5
before (binary)
0000000010000010
1101101101010111
1101101101010111
1101100010111011
1010101010101010
1000100010101010
N7:0
N7:1
N7:2
N7:3
N7:4
N7:5
after (binary)
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Basic PLC-5 math functions include,
ADD(value,value,destination) - add two values
SUB(value,value,destination) - subtract
MUL(value,value,destination) - multiply
DIV(value,value,destination) - divide
NEG(value,destination) - reverse sign from positive/negative
CLR(value) - clear the memory location
Consider the example below,
ADD
source A N7:04
source B F8:35
destination F8:36
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As an exercise, try the calculation below with ladder logic,
ADD
source A N7:0
source B N7:1
dest. N7:2
ADD
source A 1
source B N7:3
dest. N7:3
SUB
source A N7:1
source B N7:2
dest. N7:4
MULT
source A N7:0
source B N7:1
dest. N7:5
DIV
source A N7:1
source B N7:0
dest. N7:6
NEG
source A N7:4
dest. N7:7
CLR
dest. N7:8
DIV
source A F8:1
source B F8:0
dest. F8:2
DIV
source A N7:1
source B N7:0
dest. F8:3
N7:0
N7:1
N7:2
N7:3
N7:4
N7:5
N7:6
N7:7
N7:8
F8:0
F8:1
F8:2
F8:3
10
25
0
0
0
0
0
0
100
10.0
25.0
0
0
10
25
35
1
-10
250
2
10
0
10.0
25.0
2.5
2.0
addr. before after
Note: integer values are
limited to ranges between -
32768 and 32767, and there
are no fractions.
page 187
Some intermediate math functions include,
CPT(destination,expression) - does a calculation
ACS(value,destination) - inverse cosine
COS(value,destination) - cosine
ASN(value,destination) - inverse sine
SIN(value,destination) - sine
ATN(value,destination) - inverse tangent
TAN(value,destination) - tangent
XPY(value,value,destination) - X to the power of Y
LN(value,destination) - natural log
LOG(value,destination) - base 10 log
SQR(value,destination) - square root
Examples of some of these functions are given below.
N7:2 = -(5 - N7:0 / N7:1)
page 188
A B ln e
C
D ( ) acos + =
given
assign
A = F8:0
B = F8:1
C = F8:2
D = F8:3
LN
SourceA F8:1
Dest. F8:4
XPY
SourceA 2.718
SourceB F8:2
Dest F8:5
ACS
SourceA F8:3
Dest. F8:6
MUL
SourceA F8:5
SourceB F8:6
Dest F8:7
ADD
SourceA F8:4
SourceB F8:7
Dest F8:7
SQR
SourceA F8:7
Dest. F8:0
page 189
For practice implement the following function,
Some functions are well suited to statistics.
AVE(start value,destination,control,length) - average of values
STD(start value,destination,control,length) - standard deviation of values
SRT(start value,control,length) - sort a list of values
Examples of these functions are given below.
It can also be done with a compute expression
CPT
Dest. F8:0
Expression
SQR(LN(F8:1)+XPY(2.718,F8:2)*ACS(F8:3))
x y
y y ( ) log +
y 1 +
------------------------




atan =
page 190
There are also functions for basic data conversion.
TOD(value,destination) - convert from BCD to binary
FRD(value,destination) - convert from binary to BCD
DEG(value,destination) - convert from radians to degrees
RAD(value,destination) - convert from degrees to radians
Examples of these functions are given below.
AVE
File #F8:0
Dest F8:4
Control R6:1
length 4
position 0
STD
File #F8:0
Dest F8:5
Control R6:2
length 4
position 0
SRT
File #F8:0
Control R6:3
length 4
position 0
Addr.
F8:0
F8:1
F8:2
F8:3
F8:4
F8:5
before
3
1
2
4
0
0
after
1
2
3
4
2.5
1.29
page 191
7.15 LOGICAL FUNCTIONS
7.15.1 Comparison of Values
FRD
Source A D9:0
Dest. N7:0
TOD
Source A N7:1
Dest. D9:1
DEG
Source A F8:0
Dest. F8:2
RAD
Source A F8:1
Dest. F8:3
Addr.
N7:0
N7:1
F8:0
F8:1
F8:2
F8:3
D9:0
D9:1
before
0000000000000000
0000001000100100
3.141
45
0
0
0000 0000 0000 0000
0001 0111 1001 0011
after
0000011100000001
0000001000100100
3.141
45
180
0.785
0000 0101 0100 1000
0001 0111 1001 0011
page 192
These functions act like input contacts. The equivalent to these functions are if-then state-
ments in traditional programming languages.
Basic comparison functions in a PLC-5 include,
CMP(expression) - compares two values for equality
EQU(value,value) - equal
NEQ(value,value) - not equal
LES(value,value) - less than
LEQ(value,value) - less than or equal
GRT(value,value) - greater than
GEQ(value,value) - greater than or equal
The comparison function below compares values at locations A and B. If they are not equal,
the output is true. The use of the other comparison functions is identical.
More advanced comparison functions in a PLC-5 include,
MEQ(value,mask,threshold) - compare for equality using a mask
LIM(low limit,value,high limit) - check for a value between limits
Examples of these functions are shown below.
NEQ
A N7:03
B N7:02
O:012
04
CMP
expression
N7:03 <> N7:02
O:012
04
OR
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7.16 BINARY FUNCTIONS
These functions allow Boolean operations on numbers and values in the PLC memory.
Binary functions are also available for,
LIM
low limit N7:0
test value N7:1
high limit N7:2
N7:4/0
LIM
low limit N7:2
test value N7:1
high limit N7:0
N7:4/1
LIM
low limit N7:2
test value N7:3
high limit N7:0
N7:4/2
MEQ
source N7:0
mask N7:1
compare N7:2
N7:4/3
Addr.
N7:0
N7:1
N7:2
N7:3
N7:4
after (decimal)
1
5
11
15
after (binary)
0000000000000001
0000000000000101
0000000000001011
0000000000001111
0000000000001101
page 194
AND(value,value,destination) - Binary and function
OR(value,value,destination) - Binary or function
NOT(value,value,destination) - Binary not function
XOR(value,value,destination) - Binary exclusive or function
Examples of the functions are,
7.17 ADVANCED DATA HANDLING
AND
source A N7:0
source B N7:1
dest. N7:2
OR
source A N7:0
source B N7:1
dest. N7:3
XOR
source A N7:0
source B N7:1
dest. N7:4
NOT
source A N7:0
dest. N7:5
N7:0
N7:1
N7:2
N7:3
N7:4
N7:5
0011010111011011
1010010011101010
1010010011001010
1011010111111011
1001000100110001
1100101000100100
addr. data (binary)
after
page 195
7.17.1 Multiple Data Value Functions
We can also deal with large chunks of memory at once. These will not be covered, but are
available in texts. Some functions include,
- move/copy memory blocks
- add/subtract/multiply/divide/and/or/eor/not/etc blocks of memory
These functions are similar to single value functions, but they also include some matrix
operations. For a PLC-5 a matrix, or block of memory is also known as an array.
The basic functions are,
FAL(control,length,mode,destination,expression) - will perform basic math
operations to multiple values.
FSC(control,length,mode,expression) - will do a comparison to multiple val-
ues
COP(start value,destination,length) - copies a block of values
FLL(value,destination,length) - copies a single value to a block of memory
These functions are done on a PLC-5 using file commands. Typical operations include
file to file - copy an array of memory from one location to another.
element to file - one value is copied to a block of memory
file to element - can convert between data types
file add - add arrays
file subtract - subtract arrays
file multiply - multiply arrays
file divide - divide an array by a value
convert to/from BCD
AND/OR/XOR/NOT - perform binary functions.
Examples of these functions are shown below.
page 196
a useful function not implemented on PLC-5 processors is a memory exchange.
7.17.2 Block Transfer Functions
Certain PLC cards only have a single address (eg. O:001 or I:001) but multiple data values
need to be read or written to it. To do this the block transfer functions are used.
These will be used in the labs for analog input/output cards.
FAL
Control R6:0
length 5
position 0
Mode all
Destination #N7:5
Expression #N7:0 + 5
FAL
Control R6:0
length 5
position 0
Mode incremental
Destination #N7:5
Expression N7:0 + 5
file to file
element to file
file to element
FAL
Control R6:0
length 5
position 0
Mode incremental
Destination N7:5
Expression #N7:0 + 5
file to element
page 197
These functions will take more than a single scan, and so once activated they will require a
delay until they finish.
To use the write functions we set up a block of memory, the function shows this starting at
N9:0, and it is 10 words long (this is determined by the special purpose card). The block transfer
function also needs a control block of memory, this is BT10:1
To read values we use a similar method. In the example below 9 values will be read from
the card and be placed in memory locations from N9:4 to N9:11.
Block Transfer Write
Module Type Example Output Card
Rack 00
Group 3
Module 0
Control Block BT10:1
Data File N9:0
Length 10
Continuous No
BT10:1/EN Advance
BTR
Rack: 00
Group: 0
Module: 0
BT Array: BT10:0
Data File: N9:4
Length: 9
Continuous: no
BT10:0/15 read
page 198
7.18 COMPLEX FUNCTIONS
7.18.1 Shift Registers
The values can be shifted left or right with the following functions.
BSL - shifts left from the LSB to the MSB. The LSB must be supplied
BSR - similar to the BSL, except the bit is input to the MSB and shifted to the
LSB
These use bit memory blocks of variable length.
An example of a shift register is given below. In this case it is taking the value of bit B3:1/0
and putting it in the control word bit R6:2/UL. It then shifts the bits once to the right, B3:1/0 =
B3:1/1 then B3:1/1 = B3:1/2 then B3:1/2 = B3:1/3 then B3:1/3 = B3:1/4. Then the input bit is put
into the most significant bit B3:1/4 = I:000/00.
There are other types of shift registers not implemented in PLC-5s.
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
BSR
File B3:1
Control R6:2
Bit address I:000/00
Length 5
B3:1
MSB
15
LSB
00
5
bits shift right
I:000/00
R6:2/UL
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7.18.2 Stacks
We can also use stack type commands. These allow values to be stored in a pile. This
allows us to write programs that will accumulate values that can be used later, or in sequence.
The basic concept of a FIFO stack is that the first element in is the first element out.
The PLC-5 commands are FFL to load the stack, and FFU to unload it.
The example below shows two instructions to load and unload the stack. The first time FFL
is activated it will grab all of the bits from the input card I:001 and store them on the stack, at
N7:0. The next value would be at N7:1, and so on until the stack length is met. When FFU is used
the value at N7:0 will be moved to set all of the bits on the output card O:003 and the values on
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
carry
carry
Arithmetic Shift Right (ASR)
Arithmetic Shift Left (ASL)
Rotate Left (ROL)
Rotate Right (ROR)
carry
carry
msb lsb
page 200
the stack will be shifted up so that the value previously in N7:1 is now in N7:0, etc. (note: the
source and destination do not need to be inputs and outputs)
A Last-In-First-Out stack can also be used with the LFL/LFU functions.
7.18.3 Sequencers
Basically, sequencers are a method for using predetermined patterns to drive a process
These were originally based on motor driven rotating cams that made and broke switches.
When a number of these cams were put together, they would be equivalent to a binary number,
and could control multiple system variables.
FFL
source I:001
FIFO N7:0
Control R6:0
length 5
position 0
FFU
FIFO N7:0
destination O:003
Control R6:0
length 5
position 0
A
B
page 201
A sequencer can keep a set of values in memory and move these to memory locations (such
as an output card) when directed.
These are well suited to state diagrams/processes with a single flow of execution (like traf-
fic lights)
The commands are,
SQO(start,mask,source,destination,control,length) - sequencer output from
table to memory address
SQI(start,mask,source,control,length) - sequencer input from memory
address to table
SQL(start,source,control,length) - sequencer load to set up the sequencer
parameters
An example of a sequencer is given below for traffic light control. The light patterns are
stored in memory (entered manually by the programmer). These are then moved out to the output
card as the function is activated. The mask (003F = 0000000000111111) is used so that only the 6
LSB are changed.
As it rotates it makes contact with
none, one, or two terminals, as
determined by the depressions and
rises in the rotating cam.
page 202
7.19 ASCII FUNCTIONS
ASCII functions can be used to interpret and manipulate strings in PLCs.
These functions include,
ABL(channel, control, )- reports the number of ASCII characters including
line endings
ACB(channel, control, ) - reports the numbers of ASCII characters in buffer
ACI(string, dest) - convert ASCII string to integer
ACN(string, string,dest) - concatenate strings
AEX(string, start, length, dest) - this will cut a segment of a string out of a
larger string
AIC(integer, string) - convert an integer to a string
AHL(channel, mask, mask, control) - does data handshaking
ARD(channel, dest, control, length) - will get characters from the ASCII
SQO
File B3:0
Mask 003F
Destination O:000
Control R6:0
Length 4
Position 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
B3:0
B3:3
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buffer
ARL(channel, dest, control, length) - will get characters from an ASCII
buffer
ASC(string, start, string, result) - this will look for one string inside another
AWT(channel, string, control, length) - will write characters to an ASCII out-
put
An example of this function is given below,
Try the problem below,
7.20 DESIGN TECHNIQUES
7.20.1 State Diagrams
We can implement state diagrams seen in earlier sections using many of the advanced func-
Add the following numbers and store the results in ST10:2
ST10:0 100
ST10:1 10
ST10:2
page 204
tion discussed in this section.
Most PLCs allow multiple programs that may be used as subroutines. We could implement
a block logic method using subroutine programs.
Consider the state diagram below and implement it in ladder logic. You should anticipate
what will happen if both A and C are pushed at the same time.
first scan
STA
STB
STC
A
B
C
D
page 205
first scan
L
U
U
STA
STB
STC
STA
JSR
program 3
STB
JSR
program 4
STC
JSR
program 5
PROGRAM 2
page 206
7.21 DESIGN CASES
U
L STB
MCR
STC
D
PROGRAM 5
U
L STC
STB
C
U
L STA
STB
C A
PROGRAM 4
PROGRAM 3
U
L STB
STA
B
page 207
7.21.1 If-Then
If-then can be implemented different ways, as a simple jump, or as a subroutine call.
7.21.2 For-Next
For-next can be implemented as shown below, but recall that PLC programs do not execute
one line at a time.
JMP
LBL 01
LBL
01
A
IF (A) THEN GOTO (01)
JSR
FILE 3
A
IF (A) THEN {...... }
page 208
A For/Next function is also available in the PLC.
A do-while can be done as a simple variation of this.
7.21.3 Conveyor
Consider a conveyor where parts enter on one end. they will be checked to be in a left or
right orientation with a vision system. If neither left nor right is found, he part will be placed in a
reject bin. The conveyor layout is shown below.
LIM
N7:0
min 1
max 10
MCR
for i = 1 to 10
ADD
source A: N7:0
source B: 1
Dest.: N7:0
next i
MCR
page 209
7.22 IMPLEMENTATION
7.23 PLC WIRING
Many configurations and packages are available. But essential components are:
power supply - Provides voltage/current to drive the electronics (often 5V, +/
- 12V, +/- 24V)
CPU - Where ladder logic is stored and processed; the main control is exe-
cuted here.
I/O (Input/Output) - A number of input/output terminals to connect to the
actual system
Indicator lights - Indicate mode/power and status. These are essential when
diagnosing problems.
Common Configurations:
Rack/Chassis - A rack or number of racks are used to put PLC cards into.
These are easy to change, and expand.
Shoebox - A compact, all-in-one unit (about the size of a shoebox) that has
limited expansion capabilities. Lower cost and compactness make
these ideal for small applications.
Criteria for evaluation:
vision
left right reject
part movement
conveyor location sensor
along conveyor
page 210
Rack, shoebox or micro
# of inputs/outputs (digital)
Memory - often 1K and up. Need is dictated by size of ladder logic program.
A ladder element will take only a few bytes and will be specified in
manufacturers documentation.
# of I/O modules - When doing some exotic applications, a large number of
special add-on cards may be required.
Scan Time - The time to execute ladder logic elements. Big programs or
faster processes will require shorter scan times. The shorter the scan
time, the higher the cost. Typical values for this are 1 microsecond per
simple ladder instruction.
Communications - Serial and networked connections allow the PLC to be
programmed and talk to other PLCs. The needs are determined by the
application.
7.23.1 SWITCHED INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
The Obvious:
A PLC is just a computer. We must get information in so that it may make
decisions and have outputs so that it can make things happen.
Inputs:
Switches - Contact, deadman, etc. all allow a voltage to be applied or
removed from an input.
Relays - Used to isolate high voltages from the PLC inputs, these act as
switches.
Encoder - Can keep track of positions.
etc.
page 211
7.23.1.1 - Input Modules
Input modules typically accept various inputs depending upon specified values.
Typical input voltages are:
12-24 VDC
100-120 VAC
200-240 VAC
12-24 VAC/DC
24 VAC
DC voltages are usually lower and, therefore, safer (i.e., 12-24V)
e.g.
24 V AC
Power
Supply
normally open push-button
Normally open
temperature switch
PLC Input Card
24V AC
it is in rack 0
I/O Group 3
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
I:0.3
01
I:0.3
03
Push Button
Temperature Sensor
GND
(See appendix in
textbook for more
symbols)
page 212
DC inputs are very fast. AC inputs require a longer time (e.g., a 60Hz wave would require
1/60sec for reasonable recognition).
DC voltages are flexible being able to connect to greater varieties of electrical systems.
DC input cards typically have more inputs.
AC signals are more immune to noise than DC, so they are suited to long distances and
noisy (magnetic) environments.
AC signals are very common in many existing automation devices.
7.23.1.2 - Actuators
Inductive loads - Inductance is caused by a coil building up a magnetic field. When a volt-
age is removed from the coil, the field starts to collapse. As it does this, the magnetic field is
changed back to current/voltage. If this change is too sudden, a large voltage spike is created. One
way to overcome this is by adding a surge suppressor. One type of design was suggested by Steel
McCreery of Omron Canada Ltd.
page 213
7.23.1.3 - Output Modules
Typical Outputs
Motors - Motors often have their own controllers, or relays because of the
high current they require.
Lights - Lights can often be powered directly from PLC output boards,
etc.
WARNING - ALWAYS CHECK RATED VOLTAGES AND CURRENTS FOR PLCs
AND NEVER EXCEED!
output
common
inductive load
VDC+/VAC
VDC-/COM.
Power supply Control Relay (PLC)
output
common
inductive load
VAC
COM.
Power supply Relay or Triac
L
C R Vs
Compensating
for AC loads +
-
R = Vs(.5 to 1) ohms
C = (.5 to 1)/Adc (microfarads)
Vcapacitor = 2(Vswitching) + (200 to 300) V
Adc is the rated amperage of the load
Vs is the voltage of the load/power supply
Vswitching may be up to 10 time Vs
Uncompensated
output
common
inductive load
+
-
Power supply Relay or Transistor
Compensating
for DC loads
page 214
24 V DC
Output Card
in rack 01
I/O group 2
COM
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
24 V lamp
Relay
+24 V DC
Power
120 V AC
Power
Motor
Supply
Supply
O:1.2
03
O:1.2
07
Motor
Lamp
COM.
GND
page 215
Typical outputs operate in one of two ways:
Dry contacts - A separate relay is dedicated to each output. This allows
mixed voltages (AC or DC and voltage levels up to the maximum) as
well as isolated outputs to protect other outputs and the PLC. Response
times are often greater than 10ms. This method is the least sensitive to
120 V AC/DC
Output Card
in rack 01
I/O group 2
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
24 V lamp
Relay
24 V DC
Power
120 V AC
Power
Motor
Supply
Supply
O:0.2
03
O:0.2
07
Motor
Lamp
e.g. output example with dry (relay) contacts
page 216
voltage variations and spikes.
Switched outputs - A voltage is supplied to the PLC card and the card
switches it to different outputs using solid state circuitry (transistors,
triacs, etc.) Triacs are well suited to AC devices requiring less than an
amp. They are sensitive to power spikes and might inadvertently turn
on when there are transient voltage spikes. A resistor may need to be
put in parallel with a load to ensure enough current is drawn to turn on
the triac. The resistor size can be determined by
Transistor outputs use NPN or PNP transistors up to 1A typically. Their
response time is well under 1ms.
7.24 THE PLC ENVIRONMENT
7.24.1 Electrical Wiring Diagrams
PLCs are generally used to control the supply of power to a system. As a result, a brief
examination of electrical supply wiring diagrams is worthwhile.
Generally electrical diagrams contain very basic circuit elements, such as relays, transform-
ers, motors, fuses, lights, etc.
Within these systems there is often a mix of AC and DC power. 3 phase AC power is what
is delivered universally by electric utilities, so the wiring diagrams focus on AC circuits.
PLC
TRIAC
power
supply
Vac
neut.
controlled
Von
R
load
I = leakage current (mA) PLC output card
R < Von/I
page 217
A relay diagram for a simple motor with a seal in circuit might look like the one shown
below,:
The circuit designed for the motor controller must be laid out so that it may be installed in
L1
L2
L3
terminals power interrupter motor starter
M
M
M
3 phase
AC
motor
start
stop
M
M
step down transformer
page 218
an insulated cabinet. In the figure below, each box could be a purchased module(s).
After the Layout for the cabinet is determined, the wire paths must be determined. The fig-
ure below lays out the wire paths and modules to be used.
Terminal Block
Overload
Contactors
Start
Stop
Transformer
Main Breaker
A physical layout for the control cabinet
page 219
7.24.2 Wiring
Discrete inputs - If a group of input voltages are the same, they can be grouped together. An
L
1
L
2
L
3
start
3 phase
AC
motor
stop
3 phase AC
page 220
example of this is shown below:
If the input voltages are different and/or come from different sources, the user might use
isolated inputs.
Analog Inputs - The continuous nature of these inputs makes them very sensitive to noise.
More is discussed in the next section, and an example is given below:
24VDC
+
-
I0
I1
I2
I3
COM.
PLC Input
24VAC
COM
24VDC
+
-
12VDC
+
I0
N0
I1
N1
I2
N2
-
PLC Input Card
page 221
7.24.3 Shielding and Grounding
In any sort of control system, wire still carries most inputs/outputs/communications
We transmit signals along wires by pushing/pulling electrons in one end of the metal wires.
Based upon the push/pull that shows up at the other end, we determine the input/output/communi-
cations. *** The key idea is that a signal propagates along the wire.
There are two problems that occur in these systems.
1. Different power sources in the same system can cause different power sup-
ply voltages at opposite ends of a wire. As a result, a current will flow
and an unwanted voltage appears. This can destroy components and
create false signal levels.
2. Magnetic fields crossing the long conductors or in conductor loops can
induce currents, destroy equipment, give false readings, or add
unwanted noise to analog data signals.
General design points
- Choose a good shielding cabinet
- Avoid noisy equipment when possible
Analog voltage source
+
-
IN1
REF1
SHLD
Analog Input A shield is a metal sheath that
surrounds the wires
page 222
- Separate voltage levels, and AC/DC wires from each other when possible.
typical sources of grounding problems are:
- Electrostatic
- Magnetic
- Electromagnetic
- Resistance coupled circuits
- Ground loops
Shielded wire is one good approach to reducing electrostatic/magnetic interference. The
conductors are housed in a conducting jacket or the circuitry in housed in a conducting metal cab-
inet.
Resistance coupled devices can have interference through a common power source, such as
power spikes or brownouts caused by other devices in a factory.
Ground loops are caused when too many separate connections to ground are made creating
loops of wire that become excellent receivers for magnetic interference that induces differences in
voltage between grounds on different machines. The common solution is to use a common ground
bar.
page 223
7.24.4 PLC Environment
Care must be taken to avoid certain environmental factors.
Dirt - dust and grime can enter the PLC through air ventilation ducts. As dirt
clogs internal circuitry and external circuitry, it can effect operation. A
storage cabinet such as Nema 4 or 12 can help protect the PLC.
Humidity - Humidity is not a problem with the modern plastic construction
materials. But if the humidity condenses, the water can cause corro-
sion, conduct current, etc. Condensation should be avoided at all costs.
Temperature - The semiconductor chips in the PLC have operating ranges
where they are operational. As the temperature is moved out of this
range, they will not operate properly and the PLC will shut down.
Ambient heat generated in the PLC will help keep the PLC operational
at lower temperatures (generally to 0C). The upper range for the
devices is about 60C, which is generally sufficient for sealed cabinets,
but warm temperatures, or other heat sources (e.g. direct irradiation
from the sun) can raise the temperature above acceptable limits. In
device A
device B
power
+V -V
supply
gnd
ground loop #1
ground loop #2
device A
device B
power
+
V
-
V
supply
g
n
d
Preferred
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extreme conditions, heating or cooling units may be required. (This
includes cold-starts for PLCs before their semiconductors heat up).
Shock and Vibration - The nature of most industrial equipment is to apply
energy to exact changes. As this energy is applied, there are shocks and
vibrations induced. Both will travel through solid materials with ease.
While PLCs are designed to withstand a great deal of shock and vibra-
tion, special elastomer/sprung or other mounting equipment may be
required. Also note that careful consideration of vibration is also
required when wiring.
- Interference - Discussed in shielding and grounding.
- Power - Power will fluctuate in the factory as large equipment is turned on
and off. To avoid this various options are available. Use an isolation
transformer. A UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) is also becoming
an inexpensive option and are widely available for personal computers.
7.24.5 SPECIAL I/O MODULES
Counters
each card will have 1 to 16 counters generally.
typical sample speeds 200KHz
often allow count up/down
the counter can be set to zero, or up/down, or gating can occur with an
external input.
High Speed Counter - When pulses are too fast to be counted during normal PLC ladder
scans, a special counter can be used that will keep track of the pulses.
Position controller - A card that will drive a motor (servo motor or stepper motor), and use
feedback of the motor position to increase accuracy (feedback is optional with stepper motors).
PID modules - For continuous systems, for example motor speed.
There are 2 types of PID modules. In the first, the CPU does the cal-
culation; in the second, a second controller card does the calculation.
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- When the CPU does the calculation, the PID loop is slower.
- When a specialized card controls the PID loop, it is faster, but it costs
more.
Typical applications - positioning workpieces.
Thermocouple - Thermocouples can be used to measure temperature, but these low voltage
devices require sensitive electronics to get accurate temperature readings.
Analog Input/Output - These cards measure voltages in various ranges and allow monitor-
ing of continuous processes. These cards can also output analog voltages to help control external
processes, etc.
Programmers - There are a few basic types of programmers in use. These tend to fall into 3
categories:
1. Hand held units (or integrated) - They allow programming of PLC using a
calculator type interface. And is often done using mnemonics.
2. Specialized programming units - Effectively these are portable computers
that allows graphical editing of the ladder logic, and fast uploading/
downloading/monitoring of the PLC.
3. PLC Software for Personal Computers - They are similar to the specialized
programming units, but the software runs on a multi-use, user supplied
computer. This approach is typically preferred over 2.
Man Machine Interface (MMI) - The user can use,
touch screens
screen and buttons
LCD/LED and buttons
keypad to talk to PLC
PLC CPUs - A wide variety of CPUs are available and can often be used interchangeably
in the rack systems. The basic formula is price/performance. The table below compares a few
CPU units in various criteria.
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Specialty cards for IBM PC interface.
- Siemens/Allen-Bradley/Etc have cards that fit into IBM computers and will
communicate with PLCs. Most modern PLCs will connect directly to
FEATURE
RAM (KB)
I/O - Digital
on board
maximum
I/O - Analog
on board
maximum
Package
Communication
Power Supply
Maximum Cards
Maximum Racks
Maximum Drops
Distance
Scan times (us)
per basic instruc.
overhead
Counters
Timers
Flags
Functions
PID
Siemens
4
16
208
0
16
mini-module
24 VDC
6 with addon
N/A
Allen-Bradley
4
32
960
0
0
micro
24DC/115AC
1
<1000
32
32
yes
Siemens
96
0
1024
0
64
card
24 VDC
2.5m or 3km
0.8
2000
128
128
2048
option
network
line
other
Sinec-L1 DH-485 Sinec-L1, prop.
printer, ASCII
ASCII
Legend:
prop. - proprietary technology used by a single vendor
option - the vendor will offer the feature at an additional cost
(CPU 944)
PLC
S5-90U MicroLogix S5-115U
Allen-Bradley
64
0
960
0
120
card
24DC/115AC
30
up to 30
64
.75
<1000
no limit
no limit
yes
DH+,devicenet
RS-232
SLC 5/04
AEG
8
0
256
5
option
Modbus/Modubs+
PC-A984-145
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a PC using ethernet or serial (RS-232) cables.
IBM PC computer cards - an IBM compatible computer card that plugs into a PLC bus and
allows use of common software
For example, the Siemens CP580 Simatic AT
- 1 com port (RS-232C)
- 1 serial port (?)
- 1 RS-422 serial port
- RGB monitor driver (VGA)
- keyboard
- 3.5 disk
- TTY interface
- 9 pin RS-232C mouse
Diagnostic Modules
- Plug in and all they do is watch for trouble.
ID Tags - Special tags can be attached to products and, as they pass within range of
pickup sensors, they transmit (via radio) an ID number or a packet of data. This data can then be
used, updated and rewritten to the tags by the PLC
e.g., Omron V600/V620 ID system
a basic method for transmission of a text based message
tags on parts carry message
transceivers that receive and transmit changes
Voice Recognition/Speech - In some cases verbal I/O can be useful. Speech recognition
methods are still very limited, the user must control their speech. Background noise causes prob-
lems.
7.25 PRACTICE PROBLEMS
1. A switch will turn a counter on when engaged. This counter can be reset by a second
switch. The value in the counter should be multiplied by 5, and then displayed as a binary output
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using (201-208)
2. Develop Ladder Logic for a car door/seat belt safety system. When the car door is open, or
the seatbelt is not done up, the ignition power must not be applied. In addition the key must be
able to switch ignition power.
1. List of Inputs
2. Draw Ladder
3. TRUE / FALSE -- PLC outputs can be set with Bytes instead of bits.
(ans. true)
4. Create a ladder logic program that will start when input A is turned on and calculate the
series below. The value of n will start at 1 and with each scan of the ladder logic n will increase
until n=100. While the sequence is being incremented, any change in A will be ignored.
x 2 n 1 ( ) = A = I:000/00
n = N7:0
x = N7:1
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5. A thumbwheel input card acquires a four digit BCD count. A sensor detects parts dropping
down a chute. When the count matches the BCD value the chute is closed, and a light is turned on
until a reset button is pushed. A start button must be pushed to start the part feeding. Develop the
ladder logic for this controller. Use a structured design technique such as a state diagram.
MOV
Source A 1
Dest. N7:0
A B3:0
A
B3:0
B3:0
CPT
Dest. N7:1
Expression
B3:0
2 * (N7:0 - 1)
ADD
Source A 1
Source B N7:0
B3:0
Dest. N7:0
LEQ
Source A N7:0
Source B 100
ans.
INPUT
I:000 - BCD input card
I:001/00 - part detect
I:001/01 - start button
I:001/02 - reset button
OUTPUT
O:002/00 - chute open
O:002/01 - light
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first scan
count
reset
waiting
parts
counting
bin
full
start
(chute open)
exceeded
(light on)
S1
S2
S3
ans.
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L
U
U
first scan
S1
S2
S3
S2
chute
S3
light
L
U
start
S2
S1
FRD
Source A I:000
Dest. C5:0/ACC
MCR
S1
MCR
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6. Design and write ladder logic for a simple traffic light controller that has a single fixed
sequence of 16 seconds for both green lights and 4 second for both yellow lights. Use either stacks
or sequencers.
part detect
CTD
counter C5:0
preset 0
L
U
C5:0/DN
S3
S2
MCR
S2
MCR
L
U
reset
S1
S3
MCR
S3
MCR
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7. A PLC is to be used to control a carillon (a bell tower). Each bell corresponds to a musical
note and each has a pneumatic actuator that will ring it. The table below defines the tune to be
programmed. Write a program that will run the tune once each time a start button is pushed. A
stop button will stop the song.
ans. (the sequencer is best suited to this problem)
OUTPUTS
O:000/00 NSG - north south green
O:000/01 NSY - north south yellow
O:000/02 NSR - north south red
O:000/03 EWG - east west green
O:000/04 EWY - east west yellow
O:000/05 EWR - east west red
TON
T4:0
preset 4.0 sec
SQO
File #N7:0
mask 003F
T4:0/DN
T4:0/DN
Dest. O:000
Control R6:0
Length 10
Addr.
N7:0
N7:1
N7:2
N7:3
N7:4
N7:5
N7:6
N7:7
N7:8
N7:9
Contents (in binary)
0000000000100001
0000000000100001
0000000000100001
0000000000100001
0000000000100010
0000000000001100
0000000000001100
0000000000001100
0000000000001100
0000000000010100
O:000/00
O:000/01
O:000/02
O:000/03
O:000/04
O:000/05
O:000/06
O:000/07
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
O:000/00 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
time sequence in seconds
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8. The following program uses indirect addressing. Indicate what the new values in memory
will be when button A is pushed after the first and second instructions.
9. Divide the string in ST10:0 by the string in ST10:1 and store the results in ST10:2. Check for a
divide by zero error.
ADD
Source A 1
Source B N7:0
Dest. N7:[N7:1]
N7:0
N7:1
N7:2
1
addr before after 1st
2
ADD
Source A N7:[N7:0]
Source B N7:[N7:1]
Dest. N7:[N7:0]
A
A
3
after 2nd
ST10:0 100
ST10:1 10
ST10:2
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10. Write a number guessing program that will allow a user to enter a number on a terminal that
transmits it to a PLC where it is compared to a value in N7:0. If the guess is above "Hi" will
be returned. If below "Lo" will be returned. When it matches "ON" will be returned.
AIC
Source ST10:0
Dest N7:0
AIC
Source ST10:1
Dest N7:1
ans)
NEQ
Source A 0
Source B N7:1
DIV
Source A N7:0
Source B N7:1
IAC
Source N7:2
Dest ST10:2
Dest N7:2
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11. Write a program that will convert a numerical value stored in F8:0 and write it out the
RS-232 output on a PLC-5 processor.
ARL
Channel 0
Dest ST9:0
Control R6:0
Length 3
(ans.
AIC
Source ST9:0
Dest N7:1
AWT
Channel 0
Source ST9:1
LES
Source A N7:1
Source B N7:0
Control R6:1
Length 2
AWT
Channel 0
Source ST9:2
EQ
Source A N7:1
Source B N7:0
Control R6:2
Length 2
AWT
Channel 0
Source ST9:3
GRT
Source A N7:1
Source B N7:0
Control R6:3
Length 2
ST9:1="Lo"
ST9:2="ON"
ST9:3="Hi"
R6:0/DN
ACB
Channel 0
Control R6:4
R6:4/EN
EQU
SourceA R6:4.POS
Source B 2
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7.26 REFERENCES
Bryan, L.A., Bryan, E.A., Programmable Controllers, Industrial Text Company, 19??.
Cox, R., Technicians Guide to Programmable Controllers, Delmar Publishing, 19??.
Filer and Linonen, Programmable Controllers and Designing Sequential Logic, Dryden &
Saunders/HBJ, 19??.
Petruzella, F., Programmable Logic Controllers, McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., 19??.
Sobh, M., Owen, J.C., Valvanis, K.P., Gracanin, S., A Subject-Indexed Bibliography of Dis-
crete Event Dynamic Systems, IEEE Robotics and Applications Magazine, June 1994, pp. 14-
20.
MOV
Source F8:0
Dest N7:0
AIC
Source N7:0
Dest ST9:0
AWT
ASCII WRITE
Channel
Source
Control
0
ST9:0
String Length
Characters Sent
R6:0
5
R6:0/EN
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Sugiyama, H., Umehara, Y., Smith, E., A Sequential Function Chart (SFC) Language for
Batch Control, ISA Transactions, Vol. 29, No. 2, 1990, pp. 63-69.
Swainston, F., A Systems Approach to Programmable Controllers, Delmar Publishing, 19??.
Teng, S.H., Black, J. T., Cellular Manufacturing Systems Modelling: The Petri Net
Approach, Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 9, No. 1, 1988, pp. 45-54.
Warnock, I., Programmable Controllers: Operation and Application, Prentice Hall, 19??.
Wright, C.P., Applied Measurement Engineering, Prentice-Hall, New Jersey, 1995.
7.27 LABORATORY - SERIAL INTERFACING TO A PLC
Purpose:
To write C++ and ladder logic program to communicate over RS-232.
Overview:
only transmit a fixed number of characters
line endings important
when plc receives the following charaters it should,
A - turn on an output
B - turn off an output
C - return 0 if output is off, or 1 if output is on
Pre-Lab:
1. If necessary review PLC basics and the PLC-5 tutorial.
2. Write a ladder logic program to receive ASCII commands as described in the Overview,
and perform the desired action.
3. Write a C++ program to communicate with the ladder logic program using a user menu.
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In-Lab:
1. Enter the ladder logic program and test it with a terminal program.
2. Enter the C++ program and test it with a terminal emulator.
3. Test the two programs together.
Submit (individually):
1.Program listings.
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8. PLCS AND NETWORKING
Figure 22.1 - A Communication Example
8.1 OPEN NETWORK TYPES
8.1.1 Devicenet
Devicenet has become one of the most widely supported control networks. It is an open stan-
dard, so components from a variety of manufacturers can be used together in the same control sys-
tem. It is supported and promoted by the Open Devicenet Vendors Association (ODVA) (see http:/
/www.odva.org). This group includes members from all of the major controls manufacturers.
This network has been designed to be noise resistant and robust. One major change for the
control engineer is that the PLC chassis can be eliminated and the network can be connected
directly to the sensors and actuators. This will reduce the total amount of wiring by moving I/O
points closer to the application point. This can also simplify the connection of complex devices,
PLC
Process
Computer
Devicenet
Actuators
Process
Process
Sensors
Process
Actuators
Process
Sensors
RS-232
Normal I/O on PLC
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such as HMIs. Two way communications inputs and outputs allow diagnosis of network problems
from the main controller.
Devicenet covers all seven layers of the OSI standard. The protocol has a limited number of
network address, with very small data packets. But this also helps limit network traffic and ensure
responsiveness. The length of the network cables will limit the maximum speed of the network.
The basic features of are listed below.
A single bus cable that delivers data and power.
Up to 64 nodes on the network.
Data packet size of 0-8 bytes.
Lengths of 500m/250m/100m for speeds of 125kbps/250kbps/500kbps respectively.
Devices can be added/removed while power is on.
Based on the CANbus (Controller Area Network) protocol for OSI levels 1 and 2.
Addressing includes peer-to-peer, multicast, master/slave, polling or change of state.
An example of a Devicenet network is shown in Figure 22.16. The dark black lines are the
network cable. Terminators are required at the ends of the network cable to reduce electrical
noise. In this case the PC would probably be running some sort of software based PLC program.
The computer would have a card that can communicate with Devicenet devices. The FlexIO
rack is a miniature rack that can hold various types of input and output modules. Power taps (or
tees) split the signal to small side branches. In this case one of the taps connects a power supply,
to provide the 24Vdc supply to the network. Another two taps are used to connect a smart sensor
and another FlexIO rack. The Smart sensor uses power from the network, and contains enough
logic so that it is one node on the network. The network uses thin trunk line and thick trunk
line which may limit network performance.
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Figure 22.16 - A Devicenet Network
The network cable is important for delivering power and data. Figure 22.17 shows a basic
cable with two wires for data and two wires for the power. The cable is also shielded to reduce the
effects of electrical noise. The two basic types are thick and thin trunk line. The cables may come
with a variety of connections to devices.
bare wires
unsealed screw connector
sealed mini connector
sealed micro connector
vampire taps
Figure 22.17 - Shielded Network Cable
Smart
FlexIO
rack
power
FlexIO
rack
PC
t
e
r
m
i
n
a
t
o
r
t
e
r
m
i
n
a
t
o
r
sensor
supply
tap power tap
tap
drop
line
drop
line
thick trunk line
thin
trunk
line
thin
trunk
line
power (24Vdc)
data
drain/shield
Thick trunk - carries up to 8A for power up to 500m
Thin trunk - up to 3A for power up to 100m
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Some of the design issues for this network include;
Power supplies are directly connected to the network power lines.
Length to speed is 156m/78m/39m to 125Kbps/250Kbps/500Kbps respectively.
A single drop is limited to 6m.
Each node on the network will have its own address between 0 and 63.
If a PLC-5 was to be connected to Devicenet a scanner card would need to be placed in the
rack. The ladder logic in Figure 22.18 would communicate with the sensors through a scanner
card in slot 3. The read and write blocks would read and write the Devicenet input values to inte-
ger memory from N7:40 to N7:59. The outputs would be copied from the integer memory
between N7:20 to N7:39. The ladder logic to process inputs and outputs would need to exam-
ine and set bits in integer memory.
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Figure 22.18 - Communicating with Devicenet Inputs and Outputs
On an Allen Bradley Softlogix PLC the I/O will be copied into blocks of integer memory.
These blocks are selected by the user in setup software. The ladder logic would then using integer
memory for inputs and outputs, as shown in Figure 22.19. Here the inputs are copied into N9 inte-
ger memory, and the outputs are set by copying the N10 block of memory back to the outputs.
MSG
Send/Rec Message
Read/Write
Data Table
Size
Local/Remote
Remote Station
Link ID
Remote Link type
Local Node Addr.
Processor Type
Dest. Addr.
Write
N7:20
20
Remote
??
??
??
N/A
????
????
Control Block MG9:0
(EN)
(DN)
(ER)
Read/Write
Data Table
Size
Local/Remote
Remote Station
Link ID
Remote Link type
Local Node Addr.
Processor Type
Dest. Addr.
Read
N7:40
20
Remote
??
??
??
N/A
????
????
MG9:0/EN
Note: Get exact settings for these parametersXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
MSG
Send/Rec Message
Control Block MG9:1
(EN)
(DN)
(ER)
MG9:1/EN
MG9:0
MG9:1
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Figure 22.19 - Devicenet Inputs and Outputs in Software Based PLCs
8.1.2 CANbus
The CANbus (Controller Area Network bus) standard is part of the Devicenet standard. Inte-
grated circuits are now sold by many of the major vendors (Motorola, Intel, etc.) that support
some, or all, of the standard on a single chip. This section will discuss many of the technical
details of the standard.
CANbus covers the first two layers of the OSI model. The network has a bus topology and
uses bit wise resolution for collisions on the network (i.e., the lower the network identifier, the
higher the priority for sending). A data frame is shown in Figure 22.20. The frame is like a long
serial byte, like that seen in Figure 22.3. The frame begins with a start bit. This is then followed
with a message identifier. For Devicenet this is a 5 bit address code (for up to 64 nodes) and a 6
bit command code. The ready to receive it bit will be set by the receiving machine. (Note: both
the sender and listener share the same wire.) If the receiving machine does not set this bit the
remainder of the message is aborted, and the message is resent later. While sending the first few
bits, the sender monitors the bits to ensure that the bits send are heard the same way. If the bits do
not agree, then another node on the network has tried to write a message at the same time - there
was a collision. The two devices then wait a period of time, based on their identifier and then start
to resend. The second node will then detect the message, and wait until it is done. The next 6 bits
indicate the number of bytes to be sent, from 0 to 8. This is followed by two sets of bits for CRC
(Cyclic Redundancy Check) error checking, this is a checksum of earlier bits. The next bit ACK
slot is set by the receiving node if the data was received correctly. If there was a CRC error this
bit would not be set, and the message would be resent. The remaining bits end the transmission.
N9:0
N10:23
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The end of frame bits are equivalent to stop bits. There must be a delay of at least 3 bits before
the next message begins.
Figure 22.20 - A CANbus Data Frame
Because of the bitwise arbitration, the address with the lowest identifier will get the highest
priority, and be able to send messages faster when there is a conflict. As a result the controller is
normally put at address 0. And, lower priority devices are put near the end of the address range.
8.1.3 Controlnet
Controlnet is complimentary to Devicenet. It is also supported by a consortium of companies,
(http://www.controlnet.org) and it conducts some projects in cooperation with the Devicenet
>= 3 bits
7 bits
1 bit
1 bit
1 bit
15 bits
0-8 bytes
6 bits
1 bit
11 bits
1 bit
delay before next frame
end of frame
ACK delimiter
ACK slot - other listeners turn this on to indicate frame received
CRC delimiter
CRC sequence
data - the information to be passed
control field - contains number of data bytes
ready to receive it
identifier
start of frame
arbitration field
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group. The standard is designed for communication between controllers, and permits more com-
plex messages than Devicenet. It is not suitable for communication with individual sensors and
actuators, or with devices off the factory floor.
Controlnet is more complicated method than Devicenet. Some of the key features of this net-
work include,
Multiple controllers and I/O on one network
Deterministic
Data rates up to 5Mbps
Multiple topologies (bus, star, tree)
Multiple media (coax, fiber, etc.)
Up to 99 nodes with addresses, up to 48 without a repeater
Data packets up to 510 bytes
Unlimited I/O points
Maximum length examples
1000m with coax at 5Mbps - 2 nodes
250m with coax at 5Mbps - 48 nodes
5000m with coax at 5Mbps with repeaters
3000m with fiber at 5Mbps
30Km with fiber at 5Mbps and repeaters
5 repeaters in series, 48 segments in parallel
Devices powered individually (no network power)
Devices can be removed while network is active
This control network is unique because it supports a real-time messaging scheme called Con-
current Time Domain Multiple Access (CTDMA). The network has a scheduled (high priority)
and unscheduled (low priority) update. When collisions are detected, the system will wait a time
of at least 2ms, for unscheduled messages. But, scheduled messages will be passed sooner, during
a special time window.
8.1.4 Profibus
Another control network that is popular in europe, but also available world wide. It is also
promoted by a consortium of companies (http://www.profibus.com). General features include;
A token passing between up to three masters
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Maximum of 126 nodes
Straight bus topology
Length from 9600m/9.6Kbps with 7 repeaters to 500m/12Mbps with 4 repeaters
With fiber optic cable lengths can be over 80Km
2 data lines and shield
Power needed at each station
Uses RS-485, ethernet, fiber optics, etc.
2048 bits of I/O per network frame
8.2 PROPRIETARY NETWORKS
8.2.0.1 - Data Highway
Allen-Bradley has developed the Data Highway II (DH+) network for passing data and pro-
grams between PLCs and to computers. This bus network allows up to 64 PLCs to be connected
with a single twisted pair in a shielded cable. Token passing is used to control traffic on the net-
work. Computers can also be connected to the DH+ network, with a network card to download
programs and monitor the PLC. The network will support data rates of 57.6Kbps and 230 Kbps
The DH+ basic data frame is shown in Figure 22.22. The frame is byte oriented. The first
byte is the DLE or delimiter byte, which is always $10. When this byte is received the PLC will
interpret the next byte as a command. The SOH identifies the message as a DH+ message. The
next byte indicates the destination station - each node one the network must have a unique num-
ber. This is followed by the DLE and STX bytes that identify the start of the data. The data fol-
lows, and its length is determined by the command type - this will be discussed later. This is then
followed by a DLE and ETX pair that mark the end of the message. The last byte transmitted is
a checksum to determine the correctness of the message.
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Figure 22.22 - The Basic DH+ Data Frame
The general structure for the data is shown in Figure 22.23. This packet will change for dif-
ferent commands. The first two bytes indicate the destination, DST, and source, SRC, for the
message. The next byte is the command, CMD, which will determine the action to be taken.
Sometimes, the function, FNC, will be needed to modify the command. The transaction, TNS,
field is a unique message identifier. The two address, ADDR, bytes identify a target memory
location. The DATA fields contain the information to be passed. Finally, the SIZE of the data
field is transmitted.
1 byte
1 byte
1 byte
1 byte
1 byte
1 byte
1 byte
1 byte
block check - a 2s compliment checksum of the DATA and STN values
ETX = 03H
DLE = 10H
data
STX = 02H
DLE = 10H
STN - the destination number
SOH = 01H
DLE = 10H
start fields
termination fields
header fields
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Figure 22.23 - Data Filed Values
Examples of commands are shown in Figure 22.24. These focus on moving memory and sta-
tus information between the PLC, and remote programming software, and other PLCs. More
details can be found in the Allen-Bradley DH+ manuals.
1 byte
variable
2 byte
1 byte
2 byte
1 byte
1 byte
1 byte
1 byte
SIZE - size of a data field
DATA - a variable length set of data
ADDR - a memory location
FNC may be required with some CMD values
TNS - transaction field (a unique message ID)
STS - message send/receive status
CMD - network command - sometime FNC is required
SRC - the node that sent the message
DST - destination node for the message
optional
optional
optional
optional
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Figure 22.24 - DH+ Commands for a PLC-5 (all numbers are hexadecimal)
The ladder logic in Figure 22.25 can be used to copy data from the memory of one PLC to
another. Unlike other networking schemes, there are no login procedures. In this example the
first MSG instruction will write the message from the local memory N7:20 - N7:39 to the
CMD
00
01
02
05
06
06
06
06
06
06
06
06
08
0F
0F
0F
0F
0F
0F
0F
0F
0F
0F
0F
0F
0F
0F
0F
0F
0F
0F
0F
0F
FNC
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
00
01
02
11
17
18
26
29
3A
41
50
52
53
55
57
5E
67
68
A2
AA
Description
Protected write
Unprotected read
Protected bit write
Unprotected bit write
Echo
Read diagnostic counters
Set variables
Diagnostic status
Set timeout
Set NAKs
Set ENQs
Read diagnostic counters
Unprotected write
Word range write
Word range read
Bit write
Get edit resource
Read bytes physical
Write bits physical
Read-modify-write
Read section size
Set CPU mode
Disable forces
Download all request
Download completed
Upload all request
Upload completed
Initialize memory
Modify PLC-2 compatibility file
typed write
typed read
Protected logical read - 3 address fields
Protected logical write - 3 addr. fields
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remote PLC-5 (node 2) into its memory from N7:40 to N7:59. The second MSG instruction
will copy the memory from the remote PLC-5 memory N7:40 to N7:59 to the remote PLC-5
memory N7:20 to N7:39. This transfer will require many scans of ladder logic, so the EN
bits will prevent a read or write instruction from restarting until the previous MSG instruction is
complete.
Figure 22.25 - Ladder Logic for Reading and Writing to PLC Memory
The DH+ data packets can be transmitted over other data links, including ethernet and RS-
232.
8.3 PRACTICE PROBLEMS
1. Explain why networks are important in manufacturing controls.
MSG
Send/Rec Message
Read/Write
Data Table
Size
Local/Remote
Remote Station
Link ID
Remote Link type
Local Node Addr.
Processor Type
Dest. Addr.
Write
N7:20
20
Local
N/A
N/A
N/A
2
PLC-5
N7:40
Control Block MG9:0
(EN)
(DN)
(ER)
Read/Write
Data Table
Size
Local/Remote
Remote Station
Link ID
Remote Link type
Local Node Addr.
Processor Type
Dest. Addr.
Read
N7:40
20
Local
N/A
N/A
N/A
2
PLC-5
N7:20
MG9:0/EN
MSG
Send/Rec Message
Control Block MG9:1
(EN)
(DN)
(ER)
MG9:1/EN
MG9:0
MG9:1
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ans. These networks allow us to pass data between devices so that individually controlled systems
can be integrated into a more complex manufacturing facility. An example might be a serial
connection to a PLC so that SPC data can be collected as product is made, or recipes down-
loaded as they are needed.
2. We will use a PLC to control a cereal box filling machine. For single runs the quantities of
cereal types are controlled using timers. There are 6 different timers that control flow, and these
result in different ratios of product. The values for the timer presets will be downloaded from
another PLC using the DH+ network. Write the ladder logic for the PLC.
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ans.
MSG
MG9:0
Read Message
Remote station #1
Remote Addr. N7:0
Length 6
Destination N7:0
MG9:0/EN
FAL
DEST. #T4:0.PRE
MG9:0/DN
EXPR. #N7:0
start stop
on
on
box present on
TON
T4:0
TON
T4:1
TON
T4:2
TON
T4:3
TON
T4:4
TON
T4:5
T4:0/TT
fill hearts
T4:1/TT
fill moons
ETC...
on
on
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3. a) We are developing ladder logic for an oven to be used in a baking facility. A PLC is control-
ling the temperature of an oven using an analog voltage output. The oven must be started with a
push button and can be stopped at any time with a stop push button. A recipe is used to control
the times at each temperature (this is written into the PLC memory by another PLC). When idle,
the output voltage should be 0V, and during heating the output voltages, in sequence, are 5V,
7.5V, 9V. The timer preset values, in sequence, are in N7:0, N7:1, N7:2. When the oven is on, a
value of 1 should be stored in N7:3, and when the oven is off, a value of 0 should be stored in
N7:3. Draw a state diagram and write the ladder logic for this station.
b) We are using a PLC as a master controller in a baking facility. It will update recipes in remote
PLCs using DH+. The master station is #1, the remote stations are #2 and #3. When an operator
pushes one of three buttons, it will change the recipes in two remote PLCs if both of the remote
PLCs are idle. While the remote PLCs are running they will change words in their internal
memories (N7:3=0 means idle and N7:3=1 means active). The new recipe values will be writ-
ten to the remote PLCs using DH+. The table below shows the values for each PLC. Write the
ladder logic for the master controller.
button A
13
690
45
76
345
987
345
764
87
button B
17
72
button C
14
56
PLC #2
PLC #3
235
75
745
34
234
12
34
456
67
645
23
456
568
8
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(ans. a)
stop start
on N7:3/0
on N7:3/0
Block Transfer Write
Module Type Generic Block Transfer
Rack 000
Group 3
Module 0
Control Block BT10:0
Data File N9:0
Length 13
Continuous No
BT10:0/EN
MOV
Source 2095
Dest N9:0
T4:0/TT
TON
Timer T4:0
Delay 0s
MOV
Source N7:0
Dest T4:0.PRE
MOV
Source N7:1
Dest T4:1.PRE
MOV
Source N7:2
Dest T4:2.PRE
T4:2/DN
on
TON
Timer T4:1
Delay 0s
T4:0/DN
TON
Timer T4:2
Delay 0s
T4:1/DN
MOV
Source 3071
Dest N9:0
T4:1/TT
MOV
Source 3686
Dest N9:0
T4:2/TT
MOV
Source 0
Dest N9:0
on
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(ans. b)
MSG
Send/Rec Message
Read/Write
Data Table
Size
Local/Remote
Remote
Link ID
Remote Link
Local Node
Processor
Dest. Addr.
Write
N7:40
3
Local
N/A
N/A
N/A
2
PLC-5
N7:0
Control Block MG9:0
(EN)
(DN)
(ER)
MG9:0/EN
MSG
Send/Rec Message
Control Block MG9:1
(EN)
(DN)
(ER)
MG9:1/EN
MG9:0
MSG
Send/Rec Message
Control Block MG9:2
(EN)
(DN)
(ER)
MG9:2/EN
Read/Write
Data Table
Size
Local/Remote
Remote
Link ID
Remote Link
Local Node
Processor
Dest. Addr.
Read
N7:3
1
Local
N/A
N/A
N/A
2
PLC-5
N7:0
MG9:2
Read/Write
Data Table
Size
Local/Remote
Remote
Link ID
Remote Link
Local Node
Processor
Dest. Addr.
Write
N7:43
6
Local
N/A
N/A
N/A
3
PLC-5
N7:0
MG9:0
MSG
Send/Rec Message
Control Block MG9:3
(EN)
(DN)
(ER)
MG9:3/EN
Read/Write
Data Table
Size
Local/Remote
Remote
Link ID
Remote Link
Local Node
Processor
Dest. Addr.
Read
N7:3
1
Local
N/A
N/A
N/A
3
PLC-5
N7:1
MG9:3
A COP N7:0/0 N7:0/1
Source N7:10
Dest N7:40
Length 9
N7:10
N7:20
N7:30
13
17
14
690
235
745
45
75
34
76
72
56
345
234
645
987
12
23
345
34
456
764
456
568
87
67
8
0
0
0
B COP N7:0/0 N7:0/1
Source N7:20
Dest N7:40
Length 9
C COP N7:0/0 N7:0/1
Source N7:30
Dest N7:40
Length 9
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4. A controls network is to be 1500m long. Suggest three different types of networks that would
meet the specifications.
(ans. Controlnet, Profibus, Ethernet with multiple subnets)
5 How many data bytes (maximum) could be transferred in one second with DH+?
(ans. the maximum transfer rate is 230 Kbps, with 11 bits per byte (1start+8data+2+stop) for
20909 bytes per second. Each memory write packet contains 17 overhead bytes, and as many as
2000 data bytes. Therefore as many as 20909*2000/(2000+17) = 20732 bytes could be trans-
mitted per second. Note that this is ideal, the actual maximum rates would be actually be a frac-
tion of this value.)
8.4 LABORATORY - DEVICENET
Purpose:
To be introduced to a software based PLC, interfacing with devices using devicenet and
practical sensors.
Overview:
In previous coursework you have used PLC-5 processors. The software based PLC is very
similar. The most noticeable difference is that Inputs and Outputs will appear in
integer memory instead of the normal I:1 and O:0 blocks of memory.
The program to be developed for this laboratory should......
Pre-Lab:
1. Develop the ladder logic for the system described in the Overview.
In-Lab:
1. Follow the Softplc and Devicenet tutorial.
2. Implement a control system to .....
Submit (individually):
1. Program listings and prelab design work.
8.5 TUTORIAL - SOFTPLC AND DEVICENET
Objective: By the end of this tutorial you should be able to do the major steps required to connect
a devicenet network and program a SoftPLC to control it. It will end with the connection and
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programming of a Panelview 550 display.
1. Gather the components below. These will be used to build the Devicenet for the rest of the tuto-
rial. When finding components the labels on the back are a good source of information. The
information on the front of the devices is not normally useful.
- A PC with a PCIDS devicenet scanner card and software installed
- Devicenet Flex I/O rack on a din rail including,
24VDC adapter 1794-ADN
Relay output 1794-DWB
24Vdc source input 1794-IV16
24Vdc sink input 1794-IB16
- a Sola 24Vdc power supply with a power cable attached
- a Sola 24Vdc power supply with a power tap (1485T-P2T5-T5) attached
- a devicenet capable photoswitch (42GNP-9000-QD)
- 2 normal photoswitches (42GRP-9000-QD)
- 4 Devicenet cable mini connector to wires (1485R-P3M5-C)
- a light stack with red/amber/green
- a central terminal Devicebox (1485P-P4T5-T5)
- 3 network taps
- a stop pushbutton
- 2 terminator resistors
- thick wire trunk line
- wires for connection
- Panelview 550 touch screen display
2. Wire up the network below (note: we will add more of the components later).
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3. Start the RS Networx for Devicenet software. When it starts it might show a diagram of pre-
viously programmed devices on the network. We need to get a current list of devices on the
network. To do this pick Selection Online. This will scan the devices on the network and
get their current configurations. After this the diagram on the screen will be current.
4. Next, we want to map the data from each of the Devicenet nodes to a location in the SoftPLC
memory. Double click on the PCIDS card on the screen. Click on the scanlist tab (you may
have to upload parameters). Make sure that all of the devices appear on the scanlist. Use the
Input and Output tabs to map these devices to specific input and output memory. Notice
PC
PCIDS
CARD
1485R-P3R5-C
terminator
photosensor
tee
tee
tee
terminator
1485R-P3R5-C
24V sola
power
supply
24Vdc sola
power
supply
flex I/O rack
thick
line
thick
line
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that this is organized in words (16bits). You will want to make a note of these values, because
you will use these when programming the PLC. When done select Apply and then OK.
Exit the program and save the changes. At this point a file has been set up that tells the Soft-
PLC what devices are on the Devicenet, and what to do with them.
5. Move the pointer to the bottom right of the screen. You will see a black dot near the time. Click
twice on this (Note: when the SoftPLC is running this will be green). A screen entitled Soft-
logix 5 Status Monitor will popup. Click on Config and then Start SoftLogix 5. The Soft-
PLC should now be running. Click OK to dismiss the screens.
6. Start the RS-Logix SL5 English software (Note the SL). Start a New Project, the pro-
gramming window should appear. You should now be ready to tell the SoftPLC that you will
be using devicenet. Double click on Processor Status and on the pop-up window scroll
across and select the Dnet tab. For the output file enter 9, for the input file enter 10, for
the diagnostic file enter 11. Dismiss the window and look at the memory locations under
data files, there should now be I/O words there under N9, N10, N11. The input and output
memory set in the RSNetworx program will be put in this memory.
7. Write a simple ladder logic program to read to smart optical sensor and output a value to the
relay card. If you need help finding which inputs are which, try running a simple or empty pro-
gram, and watching the memory.
8. Connect the other photooptical sensors and the light stack to the Flex I/O rack and write a more
sophistocated program.
9. Connect the PanelView display, and reconfigure the devicenet network. Use the Panel Builder
software to create a visual interface, and then download it to the touchscreen. Write ladder
logic that uses it for input and output.
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9. INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS
9.1 INTRODUCTION
Robots are devices that are programmed to move parts, or to do work with a tool. For exam-
ple, robots are often used to stack boxes on a pallet, or to weld steel plates together. This chapter
will introduce the basic concepts behind robotics, and introduce a commercial robot. Following
chapters will introduce more robots, and discuss applications.
9.1.1 Basic Terms
There is a set of basic terminology and concepts common to all robots. These terms follow
with brief explanations of each.
Links and Joints - Links are the solid structural members of a robot, and joints are the
movable couplings between them.
Degree of Freedom (dof) - Each joint on the robot introduces a degree of freedom. Each
dof can be a slider, rotary, or other type of actuator. Robots typically have 5 or 6
degrees of freedom. 3 of the degrees of freedom allow positioning in 3D space,
while the other 2or 3 are used for orientation of the end effector. 6 degrees of free-
dom are enough to allow the robot to reach all positions and orientations in 3D
space. 5 dof requires a restriction to 2D space, or else it limits orientations. 5 dof
robots are commonly used for handling tools such as arc welders.
Orientation Axes - Basically, if the tool is held at a fixed position, the orientation deter-
mines which direction it can be pointed in. Roll, pitch and yaw are the common
orientation axes used. Looking at the figure below it will be obvious that the tool
can be positioned at any orientation in space. (imagine sitting in a plane. If the
plane rolls you will turn upside down. The pitch changes for takeoff and landing
and when flying in a crosswind the plane will yaw.)
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Figure 7.1 - Orientations
Position Axes - The tool, regardless of orientation, can be moved to a number of positions
in space. Various robot geometries are suited to different work geometries. (more
later)
Tool Centre Point (TCP) - The tool centre point is located either on the robot, or the tool.
Typically the TCP is used when referring to the robots position, as well as the focal
point of the tool. (e.g. the TCP could be at the tip of a welding torch) The TCP can
be specified in cartesian, cylindrical, spherical, etc. coordinates depending on the
robot. As tools are changed we will often reprogram the robot for the TCP.
Figure 7.2 - The Tool Center Point (TCP)
Work envelope/Workspace - The robot tends to have a fixed, and limited geometry. The
work envelope is the boundary of positions in space that the robot can reach. For a
cartesian robot (like an overhead crane) the workspace might be a square, for more
sophisticated robots the workspace might be a shape that looks like a clump of
intersecting bubbles.
top
front
right
yaw
yaw
pitch
pitch
roll
roll
forward
TCP
(Tool Center Point)
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Speed - refers either to the maximum velocity that is achievable by the TCP, or by individ-
ual joints. This number is not accurate in most robots, and will vary over the work-
space as the geometry of the robot changes (and hence the dynamic effects). The
number will often reflect the maximum safest speed possible. Some robots allow
the maximum rated speed (100%) to be passed, but it should be done with great
care.
Payload - The payload indicates the maximum mass the robot can lift before either failure
of the robots, or dramatic loss of accuracy. It is possible to exceed the maximum
payload, and still have the robot operate, but this is not advised. When the robot is
accelerating fast, the payload should be less than the maximum mass. This is
affected by the ability to firmly grip the part, as well as the robot structure, and the
actuators. The end of arm tooling should be considered part of the payload.
Repeatability - The robot mechanism will have some natural variance in it. This means
that when the robot is repeatedly instructed to return to the same point, it will not
always stop at the same position. Repeatability is considered to be +/-3 times the
Workspace
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standard deviation of the position, or where 99.5% of all repeatability measure-
ments fall. This figure will vary over the workspace, especially near the bound-
aries of the workspace, but manufacturers will give a single value in specifications.
Accuracy - This is determined by the resolution of the workspace. If the robot is com-
manded to travel to a point in space, it will often be off by some amount, the max-
imum distance should be considered the accuracy. This is an effect of a control
system that is not necessarily continuous.
Settling Time - During a movement, the robot moves fast, but as the robot approaches the
final position is slows down, and slowly approaches. The settling time is the time
required for the robot to be within a given distance from the final position.
Control Resolution - This is the smallest change that can be measured by the feedback
sensors, or caused by the actuators, whichever is larger. If a rotary joint has an
encoder that measures every 0.01 degree of rotation, and a direct drive servo motor
is used to drive the joint, with a resolution of 0.5 degrees, then the control resolu-
tion is about 0.5 degrees (the worst case can be 0.5+0.01).
Coordinates - The robot can move, therefore it is necessary to define positions. Note that
coordinates are a combination of both the position of the origin and orientation of
the axes.
Figure 7.3 - World Coordinates - To Locate the TCP
P x y z , , ( ) =
x
y
z
x
y
z
World Coordinates - this is the position of the tool measured
relative to the base, the orientation of the tool is assumed to
be the same as the base.
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Figure 7.4 - Tool Coordinates - Describing Positions Relative to the Tool
Figure 7.5 - Joint Coordinates - the Positions of the Actuators
9.1.2 Positioning Concepts
9.1.2.1 - Accuracy and Repeatability
The accuracy and repeatability are functions of,
- resolution- the use of digital systems, and other factors mean that only a limited number
of positions are available. Thus user input coordinates are often adjusted to the
nearest discrete position.
- kinematic modeling error - the kinematic model of the robot does not exactly match the
P x y z , , ( ) =
x
y
z
x
y
z
Tool Coordinates - here the tool orientation is considered, and
the coordinates are measured against a frame attached to
the tool
Joint Coordinates - the position of each joint (all angles here)
are used to describe the position of the robot.

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robot. As a result the calculations of required joint angles contain a small error.
- calibration errors - The position determined during calibration may be off slightly, result-
ing in an error in calculated position.
- random errors - problems arise as the robot operates. For example, friction, structural
bending, thermal expansion, backlash/slip in transmissions, etc. can cause varia-
tions in position.
Accuracy,
How close does the robot get to the desired point
This measures the distance between the specified position, and the actual position of the
robot end effector.
Accuracy is more important when performing off-line programming, because absolute
coordinates are used.
Repeatability
How close will the robot be to the same position as the same move made before
A measure of the error or variability when repeatedly reaching for a single position.
This is the result of random errors only
repeatability is often smaller than accuracy.
Resolution is based on a limited number of points that the robot can be commanded to reach
for, these are shown here as black dots. These points are typically separated by a millimeter or
less, depending on the type of robot. This is further complicated by the fact that the user might ask
for a position such as 456.4mm, and the system can only move to the nearest millimeter, 456mm,
this is the accuracy error of 0.4mm.
R
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In a perfect mechanical situation the accuracy and control resolution would be determined
as below,
Kinematic and calibration errors basically shift the points in the workspace resulting in an
error e. Typically vendor specifications assume that calibration and modeling errors are zero.
One axis on
a surface
accuracy
control resolution
specified locations
The manipulator may stop at
a number of discrete positions
In an ideal situation the manipulator would stop at the specified locations.
Here the accuracy would be half of the control resolution. The control
resolution would be the smallest divisions that the workspace could be
divided into (often by the resolution of digital components.
accuracy
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Random errors will prevent the robot from returning to the exact same location each time,
and this can be shown with a probability distribution about each point.
error e
Should
be here
repeatability = 6s = 3s
accuracy a/2
User requested
position U
System specified
position S
If the distribution is normal, the limits for repeatability are typically chosen as 3 stan-
dard deviations s.
a
control resolution
2
------------------------------------------ = e
max
a modeling error 3s + + =
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The fundamental calculations are,
9.1.2.2 - Control Resolution
We can look at distributions for each specified position for the robot end effector in rela-
tionship to other point distributions. This will give us overall accuracy, and spatial res-
olution.
worst case spatial resolution
worst case for a point
controlled points S
requested point U
repeatability = r = 3s
U
A
S

accuracy S U ( ) e + =
a
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Spatial resolution is the smallest increment of movement into which the robot can divide its
work volume. Spatial resolution depends on two factors: the systems control resolution and the
robots mechanical inaccuracies. It is easiest to conceptualize these factors in terms of a robot with
1 degree of freedom.
Control resolution - is determined by the robots position control system and its feedback
measurement system. It is the controllers ability to divide the total range of movement for the par-
ticular joint into individual increments that can be addressed in the controller. The increments are
sometimes referred to as addressable parts. The ability to divide the joint range into increments
depends on the bit storage capacity in the control memory. The number of separate, identifiable
increments (addressable points) for a particular axis is,
example - A robot with 8 bit control resolution can divide a motion range into 256 discrete
positions. The control resolution is about (range of motion)/256. The increments are almost
always uniform and equal.
If mechanical inaccuracies are negligible, Accuracy = Control Resolution/2
9.1.2.3 - Payload
The payload is always specified as a maximum value, this can be before failure, or more
commonly, before serious performance loss.
Static considerations,
- gravity effects cause downward deflection of the arm and support systems
- drive gears and belts often have noticeable amounts of slack (backlash) that cause posi-
tioning errors
- joint play (windup) - when long rotary members are used in a drive system and twist
under load
# of increments 2
n
=
where n is the number of control bits
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- thermal effects - temperature changes lead to dimensional changes in the manipulator
Dynamic considerations,
- acceleration effects - inertial forces can lead to deflection in structural members. These
are normally only problems when a robot is moving very fast, or when a continu-
ous path following is essential. (But, of course, during the design of a robot these
factors must be carefully examined)
e.g.
Consider a steel cantilever beam of length L, width B and height H, fixed at one end and
with a force P, applied at the free end due to the gravitational force on the load.
L
P
B
H

PL
3
3EI
--------- =
E Youngs modulus 30
6
10 (psi) = =
I
BH
3
12
---------- for rectangular beam =
**Note: this deflection does not include the mass
of the beam, as might be important in many
cases.

deflection of beamtip caused by point load =

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1a. Gravity Effects (payload)
Say,
P 100(lbs) =
L 60(in) =
B 4 (in) =
H 6 (in) =

payload
0.0033 (in) =
If accuracy = 0.01 then the gravity effects are less
If accuracy = 0.001 then the gravity effects are too large
Aside: Note that the length has a length cubed effect on the tip deflection,
so if a second similar link was added to the robot, the deflection would
increase 8 times, a third link would increase deflection by 81 times.
1b. Gravity effects (robot link mass)

L
4
8EI
---------- =
weight
length
---------------- 0.91
lb
in
---- -


= =

link mass
0.00066 (in) =

total
0.0033 0.00066 + 0.00396 = =
Aside: If the deflection were too large, then we could use lighter link
materials, or larger annular (round tubular) members. Annular
members allow actuators, and instrumentation inside.
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2. Drive Gear and Belt Drive Play
assume we are using gears, or timing belts, that do not mesh perfectly
The gears do not mesh perfectly, and the resulting space
is D
The input drive has to move a distance D before the output engages, and motion
begins (this is often after a direction change). This error is multiplied by the
gear ratio between input gears and the final position of the robot arm. Similar
errors occur for chains, belts, and other types of errors.
Aside: Some errors can be taken out of the system by using very
precise gearing, or anti-backlash gearing that uses springs to
hold the input gear against the drive gear. It is also possible
to compensate for this in software.
With good gearing, Backlash can be held to less than 0.010 (in), but special
design is required when accuracies of 0.001 (in) are desired.
3. Joint Flexibility - ( the angular twist of the joints, rotary drives, shafts, under the load)

32LT
D
4
G
--------------- = twist of the cantilevered link in radians =
L distance of the applied moment from the fixed end =
T the applied moment =
G the polar moment of inertia =
D the effective diameter of application of the moment =
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thermal
TL =
4. Thermal effects
coefficient of linear thermal expansion =
If for the previous values we consider,
6.5
6
10
in
inF
---------


for steel ( ) =
T T
1
(working temp.) T
0
(calib. temp.) 80F 60F 20F = = =

thermal
0.0078 (in) =
Major errors in accuracy can result from thermal expansion/contraction
5. Acceleration Effects
F
payload
M
payload
r
payload

2
=
And, if the centre of rotation moves, we must also consider coriolis forces,
these could potentially result in a whip effect. This does occur in multi-
link robots.
F
payload
M
payload
r
payload
' =
F
link
M
link
r
centroid
' (approximate) =
The robot arm also experiences radial forces due to centripetal forces. These
lead to elongation of the arm, but are often negligible.
The robot arm, and payload are exposed to forces generated by accelera-
tion.This applies mainly to the payload mass, but also to the link mass.
These forces cause bending moments that must be added to the masses con-
sidered before.

F
payload
L
3
3EI
------------------------ =
6. Combine cartesian components of deflection into one vector

accuracy

x
i

( )
2

y
i

( )
2

z
i

( )
2
+ + =
*** Remember to compare to control resolution
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9.2 ROBOT TYPES
9.2.1 Basic Robotic Systems
The basic components of a robot are,
Structure - the mechanical structure (links, base, etc). This requires a great deal of mass to
provide enough structural rigidity to ensure minimum accuracy under varied pay-
loads.
Actuators - The motors, cylinders, etc. that drive the robot joints. This might also include
mechanisms for a transmission, locking, etc.
Control Computer - This computer interfaces with the user, and in turn controls the robot
joints.
End of Arm Tooling (EOAT) - The tooling is provided be the user, and is designed for spe-
cific tasks.
Teach pendant - One popular method for programming the robot. This is a small hand held
device that can direct motion of the robot, record points in motion sequences, and
begin replay of sequences. More advance pendants include more functionality.
Teach pendant
and/or
dumb terminal
control
computer
memory
(battery
or eeprom)
End of Arm
Tooling
(EOAT)
Mechanical
arm
Actuator
power supply
(hydraulic, etc)
Sensors
Control
computer
PLC/NC
machine
RS-232
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9.2.2 Types of Robots
Robots come in a wide variety of shapes, and configurations.
The major classes of robots include,
arms - fixed in place, but can reach and manipulate parts and tools
mobile - these robots are free to move
9.2.2.1 - Robotic Arms
Typical joint types are,
Revolute - rotary joints often driven by electric motors and chain/belt/gear transmissions,
or by hydraulic cylinders and levers.
Prismatic - slider joints in which the link is supported on a linear slider bearing, and lin-
early actuated by ball screws and motors or cylinders.
Basic configurations are,
Cartesian/Rectilinear/Gantry - Positioning is done in the workspace with prismatic joints.
This configuration is well used when a large workspace must be covered, or when
consistent accuracy is expected from the robot.
Cylindrical - The robot has a revolute motion about a base, a prismatic joint for height,
and a prismatic joint for radius. This robot is well suited to round workspaces.
Spherical - Two revolute joints and one prismatic joint allow the robot to point in many
directions, and then reach out some radial distance.
Articulated/Jointed Spherical/Revolute - The robot uses 3 revolute joints to position the
robot. Generally the work volume is spherical. This robot most resembles the
human arm, with a waist, shoulder, elbow, wrist.
Scara (Selective Compliance Arm for Robotic Assembly) - This robot conforms to cylin-
drical coordinates, but the radius and rotation is obtained by a two planar links
with revolute joints.
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CARTESIAN/RECTILINEAR/GANTRY
SPHERICAL
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CYLINDRICAL
ARTICULATED/REVOLUTE/
JOINTED SPHERICAL
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9.2.2.2 - Autonomous/Mobile Robots
The robots discussed up to this point have concerned arms that are fixed to the floor.
Another important class of robots are autonomous, and free to move about the workspace.
Typical applications are,
- nuclear accident cleanup
- planetary exploration
- Automatic Guided Vehicles in factories
- mail delivery
9.2.2.2.1 - Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
These are typically wheeled robots that carry payloads through a factory.
They navigate using,
- wires embedded in floors
SCARA
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- light sources or reflectors
- colored tapes on the floor
9.3 MECHANISMS
The mechanical structure of the robot has a major influence over performance. Typically
closed kinematic chains give higher strengths, but lower speeds and flexibility.
The linkage shown below uses two cylinders (hydraulic or pneumatic) to give radial posi-
tioning
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9.4 ACTUATORS
There are a large number of power sources that may be used for robots.
Typical actuators include,
This robot has a closed linkage,
and any movements of the bottom cyl-
inder will swing the top arm. The top
arm also has a linear slider that moves
in and out. This arrangement reduces
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Pneumatics
- simple, low maintenance
- light, least expensive
- low payload
- easy to find fault
- hard to do continuous control
Hydraulic
- large payload
- high power/weight ratio
- leakage
- noisy
Electrical
- feedback compatible
- computer compatible
- EOAT compatible
- quiet, clean
- low power/weight ratio
Actuators lead to various payload capabilities as shown in the following list.
9.5 A COMMERCIAL ROBOT
Robot
Asea IRB/6
IBM 7535
Cincinatti T3/726
Devilbiss
Yaskawa L/10
Unimation 550/60
Hitachi
Unimation 5000
VSI Charley #6
GMF M/1A
Cincinatti T3/776
Cincinatti T3/586
Power
Electric
Electric
D.C. Motor
Hydraulic
Electric
Electric
Electric
D.C. Motor
Electric
Electric
D.C. Motor
Hydraulic
Payload (k.g.)
6
6
6.4
6.8
10
10
10
14
30
46.7
68
100
Max. Vel. (m/s)
0.75
1.45
1.0
1.83
1.1
1.0
0.99
0.53
1.8
0.99
0.635
0.89
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Some specifications for commercial robots are given below
9.5.1 Mitsubishi RV-M1 Manipulator
In general
Degrees of freedom 5
Maximum payload 1kg (2.2 lb)
Repeatability (based on constant temp., load, speed) +/- 0.3mm
Weight 19kg (42 lb)
Operating Temperature 5C to 40C
Humidity (based on constant temp. load, speed) 10% to 85%
Power Requirements 120/220/230/240 VAC
Other 50-70 psig air
waist
motion revolute
Range 300 degrees
Resolution ?? deg.
Speed
max. speed 120 deg/sec
max. torque ?? in.lbs
shoulder
motion revolute
Range 130 degrees
Resolution ?? deg.
Speed
max. speed 72 deg/sec
max. torque ?? in.lbs
elbow
motion revolute
Range 110 degrees
Resolution ?? deg.
Speed
max. speed 109 deg/sec
max. torque ?? in.lbs
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wrist pitch
motion revolute
Range +/-90 degrees
Resolution ?? deg.
Speed
max. speed 100 deg/sec
max. torque ?? in.lbs
wrist roll
motion revolute
Range +/-180 degrees
Resolution ?? deg.
Speed
max. speed 163 deg/sec
max. torque ?? in.lbs
The workspace is pictured below,
782mm
57mm
482mm
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9.5.2 Movemaster Programs
All comments follow a semi-colon at any position on a line
Statements are ended with a colon, and as long as colons are used, more than one statement
can be used on a line.
Line numbering is required.
Dimensions are given in millimeters in the programs.
A sample program is given below with comments for explanation,
9.5.2.0.1 - Language Examples
The example below shows how points are defined and used. Please be aware that point loca-
tion values are not normally defined in a program. Normally they are programmed by hand, and
then when the program is run, it refers to them by number (from 1 to 629)
10 NT
20 SP 7 ; set speed
30 MO 10, C ;move to position 10 with the hand closed
40 MO 9, O ;move to position 9 with the hand opened
50 TI 40 ;stop for 4 seconds
60 GT 30 ;goto line 30
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The example below shows how we can define and use pallets. The definition of a pallet cov-
ers a number of lines to define the pallet size and then the location. We must also define points to
indicate where the pallet lies in space. For the example below these points would have to be posi-
tion numbers 20 (pallet origin), 21 (origin to end of first column), 22 (origin to end of first row),
23 (origin to diagonal corner of pallet). Note: if using pallet #3 these counters would be 30-33,
and point 3 would move.
10 NT ; move to the nest or neutral position, this is almost straight up
20 OG ; move to the reference or zero position
30 TL 20 ; this will set the tool length as 20mm for all cartesian position calculations
40 PD 3, 0, 350, 250, -10, -20 ; define position #3 with joint angles
50 MO 3 ; move the robot to position #3
60 DW 20,20,0; a cartesian move 20 mm in the x and 20 mm in the y directions
70 HE 4; stores the current location as position #4
80 IP; moves the tool to position #5 ; assume that positions 5-10 are already defined
90 MC 6,10 ; continuous motion through positions 6, 7, 8, 9 and then stop at point 10
100 DP; the robot moves to position #9 and stops
110 PD 11, 0, 0, 10, 0, 0 ; define a vector (point #11) with only a z component
120 MA 9, 11, O ; move away from point #9 a distance of vector #11 with gripper open
130 MJ 10, 10, 0, 0, 0 ; move the joints (shoulder and elbow) 10 degrees
140 MP 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 ; move to cartesian position (10,20,30) with roll=40,pitch=50
150 SP 3 ; set the speed low to increase accuracy
160 MS 8, 5 ; straight line motion to point #8 as approximated with 5 knot points
170 MT 8, -40 ; causes the tool to move 40mm straight back from point #8
20 PA 2, 3, 4 ; pallet #2 is defined as having 3 columns and 4 rows
30 SC 21, 1 ; set counter #21 for columns to 1 - each pallet # has dedicated counters
40 SC 22, 2 ; set counter #22 for rows to 2 - each pallet # has dedicated counters
50 PT 2 ; calculates the point for pallet #2 to move to - this will become point #2
60 MO 2 ; move to the new position just calculated
70 SC 22,3 ; move the counter to the next row
80 PT 2 ; calculate a new pallet position
90 MO 2 ; move to the new pallet position
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The example below shows some of the position commands. These positions are normally
defined outside the program by moving the robot to desired locations. These positions are not
always absolute, and in some cases will act as displacement vectors.
The example below shows some of the counter and branching functions. These tend to use a
status register approach - for example, a value to be compared will be loaded on one line, the next
line will compare it and a branch instruction will occur on the specified condition. For-next loops
have been constructed as part of this example.
10 PC 1; the clears the position #1 value
20 PD 2, 0, 300, 250, 50, -30 ; define position 2 with cartesian x,y,z and pitch,roll
30 HE 3 ; defines the current robot position as position #3
40 PX 1,2 ; the values of positions #1 and #2 have been swapped
50 PD 4, 0, 20, 0, 0, 0 ; define a new position
60 SF 1, 4 ; this will add #4 to #1 and store it in #1 becoming (0, 320, 250, 50, -30)
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The example below shows how to use various gripper and I/O functions. There are eight
input bits and 8 output bits available.
10 SC 1, 2 ; set counter 1 to a value of 2
20 CP 1 ; load counter #1 into the comparison register
30 EQ 10, 100 ; if the value loaded in the last line is 10, jump to line 100
40 IC 1 ; increment the value of counter #1
50 GT 20 ; goto line 20 to continue the loop
100 DC 1 ; decrement the value of counter #1
110 CP 1 ; load counter #1 into the comparison register
120 LT 1, 100 ; if the value loaded in the last line is larger than 1, jump to
line 100
150 GS 200 ; goto the subroutine at line 200
160 ED ; end the program
200 RC 10 ; a for-next loop command
210 RC 5 ; a nested loop
220 NX ; this loop will cycle through the loop declared on line 210
230 NX ; this loop will cycle through the loop declared on line 200
240 RT ; return from the subroutine
10 GC ; close the gripper
20 GO ; open the gripper
30 GP 5, 2, 3 ; this defines the gripping force as 5 (N?) and the holding
force as 2, there will be 3/10 of a second delay while the gripper settles
40 GC ; close the gripper using the gripper force
50 OB -7 ; turn off the 7th output bit
60 TB +6, 50 ; if the 6th input bit is on go to line 50
70
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9.5.3 Command Summary
A summary of the motion commands is given below,
A summary of the program control commands is given below,
DP (decrement position)
DW (draw)
HE (here)
HO (Home)
IP (increment position)
MA (move approach)
MC (move continuous)
MJ (move joint)
MO
MP
MS
MT
NT
OG
PA
PC
PD
PL
PT
PX
SF
SP
TI
TL
move to the previous numbered position
Moves the tool from point to point
Assigns the current position to a position number
Sets the cartesian reference coordinates
Move to the next numbered position
Move from the current position to a new one
Execute a continuous motion
move a joint by a specified angle
move the tool to a specified location
Move the hand to a position
Move in a straight line
moves tool a specified distance
return to the global origin
move to the cartesian reference coordinates
Define a pallet
Clear position variables in memory
Define a position in memory
Copies a position variable to another
Calculates a new pallet position
Exchange two position variable values
Shift the position variable through space
Set the robot speed
Pause for a set amount of time
Define the length of the tool
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A summary of the IO commands is given below,
9.6 PRACTICE PROBLEMS
1. a) What are some basic functions expected on a robot teach pendant
b) Describe how a computer can help avoid debug robot programs without a robot being used
CP (compare counter)
DC (decrement counter)
ED (End)
EQ (If equal)
GS (Gosub)
GT (Goto)
IC (increment counter)
LG (If larger)
NE (If not equal)
NX (Next)
RC (Repeat cycle)
RT (Return)
SC (Set counter)
SM (If smaller)
compare a counter to a value
decrement a counter value
End the program
Jump if conditions equal
Go to a subroutine
Go to line number
Increase a counter value by one
Branches if larger
branch if not equal
Next step in an RC loop
Repeat a loop the specified number of times
Return from a GS
Set a counter value
Branch if the value is smaller
GC (Gripper close)
GF (Gripper flag)
GO (gripper open)
GP (gripper pressure)
ID (Input detect)
IN (Input)
OB (Output bit)
OD (Output direct)
OT (Output)
TB (Test bit)
Close the gripper
Check the gripper status
Open the gripper
Set the maximum pressure while gripper is closing
detect the state of an input
inputs parallel data using handshaking
Set an output bit
Output data to ports
Output parallel data using handshaking
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2. Write a short program to direct a Mitsubishi RV-M1 robot to pick up and put down a block.
Assume the points have already been programmed with the teach pendants.
3. What is the workspace for each of the robots below, and can the robots reach all positions and
orientations in the workspace?
4. Why are 5 axis enough for some robotic applications (eg. welding) and all NC milling opera-
tions?
5. You have been asked to write a program for a Mitsubishi RV-M1 robot. The program is to pick
up a part at point T1, move to point T2, and then load the part into a pallet. The robot should
then return to point A to pick up then next part. This should continue until the pallet is full.
T1 = (300, 300, 20)
T2 = (-300, 300, 0)
Pallet has 6 rows and 7 columns
Pallet origin T3 = (300, 0, 0)
Pallet end of row T4 = (350, 0, 0)
Pallet end of column T5 = (300, 60, 0)
x
y
x
y
x
y
x
y
x
y
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6. Given the scenario below, find the minimum angular resolution of the rotating sensor.
- the robot has +/- 0.5 accuracy
- the pallet can slide +/- 0.1 on the belt
ans.
10 PD 1, 300, 300, 20, 0, 0
20 PD 2, -300, 300, 0, 0, 0
30 PD 30, 300, 0, 0, 0, 0
40 PD 32, 350, 0, 0, 0, 0
50 PD 31, 300, 60, 0, 0, 0
60 PA 3, 7, 6
70 GO
80 SC 31, 0
90 RC 7
100 SC 32, 0
110 RC 6
120 PT 3
130 MO 1
140 CG
150 MO 2
160 MO 3
170 OG
180 IC 32
190 NX
200 IC 31
210 NX
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- the driving motor is continuous, and can be run to any angle
- the rotating sensor is an incremental encoder, every rotation of some small angle it issues
a pulse. But, because of the construction of the device, it has a minimum resolution
for angular measurements
- the robot must be able to touch the part to pick it up
- the tool on the end of the robot is a 1 magnet, and it must be able to touch the part com-
pletely to pick it up.
- pulley size is 10 dia.
7. Consider a double jointed manipulator as shown below. It is subjected to a loading at the tip of
8 lbs, and works in a heated environment (i.e. T
0
(room temp.) = 60F and T
1
(working temp.) =
80F.
a) Determine the elongation of the manipulator.
b) Determine the total linear deflection of the manipulator.
c) Determine the total final accuracy of the manipulator of the tip of the manipulator.
8. For the robot pictured below, assume the that a maximum payload of 10kg is specified. The
joints are controlled by stepper motors with 200 steps per revolution. Each of the joints slides,
and the gearing is such that 1 revolution of the stepper motor will result in 1 of travel. What is
the accuracy of the robot?
belt travels
4.8
5
50 10
cross section is 1 wide by 2 high
solid square aluminum stock
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9. Consider a double jointed manipulator as shown below. It is subjected to a loading at the tip of
8 lbs, and works in a heated environment (i.e. T
0
(room temp.) = 60F and T
1
(working temp.) =
80F.
a) Determine the elongation of the manipulator.
b) Determine the total linear deflection of the manipulator.
c) Determine the total final accuracy of the manipulator of the tip of the manipulator.
maximum 15
maximum 10
Assume the joints are solid, and
to robot links are made from 1
solid aluminum stock.
50 10
cross section is 1 wide by 2 high
solid square aluminum stock
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9.7 LABORATORY - MITSUBISHI RV-M1 ROBOT
Purpose:
Introduction to robots and programming methods.
Overview:
This laboratory will involve a basic tutorial on the use of the robot, including safety. The
students will have prepared a program for the robot, and tested it ahead of class
time using the simulator. During the laboratory the robot will be programmed and
tested using the prepared programs. A simple accuracy and repeatability test will
be conducted.
Pre-Lab (individual):
1. Use Netscape Communicator to access the robots in the laboratory, explore the site.
2. Review the notes on the Mitsubishi RV-M1. After this use the on-line robot to write a
simple test program.
3. Write a program to pick up a pop can at one point, and drop it off at a pallet. The pro-
gram should repeat six times in a row.
In-Lab:
1. Follow the robot tutorial, and then examine the robot manual.
2. Set up the pop can feeders and fixtures.
3. Enter your prelab program and modify it as required.
4. If not already done, connect the sensors on the feeders and fixture to the robot control-
ler.
5. Add commands to the program that will examine inputs and take appropriate actions.
6. Put the robot in an extended position (tool far away from the base). Set up a dial gauge
indicator so that it touches a solid point on the tool. Set the gauge so that it reads
zero. Move the robot away and back to the same position, and read the value from
the dial gauge indicator. Repeat this process to get 10 readings.
7. Position the robot so that the tool is in the middle of the workspace. Take similar mea-
surements to those in step 3.
Submit (individually):
1. A copy of your prelab program.
2. A copy of the programs written during the laboratory.
3. Statistical estimates of repeatability for both positions.
9.8 TUTORIAL - MITSUBISHI RV-M1
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1. Turn on the robot power. The switch is located on the back of the unit.
2. Find the teach pendant (Note: It looks somewhat like a calculator). Turn the switch at the top
left to on. This will allow the teach pendant to control the robot.
3. Home the robot by pressing <NST><ENT>. The robot will move each joint to one end of its
range. This is an important step whenever a robot is turned on to find the end of the range of
motion.
4. The robot can be moved to new positions using the buttons on the right hand side of the teach
pendant. Use the following buttons to move the arm. Notice that the buttons move one joint at a
time.
<B+><B-> - moves the base right/left
<S+><S-> - moves the shoulder up/down
<E+><E-> - moves the elbow up/down
<P+><P-> - pitches the gripper up/down
<R+><R-> - rolls the gripper
<O><C> - opens/closes gripper
5. The robot tool (at the end of the arm) can be moved in cartesian coordinates by pressing
<XYZ><ENT> and then using the buttons indicated below.
<X+><X-> - move right/left
<Y+><Y-> - move forward/back
<Z+><Z-> - move up/down
6. The robot tool can be moved relative to the tools current orientation by pressing
<TOOL><ENT>. The buttons below will move the robot to preserve the tool orientation.
<Z+><Z-> - advance/retract the tool
<P+><P-> - pitch the tool up/down
7. Pressing <PTP><ENT> returns the robot to joint motion mode. While programming robot
points an operator will often switch between different robot programming modes.
8. Pressing <ORG><ENT> will move the robot to the origin position where all of the joint angles
are equal to zero.
9. At this point we are ready to record positions. This is done by moving the robot to a position
and then storing that position in a position memory location. These locations start at zero and
go up to 100 (?). Move the robot to three different positions and then record the points using the
keystrokes below. (Note: To clear positions you can use <PC><#><ENT> where # is the posi-
tion number.)
<PS><1><ENT> - this will record position 1
<PS><2><ENT> - this will record position 2
<PS><3><ENT> - this will record position 3
10. The robot can be moved to points using the keystrokes below. If the last point entered above
was 3, then it will be the current focus. The commands <INC> and <DEC> will increment
and decrement to other positions.
<DEC><ENT> - decrement to position 2
<DEC><ENT> - decrement to position 1
<DEC><ENT> - try to decrement to position 0 - this will cause an error
<INC><ENT> - increment to position 2
<INC><ENT> - increment to position 3
<MOV><1><ENT> - move to position 1
<MOV><2><ENT> - move to position 2
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<MOV><3><ENT> - move to position 3
11. Connect the RS-232 port of the robot controller to a PC with a serial cable.
12. Run a terminal emulator on the PC and give it the following settings
9600 baud
8 data bits
no parity
1 stop bit
hardware flow control
echo typed characters locally
13. Turn the teach pendant off. This will allow you to control the robot from the remote terminal.
14. Type in NT to home the robot. All commands should be typed in UPPER CASE. If an error
occurs a tone will be heard. To clear the error press the reset button on the front of the robot.
15. Type the following commands and observe their effect.
MO 1
MO 2
MO 3
GO
GC
16. Type the following program in a text editor. Cut and paste it into the terminal window when
done. This program could be run with GT 10, RN 10 or RN.
10 MO 1
20 MO 2
30 MO 3
40 GT 10
17. Try other program in this chapter.
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10. OTHER INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS
This chapter discussed other industrial robots.
10.1 SEIKO RT 3000 MANIPULATOR
In general
Degrees of freedom 4
Maximum payload 5kg (11 lb)
Repeatability (based on constant temp., load, speed) +/-0.025mm (+/- 0.001 in.)
Weight 108kg (237 lb)
Operating Temperature 0C to 40C (32F to 104F)
Humidity (based on constant temp. load, speed) 20% to 90%
Power Requirements 200-240 VAC
Other 50-70 psig air
A-axis
motion revolute
Range +/-145 degrees
Resolution 0.005 deg.
Speed
max. speed 150 deg/sec
max. torque 383. in.lbs
Z-axis
motion linear
Range 4.72 in (120mm)
Resolution 0.0005 in (0.012mm)
Speed
max. speed 14 in/sec (360 mm/sec)
max. force 23.3-35.2 lbs (10.6-16.0 kg)
R-axis
motion linear
Range 11.8 in (300mm)
Resolution 0.001 in (0.025mm)
Speed
max. speed 29.5 in/sec (750 mm/sec)
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max. force 40 lbs
T-axis
motion revolute
Range 290 degrees
Resolution 0.003 deg.
Speed
max. speed 90 deg/sec
max. torque 358. in.lbs
The workspace is pictured below,
10.1.1 DARL Programs
All DARL comments follow at any position on a line.
Statements are ended with a colon, and as long as colons are used, more than one statement
can be used on a line.
Line numbering is required for DARL programs.
A-axis (290 deg)
R-axis (300mm)
Z-axis (120mm)
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Dimensions are given in millimeters in the programs.
Commas and spaces are treated as equivalent.
A sample program is given below with comments for explanation,
10.1.1.1 - Language Examples
First, points can be defined in programs, they can also be defined by moving the robot to the
location and storing the value. This allows the robot to accurately find points without measuring.
It also means that points location values dont need to appear in programs, they are stored in
memory.
A example that uses for-next, if-then, goto and gosub-return commands is shown below.
These commands are very standard in their use.
10 SPEED 250 set the speed of the robot
20 T1 = 0. -350. -50. 0. first point
30 T2 = 0. -50. -350. 0. second point
40 T3 = 30. -50. -350. 30. third point
50 MOVE T1:MOVE T2:MOVE T3 move the gripper to different points in space
60 OUTPUT +OG0 200 open gripper
70 MOVE T1 + T2 add two positions and move there
70 OUTPUT +OG1 200 close gripper
80 STOP
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A example that uses motion is shown below. The move command causes a motion to
another point by only turning the needed joints. moves causes a more complex motion resulting
in a straight line tool motion between points. movec allows a circular interpolation dictated by
three points (the start, and the two given). The shave command forces the robot to fully complete
a motion and stop before going to the next point. The sync command will move the robot, but
keep the gripper in the original position relative to the real world.
10 FOR A = 2 TO 10 start a loop that will count from 2 to 10
40 IF A = 4 THEN GOTO 100 when a has a value of 4 jump to line 100
50 IF A = 6 THEN GOSUB 200 when a has a value of 6 go to subroutine
60 NEXT A go back to line 10 and increase the value of a until it reaches 10
70 END end the program
100 MOVE T1 go to point 1
110 NEXT A go back to line 10
200 MOVE T2 go to point 2
210 RETURN go back to where we left line 50
10 T1 = 30. 10. 10. 40.
20 T2 = 15. 5. 5. 10.
30 T3 = 0. 0. 0. 0.
40 MOVE T1 move to a start point
50 SHAVE allow motions to only get close before moving to the next point
60 MOVE T2: MOVE T3 slows down at t2 before going to t3
70 NOSHAVE make motion stop fully before going to the next point
80 MOVE T1 return to the start
90 MOVE T2: MOVE T3 stops at t2 before going to t3
100 MOVE T1 return to the start
110 MOVES T2: MOVES T3 moves in a straight line from t1 to t2 and from t2 to t3
120 MOVE T1 back to the start again
130 MOVEC T2 T3 follows a smooth path, not slowing down at t2
140 MOVE T1 back to the start again
150 SYNC make gripper stay stationary relative to ground
160 MOVEC T2 T3 the arm moves, but the gripper stays at 0
170 NOSYNC make gripper follow robot
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A example that defines tool location offsets is shown below. This is particularly useful for a
robot that has more than one tool attached. The normal tool location is on the end of the arm. With
multiple tools attached we will have multiple tool center points. We can have a tool definition for
each one of these. Note that the x-axis is the normal forward for the tool. The tool axis can only be
changed in the x-y plane (or the plane perpendicular to the gripper rotation).
A example that uses pallet commands is shown below. Basically a pallet allows us to create
an array of points (it does the calculations). We can then give a location on a pallet and move to
that point. The basic pallet definition requires that we indicate the number of rows and columns.
We also need to define the physical locations of the rows and columns. We do this by giving an
origin point, and then defining where the first row and column end. To use the pallet location we
can simply refer to the pallet location index.
30 A = 0.1 the tool center point x offset from the gripper
40 B = 0.2 the tool center point y offset from the gripper
50 C = 0.3 the tool center point z offset from the gripper
60 D = 1 define an offset for an axis
70 E = 0 define a zero offset for an axis
80 DEF TL2 D E A B C tool 2 at (0.1, 0.2, 0.3) with the x-axis pointing forward (1,0)
90 DEF TL3 E D C B A tool 3 at (0.3, 0.2, 0.1) with the x-axis pointing to the left (0,1)
100 TOOL 1 indicate that you are using tool 1
110 MOVE T1 move to position 1 with the tool pointing in the normal direction
111 remark note that the robot gripper will be positioned (-0.1, -0.2, -0.3) from normal
120 TOOL 2 choose the tool on the gripper pointing to the left
130 MOVE T1 this will move the robot to (-0.3, -0.2, -0.1)
140 remark the robot will also move so that the tool is pointing to the left.
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A example that defines and uses new frames is shown below. We define a new frame of ref-
erence by using points. The first point becomes the new origin. The second point determines
where the new x-axis points. The z-axis remains vertical, and the y-axis is shifted appropriately.
A example that uses simple inputs and outputs is shown below. Note that there are two con-
nectors for I/O. The main or External connector is on the main controller box. The other I/O
110 R = 3 define the number of rows on the pallet
120 C = 4 define the number of columns
130 DEF PA2 (R,C) T1 T2 T3 pallet with first row from t1 to t2, the first column from
t1 to t3
140 FOR I = 0 TO R-1 loop for the rows
150 FOR J = 0 TO C-1 loop for the columns
160 MOVE T4 move the pickup point
170 OUTPUT +OG3 close the gripper
180 MOVE PA2(J,I) move to the location on the pallet
190 OUTPUT -OG3 open the gripper
200 NEXT J: NEXT I continue the loop to the next parts
20 T1 = 2. 1. 0. 0. define a point
30 T2 = 1. 1. 0. 0.
40 T3 = 2. 2. 0. 0.
50 DEF FR1 T2 T1 defines frame with origin at (1,1,0), but x-y axis in original
direction
60 DEF FR3 T1 T2 defines origin at T1 and x-axis pointing T2-T1=(-1,0,0)
70 DEF FR2 T2 T3 defines origin at T2 and x-axis pointing T3-T2 = (.71,.71,0)
80 MOVE T2 THIS WILL MOVE TO (1 1 0 0)
90 FRAME 1 USE REFERENCE FRAME #1
100 MOVE T2 THIS WILL MOVE TO FR1+T2 = (2, 2, 0, 0)
110 FRAME 2 USE REFERENCE FRAME #2
120 MOVE T2 THIS WILL MOVE TO FR2+T2 = ( 1, 0, 0, 0)
130 FRAME 3 USE REFERENCE FRAME #3
140 MOVE T2 THIS WILL MOVE TO FR3+T2 = (1.71, 1.71, 0, 0)
150 FRAME 0 GO BACK TO THE MAIN COORDINATES
80 MOVE T2 THIS WILL MOVE TO (1 1 0 0)
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lines are on the Gripper. We can check the states of inputs and set the states of outputs. The +
sign indicates inputs/outputs high (5v) and the - sign indicates low (0V). The ranges for input
points are ie0-ie15, ig0-ig7, and for output points oe0-15, og0-7. The search command allows us
to move the robot until an input is activated. This is useful when attempting to find a part by
touching it.
10.1.1.2 - Commands Summary
A summary of the commands is given below,
100 WAIT +IE3 wait for external input #3 to turn on
110 WAIT -IG4 wait for gripper input #4 to turn off
120 IF IE5 AND NOT IE6 THEN 110 check to see if external input5 is on and 6 is off
130 OUTPUT +OG4 turn on output #4 on the gripper
140 OUTPUT -OE4 turn on output #4 on the external connector (not the gripper)
150 SEARCH +IG7 T1 THEN 200 ELSE 300 move towards t1 until gripper input 7 goes on
CLEAR <variable> This will clear a variable or point value. If none is
specified then all the variable memory is cleared.
DEF FR <1-9> Tn Tn This command will allow the workspace axes to be
redefined.
DEF PA <0-9> (etc. For defining pallets
DEF TL <1-9> X1 Y1 X2 Y2
Z1
Defined tool offsets
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DELAY <1-32767> Will delay for the specified time in milliseconds
END Specifies the end of a program.
FOR TO / NEXT Allows the standard BASIC for next loop.
FRAME Specifies a current frame of reference.
GOSUB / RETURN Functions for creating subroutines.
GOTO An unconditional jump to another line number.
HERE <Tn> Will define the current position to the location
variable.
HOME Move the robot to an initial position
INPUT Fill a variable with an input from the keyboard
IF/THEN/ELSE Standard flow control commands
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JOGRT Sets the robot to move in cylindrical mode
JOGSP <1-100> Sets the jogging speed
JOGXY Sets the robot to move in cartesian coordinates
relative to the current frame.
MOVE <Tn> Move to a specified position.
MOVEC <Tn> <Tn> [C]
MOVEC <Tn> <rad> [L,C]
Move the robot in a circular continuous path
MOVES <Tn> Move the robot with straight line motion
NOSHAVE Sets the robot to stop fully at the end of each
OD = n Sets one of the four binary output bits (0-15)
OUTPUT <+/-> <OE,OGn>
[10-32767]
Opens and closes gripper or externally connected
devices.
PRINT Output a structured string to the output unit or
SHAVE Allow the robot to start the next motion before the
previous one is complete.
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10.2 IBM 7535 MANIPULATOR
In general
Degrees of freedom 4
Maximum payload 6kg (13.2 lb)
Repeatability (based on constant temp., load, speed) +/-0.05mm (+/- 0.002 in.)
Weight 99kg (218 lb)
Operating Temperature 10C to 40.6C (50F to 106F)
Humidity (based on constant temp. load, speed) 8% to 80%
Theta 1 axis
motion revolute
Range 0 to 200 degrees +/- 1deg.
Resolution 0.00459 deg.
Low speed (note: this is set by a switch)
max. speed 700 mm/sec (28 in./sec)
SPEED Sets the speed of the manipulator
STOP Terminate the execution of the program.
TOOL n Set motions to be relative to a tool.
WAIT <+/-> <IE,IG> <0-15> Wait for a certain input condition.
OUTPUT <+/-> <OE,OGn>
[10-32767]
Opens and closes gripper or externally connected
devices.
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max. load 6 kg(13.2 lb)
Medium speed
max. speed 1100 mm/sec (43 in./sec)
max. load 6 kg(13.2 lb)
High speed
max. speed 1450 mm/sec (57 in./sec)
max. load 1 kg(2.2 lb)
Theta 2 axis
motion revolute
Range 0 to 160 degrees +/- 1deg.
Resolution 0.009 deg.
Low speed (note: this is set by a switch)
max. speed 525 mm/sec (21 in./sec)
max. load 6 kg(13.2 lb)
Medium speed
max. speed 825 mm/sec (32 in./sec)
max. load 6 kg(13.2 lb)
High speed
max. speed 1000 mm/sec (39 in./sec)
max. load 1 kg(2.2 lb)
Roll axis
motion revolute
Range +/- 180 degrees +/- 1.5 deg.
Holding Torque 35 kg-cm (30.4 in.-lb.)
Maximum load centered on Z-Axis 6 kg (13.2 lb)
Maximum speed 3.7 rad/sec (210 deg./sec. +/-5%)
Rotating Torque 14 kg-cm (12.2 in-lb)
Max. load inertia 0.1 kg-m**2 (0.074 slug-ft**2)
(Note: effects of off centre loads not
considered, and lower maximum)
Resolution 0.36 deg.
Z-Axis
motion prismatic
Range 75 mm (2.95 in.)
Maximum Payload 6.0 kg (13.2 lb)
Resolution Not Applicable
Compressed Air
Maximum Pressure 6 kg/cm**2 (85 psig)
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Conditioning Must be moisture free, as through a
moisture separator, and filtered with
regulator.
The workspace is shown below,
650 0 0 , , ( )
0 650 0 , , ( )
650 0 0 , , ( )
x
y
z
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7535/7540 LINEAR Rate Values Available
Programmed Rate
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
20
30
50
0
Arm speed at tool tip
mm/sec. (in./sec)
60 (2.4)
100 (3.9)
140 (5.5)
180 (7.1)
225 (8.9)
265 (10.4)
305 (12.0)
345 (13.6)
385 (15.2)
430 (16.9)
430 (16.9)
430 (16.9)
430 (16.9)
Exit linear speed and motion
Straight line error
mm (in.)
3.0 (0.12)
3.7 (0.15)
4.4 (0.17)
5.3 (0.21)
6.2 (0.24)
6.9 (0.27)
7.6 (0.30)
8.4 (0.33)
9.3 (0.37)
10.0 (0.39)
11.5 (0.45)
11.5 (0.45)
11.5 (0.45)
7535 Program Speed Values for PAYLOAD Command
Program speed values
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
Speed of theta1
at the tool tip
mm/sec (in./sec)
300 (11.8)
500 (19.7)
700 (27.6)
750 (29.5)
900 (35.4)
1000 (39.3)
1100 (43.3)
1200 (47.2)
1300 (51.2)
1450 (57.1)
Default to speed switches
Speed of theta2
at the tool tip
mm/sec (in./sec)
225 (8.9)
375 (14.8)
525 (20.7)
575 (22.6)
675 (26.6)
750 (29.5)
825 (32.4)
900 (35.4)
950 (37.4)
1000 (39.3)
Maximum
payload for speed
kg (lb)
6 (13.2)
6 (13.2)
6 (13.2)
6 (13.2)
6 (13.2)
6 (13.2)
6 (13.2)
3.5 (7.7)
2 (4.4)
1 (2.2)
NOTE: Speeds in the table are for planning purposes only and are typical minimum
values. Speed values only consider a single joint moving. Speed at the end
of the arm is greater when multiple joints are used on a single move.
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10.2.1 AML Programs
All AML comments start with two dashes -- at any position on a line
Statements are ended with a semi-colon, and as long as semi-colons are used, more than one
statement can be used on a line.
Line numbering is done by the AML Editor
the free form variables/identifiers must: start with a letter; be up to 72 characters in length;
use letters numbers and underscores, except in the last position.
Statements have the general form,
A sample program is given below with comments for explanation,
IDENTIFIER:KEYWORD;
- IDENTIFIER is a unique name that the user has selected
- the colon separates the two elements
- KEYWORD indicates the significance of the IDENTIFIER to
the system
- the semi-colon indicates the end of the statement
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A summary of the commands is given below,
NEWPROG:SUBR: --A subroutine called NEWPROG to pick up a part
RELEASE; -- open the gripper before dropping to prevent collision
DELAY(20); -- wait 2 seconds to ensure the gripper is open
DOWN; -- drop down to the work surface
DELAY(10); -- wait 1 second just to be sure everything has settled down
GRASP; -- close the gripper
DELAY(10); -- wait 1 second to allow everything to settle down
UP; -- go up so that we can move over other objects
PMOVE(PT(300,300,0)); -- move to 300,300 in robot coordinates
END; -- return to the calling routine
BRANCH(label);
(flow command)
This will force a branch to the statement having the
label.
BREAKPOINT;
(flow command)
When this command is executed, it will examine the
stop and Mem key on the robot. If either is pressed,
the program execution will stop.
DECR(name);
(logic command)
Decrement name by one.
DELAY(seconds);
(flow command)
This commands will wait for the number of tenths of
seconds given, this can be used when motions must finish
before continuing. If the value is 10, then the delay
will be 1 second.
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DOWN(value);
(motion command)
Instructs the robot to drop the gripper (z-axis). The
program delays until the gripper has dropped. If the axis
has not reached its limit within the given time, then an
error message will be generated. The timeout can be
altered (from 1.5 seconds) by supplying a value
argument in tenths of a second. A value of zero means
wait forever
DPMOVE(x,y,z,r);
DPMOVE(x,y,r);
(motion command)
A relative cartesian motion is made in the direction
specified. if the z-axis has a height control, the z can
be included.
GETC(counter_name);
(communication command)
The program is halted briefly while the host computer
is polled the a new counter value.
GETPART(name);
(pallet command)
Move to the current part on the pallet.
GRASP;
(motion command)
The EOAT gripper will be closed when this command is
issued.
INCR(name);
(logic command)
Variable name is incremented by one.
LINEAR(quality);
(setting command)
When the robot moves it can follow a number of paths,
but this command will set all motions to follow a
straight path. As the value goes from 50 to 1 the path
quality improves. If the value is zero, the linear mode
is turned off.
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NEXTPART(name);
(pallet command)
move the pallet reference ahead by one.
PAYLOAD(value);
(setting command)
As the mass carried changes, so do the maximum speeds.
This command will allow modification of the motion
speeds. As value changes from 10 to 1 the load
increases, and the robot will go slower. A value of
zero will turn the function off.
PMOVE(PT(x,y,r);
PMOVE(PT(x,y,z,r));
PMOVE(name);
(motion command)
The PMOVE portion of this nested command will cause a
movement to a point. The PT statement indicated the
position of a point. A point name could also be used.
Here x and y are the cartesian coordinates on the work
plane, and r is the roll of the gripper (180). Home,
with the arm stretched to the far left is (650,0,0)
PREVPART(name);
(pallet command)
reduce the current pallet part count by one.
RELEASE;
(motion command)
This command is the opposite of GRASP, and will
release the gripper.
SETC(name, value);
(logic command)
Set the counter name to a value.
SETPART(name, value);
(pallet command)
set the pallet name to the given value.
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A summary of some of the keywords is,
TESTC(name, value, label);
TESTI(DIpoint,value,label);
TESTP(name,value,label);
(logic command)
TESTC does a conditional branch statement that
compares name to value. TESTI does the same for a DI
point, and a value. TESTP compares a pallet name and
value. All statements branch to label if the comparison
is equal.
UP(value);
(motion command)
This commands is the reverse of DOWN, as it raises the
z-axis.
WAITI(DIpoint,value,time);
(logic command)
Pause while waiting for the DI point to reach value.
Time specifies a maximum value before an error message
should be generated.
WRITEO(DO point, value);
(logic command)
Set DO point to the given value.
ZMOVE(position); Move the z-axis to a given position, if variable
positioning is available.
ZONE(factor);
(setting command)
The accuracy of a point to point move is set using
this command. As the value factor changes from 15 to 1
the motion times increase, but the final position is more
accurate. If factor has a value of zero, the function
is turned off.
END; causes a return from a subroutine.
name:NEW PT(x,y,r);
name:NEW PT(x,y,z,r);
Defines a point name with the values x,y,r and z if
the robot supports it.
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10.3 ASEA IRB-1000
In general
maximum payload (for a 200mm tool offset) 6 kg
Maximum moment of inertia 2.5 Nm (dynamic)
Maximum static moment 12 Nm (static)
weight 125 kg
accuracy at wrist +/- 0.20mm
Axis 1
name:NEW string; A string is assigned to variable name.
name:NEW n; Create a variable name, and assign a numeric value to
ident:SUBR;
ident:SUBR(parameter);
A subroutine called ident is created. A parameter list
can be associated by adding it to the definition.
name:STATIC
COUNTER;
a counter variable called name is created.
name:STATIC
PALLET(ll,lr,ur,ppr,parts
);
a pallet definition name can be defined. The pallet is
assumed to be rectangular with the three corners given,
ll, lr and ur (lower left, lower right, and upper right
respectively). the parts per row (ppr), and total number
of parts are also given.
label:statement; A label can be arbitrarily inserted before any command
to set a branch point.
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joint type revolute
range 340 deg.
speed 95 deg/sec
actuator servo
Axis 2
joint type revolute
range +/-40 deg.
speed 0.75 m/sec
actuator servo
Axis 3
joint type revolute
range +/-25 deg. to -40 deg.
speed 1.1 m/s
actuator servo
Axis 4
joint type revolute
range +/- 90 deg.
speed 115 deg/sec.
actuator servo
Axis 5
joint type revolute
range +/- 180 deg.
speed 195 deg/sec
actuator servo
Gripper
Pneumatic 2 solenoid valves are located in the
upper arm, and can be operated by
the programs.
electrical There is a four pole electrical outlet
in the upper arm for use with more
advanced grippers having search
functions.
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10.4 UNIMATION PUMA (360, 550, 560 SERIES)
In general,
- an articulated arm with 3 dof for positioning, and 3 dof for orientation
- left/right arm configurations are possible
- uses DC servo motors for drive
- uses 110-130 VAC, 50-60Hz, 1.5KW
- weight 120 lb
- repeatability 0.004in
- RS-232C port for dumb terminal
- 32 parallel I/O lines
- memory 16K
- programming language is VAL
joint 1 (Waist)
joint type revolute
range 315
max slew rate 1.9 rad/sec.
resolution .0001 rad/bit
maximum static torque 9.9Nm
joint 2 (Shoulder)
joint type revolute
range 320
max slew rate 1.8 rad/sec.
resolution .00009 rad/bit
maximum static torque 14.9Nm
joint 3 (Elbow)
joint type revolute
range 300
max slew rate 2.6 rad/sec.
resolution .000146 rad/bit
maximum static torque 9.1Nm
joint 4 (Wrist Rotation)
joint type revolute
range 575
max slew rate 8.7 rad/sec.
resolution .000181 rad/bit
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maximum static torque 1.5Nm
joint 5 (Wrist Bend)
joint type revolute
range 235
max slew rate 5.6 rad/sec.
resolution .000199 rad/bit
maximum static torque 1.4Nm
joint 6 (Flange Rotation)
joint type revolute
range 525
max slew rate 5.2 rad/sec.
resolution .000247 rad/bit
maximum static torque 1.1Nm
10.5 PRACTICE PROBLEMS
2. Write a short program to direct a robot to pick up and put down a block. Assume the points
have already been programmed with the teach pendants.
a) Write program for the IBM 7535.
b) Write program for the Seiko RT-3000.
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10. You have been asked to write a program for a Seiko RT-3000. The program is to pick up
a part at point T1, move to point T2, and then load the part into a pallet. The robot should then
return to point A to pick up then next part. This should continue until the pallet is full.
T1 = (300, 300, 20)
T2 = (-300, 300, 0)
Pallet has 6 rows and 7 columns
Pallet origin T3 = (300, 0, 0)
Pallet end of row T4 = (350, 0, 0)
Pallet end of column T5 = (300, 60, 0)
NEWPROG:BLOCK;
RELEASE; -- open the gripper
DELAY(5); -- delay 1/2 second to allow the gripper to open
PMOVE(OVER); -- move to the point over the pickup point called OVER
DOWN; -- move the arm down
DELAY(2); -- wait for the motion to complete and settle
GRASP; -- close the gripper
DELAY(2); -- wait for the gripper to close
UP; -- raise the block
DELAY(20); -- wait for a couple of seconds
DOWN; -- drop the block back to the surface of the table
OPEN; -- open the gripper
UP; move the arm away from the block
END; - terminate the program
ans. a)
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11. An IBM 7535 industrial robot is to be used to unload small 1 lb. cardboard boxes (5 by
4 by 1) from a conveyor, and stack them in a large cardboard box (20 by 8 and 2 deep). After
the large box is loaded, it will be removed automatically and replaced with an empty one. The
conveyor will be controlled by a robot output, and it will be stopped when an optical sensor
detects a small box. When the box is full the conveyor will be stopped and a light turned on until
an unload button is pushed. The entire system uses a start and stop button combination. The stop
button is not an e-stop, but it will stop the cycle after the small box is placed in the large box.
a) Layout the position of the conveyor, sensor, large box and robot so that all positions can
be reached. Indicate critical points of objects.
b) Design a robot gripper to pick up the boxes.
c) Develop a flow chart for the robot operations.
d) Write an AML program for the flowchart.
ans.
10 T1 = 300. 300. 20. 0.
20 T2 = -300. 300. 0. 0.
30 T3 = 300. 0. 0. 0.
40 T4 = 350. 0. 0. 0.
50 T5 = 300. 60. 0. 0.
60 R = 6
70 C = 7
80 OUTPUT +OG3
90 DEF PA2(R, C) T3 T4 T5
100 FOR I = 0 TO R-1
110 FOR J = 0 TO C-1
120 MOVE T1
130 OUTPUT -OG3 200
140 MOVE T2
150 MOVE PA2(J, I)
160 OUTPUT +OG3 200
170 NEXT J
180 NEXT I
190 STOP
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First, we need to convert the given dimensions to mm.
small boxes = 127x101.6x25.4mm
large boxes = 508x203.2x76.2mm
Next, we need to overlay these on the robot workspace. In this case there is abun-
dant space and can be done by inspection.
650 0 0 , , ( )
0 650 0 , , ( )
650 0 0 , , ( )
x
y
z
A
B C
D
A = (0, 650-101.6/2, 0) = (0, 599.2, 0)
B = (-400, -1.5*127, 0) = (-400, -190.5, 0)
C = (-400 + 101.6, -1.5*127, 0) = (-298.4, -190.5, 0)
D = (-400, 1.5*127, 0) = (-400, 190.5, 0)
ans. a)
photo
sensor 127/2mm
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For this application, vacuum grippers should work effectively because the mass is light,
and the boxes should have clean cardboard faces. Because the application has been
designed to lift the boxes in the centers, we should be able to use a single suction cup,
but a large factor of safety will be used to compensate (>= 3). We will assume that we
are using a venturi valve to generate the suction, so a pressure differential of 3psi is rea-
sonable.
W ( )FS PA
min
=
1lb3 3
lb
in
2
-------A
min
=
A
min
1in
2
=
A
min

d
min
2
----------


2

ans. b)
1in
2

d
min
2
----------


2

d
min
1.13in =
Based on this calculation I would select a suction cup that is 1.25 or 1.5 dia.
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12. Repeat the previous problem for the Seiko RT-3000 robot.
ans. c)
Start
start
button pushed?
pick up small box
index pallet
move above box
turn off conveyor
is box full?
turn on light
reset button?
reset pallet values
stop pushed?
yes
no
yes
no
yes
no
yes
no
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First, we need to convert the given dimensions to mm.
small boxes = 127x101.6x25.4mm
large boxes = 508x203.2x76.2mm
Next, we need to overlay these on the robot workspace. In this case there is abun-
dant space and can be done by inspection.
500 0 0 , , ( )
0 500 0 , , ( )
x
y
A
B C
D
A = (0, 500-101.6/2, 0) = (0, 449.2, 0)
B = (-350, -1.5*127, 0) = (-350, -190.5, 0)
C = (-350 + 101.6, -1.5*127, 0) = (-248.4, -190.5, 0)
D = (-350, 1.5*127, 0) = (-350, 190.5, 0)
ans. a)
photo
sensor
127/2mm
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For this application, vacuum grippers should work effectively because the mass is light,
and the boxes should have clean cardboard faces. Because the application has been
designed to lift the boxes in the centers, we should be able to use a single suction cup,
but a large factor of safety will be used to compensate (>= 3). We will assume that we
are using a venturi valve to generate the suction, so a pressure differential of 3psi is rea-
sonable.
W ( )FS PA
min
=
1lb3 3
lb
in
2
-------A
min
=
A
min
1in
2
=
A
min

d
min
2
----------


2

ans. b)
1in
2

d
min
2
----------


2

d
min
1.13in =
Based on this calculation I would select a suction cup that is 1.25 or 1.5 dia.
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ans. c)
Start
start
button pushed?
pick up small box
index pallet
move above box
turn off conveyor
is box full?
turn on light
reset button?
reset pallet values
stop pushed?
yes
no
yes
no
yes
no
yes
no
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14. The IBM 7535 robot arm moves its TCP to point (-450, 250)mm at speeds programmed
by payload(5) and decelerates from the resultant speed to zero in 0.5 seconds. The tool has a
ans.
10 R = 3: C = 4: H = 0 define rows and column variables
20 SPEED 100 set the robot speed
30 T1 = 0. 449.2 0. 0. set point A
40 T2 = -350. 449.2 -190.5 0. set point B
50 T3 = -248.4 449.2 -190.5 0. set point C
60 T4 = -350. 449.2 190.5 0. set point D
70 T5 = 0. 0. -50. 0. a displacement to the conveyor height
80 T6 = 0. 0. -100.4 0. a displacement to the bottom layer of the large box
90 T7 = 0. 0. -75. 0. a displacement to the top layer of the large box
100 DEF PA2(4,2) T1 T2 T3 define pallet
110 WAIT +IE1 wait for external input #1 to go on, this is the start button
120 FOR H = 0 TO 1 set box layers
130 FOR I = 0 TO R-1 loop for rows
140 FOR J = 0 TO C-1 loop for columns
150 OUTPUT +OE1 turn on external output #1, this is the conveyor
160 MOVE T1 move to the conveyor pickup point
170 WAIT +IE2 wait for the input from the optical sensor to go on
180 OUTPUT -OE1 turn off the conveyor
190 MOVE T1 + T5 move to pick up box
200 OUTPUT +OG1 turn on suction cup on gripper
210 MOVE T1 pick up the box
220 MOVE PA2(I, J) move to the pallet position in the large box
230 IF H = 1 THEN GOTO 260 jump if on the top layer
240 MOVE PA2(I, J) + T6 move to the bottom layer of the box
250 GOTO 270
260 MOVE PA2(I, J) + T7 move to the bottom layer of the box
270 OUTPUT -OG1 turn off the suction cup
280 MOVE PA2(I, J) move out of box
290 IF NOT IE3 THEN GOTO 310
300 WAIT +IE1 wait for the start button
310 NEXT J: NEXT I: NEXT H end of the loops
320 OUTPUT +OE2 turn on box full light
330 WAIT +IE4 wait for the reset button
340 GOTO 110 go back to start anew
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mass of 1.5 kg with its center of gravity at 3cm from the TCP and transfers a mass of 4kg with its
C.G. at 5cm from the TCP.
a) determine the inertia torque about the theta1 axis showing all correct units
b) compare the value in a) with a maximum inertia torque estimated from decelerating a
6kg mass from 1100mm/s to zero in 0.5 sec.
c) Estimate the combined error at the CG of the load due to theta1 and theta 2 resolution
10.6 LABORATORY - SEIKO RT-3000 ROBOT
Purpose:
Introduction to the Seiko RT-3000 robot and programming methods.
Overview:
This laboratory will involve a basic tutorial on the use of the robot, including safety. The
students will have prepared a program for the robot ahead of class. During the lab-
oratory the robot will be programmed and tested using the prepared programs. A
simple accuracy and repeatability test will be conducted.
Pre-Lab:
1. Use Netscape Communicator to access the robots in the laboratory, explore the site.
2. Review the note section on the Seiko RT-3000. After this use the on-line robot to write
a simple test program.
3. Write a program to pick up pop cans at one point, and put them down at another point.
This program should repeat five times in a row. Test the program on the robot.
In-Lab:
1. Examine the robot and all associated cables, including the pneumatics. Make sure the
settings match the manual specifications.
2. Examine the buttons on the front and connectors on the back of the controller box.
Match these up to the input/output points. Determine if these are TTL, sourcing, or
some other type.
3. Turn on the robot and use the teach pendant, with the commands below, to control the
robot.
4. Turn the robot controller off, connect it to a computer, and then turn it back on. Turn the
servo power on and then type in the command home. The robot will move and find
its reference position. You may then type in commands at the prompt.
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5. Program some points using the here command. (refer to manual).
6. Enter the simple program below to move between the programmed points. Add in com-
mands that will open and close the gripper.
7. Add lines the the program that will turn on/off outputs and examine inputs. Use the
appropriate electrical equipment to test the new parts of the program.
8. Enter and test your prelab program with no parts present. Set up the parts and run the
program again. Cooperate with the other group and add a part present sensor to the
part pickup point, connect it to the robot, and add a line to the program to wait for
the part.
9. Move to the other robot and complete the other part of the first step.
10. For the robot you are currently using, put the robot in an extended position (tool far
away from the base). Set up a dial gauge indicator so that it touches a solid point
on the tool. Set the gauge so that it reads zero. Move the robot away and back to
the same position, and read the value from the dial gauge indicator. Repeat this
process to get 10 readings.
11. Position the robot so that the tool is in the middle of the workspace. Take similar mea-
surements to those in step 3.
Submit (individually):
1. A copy of your prelab program.
2. A copy of the final program with the part detector sensor.
3. Statistical estimates of repeatability for both positions.
10.7 TUTORIAL - SEIKO RT-3000 ROBOT
1. Look at the robot and controller. Indentify the controller, teach pendant (programming termi-
nal) and robot.
2. Turn on the robot power and look at the programming terminal. There should be a message that
says " ". If there are any error messages inform the instructor.
3. Turn on the servo motor power by pressing the Servo ON button on the front of the controller.
After this the robot can be moved to the home position with the HOME command. After the
robot goes through the startup procedure it will be ready for use.
4. The robor joints can be moved with the arrows on the right side of the keyboard. Move each
joint and observe the range of motion.
5.
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10.8 LABORATORY - ASEA IRB-1000 ROBOT
Purpose:
Introduction to robots and programming methods.
Overview:
Pre-Lab:
In-Lab:
Submit:
10.9 TUTORIAL - ASEA IRB-1000 ROBOT
1. Look at the robot and controller. Indentify the controller, teach pendant (programming termi-
nal) and robot.
2.
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11. ROBOT APPLICATIONS
The nice definition of a robot by the Robot Institute of America is A robot is a reprogram-
mable multifunctional manipulator designed to move material, parts, tools, or specialized devices
through variable programmed motions for the performance of a variety of tasks. The not-so-nice
definition is "Robots are one armed, blind, stupid, deaf, mute, and cannot feel and understand
what they are doing".
11.0.1 Overview
Unlike many machines, robots are easy to imagine performing tasks, because of their simi-
larity to the human form. This has caused many companies to adopt robots without properly
assessing what their strengths and weaknesses are.
The early days of experimentation lead to many failed applications, as well as some notable
successes.
A useful dichotomy is,
Point-to-Point - A robot that typically only has 2 (or very few) possible positions. These
are good for pick and place type operations, and they are often constructed with
pneumatic cylinders.
Manipulation - A robot that assembles, or moves parts requires good end of path motion,
but does not require as much accuracy in the middle of the path. A higher speed
between path endpoints is often desired.
Path Tracking - When arc welding, gluing, etc. the robot must follow a path with high
accuracy, and constant speed. This often results in slower motion, and more
sophisticated control software.
Operating - The robot will be expected to apply forces to perform work at the end of the
tool, such as doing press fits. While the demands for these robots is essentially the
same, they must be capable of handling the higher forces required when in work-
ing contact with the work.
Telerobotics - Acts as a remote extension of human control, often for safety or miniatur-
ization purposes. In these cases the robots often mimic the human form, and pro-
vide some forms of physical feedback.
Services - mail delivery, vacuuming, etc.
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Biomedical - prosthetic and orthotic devices.
The number of degrees of freedom of the robot should be matched to the tasks.
Note: 5 d.o.f. robots will allow the tool to reach all points in space if the tool has an axis of
symmetry. For example, a welding torch flame has a symmetrical axis.
Some commercial applications that have been done with robots are,
- die casting - used for unloading parts from dies, quenching parts, and trimming them
with a trim press. The robot may also be used to put inserts into the die.
- spot welding - spot welding electrodes are clamped in place, and the weld is made. The
robot allows many welds to be done.
- arc welding- continuous path robots are used to slowly track a path with a continuous
rate, and with control of welding parameters.
- investment casting - robots can be used in the pick and place operations involved in mak-
ing the molds.
- forging- a robot can be used to precisely position the work under the impact hammer,
freeing a worker from the handling hot heavy work pieces.
- press work- the robot handles loading parts into the press, and removing the resulting
work pieces.
- spray painting- a very popular application in which the robot sweeps the paint head
across the surface to deposit a spray. This process has been coupled with electro-
statics to improve efficiency and distribution.
- plastic molding - they can be used for loading the hoppers, and unloading the parts. This
is most effective when the parts are hard to handle.
- foundry process- robots can be used for ladling materials, and preparation of molds.
- machine tools- robots can be used for loading and unloading machine tools, and material
transfer systems.
- heat treatment process - parts can be loaded into the ovens, unloaded from the ovens,
quenched and dried by robots.
- metal deburring - continuous path robots can be used to track rough edges with a compli-
ant tool design.
- palletizing process - parts can be placed in boxes, or on skids in preparation for shipping.
Most robots have program commands to support this.
- brick manufacture - a robot can be used for loading and unloading a kiln, and stacking
bricks for shipping.
- glass manufacture - a robot can handle the breakable glass with a wide EOAT that pre-
vents sagging, etc. The robot can also be used for grinding edges.
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11.0.2 Spray Painting and Finishing
Air spraying - air under pressure causes the paint to atomize and be propelled to the article
to be painted
Airless spraying - finishing materials, such as paint, are sprayed under considerable hydrau-
lic pressure through a fixed orifice, which causes the paint to be atomized directly without the
need for air.
Electrostatic spraying - Atomized particles (paint or powder droplets) are electrostatically
charged. These are attracted to the object being sprayed by the applied electrostatic field. Consid-
erable material savings are achieved since very little of the sprayed material bypasses the object
and is lost. Objects being sprayed are kept at a ground potential to achieve a large electrostatic
field.
Heating of materials - paint decreases in viscosity when heated and can be sprayed with
lower pressures. Less solvent is required and there is less overspray of paint. Heating may be used
with any of the preceding systems
Air spraying and electrostatic spraying are the most common methods of application for
paints, enamels, powders, and sound absorbing coatings.
11.0.3 Welding
These tasks are characterized by the need for,
- smooth motion
- conformity to specified paths
- consistent tool speed
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11.0.4 Assembly
General concepts are,
one or more robots
each robot may perform a variety of sub-assemblies
requires a conveyor and inspection station
A host computer must synchronize robot actions
A bad part rejection function should be available
An organized output should be used, e.g. pallets, or shipping crates.
These tasks are common, but face stiff competition from fixed automation and manual
labor.
11.0.5 Belt Based Material Transfer
When a robot is used in a workcell, the raw part is delivered in, worked on, and then moved
out. This can be done using moving belts, etc.
Parts are placed directly on the belt, or placed on pallets first.
Belts can travel in straight paths, or in curved paths if flexible belt link designs are used.
If straight belts are used, transfer points can be used at the end to change part/pallet direc-
tion
When pallets are used, there is a fixture on top designed to hold the part in an accurate posi-
tion so that robots and other equipment will be able to locate the part within some tolerance.
Vision systems may be necessary if part orientation cannot be fixed.
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11.1 END OF ARM TOOLING (EOAT)
The best known universal gripper - the human hand
Useful classifications are,
- Grippers
- multiple/single
- internal/external
- Tools
- compliant
- contact
- non-contact
End of arm tooling is typically purchased separately, or custom built.
11.1.1 EOAT Design
Typical factors to be considered are,
Workpiece to be handled
part dimensions
mass
pre- and post- processing geometry
geometrical tolerances
potential for part damage
Actuators
mechanical
vacuum
magnet
etc.
Power source of EOAT
electrical
pneumatic
hydraulic
mechanical
Range of gripping force
object mass
friction or nested grip
coefficient of friction between gripper and part
maximum accelerations during motion
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Positioning
gripper length
robot accuracy and repeatability
part tolerances
Maintenance
number of cycles required
use of separate wear components
design for maintainability
Environment
temperature
humidity
dirt, corrosives, etc.
Temperature protection
heat shields
longer fingers
separate cooling system
heat resistant materials
Materials
strong, rigid, durable
fatigue strength
cost and ease of fabrication
coefficient of friction
suitable for environment
Other points
interchangeable fingers
design standards
use of mounting plate on robot
gripper flexible enough to accommodate product design change
The typical design criteria are,
- low weight to allow larger payload, increase accelerations, decrease cycle time
- minimum dimensions set by size of workpiece, and work area clearances
- widest range of parts accommodated using inserts, and adjustable motions
- rigidity to maintain robot accuracy and reduce vibrations
- maximum force applied for safety, and to prevent damage to the work
- power source should be readily available from the robot, or nearby
- maintenance should be easy and fast
- safety dictates that the work shouldnt drop when the power fails
Other advanced design points,
- ensure that part centroid is centered close to the robot to reduce inertial effects. Worst
case make sure that it is between the points of contact.
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- holding pressures/forces/etc are hard to control, try to hold parts with features or shapes
- compliance can help guide work into out-of-alignment conditions.
- sensors in the EOAT can check for parts not in the gripper, etc.
- the gripper should tolerate variance in work position with part alignment features
- gripper changers can be used to make a robot multifunctional
- multiple EOAT heads allow one robot to perform many different tasks without an EOAT
change.
- *** Dont try to mimic human behavior.
- design for quick removal or interchange of tooling by requiring a small number of tools
(wrenches, screwdrivers, etc).
- provide dowels, slots, and other features to lead to fast alignment when changing grip-
pers.
- use the same fasteners when possible.
- eliminate sharp corners/edges to reduce wear on hoses, wires, etc.
- allow enough slack and flexibility in cables for full range of motion.
- use lightweight materials, and drill out frames when possible.
- use hard coatings, or hardened inserts to protect soft gripper materials.
- examine alternatives when designing EOAT.
Part
Gripper
Better - less chance of slippage
robot arm
Gripper
Part
robot arm
part will be more stable, and well located
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- the EOAT should be recognized as a potential bottleneck, and given extra design effort.
- use shear pins, and other devices to protect the more expensive components.
- consider dirt, and use sealed bearings where possible.
- move as much weight away from the tip of the gripper towards the robot.
11.1.2 Gripper Mechanisms
A gripper is specifically EOAT that uses a mechanical mechanism and actuator to grasp a
part with gripping surfaces (aka fingers)
Quite often gripper mechanisms can be purchases, and customized fingers attached.
Fingers are designed to,
1. Physically mate with the part for a good grip
2. Apply enough force to the part to prevent slipping
Movements of the fingers
- pivoting (often uses pivotal linkages)
- linear or translational movement (often uses linear bearings and actuators)
Typical mechanisms
- linkage actuation
- gear and rack
- cam
n
f
F
g
wgS =
coeff. of friction between part and gripper =
n
f
number of contacting fingers =
F
g
gripper force =
w weight of part =
g gravity =
S factor of safety =
(for basic applications 2 to 3 should be the
absolute minimum, but high speed applications
will require more force to resist inertial forces)
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- screw
- rope and pulley
- miscellaneous - eg. bladder, diaphragm
Two Finger Gripper - as the pneu-
matic cylinder is actuated, the
fingers move together and
apart.
Parallel finger actuator - as the
cylinder is actuated, the fin-
gers move together and apart
in parallel.
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11.1.2.1 - Vacuum grippers
Suction cups can be used to grip large flat surfaces. The cups are,
- typically made of soft rubber or plastic
- typically round, or oval shapes
A piston operated vacuum pump (can give a high vacuum), or a venturi valve (simpler) can
Two Fingered Pneumatic Actuated - as the cylinder is
actuated, it translates to the fingers opening or clos-
ing. The extra links help increase holding force.
Two Finger Internal Gripper - as
the cylinder is actuated, the
fingers move outward.
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be used to generate the vacuum.
The surfaces should be large, smooth, clean.
The force of a suction cup depends on the effective area of the vacuum and the difference in
the vacuum, and air pressures.
e.g.
F PA = F maximum gripping force =
P difference between vacuum and air pressure =
A total effective area of the vacuum =
We have a suction cup gripper with two 5diameter cups that is to be used
to lift 1/4 steel plates cut to 2 by 3. How much vacuum pressure must
be applied to just hold the plates? Suggest a realistic value.
w 0.28
lb
in
3
-------


1
4
--- in ( ) 24 in ( ) 36 in ( ) 60.48 lb ( ) = =
A 2
5
2
---


2
2 19.63 in
2
( ) [ ] 39.26 in
2
( ) = = =
P
w
A
----
60.48 lb ( )
39.26 in
2
( )
-------------------------- 1.54 psi ( ) = = =
Minimum to hold plate
Assume low moving speed for robot, use factor of safety = 2.0
P
S
2.0 P 3.08 psi ( ) = =
Note: this is much less than atmospheric pressure (15 psi), there-
fore it is realistic.
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Advantages,
- requires only one surface of a part to grasp
- a uniform pressure can be distributed over some area, instead of concentrated on a point
- the gripper is light weight
- many different types of materials can be used
Disadvantages,
- the maximum force is limited by the size of the suction cups
- positioning may be somewhat inaccurate
- time may be needed for the vacuum in the cup to build up
11.1.3 Magnetic Grippers
Can be used with ferrous materials
Electromagnets,
- easy to control, requires a power supply, and a controller
- polarity can be reversed on the magnet when it is put down to reverse residual magne-
tism
Permanent magnets,
- external power is not required
- a mechanism is required to separate parts from the magnet when releasing
- good for environments that are sensitive to sparks
Advantages,
- variation in part size can be tolerated
- ability to handle metal parts with holes
- pickup times fast
- requires only one surface for gripping
- can pick up the top sheet from a stack
Disadvantages,
- residual magnetism that remains in the workpiece
- possible side slippage
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11.1.3.1 - Adhesive Grippers
Can handle fabrics and other lightweight materials
These grippers are basically a sticky surface on the end of the robot
As the adhesive gripper is repeatedly used, it loses stickiness, but a tape roll can be used to
refresh the sticky surface.
11.1.4 Expanding Grippers
Some parts have hollow cavities that can be used to advantage when grasping.
A bladder can be inserted into a part, and then inflated. This forms a friction seal between
the two, and allows manipulation. When done the pressure is released, and the part freed.
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Expanding grippers can also be used when gripping externally.
11.1.5 Other Types Of Grippers
Most grippers for manipulation are sold with mounts so that fingers may be removed, and
replaced.
bladders inflate inwards
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Gripper fingers can be designed to reduce problems when grasping.
11.2 ADVANCED TOPICS
11.2.1 Simulation/Off-line Programming
How a robot interacts with the environment makes it difficult to program off-line. To do this
successfully, a complete simulation of the robot workspace is required.
One excellent example of a simulation package is CIMStation by Silma. It allows full con-
struction of the robots workspace, and subsequent testing.
Self Aligning Finger Pads - small rock-
ing pads are placed on the end fingers,
these are also covered with a high
friction material, such as rubber.
These allow some locational inaccu-
racy when grasping parts.
Multiple Part Gripper - the gripper
has a number of holes cut for dif-
ferent parts. In this case the grip-
per can hold three different radii,
and the rubber lining will help
hole the part.
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Examples of simulated operation in CIMStation are,
- painting
- NC code verification
- tool and fixture simulation
- Design For Manufacturing
- process planning
- composite tape layup
- composite filament layup
- spot welding
- arc welding
- material/work manipulation
- collision detection
- deburring
- inspection
- kinematic and dynamic simulation
- controller simulation
The simulators available for the robots in the lab allow off-line programming and simula-
tions.
11.3 INTERFACING
- TTL IO
- sourcing/sinking
- serial communications
11.4 PRACTICE PROBLEMS
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7. Suggest a type of robot suitable for the following tasks. Briefly explain your suggestion.
a) placing pallets on rack shelving
ans. cartesian - well suited to cartesian layout of shelves.
b) electronics assembly
ans. scara - will work on a flat table well.
c) loading and unloading parts from an NC mill
ans. articulated - can easily move around obstructions.
8. Suggest a type of robot suitable for the following tasks. Briefly explain your suggestion.
a) a gas pump robot for placing the gas nozzle into the fuel tank.
b) for drilling holes in a printed circuit board.
c) to vacuum a hotel.
3. We plan to use a pneumatic gripper to pick up a 4 by 8 sheet of glass weighing 40 lbs. Sug-
gest a gripper layout and dimensions of the cups. State any assumptions.
4. A vacuum pump to be used in a robot vacuum gripper application is capable of drawing a
ans.
FS L ( ) Nr
2
P =
For stability we want to set up an array of cups. A set of 3 or 4 would be reason-
able to help support the sheet. - I will pick 4. Now, the diameter of the cup
should be determined. We will assume that the vacuum pressure will be 5 psi
below atmosphere, and we will use a factor of safety of 2.
2 40lb ( ) 4r
2
5psi =
4

--- r
2
= r 1.128in >
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negative pressure of 4.0 psi compared to atmospheric. The gripper is to be used for lifting stain-
less steel plates, each plate having dimensions of 15 by 35, and weighing 52 lbs. Determine the
diameter of the suction cups to be used for the gripper if it is decided to use two cups for greater
stability. A factor of safety of 1.5 should be used in the computations.
5. Consider the following gripper design problems.
a) We plan to use a friction gripper to pick up a 50 lb iron plate. Suggest a gripper design and
specify the force required.
b) Design an end effector, and describe the path planning approach for a robot unloading sat-
ellites from the space shuttle.
11.5 LABORATORY - ROBOT INTERFACING
Purpose: Basic robot interfacing
Overview:
Pre-Lab (individual):
1. Develop a program that will put down and pick up balls at two different point for both
robots.
2. Test both programs on-line.
3. Plan for a mode of robot operation either one robot can deposit a ball in a center pickup
point, or at their own private pickup points. (Only a single ball will be used) Each
robot will have a button connected to it. If the robot button and the other robot has
the button, the robot will request the ball from other robot (using an I/O line). A
list of the inputs and outputs is given below. Develop a simple diagram showing
outputs and inputs to connect two robots and sensors. Develop a state diagram for
the operation of both robots. Rewrite the robot programs from step 1 so that they
will use the inputs.
input #1 ball in my private point
input #2 other robot wants ball
input #3 ball request button
output #1 request ball from other robot
In-Lab (groups of 4):
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1. The instructor will discuss interfacing issues.
2. Each group should do each of the three parts below in turn.
1a. Test programs on the RV-M1, and add grippers/fixtures as required
1b. Test programs on the RT-3000, and add grippers/fixtures as required
1c. Connect and test the wiring for each of the robots and the interface
2. Integrate all of the equipment for the final task.
Submit:
1. Individually developed programs for the robots.
2. Group programs for the robots and PLC.
11.6 LABORATORY - ROBOT WORKCELL INTEGRATION
Purpose: Interfacing robots to workcells using PLCs.
Overview:
Pre-Lab (individual):
1. Develop a program that will draw a square on both robots, and test them on-line.
2. Develop a program that will draw a circle on both robots, and test them on-line.
3. Develop ladder logic for a micrologix that will watch for inputs from both robots. The
two inputs will indicate when either of the robot is using the drawing paper. The
PLC will also have outputs connected to both robots. Each robot will have two
inputs. One input will cause a circle to be drawn, the other will cause the square to
be drawn. The PLC will use inputs from push-button switches to indicate when a
circle or square is to be drawn. The ladder logic should share the work between the
robots.
4. Combine and modify the robot programs so that they will interface to the PLC program.
In-Lab (groups of 3):
1. Each group should do one of the tasks below,
1a. Enter and test the program on the RT-3000 robot. Use a voltage source to test
the program.
1b. Enter and test the program on the RV-M1 robot. Use a voltage source to test the
program.
1c. Enter and test the program on the micrologix.
2. Rotate between the stations until you have done all three modules.
3. Connect the PLC and two robots electrically, and enter and test the programs.
Submit:
1. Individually developed programs for the robots and PLC.
2. Group programs for the robots and PLC.
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12. SPATIAL KINEMATICS
Basically mechanisms that are 3D (not planar).
12.1 BASICS
When we deal with geometries in two dimensions we have three position variables (dof) for
each rigid body (two for position, one for orientation).
When a problem is expanded to three dimensions we then have six position variables (dof)
for a rigid body (three for position, and three for orientation).
These added degrees of freedom expand the complexity of the problem solutions. There are
a few potential approaches,
- look for regularities that simplify the problem (scalar)
- vector based approaches (positions)
- matrix based approaches (positions and orientations)
Consider the example of the spherical joint - all of the axes of rotation coincide.
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12.1.1 Degrees of Freedom
The scalar and vector approaches are easily extended to 3D problems. One significant dif-
ference is that the polar notations are no longer available for use.
We can determine the number of degrees of freedom using a simple relationship that is an
extension of the Kutzbach criteria,
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Consider the number of degrees of freedom in the linkage below,
12.2 HOMOGENEOUS MATRICES
This method still uses geometry to determine the position of the robot, but it is put into an
ordered method using matrices.
m 6 n 1 ( ) 5j
1
4j
2
3j
3
2j
4
j
5
=
where,
m mobility of the mechanism (d.o.f.) =
n number of links =
j
1
j
2
, , the number of joints with 1, 2, ... dof respectively =
x
y
z
A
B
C
D
E
10
6
40
3
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Consider the planar robot below,
The basic approach to this method is,
1. On the base, each joint, and the tool of the robot, attach a reference frame (most often x-
y-z). Note that the last point is labels T for tool. This will be a convention that I
will generally follow.
2. Determine a transformation matrix to map between each frame. It is important to do this
(xb, yb)
(xT, yT)
1m
1m
0.2m
TCP

2
(x1,y1)
x
y
z
x
y
z
x
y
z
x
y
z

2
F
0
F
1
F
2
F
T
T
0 1 ,
T
1 2 ,
T
2 T ,
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by assuming the joints are in their 0 joint positions. Put the joint positions in as
variables.
T
0 1 ,
= T
1 2 ,
= T
2 T ,
=
trans x y z , , ( )
1 0 0 x
0 1 0 y
0 0 1 z
0 0 0 1
=
rot y , ( )
cos 0 sin 0
0 1 0 0
sin 0 cos 0
0 0 0 1
=
rot x , ( )
1 0 0 0
0 cos sin 0
0 sin cos 0
0 0 0 1
=
rot z , ( )
cos sin 0 0
sin cos 0 0
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
=
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3. Multiply the frames to get a complete transformation matrix.
ASIDE: The structure of these matrices describe the position (P) and orientation
of the x (N), y (O), z (A), axes.
N
X
O
X
A
X
P
X
N
Y
O
Y
A
Y
P
Y
N
Z
O
Z
A
Z
P
Z
0 0 0 1
x (N)
y (O)
z (A)
P
T
0 1 ,

1
cos
1
sin 0 0

1
sin
1
cos 0 0
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
1 0 0 1
0 1 0 0
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
rot z
1
, ( )trans 1 0 0 , , ( ) = =
T
1 2 ,

2
cos
2
sin 0 0

2
sin
2
cos 0 0
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
1 0 0 1
0 1 0 0
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
rot z
2
, ( )trans 1 0 0 , , ( ) = =
T
2 T ,
1 0 0 0.2
0 1 0 0
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
trans 0.2 0 0 , , ( ) = =
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The position and orientation can be read directly from the homogenous transformation
matrix as indicated above.
T
0 T ,
T
0 1 ,
T
1 2 ,
T
2 T ,
=
T
0 T ,

1
cos
1
sin 0 0

1
sin
1
cos 0 0
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
1 0 0 1
0 1 0 0
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1

2
cos
2
sin 0 0

2
sin
2
cos 0 0
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
1 0 0 1
0 1 0 0
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
1 0 0 0.2
0 1 0 0
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
=
T
0 T ,

1
cos
1
sin 0 0

1
sin
1
cos 0 0
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
1 0 0 1
0 1 0 0
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1

2
cos
2
sin 0 0

2
sin
2
cos 0 0
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
1 0 0 1.2
0 1 0 0
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
=
T
0 T ,

1
cos
1
sin 0 0

1
sin
1
cos 0 0
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
1 0 0 1
0 1 0 0
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1

2
cos
2
sin 0 1.2
2
cos

2
sin
2
cos 0 1.2
2
sin
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
=
T
0 T ,

1
cos
1
sin 0 0

1
sin
1
cos 0 0
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1

2
cos
2
sin 0 1.2
2
cos 1 +

2
sin
2
cos 0 1.2
2
sin
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
=
T
0 T ,

1

2
+ ( ) cos
1

2
+ ( ) sin 0
1
cos 1.2
1

2
+ ( ) cos +

1

2
+ ( ) sin
1

2
+ ( ) cos 0
1
sin 1.2
1

2
+ ( ) sin +
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
=
Position
Orientation
complete the multiplication
and simplify to get......
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To reverse the transform, we only need to invert the transform matrix - this is a direct result
of the loop equation.
12.2.1 Denavit-Hartenberg Transformation (D-H)
Designed as more specialized transforms for robots (based on homogenous transforms)
Zi-1 axis along motion of ith joint
Xi axis normal to Zi-1 axis, and points away from it.
Basic transform is,
1. rotate about Zi-1 by thetai (joint angle)
2. translate along Zi-1 by di (link offset)
3. translate along Xi by ai (link length)
4. rotate about Xi by alphai (link twist)
T
T 0 ,
T
0 T ,
( )
1
=
T
0 1 ,
T
1 2 ,
T
2 T ,
T
T 0 ,
I =
where,
I = Identity matrix
T
0 T ,
T
T 0 ,
I =
We can manipulate the equation,
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We can see how the D-H representation is applied using the two link manipulator from
before
T
i 1 i ,
rot z
i 1

i
, ( )trans 0 0 d
i
, , ( )trans a
i
0 0 , , ( )rot x
i

i
, ( ) =
T
i 1 i ,

i
cos
i
cos
i
sin
i

i
sin sin a
i

i
cos

i
sin
i
cos
i
cos
i

i
cos sin a
i

i
sin
0
i
sin
i
cos d
i
0 0 0 1
=
z
i
z
i 1 +
x
i 1 +
y
i 1 +
x
i
y
i
a
i 1 +
d
i 1 +

i 1 +
z
i

i 1 +
x
i
Robot
Base
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12.2.2 Orientation
The Euler angles are a very common way to represent orientation in 3-space.
T
0 1 ,

1
cos
1
sin 0
1
cos

1
sin
1
cos 0
1
sin
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
=

i

1
=
d
i
0 =
a
i
1 =

i
0 =
T
1 2 ,

2
cos
2
sin 0
2
cos

2
sin
2
cos 0
2
sin
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
=

i

2
=
d
i
0 =
a
i
1 =

i
0 =
T
2 T ,
1 0 0 0.2
0 1 0 0
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
=

i
0 =
d
i
0 =
a
i
0.2 =

i
0 =
T
0 T ,
T
0 1 ,
T
1 2 ,
T
2 T ,
=
T
0 T ,

1
cos
1
sin 0
1
cos

1
sin
1
cos 0
1
sin
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1

2
cos
2
sin 0
2
cos

2
sin
2
cos 0
2
sin
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
1 0 0 0.2
0 1 0 0
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
=
T
0 T ,

1

2
+ ( ) cos
1

2
+ ( ) sin 0
1
cos 1.2
1

2
+ ( ) cos +

1

2
+ ( ) sin
1

2
+ ( ) cos 0
1
sin 1.2
1

2
+ ( ) sin +
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
=
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The main problem in representing orientation is that the angles of rotation must be applied
one at a time, and by changing the sequence we will change the final orientation. In other words
the three angles will not give a unique solution unless applied in the same sequence every time.
By fixing a set of angles by convention we can then use the three angles by themselves to
define an orientation.
The convention described here is the Euler angles.
The sequence of orientation is,
Therefore to reorient a point in space we can apply the following matrix, to the position vec-
tors, or axes vectors, (there will be more on these matrices shortly)
In order,
rot ( ) rot ( ) rot ( ) , ,
where,
rotation about z axis =
rotation about new x axis =
rotation about new z axi s =
R
x
'
R
y
'
R
z
'
cos sin 0
sin cos 0
0 0 1
1 0 0
0 cos sin
0 sin cos
cos sin 0
sin cos 0
0 0 1
R
x
R
y
R
z
=
R
x
'
R
y
'
R
z
'
cos cos sin cos sin ( ) sin cos cos sin cos + ( ) sin sin ( )
sin cos cos cos sin ( ) sin sin cos cos cos + ( ) cos sin ( )
sin sin ( ) sin cos ( ) cos ( )
R
x
R
y
R
z
=
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We can find these angles given a set of axis before and after.
12.2.3 Inverse Kinematics
Basically we can find the joint angles for the robot based on the position of the end effector.
This is not a simple problem, and there are few reliable methods. This is partly caused by
the non-unique nature of the problem. At best there are typically multiple, if not infinite numbers
of equivalent solutions. The 2 dof robot seen before has two possible solutions.
We can do simple inverse kinematics with trigonometry.
If we have more complicated problems, we may try to solve the problem by examining the
transform matrix,
x
0
1
0
0
= x
1
0.71
0.71
0
= y
0
= y
1
=
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12.2.4 The Jacobian
T
0 T ,

1

2
+ ( ) cos
1

2
+ ( ) sin 0
1
cos 1.2
1

2
+ ( ) cos +

1

2
+ ( ) sin
1

2
+ ( ) cos 0
1
sin 1.2
1

2
+ ( ) sin +
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
=
x
T

1
cos 1.2
1

2
+ ( ) cos + =
y
T

1
sin 1.2
1

2
+ ( ) sin + =
x
T

1
cos
1.2
-------------------------
1

2
+ ( ) cos =
y
T

1
sin
1.2
------------------------
1

2
+ ( ) sin =
Combine the two to eliminate the compound angles,
1
1

2
+ ( ) cos ( )
2

1

2
+ ( ) sin ( )
2
+ =
Separate positions and simplify,
1
x
T

1
cos
1.2
-------------------------


2
y
T

1
sin
1.2
------------------------


2
+ =
1.44 x
T
2
2x
T

1
cos
1
cos ( )
2
y
T
2
2y
T

1
sin
1
sin ( )
2
+ + + =
0.44 x
T
2
x
T
2
( ) 2x
T

1
cos 2y
T

1
sin =
0.44 x
T
2
x
T
2

2
---------------------------------



x
T

1
cos y
T

1
sin + ( ) =
ETC.....
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A matrix of partial derivatives that relate the velocity of the joints, to the velocity of the
tool.
The inverse Jacobian is used for motion control
Find the Jacobian and inverse Jacobian for the 2 dof robot.
d
dt
-----x
T
d
dt
-----y
T
d
dt
-----z
T
x
T

1
--------
x
T

2
--------
x
T

3
--------
y
T

1
--------
y
T

2
--------
y
T

3
--------
z
T

1
--------
z
T

2
--------
z
T

3
--------
d
dt
---- -
1
d
dt
---- -
2
d
dt
---- -
3
J
d
dt
---- -
1
d
dt
---- -
2
d
dt
---- -
3
= =
J
1
x

T
y

T
z

3
=
x
y
z
x
y
z
x
y
z
x
y
z

2
F
0
F
1
F
2
F
T
T
0 1 ,
T
1 2 ,
T
2 T ,
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12.3 SPATIAL DYNAMICS
The basic principles of planar dynamics are expanded up for 3D spatial problems. The
added dimension adds some complexity that should be addressed.
12.3.1 Moments of Inertia About Arbitrary Axes
Moments of Inertia are normally found for a single axis of rotation. When the object is
T
0 T ,

1

2
+ ( ) cos
1

2
+ ( ) sin 0
1
cos 1.2
1

2
+ ( ) cos +

1

2
+ ( ) sin
1

2
+ ( ) cos 0
1
sin 1.2
1

2
+ ( ) sin +
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
=
Find the Jacobian matrix for the matrix given below. This will give a
matrix that relates tool velocity to joint velocities.The joint angles are 30 and
20 for joints 1 and 2, find the joint velocities if the tool velocity is 0.05 m/s
page 367
rotating about another axis, we must recalculate the moments of inertia.
If we take the moments of inertia for the original axes, and project these values onto new
vectors, we can get new values,
We start by defining the vector equivalencies for rotated axes,
R' R iR
x
jR
y
kR
z
+ + i' R'
x
j'R'
y
k' R'
k
+ + = = =
We can project this vector to the other set of axes,
R'
x
i' ( ) iR
x
jR
y
kR
k
+ + ( ) R
x

i' i
cos R
y

i' j
cos R
z

i' k
cos + + = =
R'
y
j' ( ) iR
x
jR
y
kR
k
+ + ( ) R
x

j' i
cos R
y

j' j
cos R
z

j' k
cos + + = =
R'
z
k' ( ) iR
x
jR
y
kR
k
+ + ( ) R
x

k' i
cos R
y

k' j
cos R
z

k' k
cos + + = =
Next we integrate for moment of inertia for the shifted x axis,
I
x' x'
i' R'
x
( ) i' R'
x
( ) m d

=
R
x

i' i
cos R
y

i' j
cos R
z

i' k
cos + + ( )
2
m d

=
R
x

i' i
cos ( )
2
R
y

i' j
cos ( )
2
R
z

i' k
cos ( )
2
2 R
x

i' i
R
y

i' j
cos cos ( ) + + + +

=
2 R
x

i' i
R
z

i' k
cos ( ) cos ( ) 2 R
y

i' j
R
z

i' k
cos ( ) cos ( )dm +
I
x' x'
I
xx

i' i
cos ( )
2
I
yy

i' j
cos ( )
2
I
zz

i' k
cos ( )
2
2I
xy

i' i

i' j
cos cos ( ) + + + + =
2I
xz

i' i

i' k
cos cos ( ) 2I
yz

i' j

i' k
cos cos ( ) +
Next we integrate for the product of inertia for the shifted x and y axis,
I
x' y'
i' R'
x
( ) i' R'
y
( ) m d

=
Similarly for the shifted y and z axes,
I
y' y'
I
xx

j' i
cos ( )
2
I
yy

j' j
cos ( )
2
I
zz

j' k
cos ( )
2
2I
xy

j' i

j' j
cos cos ( ) + + + + =
2I
xz

j' i

j' k
cos cos ( ) 2I
yz

j' j

j' k
cos cos ( ) +
I
z' z'
I
xx

k' i
cos ( )
2
I
yy

k' j
cos ( )
2
I
zz

k' k
cos ( )
2
2I
xy

k' i

k' j
cos cos ( ) + + + + =
2I
xz

k' i

k' k
cos cos ( ) 2I
yz

k' j

k' k
cos cos ( ) +
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This will lead to,
I
x' y'
I
xx

i' i

j'i
cos cos ( ) I
yy

i' j

j'j
cos cos ( ) I
zz

i' k

j' k
cos cos ( ) + + + =
I
xy

i' i

j' j
cos cos
i' j

j' i
cos cos + ( ) I
yz

i' j

j' k
cos cos
i' k

j' j
cos cos + ( ) + +
I
xz

i'k

j' i
cos cos
i' i

j' k
cos cos + ( )
I
x' y'
I
xx

k' i

i' i
cos cos ( ) I
yy

k' j

i' j
cos cos ( ) I
zz

k'k

i' k
cos cos ( ) + + + =
I
xy

k' i

i' j
cos cos
k' j

i' i
cos cos + ( ) I
yz

k' j

i' k
cos cos
k' k

i' j
cos cos + ( ) + +
I
xz

k' k

i' i
cos cos
k' i

i' k
cos cos + ( )
I
y' z'
I
xx

j' i

k'i
cos cos ( ) I
yy

j' j

k' j
cos cos ( ) I
zz

j' k

k' k
cos cos ( ) + + + =
I
xy

j' i

k' j
cos cos
j' j

k' i
cos cos + ( ) I
yz

j' j

k' k
cos cos
j'k

k' j
cos cos + ( ) + +
I
xz

j' k

k' i
cos cos
j' i

k' k
cos cos + ( )
R
x
'' R
x
' d
x
' + = R
y
'' R
y
' d
y
' + = R
z
'' R
z
' d
z
' + =
We can define the new coordinate system in terms of translated axes,
This can be integrated for the shifted x axis,
I
x'' x''
R
y
''
2
R
z
''
2
+ ( ) m d

R
y
' d
y
' + ( )
2
R
z
' d
z
' + ( )
2
+ ( ) m d

= =
R
y
'
2
2R
y
' d
y
' d
y
'
2
R
z
'
2
2R
z
' d
z
' d
z
'
2
+ + + + + ( ) m d

=
R
y
'
2
R
z
'
2
+ ( ) m d

2R
y
' d
y
' ( ) m d

2R
z
' d
z
' ( ) m d

d
y
'
2
d
z
'
2
+ ( ) m d

+ + + =
I
y' z'
2mR
M
y'
d
y'
2mR
M
z'
d
z'
d
y
'
2
d
z
'
2
+ ( )m + + + =
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12.3.2 Eulers Equations of Motion
We can use Eulers equations of motion to determine moments produced by angular veloci-
ties and accelerations.
These can be used to examine rotating three dimensional masses. Consider the following,
This eventually leads to,
I
x'' x''
I
x'x'
2mR
M
y'
d
y'
2mR
M
z'
d
z'
m d
y'
( )
2
m d
z'
( )
2
+ + + + =
I
y'' y''
I
y'y'
2mR
M
x'
d
x'
2mR
M
z'
d
z'
m d
x'
( )
2
m d
z'
( )
2
+ + + + =
I
z'' z''
I
z' z'
2mR
M
x'
d
x'
2mR
M
y'
d
y'
m d
x'
( )
2
m d
y'
( )
2
+ + + + =
I
x'' y''
I
x'y'
2mR
M
x'
d
y'
2mR
M
y'
d
x'
md
x'
d
y'
+ + + =
I
y'' z''
I
y' z'
2mR
M
y'
d
z'
2mR
M
z'
d
y'
md
y'
d
z'
+ + + =
I
x'' z''
I
x' z'
2mR
M
x'
d
z'
2mR
M
z'
d
x'
md
x'
d
z'
+ + + =
M
M
ij
y

I
M
yy

y
I
M
xx
I
M
zz
( )
x

z
=
M
M
ij
x

I
M
xx

x
I
M
yy
I
M
zz
( )
y

z
=
M
M
ij
z

I
M
zz

z
I
M
xx
I
M
yy
( )
x

y
=
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12.3.3 Impulses and Momentum
Momentum is a convenient alternative to energy in analysis of systems.
12.3.3.1 - Linear Momentum
momentum is defined as,
The disk and shaft shown are rotated at
2000 rpm, and there is an angular acceleration
of 20 rev/(sec.sec.). The steel part is held in a
cantilevered bearing that can be approximated
with the forces shown.
2 6
8
1
8
1
F
F
page 371
If no external forces are applied, momentum remains constant (is conserved). In this case L
is a constant.
An impulse is a force applied that will change momentum.
12.3.3.2 - Angular Momentum
Angular momentum is for rotating objects. The rotation about some center tends to make
these equations a bit more complicated than linear momentum.
We can start to find this as a velocity times a distance of rotation, and this will lead to the
eventual relationships,
These equations show the angular momentum H, along with other familiar terms.
F t ( ) t d
t
1
t
2

mA t ( ) t d
t
1
t
2

mV t
2
( ) mV t
1
( ) L t ( ) = = =
Momentum
Impulse
M
M
x

I
M
xx

x
I
M
xy

y
I
M
xz

z

y
H
z

z
H
y
+ =
M
M
y

I
M
yx

x
I
M
yy

y
I
M
yz

z

z
H
x

x
H
z
+ + =
M
M
z

I
M
xzx

x
I
M
zy

y
I
M
zz

z

x
H
y

y
H
x
+ + =
page 372
12.4 DYNAMICS FOR KINEMATICS CHAINS
There are a variety of common methods,
- Euler-Lagrange - energy based
- Newton-Euler - DAlemberts equations
12.4.1 Euler-Lagrange
This method uses a Lagrangian energy operator to calculate torques
For a typical link,
L
i

i

i
, ( ) K
i
P
i
=
L , ( ) K
i
P
i
=
where,
L = lagrangian
K = kinetic energy of link i
P = potential energy of link i
d
dt
-----

L
i

L
i

Q
i
=
Q = forces and torques
page 373
If we have used matrices to formulate the problem, we use the Jacobian to find velocities.
Consider the example below,
K
i
m
i
V
Ci
T
V
Ci
2
-----------------------
i
T
I
i

i
+ =
where,
m = mass of link i
V = velocity of center of mass of link i
omega = angular velocity of link i
I = mass moment of inertia of link i
P
i
m
i
g
T
R
Ci
=
where,
g = gravity vector
R = displacement from base of robot to center of mass of link
V
Ci

i
J ( ) =
page 374
(xb, yb)
(xT, yT)
1m
1m
0.2m
TCP

2
M
links
5kg =
M
tool
0.5kg =
I
links
10 =
I
tool
1 =
page 375
12.4.2 Newton-Euler
We can sum forces and moments, and then solve the equations in a given sequence.
These equations can be written in vector form,
To do these calculations start at the base, and calculate the kinematics up to the end of the
manipulator (joint positions, velocities and accelerations). Then work back from the end and find
forces and moments.
12.5 REFERENCES
Erdman, A.G. and Sandor, G.N., Mechanism Design Analysis and Synthesis, Vol. 1, 3rd Edi-
F
i
m
i
A
i
0 =
M
i
I
i

i

i
2
+ ( ) 0 =
f
i 1
f
i
m
i
g m
i
A
i
+ 0 =
where,
f = forces between link i and i+1
A = acceleration of center of mass of link i
n
i 1
n
i
r
i Ci ,
f
i
r
i 1 Ci ,
f
i 1
I
i

i

i
I
i

i
( ) + 0 =
where,
f = forces between link i and i+1
A = acceleration of center of mass of link i
page 376
tion, Prentice Hall, 1997.
Fu, Gonzalez, and Lee,
Shigley, J.E., Uicker, J.J., Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, Second Edition, McGraw-
Hill, 1995.
12.6 PRACTICE PROBLEMS
1. For the Stanford arm below,
a) list the D-H parameters (Hint: extra dummy joints may be required)
b) Find the forward kinematics using homogenous matrices.
c) Find the Jacobian matrix for the arm.
d) If the arm is at
1
= 45 degrees,
2
= 45 degrees, r = 0.5m, find the speed of the TCP if
the joint velocities are
1
= 1 degree/sec,
2
= 10 degrees/sec, and r = 0.01 m/
sec.
r
x
y
z

1
d
1
(0,0,0)
TCP
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW
page 377
3. Robotics and Automated Manipulators (RAM) has consulted you about a new robotic
manipulator. This work will include kinematic analysis, gears, and the tool. The robot is pictured
below. The robot is shown on the next page in the undeformed position. The tool is a gripper (fin-
ger) type mechanism.
The robot is drawn below in the undeformed position. The three positioning joints are shown,
and a frame at the base and tool are also shown.
Tool
page 378
The tool is a basic gripper mechanism, and is shown as a planar mechanism below. As the
cylinder moves to the left the fingers close.
a) The first thing you do is determine what sequence of rotations and translations are needed
to find the tool position relative to the base position.
x
0
y
0
z
0
x
0
y
0
z
0
x
T
y
T
z
T
x
T
y
T
z
T
r

1
c
b
a
d
e
g
f
Finger
Pneumatic
cylinder
page 379
b) As normal, you decide to relate a cartesian (x-y) velocity of the gripper to joint velocities.
Set up the calculation steps needed to do this based on the results in question #1.
c) To drive the revolute joints RAM has already selected two similar motors that have a max-
imum velocity. You decide to use the equations in question #2, with maximum specified tool
velocities to find maximum joint velocities. Assume that helical gears are to be used to drive the
revolute joints, specify the basic dimensions (such as base circle dia.). List the steps to develop
the geometry of the gears, including equations.
d) The gripper fingers may close quickly, and as a result a dynamic analysis is deemed neces-
sary. List the steps required to do an analysis (including equations) to find the dynamic forces on
the fingers.
e) The idea of using a cam as an alternate mechanism is being considered. Develop a design
that is equivalent to the previous design. Sketch the mechanism and a detailed displacement graph
of the cam.
f) The sliding joint r has not been designed yet. RAM wants to drive the linear motion,
without using a cylinder. Suggest a reasonable design, and sketch.
4. For an articulated robot, find the forward, and inverse kinematics using geometry, homog-
enous matrices, and Denavit-Hartenberg transformations.
5. Assign Denavit-Hartenberg link parameters to an articulated robot.
page 380
6. For the Stanford arm below,
a) list the D-H parameters (Hint: extra dummy joints may be required)
b) Find the forward kinematics using homogenous matrices.
c) Find the Jacobian matrix for the arm.
d) If the arm is at
1
= 45 degrees,
2
= 45 degrees, r = 0.5m, find the speed of the TCP if
the joint velocities are
1
= 1 degree/sec,
2
= 10 degrees/sec, and r = 0.01 m/
sec.
7. Consider the forward kinematic transformation of the two link manipulator below. Given
the position of the joints, and the lengths of the links, determine the location of the tool centre
point using a) basic geometry, b) homogenous transforms, and c) Denavit-Hartenberg transforma-
tions.
r
x
y
z

1
d
1
(0,0,0)
TCP
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW
page 381
a) For the robot described in question 1 determine the inverse kinematics for the robot. (i.e.,
given the position of the tool, determine the joint angles of the robot.) Keep in mind that in this
case the solution will have two different cases. Determine two different sets of joint angles
required to position the TCP at x=5, y=6.
b) For the inverse kinematics of question #2, what conditions would indicate the robot posi-
tion is unreachable? Are there any other cases that are indeterminate?
8 Find the dynamic forces in the system below,
L1 = 12
L2 = 10
theta1 = 30 deg.
theta2 = 45 deg.
Pw(x, y)
x
y
page 382
9. Examine the robot figure below and,
a) assign frames to the appropriate joints.
x
y
z
A
B
C
D
E
10
AB rotates 20rad/s c.c.w. in the
xy plane, there are ball joints
at B and C, and the collar at D
slides along the prismatic
shaft. What are the positions,
velocities and accelerations of
the links?
6
40
3
page 383
x
y
z
x
y
z

1
L
1
l
2
l
3
L
4
page 384
b) list the transformations for the forward kinematics.
c) expand the transformations to matrices (do not multiply).
x
y
z
x
y
z
ANS.
x
y
z
x
y
z
x
y
z
F0
F1
F2
F3
FT
ans.
T
1 2 ,
trans l
2
0 0 , , ( )rot z 90 , ( ) =
T
0 1 ,
trans 0 L
1
0 , , ( ) =
T
2 3 ,
trans l
3
0 0 , , ( )rot z 90
1
+ , ( ) =
T
3 T ,
trans L
4
0 0 , , ( )rot z 90 , ( )rot x 90 , ( ) =
page 385
10. Given the transformation matrix below for a polar robot,
a) find the Jacobian matrix.
ans.
T
1 2 ,
1 0 0 l
2
0 1 0 0
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
90 cos 90 sin 0 0
90 sin 90 cos 0 0
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
=
T
0 1 ,
1 0 0 0
0 1 0 L
1
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
=
T
2 3 ,
1 0 0 l
3
0 1 0 0
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
90
1
+ ( ) cos 90
1
+ ( ) sin 0 0
90
1
+ ( ) sin 90
1
+ ( ) cos 0 0
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
=
T
3 T ,
1 0 0 L
4
0 1 0 0
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
90 cos 90 sin 0 0
90 sin 90 cos 0 0
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
1 0 0 0
0 90 cos 90 sin 0
0 90 sin 90 cos 0
0 0 0 1
=
T
0 T ,
( ) cos ( ) sin 0 r ( ) cos
( ) sin ( ) cos 0 r ( ) sin
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
=
page 386
b) Given the joint positions, find the forward and inverse Jacobian matrices.
c) If we are at the position below, and want to move the tool at the given speed, what joint
velocities are required?
11. Examine the robot figure below and,
a) assign frames to the appropriate joints.
ans.
d
dt
-----x
d
dt
-----y
r
x

x
r
y

y
d
dt
-----r
d
dt
-----
( ) cos r ( ) sin
( ) sin r ( ) cos
d
dt
---- -r
d
dt
-----
= =
30 = r 3in =
ans.
J
1
0.866 0.5
0.167 0.289
=
J
30 ( ) cos 3 30 ( ) sin
30 ( ) sin 3 30 ( ) cos
0.866 1.5
0.5 2.598
= =
d
dt
---- -x 1
in
s
----- =
d
dt
-----y 2
in
s
---- - =
ans.
d
dt
-----r
d
dt
-----
0.866 0.5
0.167 0.289
1
2
0.134
0.745
= =
page 387
b) list the transformations for the forward kinematics.
c) expand the transformations to matrices (do not multiply).
12. Given the transformation matrix below for a polar robot,
a) find the Jacobian matrix.
b) Given the joint positions, find the forward and inverse Jacobian matrices.
c) If we are at the position below, and want to move the tool at the given speed, what joint
velocities are required?
x
0
y
0
z
0
x
0
y
0
z
0
y
T
x
T
z
T
y
T
x
T
z
T
r

1
c
b
a
T
0 T ,

1

2
+ ( ) cos
1

2
+ ( ) sin 0
1
cos 1.2
1

2
+ ( ) cos +

1

2
+ ( ) sin
1

2
+ ( ) cos 0
1
sin 1.2
1

2
+ ( ) sin +
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 1
=

1
30 =
1
40 =
page 388
13. Find the forward kinematics for the robots below using homogeneous and Denavit-
Hartenberg matrices.
14. Use the equations below to find the inverse Jacobian. Use the inverse Jacobian to find the
joint velocities required at t=0.5s.
d
dt
---- -x 1
in
s
----- =
d
dt
-----y 2
in
s
---- - =
x
y
x
y
x
y
x
y
x
y
x 4
1
( ) cos 6
1

2
+ ( ) in. cos + =
y 4
1
( ) sin 6
1

2
+ ( ) in. sin + =
page 389
ANS.
P 0.5 ( )
3
5
2t
3
3t
2
+ ( )
5
2
+
5.5
6
= =
First, find tool and joint positions,
r 5.5
2
6
2
+ =
6
5.5
-------


atan =
r
2
4
2
6
2
2 4 ( ) 6 ( ) 180

2
( ) cos + =

2
180
r
2
4
2
6
2
+ ( )
2 4 ( ) 6 ( )
---------------------------------


acos =

1
( ) sin
6
----------------------------
180
2
( ) sin
r
--------------------------------- =

1
6 180
2
( ) sin
r
------------------------------------


asin + =
Next, the Jacobian,
J
4
1
( ) sin 6
1

2
+ ( ) sin 6
1

2
+ ( ) sin
4
1
( ) cos 6
1

2
+ ( ) cos + 6
1

2
+ ( ) cos
=
Substitute and solve
d
dt
-----

1

2
J
1
7.5
3
=
page 390
13. MOTION CONTROL
13.1 KINEMATICS
A robot must be able to map between things that it can control, such as joint angles, to the
position of the tool in space.
Describing the position of the robot in terms of joint positions/angles is Joint Space.
Real space is often described with a number of coordinate systems,
- cartesian
- polar
- spherical
Positions can also be specified with respect to the robot base (Robot Coordinates), or glo-
bally (World Coordinates).
13.1.1 Basic Terms
Robot base coordinates dont move and are often used to specify robot tool position and ori-
entation. (centre of the robots world)
base coordinates
link/joint coordinates
tool coordinates
page 391
Link/Joint Coordinates - specify where joints, endpoints or centers are located.
Tool coordinates - determine where the tool is and what orientation it is in.
World Coordinates - relates various robots to other robots and devices.
Coordinate transformation - Can map from one set of coordinates to another. Most common
method is matrix based. One special case of this is the Denavit-Hartenrberg transformation.
13.1.2 Kinematics
Forward kinematics involves finding the endpoint of the robot (xT, yT) given the joint coor-
dinates (theta1, theta2)
There a number of simple methods for finding these transformations,
(xb, yb)
(xT, yT)
theta1
theta2
1m
1m
0.2m
TCP
(x1,y1)
Note: When defining angles is is more
convenient to indicate the positive direc-
tion and origin (as shown with the solid
line for theta 2). With more classical
sketching we would use the dashed line,
page 392
- basic geometry
- transformation matrices
- Denavit-Hartenberg transformations
13.1.2.1 - Geometry Methods for Forward Kinematics
For simple manipulators (especially planar ones) this method is often very fast and efficient.
The method uses basic trigonometry, and geometry relationships.
To find the location of the robot above, we can see by inspection,
page 393
The problem with geometrical methods are that they become difficult to manage when more
complex robots are considered. This problem is overcome with systematic methods.
13.1.2.2 - Geometry Methods for Inverse Kinematics
To find the location of the robot above, we can see by inspection,
x
T
x
b
l
1

1
cos l
2
0.2 + ( )
1

2
+ ( ) cos + + =
y
T
y
b
l
1

1
sin l
2
0.2 + ( )
1

2
+ ( ) sin + + =
often set to zero

1

2
, , ( ) x
T
y
T
z
T

T
x

T
y

T
z
, , , , , ( )
The general form of the operation is as below,
Also note that the orientation of the tool is included, as well as position, therefore for
the example,

T
x
0 =

T
y
0 =

T
z

1

2
+ =

1

2
, , ( ) x
T
y
T
z
T

T
x

T
y

T
z
, , , , , ( )
ASIDE: later we will see that the opposite operation
maps from tool coordinates, and is called the
inverse kinematics.
page 394
Mathematically this calculation is difficult, and there are often multiple solutions.
13.1.3 Modeling the Robot
If modeling only one link in motion, the model of the robot can treat all the links as a single
moving rigid body,

1

2
, , ( ) x
T
y
T
z
T

T
x

T
y

T
z
, , , , , ( )
Inverse kinematics maps from the tool coordinates to the joint coordinates.
page 395
If multiple joints move at the same time, the model becomes non-linear, in this case there
are two approaches taken,
1. Develop a full non-linear controller (can be very complicated).
2. Develop linear approximations of the model/control system in the middle of the normal
workspace.
13.2 PATH PLANNING
Basic - While moving the robot arm from point A to B, or along a continuous path, the
choices are infinite, with significant differences between methods used.
13.2.1 Slew Motion
The simplest form of motion. As the robot moves from point A to point B, each axis of the
manipulator travels as quickly as possible from its initial position to its final position. All axis
begin moving at the same time, but each axis ends it motion in a length of time that is proportional
to the product of its distance moved and its top speed (allowing for acceleration and deceleration)
Note: slew motion usually results in unnecessary wear on the joints and often leads to unan-
, ,
CG M J , ,
page 396
ticipated results in the path taken by the manipulator.
Example - A three axis manipulator with revolute joints starts with joint angles (40, 80, -
40)degrees, and must move to (120, 0, 0)degrees. Assume that the joints have maximum absolute
accelerations/decelerations of (50, 100, 150) degrees/sec/sec, and the maximum velocities of (20,
40, 50) degrees/sec. Using slew motion, what is the travel time for each joint?
-90
90
180
time(sec)
Joint angle (degrees)
Joint velocity (degrees/sec)

max

max
t
acc
t
max
t
dec
page 397
13.2.1.1 - Joint Interpolated Motion
Similar to slew motion, except all joints start, and stop at the same time. In the last example
for slew motion, all of the joints would have moved until all stopping simultaneously at 4.4 sec-
onds.
This method only demands needed speeds to accomplish movements in least times.
13.2.1.2 - Straight-line motion
t
acc
t
dec

max

max
------------
20
50
------
40
100
---------
50
150
-------- - , ,


0.4 0.4 0.333 , , ( )sec. = = = =

acc.

dec.
t
acc

max.vel.
2
----------------------------
0.4 20 ( )
2
------------------
0.4 40 ( )
2
------------------
0.333 50 ( )
2
------------------------ , ,


4 8 8.33 , , ( )deg. = = = =
The next step is to examine the moves specified,

move

end

start
120 40 0 80 0 40 ( ) , , ( ) 80 80 40 , , ( )deg. = = =
Remove the angles covered during accel./deccel., and find the travel time at maximum
velocity.
t
max

move
2
acc

max
-----------------------------------
80 2 4 ( )
20
-----------------------
80 2 8 ( )
40
-----------------------
40 2 8.333 ( )
50
--------------------------------- , ,


= =
t
max
3.6 1.6 0.46668 , , ( )sec. =
t
total
t
acc
t
max
t
dec
+ + 4.4 2.4 1.13 , , ( )s = =
The area under the velocity curve is the distance (angle in this case) travelled. First we
can determine the distance covered during acceleration, and deceleration and the
time during acceleration, and deceleration.
Note: below zero the speeds will
never reach maximum velocity
before starting to decelerate.
page 398
In this method the tool of the robot travels in a straight line between the start and stop
points. This can be difficult, and lead to rather erratic motions when the boundaries of the work-
space are approached.
NOTE: straight-line paths are the only paths that will try to move the tool straight through
space, all others will move the tool in a curved path.
The basic method is,
1. Develop a set of points from the start and stop points that minimize acceleration.
2. Do the inverse kinematics to find the joint angles of the robot at the specified points.
Consider the example below,
page 399
P
0
5 5 5 , , ( )in. = P
1
5 5 5 , , ( ) =
d
dt
-----P
0
0 0 0 , , ( ) =
d
dt
---- -P
1
0 0 0 , , ( ) =
Given,
s t ( ) At
3
Bt
2
Ct D + + + =
d
dt
---- -s t ( ) 3At
2
2Bt C + + =
s 0 ( ) A 0 ( )
3
B 0 ( )
2
C 0 ( ) D + + + 0 = =
s 2 ( ) A 2 ( )
3
B 2 ( )
2
C 2 ( ) D + + + 1 = =
d
dt
-----s 0 ( ) 3A 0 ( ) 2B 0 ( ) C + + 0 = =
C 0 =
8A 4B + 1 =
8A 4
3
2
---


A + 1 =
t
0
0 = t
1
2 =
P t ( ) P
0
P
1
P
0
( )s t ( ) + =
d
dt
-----s t
0
( ) 0 =
d
dt
---- -s t
1
( ) 0 = s t
0
( ) 0 = s t
1
( ) 1 =
Model the path with a function that allows acceleration/deceleration, in this case
a third order polynomial will be used. The equation will be parameterized for sim-
plicity (i.e., s = [0,1], where s=0 is the path start, and s=1 is the path end).
Next, numerical values will be entered to find equation values
d
dt
-----s 2 ( ) 3A 2 ( ) 2B 2 ( ) C + + 0 = =
D 0 =
3
2
---


A B =
A
1
2
--- = B
3
4
--- =
This can now be put in the final form,
P t ( ) P
0
P
1
P
0
( )
t
3
2
----
3
4
---t
2

+ =
page 400
13.2.2 Computer Control of Robot Paths (Incremental Interpolation)
Path Planning is a simple process where the path planning methods described before (such
as straight line motion) are used before the movement begins, and then a simple real-time lookup
table is used.
The path planner puts all of the values in a trajectory table.
The on-line path controller will look up values from the trajectory table at predetermined
time, and use these as setpoints for the controller.
The effect of the two tier structure is that the robot is always shooting for the next closest
knot-point along the path.
page 401
The above scheme leads to errors between the planned, and actual path, and lurches occur
when the new setpoints are updated for each servo motor.
Desired
configuration
Current
Configuration
Trajectory
table
Off-line
path
planning
Kinematic
Transforms
Set point
table
Interrupt
Clock
Set-point
table
Choose new
point from
trajectory table
Return

desired
Time based interrupt
routine
Servo motor routine runs
for each axis
Done before motion begins
Done during motion, and all other times
Compute
error
Output actuator
signal
Read
desired
page 402
The quantization of the desired position requires a decision of what value to use, and this
value is fixed for a finite time.
The result is that the path will tend to look somewhat bumpy,
speed
trajectory table
actual position
time
trajectory table time step
required
actual
position
time
page 403
13.3 PRACTICE PROBLEMS
1.
a) A stepping motor is to be used to actuate one joint of a robot arm in a light duty pick and
place application. The step angle of the motor is 10 degrees. For each pulse received from the
pulse train source the motor rotates through a distance of one step angle.
i) What is the resolution of the stepper motor?
ii) Relate this value to the definitions of control resolution, spatial resolution, and accu-
racy, as discussed in class.
b) Solve part a) under the condition that the three joints move at different rotational veloci-
ties. The first joint moves at 10 degrees/sec., the second joint moves at 25 degrees/sec, and the
third joint moves at 30/sec.
2. A stepping motor is to be used to drive each of the three linear axes of a cartesian coordi-
nate robot. The motor output shaft will be connected to a screw thread with a screw pitch of
0.125. It is desired that the control resolution of each of the axes be 0.025
a) to achieve this control resolution how many step angles are required on the stepper
motor?
start
knot 1
knot 2
knot 3
knot 4
knot 5
end
The desired path tends to deviate from the points in the trajectory
table, and the tool tends to follow a path like
that pictured below. Moreover this scheme
will lead to uneven acceleration over
the path segments
Path segments
In this case an
extra step is
added to
compensate for
the position errors
**Note: this occurs with straight-line motion also
page 404
b) What is the corresponding step angle?
c) Determine the pulse rate that will be required to drive a given joint at a velocity of 3.0/
sec.
3. For the stepper motor of question 6, a pulse train is to be generated by the robot controller.
a) How many pulses are required to rotate the motor through three complete revolutions?
b) If it is desired to rotate the motor at a speed of 25 rev/min, what pulse rate must be gen-
erated by the robot controller?
4. A stepping motor is to be used to actuate one joint of a robot arm in a light duty pick and
place application. The step angle of the motor is 10 degrees. For each pulse received from the
pulse train source the motor rotates through a distance of one step angle.
a) What is the resolution of the stepper motor?
b) Relate this value to the definitions of control resolution, spatial resolution, and accu-
racy, as discussed in class.
5. Find the forward kinematics for the robots below using geometry methods.
6. Consider the forward kinematic transformation of the two link manipulator below.
x
y
x
y
x
y
x
y
x
y
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a) Given the position of the joints, and the lengths of the links, determine the location of
the tool centre point using basic geometry.
b) Determine the inverse kinematics for the robot. (i.e., given the position of the tool,
determine the joint angles of the robot.) Keep in mind that in this case the solution
will have two different cases.
c) Determine two different sets of joint angles required to position the TCP at x=5, y=6.
d) What mathematical conditions would indicate the robot position is unreachable? Are
there any other cases that are indeterminate?
7. Find a smooth path for a robot joint that will turn from = 75 to = -35 in 10 seconds.
Do this by developing an equation then calculating points every 1.0 seconds along the path for a
total motion time of 10 seconds.
L1 = 12
L2 = 10
theta1 = 30 deg.
theta2 = 45 deg.
Pw(x, y)
x
y
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8. A jointed arm robot has three rotary joints, and is required to move all three axes so that the
first joint is rotated through 50 degrees; the second joint is rotated through 90 degrees, and the
third joint is rotated through 25 degrees. Maximum speed of any of these rotational joints is 10
degrees/sec. Ignore effects of acceleration and deceleration and,
a) determine the time required to move each joint if slew motion (joint motion is indepen-
dent of all other joints) is used.
t ( ) At
3
Bt
2
Ct D + + + =
d
dt
----- t ( ) 3At
2
2Bt C + + =
ans.
0 ( ) 75 =
d
dt
---- - 0 ( ) 0 =
10 ( ) 35 =
d
dt
---- - 10 ( ) 0 =
75 A 0 ( )
3
B 0 ( )
2
C 0 ( ) D + + + =
0 3A 0 ( )
2
2B 0 ( ) C + + =
35 A 10 ( )
3
B 10 ( )
2
C 10 ( ) D + + + =
0 3A 10 ( )
2
2B 10 ( ) C + + =
Solving
For A, B, C, D we get
t ( ) 0.22 ( )t
3
3.3 ( )t
2
75 ( ) + + =
t (sec)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
theta(t)
75
71.92
63.56
51.24
36.28
20
3.72
-11.24
-23.56
-31.92
-35
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b) determine the time required to move the arm to a desired position and the rotational
velocity of each joint, if joint interpolated motion (all joints start and stop simulta-
neously) is used.
c) Solve question 4 under the condition that the three joints move at different rotational
velocities. The first joint moves at 10 degrees/sec., the second joint moves at 25
degrees/sec, and the third joint moves at 30/sec.
9. Consider the following motion planning problem.
a) A jointed arm robot has three rotary joints, and is required to move all three axes so that
the first joint is rotated through 50 degrees; the second joint is rotated through 90
degrees, and the third joint is rotated through 25 degrees. Maximum speed of any
of these rotational joints is 10 degrees/sec. Ignore effects of acceleration and decel-
eration and,
b) determine the time required to move each joint if slew motion (joint motion is indepen-
dent of all other joints) is used.
c) determine the time required to move the arm to a desired position and the rotational
velocity of each joint, if joint interpolated motion (all joints start and stop simulta-
neously) is used.
10. We are designing motion algorithms for a 2 degree of freedom robot. To do this we are
developing sample calculations to explore the basic process.
a) We want to move the tool in a straight line through space from (3, 5) to (8, 7). Develop
equations that will give a motion that starts and stops smoothly. The motion should be complete in
1 second.
b) Find the velocity of the tool at t=0.5 seconds.
P t ( )
3
5
2t
3
3t
2
+ ( )
5
2
+ =
ANS.
d
dt
-----P t ( )
7.5
3
=
ANS.
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c) Plot out the tool position, joint positions and velocities as functions of time.
11. Why do robots not follow exact mathematical paths?
12. We are designing motion algorithms for a 2 degree of freedom robot. To do this we are
developing sample calculations to explore the basic process. We want to move the tool in a
straight line through space from (8, 7) to (3, 5). Develop equations that will give a motion that
starts and stops smoothly. The motion should be complete in 2 seconds. Show all derivations.
13.
13.4 LABORATORY - AXIS AND MOTION CONTROL
Purpose:
To .
Overview:
.
Pre-Lab:
To be determined.
In-Lab:
1. To be determined.
Submit (individually):
1. To be determined.
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14. CNC MACHINES
Computer Numerical Control machines use a computer to guide a process that might other-
wise be done manually.
14.1 MACHINE AXES
14.2 NUMERICAL CONTROL (NC)
The use of numerical data to drive a machine for processes such as,
- milling
- turning
- drilling
- grinding
- shot peening
- tube bending
- flame cutting
- automated knitting machines
- automatic riveting
- etc.
Basic components of NC systems,
- program
- controller unit
- machine tool
Most suited to,
- parts are processed frequently in small lot sizes
- complex part geometry
- close tolerances on workpart
- many operations on part in processing
- large amounts of metal to be removed
- engineering design will possibly change
- parts that are too expensive for mistakes
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The methods for developing NC programs include,
- manual part programming
- computer-assisted part programming
- computer generated programs
The manual and computer aided methods use various NC programming languages,
- APT (Automatically Programmed Tools)
- AUTOSPOT (Automatic System for Positioning Tools)
- SPLIT (Sundstrand Processing Language Internally Translated)
- COMPACT II
- ADAPT (ADaptation of APT)
- EXAPT (Extended Subset of APT)
- UNIAPT
These languages are used by a parts programmer to define the motion of the cutting tool.
The languages may be preprocessed, and then used for a number of various control types,
such as,
- punched paper tape
- Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
- Direct Numerical Control (DNC)
The automatic methods work with geometry created in a CAD program.
14.2.1 NC Tapes
NC Programs are preprocessed on computers, and punched onto paper or mylar tapes.
Simple NC machines can use a tape reader to direct the machine.
Problems,
- required storage, transportation, and manual loading of NC tapes
- has to reread the tape for each new part
- tapes tend to wear, and become dirty, thus causing misreadings
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- the readers are slow, and can cause dwell marks on complex pieces
- the mechanical parts in the readers reduced reliability
- testing had to be done on the NC machine
- no program editing abilities (increased lead time)
The end of tapes was the result of two competing developments
- DNC used remote computers to replace tape readers, these were displaced in most cases
by CNC
- CNC allowed the use of a local computer to overcome problems with tapes, and the
problems with distant computers. While CNC was used to enhance tapes for a
while, they eventually allowed the use of other storage media, and currently pro-
gram transfer media are not required.
14.2.2 Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
A computer controller is used to drive an NC machine directly.
Characteristics are,
- controls a single machine
- located very close to machine tool
- allows storage/retrieval/entry of NC programs without preprocessing of NC code
Advantages of CNC,
- program is only entered into memory once, so it is more reliable
- the programs can be tested and altered at the machine
- increased flexibility and control options on the local computer
- easy to integrate into FMS systems
The Background,
- the problems with NC tapes were approached using DNC networks
- the communication problems with DNC systems became obvious, and local computers
were added to act as tape readers which would read tapes once, and play them back
to the NC machine indefinitely
- CNC controllers began using other storage media like magnetic tapes, and floppy disks
- CNC now offers features like,
- local programming,
- communication over interfaces,
- hard disk storage,
- program simulation
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- etc.
ASIDE: Direct Numerical Control is similar to CNC, except a remote computer is used to
control a number of machines. This gives the advantage of more computer power. This approach
is no longer popular, as the dropping cost of computers offsets any advantages.
Some companies use proprietary NC Languages, such as the example of DYNA Mill NC
code shown later
These machines are often programmed by downloading NC code from a computer, or man-
ually programming the controller computer.
Future trends involve,
- adaptive feed rates to increase speeds as the metal removal rate varies
- tool wear detection
-
14.2.3 Direct/Distributed Numerical Control (DNC)
Uses a few methods,
- the oldest methods used modems, and a mainframe which emulated a tape reader, to con-
trol the NC machine (no storage)
- a more recent advance used a local computer which acts as a storage buffer. Programs are
downloaded from the main DNC computer, and then the local controller feeds
instructions to the hardwired NC machine, as if they have been read from tape.
- the newer methods use a central computer which communicates with local CNC comput-
ers (also called Direct Numerical Control)
DNC controllers came before CNC machines, but as computer technology improved it
became practical to place a computer beside the NC machine, and DNC changed in form.
Characteristics of modern DNC systems are,
- uses a server (with large storage capacity) to store a large number of part programs
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- the server will download part programs on demand to local machines
- may have abilities to,
- display and edit part programs
- transmit operator instructions and other data needed at the machines
- collect and process machine status information for management purposes
Advantages are,
- eliminates the need for NC tapes (the advantages are obvious)
- design changes are immediate
- NC programs may be edited quickly
- can be used to support an FMS system
- increase efficiency of individual machine tools
- more shop up-time than with stand alone machines
- simplifies implementation of group technology, computer aided process planning, and
other CIM concepts
- reduces peripheral costs with NC tapes
A Brief History,
Mid 60s
- concept proved by Cincinnati Milacron and G.E.
- telephone links used to send instructions from large computers to hard wired NC
machines. Basically replaced a tape reader.
1970
- several commercial DNC systems announced.
Mid 70s
- Aerospace companies used DNC because of the large number of distributed
machines in their facilities.
Initial resistance to DNC technology was (previously) based on,
- high cost of computer hardware
- the number of machines which could be controlled by one computer was limited
- computer software was limited for maintenance, scheduling, control, and data collection
- a backup computer was usually required
- was hard to justify on the basis of downloading parts programs
when downloading programs there are two popular opinions,
- a program should only be downloaded in part, this accommodates easy engineering
changes in a real-time environment.
- many programs should be downloaded to the local controller to provide protection
against system failure, and eliminating the cost of real-time response in the DNC
central computer.
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14.3 EXAMPLES OF EQUIPMENT
The number of NC machines available commercially will be well into the thousands.
14.3.1 EMCO PC Turn 50
This is a small desktop lathe capable of turning parts in metal.
The basic physical specifications are,
The basic sequence of operations for this machine are,
1. Unpack components.
2. Connect devices to power, air supply, and attach interface cables.
Cutting Volume
Max. Holding Vol-
ume
Max. Tool Size
Chuck
Spindle
Resolution
Feed
Feed Force
Power
radial travel 48mm rad.
axial travel 228mm
radial 30-65mm
axial 300mm
12mm by 12mm
max 80mm dia.
130-3000 rpm
0.001mm
0-750 mm/min
<=600N below 500mm/min
100/110/230VAC, 0-6KVA
840 by 695 by 345 mm
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3. Install RS-485 card in PC.
4. Install software.
5. Test basic system (Done initial setup here).
6. Start and initialize lathe and PC with software.
7. Setup tools for new job. Find zero positions/offsets, and enter values for turret.
8. Load NC code.
9. Simulate program.
10. Load stock and close automatic chuck.
11. Close door.
12. Run program on Lathe.
13. Open door and open chuck.
14. If cutting a similar part go to step 8, if doing a new setup go to step 7.
14.3.2 Light Machines Corp. proLIGHT Mill
This is a small desktop lathe capable of turning parts in metal.
The basic physical specifications are,
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The basic sequence of operations for this machine are,
1. Unpack components.
2. Connect devices to power, air supply, and attach interface cables.
3. Install software.
4. Test basic system (Done initial setup here).
5. Start and initialize mill and PC with software.
6. Setup tool for new job. Find zero position/offset.
7. Load NC code.
8. Simulate program.
9. Run program on Mill.
10. If cutting a similar part go to step 7, if doing a new setup go to step 6.
Cutting Volume
Max. Holding Volume
Max. Tool Size
Spindle
Resolution
Feed
Feed Force
Power
Dimensions
Weight
Controller
Control Interface
Programming
Spindle
200-5000 rpm
50ipm x,y and 40ipm z
IBM compatible computer
IBM compatible computer
G-Codes and Dos software
1 H.P.
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14.4 PRACTICE PROBLEMS
1.
14.5 TUTORIAL - EMCO MAIER PCTURN 50 LATHE (OLD)
The lathe is shipped with software that is meant to emulate shop floor interfaces. We dont have
the standard keyboard, so we need to use special key stroke sequences on the PC keyboard.
Procedure:
1. Connect the air supply to the lathe and make sure that the regulator on the lathe is
between 25 and 75 psi - 50 psi is good. Ensure that the lath is connected to the PC
with the DNC cable. The computer card must also have a terminator on the second
connector - this is an empty connector. Turn on the lathe, and the PC.
2. Once the PC is booted, run the emco control software. The screen may come up with
warnings. If these warnings dont disappear when you hit ESC call the instructor.
3. First we must zero the lathe. To do this first hit F1 and then F7?-ZRN. A small label
ZRN should appear near the bottom of the screen. Press 4 on the number pad of
the keyboard - the lathe should move in the x direction. Next, press 8 on the
keyboard, the lathe should move in the z direction. After all motion has stopped
the lathe is calibrated, and it will be put in jog mode.
4. You can move the lathe with the keys on the number pad as well as perform other func-
tion.
4 - move carriage left
6 - move carriage right
2 - cross slide out
8 - move cross slide in
<SFT>7 - turn spindle on
<SFT>6 - turn spindle off
<SFT>2 - turn on/off chip blower
<SFT>1 - turn tool turret
+/- - increase/decrease feed
5. You can now put the mill in MDI mode by pressing F1 then F6?-MDI. Push the
door open and hold it for a second, it will then stay open. Clear the error on the
screen with ESC and press <SFT>~ the chuck should open and close. Mount a
work piece and then close the door.
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6. Put the computer in program mode ----------------
14.6 TUTORIAL - PC TURN 50 LATHE DOCUMENTATION: (By Jonathan
DeBoer)
SETUP:
The lathe is controlled by a computer through an RS485 port. RS485 is a serial data bus
that can be chained from one device to another and must be terminated.
The controlling computer must be running Windows 3.1 or 3.11 and must have the RS485
card installed. Windows 95 will not get along with the interface card, and the soft-
ware refuses to use an RS232 port with an RS485 adapter. The machine should
have as few peripherals as possible; if one device happens to use any of the IRQs/
DMAs/IO ports as the RS485 card, there will be problems. So remove sound
cards, extra interface cards, etc. The RS485 card has two DB9F connectors on the
back, plug the cable from the lathe in one and a terminator in the other.
Install WinNC (the control software) under Windows 3.1. There are two disks; the
installer and a machine data disk.
The lathe needs to be plugged in to the computer, to a power outlet (of course), and to an
air supply at 50-75 psi (less than 50 and there isn't enough pressure to open the
door). A pressure gauge is on the left side of the machine, all plugs/etc are on the
right.
POWER ON/OFF:
To Turn On:
Turn on the computer and machine. To turn on the machine, turn the key on the
right side. On the computer, launch Windows if neccisary. Once windows is
running, launch WinNC. Make sure NumLock is on before launching
WinNC. WinNC will then establish communication with the machine.
To Turn Off:
To just shut off the lathe but not the computer, just turn the key on the lathe. An
error will come up in WinNC indicating it lost RS485 communication. Not to
worry; when the lathe is turned back on later, hit ESC and the error will go away.
To turn off both, exit WinNC by hitting Alt-F4 and then exit Windows. Then
Simply switch off both the machine and the computer.
OPERATION:
Some notes:
The EMCO software is distinguished by having the most counter-intuitive, unnatu-
ral, information-withholding, and ornery interface known to man. Most techni-
cal references available are in German.
The software periodically pops up error messages for minor and major errors.
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Errors can be dismissed by pressing ESC. If they don't go away, there is a prob-
lem that needs to be looked into.
At the bottom of the screen is a menu of options you can select with the F3-F7
keys. This is called the "softkey list" by the Emco documentation, and will
henceforth be referred to as the "menu".
A note on coordinates:
The X axis is into/out of the material. X = 0 should be the center of rotation. As
long as X is a positive value, moving along X in the positive is moving the tool
out of the material and away from center. Moving along X in the negative is
moving into the material and toward center.
The Z axis is along the length of the part (along the axis of rotation). Moving
along Z in the negative direction is moving toward the spindle head (to the left,
facing the machine). Moving along Z in the positive direction is moving away
from the spindle head (to the right, facing the machine).
Modes:
The software is ruled by modes. What mode the software is in determines what it
can do and what it displays. If something doesn't work or doesn't look right,
check what mode the software is in. Remember operational modes are set
independently of display modes. The operational mode can be EDIT but pro-
grams cannot be edited until the view mode is set to PRGRM, and vice versa.
Hit F1 to get a menu of operational modes:
ZRN mode is used for zeroing the tool position. This should be done the
first thing after the machine is turned on.
JOG is used for manual control of the lathe.
MDI is used for changing tools, opening chuck, etc. (actually, you can do
all this with JOG)
EDIT is used for editing, loading, and exporting programs.
AUTO is used for running programs.
Hit F12 to get display modes:
Note: when you switch view modes, the menu changes.
The default is ALARM mode, which displays operator messages and
alarms. Hit F3 to display alarms, F5 to display operator messages.
POS mode displays positions. Hit F3 to display the current absolute posi-
tion, F4 for the current relative position, and F5 for a variety of details.
PRGRM mode displays the program. Hit F3 to display the program code,
hit F4 for a list of all the programs available. If the operational mode is
EDIT, you can also edit the code when you hit F3
OFFSET is used for displaying and changing offset values. Hit F3 for wear
adjustment and F4 for geometry. These are both parameters for tools.
Data for up to 16 tools can be stored at once. Hit F5 for work shift. This
is how the working reference point is set. See below.
PARAM is used for changing setup parameters and viewing system infor-
mation. Hit F3 for setup see below for details. Hit F4 for diagnostics on
the RJ485 port and the software version.
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GRAPH is used to simulate output with a graph
The fact that all these modes must share the menu can cause confusion.
Remember that if you should be seeing a menu and you aren't, the menu
you are looking for may be "behind" the one you are seeing. For exam-
ple, when you switch to a display mode, you should see the menu for that
display mode. If you hit F1, that menu is "covered up" by the menu to
select an operational mode. Once you select something from that menu,
you will see the view mode's menu again.
Keyboard control:
Note on keyboard control: Many of the keys outlined in the manual are for Ger-
man keyboards only and are mapped differently on US keyboards. Use this as
reference, NOT the manual:
Alt-F4 - Exit
ESC - Dismiss error message
F1 - mode menu
F3 thru F7 - select item from current menu
F11 - scroll through menus when they are too wide to fit on the screen (like
the MORE key on a Ti-85 calculator)
F12 - function key menu
Ctrl-\ - open/close chuck (must not be in EDIT mode, door must be open)
Ctrl-] - open/close door (spindle must be off)
Ctrl-1 - change tool (must not be in EDIT or ZRN mode, door must be
closed)
Ctrl-2 - Turn on/off blower
Ctrl-6 - Turn off spindle (JOG mode)
Ctrl-7 - Turn on spindle (JOG mode, door must be shut)
arrows - move cursor in the editor
on the numeric keypad:
4 - move -Z in JOG mode, or zero Z axis in ZRF mode
6 - move +Z in JOG mode, or zero Z axis in ZRF mode
2 - move -X in JOG mode, or zero X axis in ZRF mode
8 - move +X in JOG mode, or zero X axis in ZRF mode
5 - zero both axis in ZRF mode
Parameter setup:
There are several screens of setup parameters, you can scroll through the pages
with the up and down arrow keys and set these parameters:
On the first page:
INCH =: Sets the unit system. Hit 0 for metric (mm), hit 1 for English
(inches)
I/O =: Sets the device for I/O (exporting programs, etc). Hit 1 or 2 for
COM port 1 or 2. Hit A for the a: drive (root directory). Hit B for B
drive (root directory). Hit C for the hard drive, the c:\WinNC\fan0.t\prg
directory, or whatever is specified as the path.
On the third page:
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Baudrate, data bits, stop bits, etc. can be set up for the COM ports
On the sixth page:
GEAR =: Sets the gear for the spindle. See the manual.
PATH =: Sets the working path, the default is c:\WinNC\fan0.t\prg. It
would be wise not to change this.
REFERENCE POINTS:
Setting the working reference point (that is, setting 0,0):
The working reference point is the point that your programs will consider to be 0,0
and should be placed at the center of the point where the part enters the jaws of
the chuck. The working reference point is defined in terms of the machine refer-
ence point. The machine reference point is the center of the face of the spindle
head. This is the center of the point where the chuck is fastened to the spindle
head, NOT the face of the chuck.
The X zero reference is already at the center of rotation. Don't change it.
To set the Z zero reference, do this:
Hit F12 and select POS view mode.
Hit F3 in the POS view mode to select absolute view.
Hit F1 and select JOG mode
Now, move the tool holder so that it's left edge is at the point which should be 0 in
the Z direction. If you want zero to be the first point of the material that is out of
the jaws of the chuck, VERY CAREFULLY move the tool holder (NOT the
tool)so that it is just touching the jaws of the chuck. The manual suggests using
a piece of paper. Place a sheet of paper between the tool holder and the jaws of
the chuck. When the sheet of paper is pinched between the two and can't move,
stop moving the tool holder.
Look at the value for Z on the screen, it would be wise to write it down on a sheet
of scrap paper.
Hit F12 and select OFFSET mode.
Hit F5 for work shift.
Type the negative of the value for Z you wrote down as a Z code. That is, type "Z"
followed by "-" followed by the value you wrote down.
Your zero reference has been set. however, you still need to calibrate the tools.
Tool offset setup:
Tools must be matched with tool properties in programs. You can have as many as
16 sets of tool properties, and the PC Turn 50 has three tool holders. Thus, a
command in a program to change tools should be of the form "T0316" where T
is the command to change tools, the first two numbers are the tool to switch to,
and the second two numbers are the tool offset description to use.
To get the Z offset:
Hit F1 and select JOG mode.
Having gotten the Z zero reference, rotate the tool into position and then
move the tool to the zero position just as the tool holder was moved to
the zero position when setting the zero reference.
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Hit F12 and select OFFSET mode.
Hit F4 for Geometry settings.
Properties for up to 16 tools can be stored at once, and are listed on this
screen. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the tool description
number 1-16 that the X offset is to be stored in.
Hit Z and then hit enter. The Z offset will be saved in that tool description
number.
To get the X offset:
Hit F1 and select JOG mode.
Measure the radius of any round part and place it in the chuck.
CAREFULLY move the tool so the tip is just touching the surface of the
material.
Hit F12 and select POS mode.
Hit F3 for absolute position display. Observe the value for X. Subtract the
value of the radius of the sample part and write this value down.
Hit F12 and select OFFSET mode.
Hit F4 for Geometry settings.
Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the tool description number 1-16
that the X offset is to be stored in.
Type "X" followed by the value you wrote down, then hit Enter. The X off-
set will be saved in that tool description.
PROGRAMMING:
Multiple programs (up to 9499) can be stored on the hard drive of the computer itself and
be used by WinNC. They are treated as subprograms, and addressed with O codes.
So a program name is O0001 or O4365, etc.
Creating/opening/exporting programs:
Hit F1 and select EDIT mode from the menu
Hit F12 and select PRGRM mode
Type Oxxxx where xxxx is a number between 1 and 9499 and is the number of the
program. Then:
To create a program, hit Enter. If the number specified already exists, nothing will
happen.
To open an existing program, hit down arrow. If the number specified does not
exist, nothing will happen.
To delete a program, hit Delete. If the number specified does not exist, nothing
will happen.
To export a program, hit F9. If the number specified does not exist, nothing will
happen. The program will be exported to the device specified by the I/O param-
eter under the settings menu (see above). If the export device is a disk, the file
name will be oprgxxxx where xxxx is the program number
Running a program:
Hit F1 and select AUTO mode.
Hit F12 and select PRGRM mode.
Open the program: type Oxxxx where xxxx is the program number and hit down
arrow.
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Hit 0 on the numeric keypad (this is RESET)
Hit Enter on the numeric keypad. (this is RUN)
Loading a program:
The interface for this is unusable and completely undocumented. Do this instead:
Exit WinNC by hitting Alt-F4.
Open the Windows File Manager, and copy the G-code file from your disk to the
c:\WinNC\fan0.t\prg directory.
rename the file o1, o2, o4567, or whatever you want the new program number to
be.
Now when you get back into WinNC, the file will be there as if you had created a
program by that number right in WinNC.
Notes on the editor:
The editor is a basic text editor with some restrictions to make sure you enter valid
codes.
Type a "word" (that is, a code: N00, G01, X5.395, etc.) and hit enter. Hit enter
twice to start a new line. You can use the cursor to move about and insert text.
It's a bit hard to control, but fairly intuitive.
Notes on G-codes for the PC Turn 50:
The PC Turn 50 takes a fairly standard set of G codes, which is the only thing cov-
ered well in the manual. Note that WinNC and the PC Turn 50 use command
definition set C in the manual. There are several things worth noting.
O codes are not allowed, as they are used for identifying programs.
There are only two axis, X and Z, so all the 3d aspect of G codes do not apply.
Keep in mind most tools are designed to cut only in one direction in the Z axis.
There are some G codes relatively unique to the PC Turn 50. G20, G21, G24, and
G33 are new cycles for turning and threading for example.
STEP BY STEP TUTORIAL:
assumes you have written a G-code file.
1. Switch on the lathe with the key.
2. Switch on the computer, launch Windows File Manager.
3. Copy the G-code file from your disk to the c:\WinNC\fan0.t\prg directory and rename it
o---- where ---- is a number that isn't already being used.
4. Exit the File Manager, launch WinNC.
6. Close the door if necessary with Ctrl-]
5. Hit F1 to bring up the operating mode menu, and hit F7 for ZRN mode.
6. On the numeric keypad, hit 5 to move the tool to the machine's reference point. The
machine should then go to JOG mode.
7. Set zero references and tool offsets if they haven't been set already. See above for
details.
8. Open the door with Ctrl-], then open the chuck with Ctrl-\.
9. Place a part to turn in the chuck's jaws and close the chuck with Ctrl-\. Close the door.
8. Hit F1 to bring up the operating mode menu, and hit F4 for EDIT mode.
7. Hit F12 to bring up the view mode menu, and hit F4 for PRGRM mode.
8. Type what you renamed your file to, ("O0042" for example) and hit the down arrow
key. Your program should be displayed on screen.
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9. Hit F1 and hit F3 for AUTO mode.
10. Hit 0 on the numeric keypad to reset, and then hit Enter on the numeric keypad to run
the file.
11. Once the program is done, hit F1 and hit F5 for MDI mode.
12. Open the door, then open the chuck and remove the finished part.
13. Close the door, exit WinNC with Alt-F4, exit Windows, and turn off the computer and
lathe.
14.6.1 LABORATORY - CNC MACHINING
Purpose:
The students will be introduced to the basics of CNC equipment.
Overview:
A simple tutorial will be used to introduce the students to the CNC equipment in the labo-
ratory. The students will develop a simple G-code program to cut their initials on
the mill and a candle stick on the lathe. Both programs can be simulated off-line,
and then tested in the laboratory. You will also be introduced to automatic part pro-
gramming software.
Pre-Lab:
1. Review the course material on CNC machines, and specifics for the PC-turn 50, and
Pro-light machines.
2. Use netscape to explore the NC machines in the laboratory.
3. Develop by hand a program to cut your initials using the Pro-light NC mill. The initials
will be cut on a 2 square piece of aluminum. Correct speeds and feed should have
also been determined.
4. Develop by hand a program to cut a candlestick in brass with a 1 dia on the PC-turn 50
lathe. Correct speeds and feed should have also been determined.
5. Simulate both programs before arriving at the laboratory.
In-Lab:
1. In the lab you will be shown how to set up the NC lathe and mill, fixture parts, and set
the origin.
2. You will then individually enter and manufacture your parts.
3. Learn how to use MasterCAM, SmartCAM, or ProEngineer to produce NC code. Tuto-
rial manuals will be provided in the lab.
Submit:
1. Part programs for both parts.
2. Digital photographs of both parts.
3. A simple part program generated on the software of your choice.
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15. CNC PROGRAMMING
We need to be able to direct the position of the cutting tool. As the tool moves we will cut
metal (or perform other processes).
Obviously if we plan to indicate positions we will need to coordinate systems.
The coordinates are almost exclusively cartesian and the origin is on the workpiece.
For a lathe, the infeed/radial axis is the x-axis, the carriage/length axis is the z-axis. There is
no need for a y-axis because the tool moves in a plane through the rotational center of the work.
Coordinates on the work piece shown below are relative to the work.
For a tool with a vertical spindle the x-axis is the cross feed, the y-axis is the in-feed, and
the z-axis is parallel to the tool axis (perpendicular to the table). Coordinates on the work piece
shown below relative to the work.
Head
Tail Stock
x
z
WARNING: Be cautious,
the x axis is intuitively the
radius of the workpiece. But,
many systems use the dimen-
sion as a diameter. Make sure
y
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For a tool with a horizontal spindle the x-axis is across the table, the y-axis is down, and the
z-axis is out. Coordinates on the work piece shown below relative to the work.
Some common programming languages include, (note: standards are indicated with an *)
ADAPT - (ADaptation of APT) A subset of APT
*APT - (Automatically Programmed Tool) A geometry based language that is compiled
into an executable program.
AUTOSPOT - A 2D language developed by IBM. Later combined with ADAPT.
COMPACT/COMPACTII - A higher level language designed for geometrical definitions
of parts, but it doesnt require compilation.
EXAPT - A european flavor of APT
*G-Codes (EIA RS-274 G&M codes)
MAPT - (Microcomputer APT) - Yet another version of APT
UNIAPT - APT controller for smaller computer systems
Other Proprietary languages
y
x
z
z
y
x
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These languages have many similarities, but the syntax varies.
15.1 G-CODES
This language was originally designed to be read from paper tapes. As a result it is quite
simple.
The language directs tool motion with simple commands
Note, I show programs with spaces to improve readability, but these are not necessary.
A basic list of G operation codes is given below. These direct motion of the tool.
G00 - Rapid move (not cutting)
G01 - Linear move
G02 - Clockwise circular motion
G03 - Counterclockwise circular motion
G04 - Dwell
G05 - Pause (for operator intervention)
G08 - Acceleration
G09 - Deceleration
G17 - x-y plane for circular interpolation
G18 - z-x plane for circular interpolation
G19 - y-z plane for circular interpolation
G20 - turning cycle or inch data specification
G21 - thread cutting cycle or metric data specification
G24 - face turning cycle
G25 - wait for input #1 to go low (Prolight Mill)
G26 - wait for input #1 to go high (Prolight Mill)
G28 - return to reference point
G29 - return from reference point
G31 - Stop on input (INROB1 is high) (Prolight Mill)
G33-35 - thread cutting functions (Emco Lathe)
G35 - wait for input #2 to go low (Prolight Mill)
G36 - wait for input #2 to go high (Prolight Mill)
G40 - cutter compensation cancel
G41 - cutter compensation to the left
G42 - cutter compensation to the right
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G43 - tool length compensation, positive
G44 - tool length compensation, negative
G50 - Preset position
G70 - set inch based units or finishing cycle
G71 - set metric units or stock removal
G72 - indicate finishing cycle (EMCO Lathe)
G72 - 3D circular interpolation clockwise (Prolight Mill)
G73 - turning cycle contour (EMCO Lathe)
G73 - 3D circular interpolation counter clockwise (Prolight Mill)
G74 - facing cycle contour (Emco Lathe)
G74.1 - disable 360 deg arcs (Prolight Mill)
G75 - pattern repeating (Emco Lathe)
G75.1 - enable 360 degree arcs (Prolight Mill)
G76 - deep hole drilling, cut cycle in z-axis
G77 - cut-in cycle in x-axis
G78 - multiple threading cycle
G80 - fixed cycle cancel
G81-89 - fixed cycles specified by machine tool manufacturers
G81 - drilling cycle (Prolight Mill)
G82 - straight drilling cycle with dwell (Prolight Mill)
G83 - drilling cycle (EMCO Lathe)
G83 - peck drilling cycle (Prolight Mill)
G84 - taping cycle (EMCO Lathe)
G85 - reaming cycle (EMCO Lathe)
G85 - boring cycle (Prolight mill)
G86 - boring with spindle off and dwell cycle (Prolight Mill)
G89 - boring cycle with dwell (Prolight Mill)
G90 - absolute dimension program
G91 - incremental dimensions
G92 - Spindle speed limit
G93 - Coordinate system setting
G94 - Feed rate in ipm (EMCO Lathe)
G95 - Feed rate in ipr (EMCO Lathe)
G96 - Surface cutting speed (EMCO Lathe)
G97 - Rotational speed rpm (EMCO Lathe)
G98 - withdraw the tool to the starting point or feed per minute
G99 - withdraw the tool to a safe plane or feed per revolution
G101 - Spline interpolation (Prolight Mill)
M-Codes control machine functions and these include,
M00 - program stop
M01 - optional stop using stop button
M02 - end of program
M03 - spindle on CW
M04 - spindle on CCW
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M05 - spindle off
M06 - tool change
M07 - flood with coolant
M08 - mist with coolant
M08 - turn on accessory #1 (120VAC outlet) (Prolight Mill)
M09 - coolant off
M09 - turn off accessory #1 (120VAC outlet) (Prolight Mill)
M10 - turn on accessory #2 (120VAC outlet) (Prolight Mill)
M11 - turn off accessory #2 (120VAC outlet) (Prolight Mill) or tool change
M17 - subroutine end
M20 - tailstock back (EMCO Lathe)
M20 - Chain to next program (Prolight Mill)
M21 - tailstock forward (EMCO Lathe)
M22 - Write current position to data file (Prolight Mill)
M25 - open chuck (EMCO Lathe)
M25 - set output #1 off (Prolight Mill)
M26 - close chuck (EMCO Lathe)
M26 - set output #1 on (Prolight Mill)
M30 - end of tape (rewind)
M35 - set output #2 off (Prolight Mill)
M36 - set output #2 on (Prolight Mill)
M38 - put stepper motors on low power standby (Prolight Mill)
M47 - restart a program continuously, or a fixed number of times (Prolight Mill)
M71 - puff blowing on (EMCO Lathe)
M72 - puff blowing off (EMCO Lathe)
M96 - compensate for rounded external curves
M97 - compensate for sharp external curves
M98 - subprogram call
M99 - return from subprogram, jump instruction
M101 - move x-axis home (Prolight Mill)
M102 - move y-axis home (Prolight Mill)
M103 - move z-axis home (Prolight Mill)
Other codes and keywords include,
Annn - an orientation, or second x-axis spline control point
Bnnn - an orientation, or second y-axis spline control point
Cnnn - an orientation, or second z-axis spline control point, or chamfer
Fnnn - a feed value (in ipm or m/s, not ipr), or thread pitch
Innn - x-axis center for circular interpolation, or first x-axis spline control point
Jnnn - y-axis center for circular interpolation, or first y-axis spline control point
Knnn - z-axis center for circular interpolation, or first z-axis spline control point
Lnnn - arc angle, loop counter and program cycle counter
Nnnn - a sequence/line number
Onnn - subprogram block number
Pnnn - subprogram reference number
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Rnnn - a clearance plane for tool movement, or arc radius, or taper value
Qnnn - peck depth for pecking cycle
Snnn - cutting speed (rpm), spindle speed
Tnnn - a tool number
Unnn - relative motion in x
Vnnn - relative motion in y
Wnnn - relative motion in z
Xnnn - an x-axis value
Ynnn - a y-axis value
Znnn - a z-axis value
; - starts a comment (proLight Mill), or end of block (EMCO Lathe)
The typical sequence of one of these programs is,
1. Introductory functions such as units, absolute coords. vs. relative coords., etc.
2. Define coordinates.
3. Feeds, speeds, etc.
4. Coolants, doors, etc.
5. Cutting tool movements and tool changes
6. Shutdown
A program is given for the sample part below. Complete the last few lines.
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Notes:
1. Drawing not to scale
2. NC origin set to bot-
tom left of both views
3. the available tools are,
#1 5/8 dia. drill
#2 1/2 dia. mill
x
y
z
x
3
1 1 1
7
.5
2 holes 5/8dia.
2
.5
1
2
2
1
1
all rounds 1/4 rad.
3
1.5
1.5
N10 G70 G90 T01 M06
N20 G00 X1.000 Y2.000 Z2.200
N30 F12.0 S480 M03
N40 G81 Z-0.100 R2.200
N50 G81 Y4.000 Z-0.100 R2.200
N60 M05 T02 M06 F50 S2400 M03
N70 G00 X3.500 Y-0.600 Z2.200
N80 G00 Z1.000
N90 G01 Y7.200
N100 G00 X4.000
; set to inches & absolute coords and tool #1
; move to above first hole
; set speeds and feeds
; drill first hole
; drill second hole
; change to milling cutter and set speeds and
feeds
; move toward long slot cut
; move to right depth
; cut slot length
Note: The program above will cut the 1 slot too narrow. How can we fix
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The following is an example of circular interpolation. This is valid for both milling and
turning. Note that here we move to the start point, the command indicates the direction (clockwise
or counterclockwise). The I, J values indicate the center of rotation, and the X, Y values indicate
the point to stop at. We can also cut circular paths on other planes by resetting the cutting planes
(G17, G18, G19).
When cutting, it is useful to change our point of reference. When doing mathematics we
tend to dimension relative to a main origin (absolute). In fact a machine will need to have coordi-
nates specified with reference to a main origin. But when we examine parts we tend to refer to
local origins for features. (Consider how you dimension details on a drawing.) These relative
points refer to as local origins. We can also do moves as distances to the next point.
N10G01X6Y1; MOVE TO (6, 1)
N11G03X2Y5I2J1; CUT CIRCULAR PATH
(0, 0)
(6, 1)
(2,5)
(2, 1)
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When using the prolight mill we can add program elements to request that an external
device (ie robot) load or unload parts. We will assume that the robot has been connected to the
robotic interface port available. This port has four inputs and two outputs. The example below
assumes that the input #1 indicates a part has been dropped off and the mill can start. Output #1
will be turned on to request that the robot pick up a part and load new stock.
In previous examples we calculated the cutter offsets by hand. Modern NC machines keep a
record of the tool geometry. This can then be used to automatically calculate offsets (you dont
need to put the tool size in the program).
The best way to think of tool compensation is when cutting a profile, should we be to the
left or right of the line.
N0010G90 ; PUT IN ABSOLUTE MODE
N0011G01X1Y2 ; MOVE TO (1,2)
N0012G01X2Y2 ; MOVE TO (2,2)
N0013G91 ; PUT IN INCREMENTAL
MODE
N0014G01X1 ; MOVE TO (3,2)
(0, 0)
(1, 2)
(2, 2)
(3, 2)
(3, 3)
N20M26 ; SEND OUTPUT TO REQUEST ROBOT LOAD A PART
N21G26 ; WAIT UNTIL THE INPUT FROM THE ROBOT INDICATES PART HERE
N22M25 ; TURN OFF REQUEST TO ROBOT
N23G00.... ; START CUTTING THE PART
........
N89G00..... ; END PART CUTTING
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In the previous example we notice how the shape is distorted by how the cutter navigates
the corners. There are additional commands to help with these problems.
Typical commanded cycles include,
G42
G00 X1.000 Y1.000
G01 Y2.000
G01 X2.000
G01 Y1.000
G41
G00 X1.000 Y1.000
G01 Y2.000
G01 X2.000
G01 Y1.000
M97 - compensate for corners larger
than step (requires more time)
G41
G01 X4.000
G01 X1 Y1 M97
M96 - compensate for corners
G41
G01 X4.000
G01 X1 Y1 M96
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- rectangular pocket milling
- circular pocket milling
- slot or elongated hole milling
- peck drilling
- tapping
For practice, develop the part program for the component shown below
15.2 APT
This language allows tools to be programmed using geometrical shapes. This puts less bur-
den on the programmer to do calculations in their heads.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1
2
3
4
5
y
x
P4
L3
P2
L1 P3
P1
C1
L2
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APT programs must be converted into low level programs, such as G-codes.
An example of an APT program is given below.
Some samples of the geometrical and motion commands follow. These are not complete,
but are a reasonable subset.
P0=POINT/0,-1.0,0
P1=POINT/6.0,1.125,0
P2=POINT/0,0,0
P3=POINT/6.0,0,0
P4=POINT/1.75,4.5,0
L1=LINE/P2,P3
C1=CIRCLE/CENTER,P1,RADIUS,1.125
L2=LINE/P4,LEFT,TANTO,C1
L3=LINE/P2,P4
PL1=PLANE/P2,P3,P4
FROM/P0
GO/TO,L1,TO,PL1,PAST,L3
GORGT/L1,TANTO,C1
GOFWD/C1,PAST,L2
GOFWDL2,PAST,L3
GOLFT/L3,PAST,L1
GOTO/P0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1
2
3
4
5
y
x
P4
L3
P2
L1 P3
P1
C1
L2
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GEOMETRY: The simplest geometrical construction in APT is a point
p=POINT/x,y,z - a cartesian point
p=POINT/l1,l2 - intersection of two lines
p=POINT/c - the center of a circle
p=POINT/YLARGE,INTOF,l,c - the largest y intersection of a line and a circle
*Note: we can use YSMALL,XLARGE,XSMALL in place of YLARGE
GEOMETRY: Lines are one of the next simplest definitions,
l=LINE/x1,y1,z1,x2,y2,z2 - endpoint cartesian components
l=LINE/p1,p2 - endpoints
l=LINE/p,PARLEL,l - a line through a point and parallel to another line
l=LINE/p,PERPTO,l - a line through a point and perpendicular to a line
l=LINE/p,LEFT,TANTO,c - a line from a point, to a left tangency point on a circle
l=LINE/p,RIGHT,TANTO,c - a line from a point, to a right tangency point on a circle
l=LINE/LEFT,TANTO,c1,LEFT,TANTO,c2 - defined by tangents to two circles
l=LINE/LEFT,TANTO,c1,RIGHT,TANTO,c2 - defined by tangents to two circles
l=LINE/RIGHT,TANTO,c1,LEFT,TANTO,c2 - defined by tangents to two circles
l=LINE/RIGHT,TANTO,c1,RIGHT,TANTO,c2 - defined by tangents to two circles
GEOMETRY: Circles are very useful for constructing geometries
c=CIRCLE/x,y,z,r - a center and radius
c=CIRCLE/CENTER,p,RADIUS,r - a center point and a radius
c=CIRCLE/CENTER,p,TANTO,l - a center and a tangency to an outside line
c=CIRCLE/p1,p2,p3 - defined by three points on the circumference
c=CIRCLE/YLARGE,l1,YLARGE,l2,RADIUS,r - tangency to two lines and radius
*Note: we can use YSMALL,XLARGE,XSMALL in place of YLARGE
GEOMETRY: More complex geometric constructions are possible
PLANE/ - defines a plane
QUADRIC/a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j - define a polynomial using values
GCONIC/a,b,c,d,e,f - define a conic by equation coefficients
LCONIC/p1,p2,... - defines a conic by lofting (splining) points
RLDSRF/ - a ruled surface made of two splines
POLCON/ - define a surface using cross sections
PATERN/ - will repeat a motion in a linear or circular array
Once we have constructed points, lines and circles we can then proceed to direct the tool to
follow the path.
MOTION: We can use the basic commands to follow the specified geometry
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FROM/p - specify a start point
FROM/x,y,z - specify a start point
GOTO/p - move to a final point
GOTO/x,y,z - move to a final point
GOTO/TO,p - move until the tool touches a point
GOTO/TO,l - move until the tool touches a line
GOTO/TO,c - move until the tool touches a circle
GOLFT/l1,TO,l2 - go on the left of l1 until the tool touches l2
GORGT/l1,TO,l2 - go on the right of l1 until the tool touches l2
GOBACK/l1,TO,l2 - reverses direction along l1 to l2
GOBACK/l1,TO,c1 - reverses direction along l1 to c1
GOUP/l1,TO,l2 - goes up along l1 to l2
GODOWN/1l,TO,l2 - goes down along l1 to l2
GODLTA/x,y,z - does a relative move
Note: TO can be replaced with PAST, ON to change whether the tool goes past the struc-
ture, or the center stops on the structure.
MOTION: The following commands will create complex motion of the tool
POCKET/ - will cut a pocket
PSIS/ - will call for the part surface
As would be expected, we need to be able to issue commands to control the machine.
CONTROL: The following instructions will control the machine outside the expected cut-
ting tool motion.
CUTTER/n1,n2 - defines diameter n1 and radius n2 of cutter
MACHIN/n,m - uses a post processor for machine n, and version m
COOL/ANT/n - either MIST, FLOOD or OFF
TURRET/n - sets tool turret to new position
TOLER/n - sets a tolerance band for cutting
FEDRAT/n - sets a feedrate n
SPINDL/n,CW - specifies n rpm and direction of spindle
We can also include some program elements that are only used for programming
PROGRAM: The following statements are programming support instructions
REMARK - starts a comment line that is not interpreted
$$ - also allows comments, but after other statements
NOPOST - turns off the post processor that would generate cutter paths
CLPRNT - prints a sequential history of the cutter center location
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SQRTF(n) - calculates the floating point square root
FINI - stop program
PARTNO/n - allows the user to specify the part name
LOOPST and LOOPND - loop instructions
RESERV/n,m - defines an array of size n by m
JUMPTO/n - jump to line number
Note: variables can also be defined and basic mathematical operations can be performed.
Note: macro functions are also available.
15.3 PROPRIETARY NC CODES
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NC code Example (for the Dyna Milling Machine)
15.4 GRAPHICAL PART PROGRAMMING
Basically,
000 START INS 01
001 TD = 0.125
002 FRXY = 10
003 FRZ = 4
004 SETUP > zcxyu
005 GOY -.625
006 GOZ -.125
007 GRa -180
008 ZERO AT
009 X .634
010 Y .5
011 GOr .125
012 a 90
013 GRa -30
014 > REF COODS
015 ZERO AT
016 X 1.50
017 Y 0
018 GOr .125
019 a 60
020 GRa -60
021 > REF COODS
022 ZERO AT
023 X 1.5
024 Y -0.3
025 GOr .125
026 a 0
027 GRa -90
028 GRX -1.3
029 END
2.00
0.50
0.50
30
0.20R
Start Program in inches
Set Tool Diameter
Set Feed Rates
Set Absolute Zero Position
Move to Start Position
X
Y
Z
End Program
A
B
A
B
C
D
C
D
E
F
E
F
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1. Part geometry is entered in 2D or 3D.
2. Tool geometry and machine tool type are entered.
3. Speeds and feeds are entered or calculated based on tool and work material.
4. Inside/outside of geometry, and initial stock sizes are selected.
5. Cutter paths are generated.
6. Cutter paths are converted to a machine specific language (eg, G-codes).
These programs are usually built into better CAD systems or are available as stand alone
software
Some machine tools have these programmers built into the controller.
15.5 NC CUTTER PATHS
When we have simple features, paths are easy to generate. These features include,
- steps
- pockets
- holes
- etc.
Typically paths for these will repeat as shown below,
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For complex surfaces we want to contour appropriately. These surfaces will almost always
be represented with spline patches.
Recall that a spline patch can be represented parametrically
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A simple algorithm to cut the surface is shown below.
15.6 NC CONTROLLERS
NC control programs are essentially quite simple. The source code for a basic controller is
given below.
(u=0,v=0)
(u=0,v=1)
(u=1,v=0)
(u=1,v=1)
p u v , ( )
x
p
y
p
z
p
=
dirn_flag = 1; a direction flag
n=10 ; number of passes to cut the surface
step=1.0/n ; step sizes for u and v directions
start=step/2 ; the start offset in the u and v directions
[xp,yp,zp] = p(start,start) ; calculate the start position
print(G00 X,xp, Y,yp, Z,zp+0.2) ; move the tool to above the start position
for i=0 to (n-1) ; will increment in the u direction
for j=0 to (n-1) ; will increment in the v direction
; calculate next point
if dirn_flag=-1 then [xp,yp,zp]=p(start+i*step,start+j*step)
if dirn_flag=1 then [xp,yp,zp]=p(start+i*step,start+(n-j)*step)
print(G01 X,xp, Y,yp, Z,zp) ; instruction to cut to next point
next j ; make next step in v direction until done
dirn_flag = -dirn_flag ; reverse direction to cut in opposite direction
next i ; move to next cut line in the u direction
print(G00 Z,zp+0.2) ; move the tool to above the end position
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********** Add in C-code for AMP project
15.7 PRACTICE PROBLEMS
1. Examine the part below. It is set up so that the origin is at the bottom left. The cutting tool
has a diameter of 1/2, and the material is 1/8 thick.
a) Write the equations needed to find the tangency point on the top left of the piece.
b) Develop an NC program to mill the part. The program should be complete and include all
instructions required. If necessary, assume a location for the tangency point.
R2.000
2.500
2.000
2.000 5.500
T
x
T
5.5 ( )
2
y
T
4.5 ( )
2
+ 2
2
=
L
AT
x
T
2
y
T
2
+ 2
2
5.5
2
4.5
2
+ ( )
2
+ = =
ans.
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2. Examine the part below. It is set up so that the origin is at the bottom left corner. The cut-
ting tool has a diameter of 1/2, and the material is 1/8 thick. Develop an NC program to mill the
part. The program should be complete and include all instructions required.
3.
15.8 LABORATORY - CNC INTEGRATION
Purpose:
N10 G70 G90 T01 M06
N20 F20 S2000 M03
N30 G00 X-0.0 Y-0.25
N40 G01 Z-0.25
N50 G01 X5.75
N60 G01 Y1.75
N70 G01 X7.75
N80 G01 Y4.5
ans.
R2.000
2.500
2.000
2.000 5.500
T
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Integration of CNC equipment.
Overview:
Students will develop programs to load and unload the NC machines with robots, and then
produce parts.
Pre-Lab:
1. Use your NC programming software to generate an NC program to cut the top 1/2 of a
3 radius ball on the mill. Test the program on-line.
2. Use the NC generation software to cut a 1/4 deep, 2long oval into the surface of a 1
brass bar. Test the program on-line.
3. Simulate both programs before arriving at the laboratory.
4. Develop a robot program to load/unload the NC mill with the RV-M1. Test the program
on-line
5. Develop a program for the RT-3000 to load/unload the lathe. Test the program on-line.
In-Lab:
1. In the lab test the programs on the different devices in groups of 3
2. One group of (6?) should connect the RV-M1 to the Mill, and the other group should
connect the RT-3000 to the lathe.
3. The groups that did the connection should split into smaller groups and modify the pro-
grams on the robots and NC machines.
Submit:
1. Your individual NC and robot programs.
2. The final group NC and robot programs.
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16. DATA AQUISITION
16.1 INTRODUCTION
An analog value is continuous, not discrete, as shown in figure 17.1. In the previous chapters,
techniques were discussed for designing logical control systems that had inputs and outputs that
could only be on or off. These systems are less common than the logical control systems, but they
are very important. In this chapter we will examine analog inputs and outputs so that we may
design continuous control systems in a later chapter.
Figure 17.1 - Logical and Continuous Values
Typical analog inputs and outputs for PLCs are listed below. Actuators and sensors that can
be used with analog inputs and outputs will be discussed in later chapters.
Inputs:
oven temperature
fluid pressure
fluid flow rate
Outputs:
fluid valve position
motor position
motor velocity
This chapter will focus on the general principles behind digital-to-analog (D/A) and analog-
to-digital (A/D) conversion. The chapter will show how to output and input analog values with a
PLC.
Voltage
t
continuous
logical
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16.2 ANALOG INPUTS
To input an analog voltage (into a PLC or any other computer) the continuous voltage value
must be sampled and then converted to a numerical value by an A/D converter. Figure 17.2
shows a continuous voltage changing over time. There are three samples shown on the figure. The
process of sampling the data is not instantaneous, so each sample has a start and stop time. The
time required to acquire the sample is called the sampling time. A/D converters can only acquire
a limited number of samples per second. The time between samples is called the sampling period
T, and the inverse of the sampling period is the sampling frequency (also called sampling rate).
The sampling time is often much smaller than the sampling period. The sampling frequency is
specified when buying hardware, but for a PLC a maximum sampling rate might be 20Hz.
Figure 17.2 - Sampling an Analog Voltage
A more realistic drawing of sampled data is shown in Figure 17.3. This data is noisier, and
even between the start and end of the data sample there is a significant change in the voltage
value. The data value sampled will be somewhere between the voltage at the start and end of the
sample. The maximum (Vmax) and minimum (Vmin) voltages are a function of the control hard-
voltage
time
Voltage is sampled during these time periods
T = (Sampling Frequency)
-1
Sampling time
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ware. These are often specified when purchasing hardware, but reasonable ranges are;
0V to 5V
0V to 10V
-5V to 5V
-10V to 10V
The number of bits of the A/D converter is the number of bits in the result word. If the A/D con-
verter is 8 bit then the result can read up to 256 different voltage levels. Most A/D converters
have 12 bits, 16 bit converters are used for precision measurements.
Figure 17.3 - Parameters for an A/D Conversion
The parameters defined in Figure 17.3 can be used to calculate values for A/D converters.
V t ( )
t

where,
V t ( ) the actual voltage over ti me =
sample interval for A/D converter =
t time =
t
1
t
2
V t
1
( )
V t
2
( )
V
max
V
min
t
1
t
2
, time at start,end of sample =
V t
1
( ) V t
2
( ) , voltage at start, end of sample =
V
min
V
max
, input voltage range of A/D converter =
N number of bits in the A/D converter =
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These equations are summarized in Figure 17.4. Equation 17.1 relates the number of bits of an A/
D converter to the resolution. Equation 17.2 gives the error that can be expected with an A/D con-
verter given the range between the minimum and maximum voltages, and the resolution (this is
commonly called the quantization error). Equation 17.3 relates the voltage range and resolution to
the voltage input to estimate the integer that the A/D converter will record. Finally, equation 17.4
allows a conversion between the integer value from the A/D converter, and a voltage in the com-
puter.
Figure 17.4 - A/D Converter Equations
Consider a simple example, a 10 bit A/D converter can read voltages between -10V and 10V.
This gives a resolution of 1024, where 0 is -10V and 1023 is +10V. Because there are only 1024
steps there is a maximum error of 9.8mV. If a voltage of 4.564V is input into the PLC, the A/D
converter converts the voltage to an integer value of 746. When we convert this back to a voltage
the result is 4.570V. The resulting quantization error is 4.570V-4.564V=+0.006V. This error can
be reduced by selecting an A/D converter with more bits. Each bit halves the quantization error.
R 2
N
=
where,
R resolution of A/D converter =
V
I
INT
V
in
V
min

V
max
V
min

-----------------------------


R =
V
I
the integer value representing the input voltage =
V
C
V
I
R
-----


V
max
V
min
( ) V
min
+ =
V
C
the voltage calculated from the integer value =
V
ERROR
V
max
V
min

2R
-----------------------------


=
V
ERROR
the maximum quantization error =
(17.1)
(17.3)
(17.4)
(17.2)
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Figure 17.5 - Sample Calculation of A/D Values
If the voltage being sampled is changing too fast we may get false readings, as shown in Fig-
ure 17.6. In the upper graph the waveform completes seven cycles, and 9 samples are taken. The
bottom graph plots out the values read. The sampling frequency was too low, so the signal read
appears to be different that it actually is, this is called aliasing.
N 10 =
R 2
N
1024 = =
V
I
INT
V
in
V
min

V
max
V
min

-----------------------------


R 746 = =
V
C
V
I
R
-----


V
max
V
min
( ) V
min
+ 4.570V = =
V
ERROR
V
max
V
min

2R
-----------------------------


0.0098V = =
V
max
10V =
V
min
10V =
V
in
4.564V =
Given,
Calculate,
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Figure 17.6 - Low Sampling Frequencies Cause Aliasing
The Nyquist criterion specifies that sampling frequencies should be at least twice the fre-
quency of the signal being measured, otherwise aliasing will occur. The example in Figure 17.6
violated this principle, so the signal was aliased. If this happens in real applications the process
will appear to operate erratically. In practice the sample frequency should be 4 or more times
faster than the system frequency.
There are other practical details that should be considered when designing applications with
analog inputs;
Noise - Since the sampling window for a signal is short, noise will have added effect on
the signal read. For example, a momentary voltage spike might result in a higher
than normal reading. Shielded data cables are commonly used to reduce the noise
levels.
Delay - When the sample is requested, a short period of time passes before the final sam-
ple value is obtained.
Multiplexing - Most analog input cards allow multiple inputs. These may share the A/D
converter using a technique called multiplexing. If there are 4 channels using an A/
f
AD
2f
signal
>
where,
f
AD
sampling frequency =
f
signal
maximum frequency of the input =
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D converter with a maximum sampling rate of 100Hz, the maximum sampling rate
per channel is 25Hz.
Signal Conditioners - Signal conditioners are used to amplify, or filter signals coming
from transducers, before they are read by the A/D converter.
Resistance - A/D converters normally have high input impedance (resistance), so they
affect circuits they are measuring.
Single Ended Inputs - Voltage inputs to a PLC can use a single common for multiple
inputs, these types of inputs are called single ended inputs. These tend to be more
prone to noise.
Double Ended Inputs - Each double ended input has its own common. This reduces prob-
lems with electrical noise, but also tends to reduce the number of inputs by half.
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Figure 17.7 - A Successive Approximation A/D Converter
16.3 ANALOG OUTPUTS
Analog outputs are much simpler than analog inputs. To set an analog output an integer is
converted to a voltage. This process is very fast, and does not experience the timing problems
D to A
converter
successive
approximation
logic
8
8
+
-
clock
reset
data out
+Vref
-Vref
Vin
Ve
Vin above (+ve) or below (-ve) Ve
ASIDE: This device is an 8 bit A/D converter. The main concept behind this is the succes-
sive approximation logic. Once the reset is toggled the converter will start by setting
the most significant bit of the 8 bit number. This will be converted to a voltage Ve that
is a function of the +/-Vref values. The value of Ve is compared to Vin and a sim-
ple logic check determines which is larger. If the value of Ve is larger the bit is turned
off. The logic then repeats similar steps from the most to least significant bits. Once the
last bit has been set on/off and checked the conversion will be complete, and a done bit
can be set to indicate a valid conversion value.
done
Quite often an A/D converter will multiplex between various inputs. As it switches the
voltage will be sampled by a sample and hold circuit. This will then be converted to a
digital value. The sample and hold circuits can be used before the multiplexer to collect
data values at the same instant in time.
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with analog inputs. But, analog outputs are subject to quantization errors. Figure 17.11 gives a
summary of the important relationships. These relationships are almost identical to those of the A/
D converter.
Figure 17.11 - Analog Output Relationships
Assume we are using an 8 bit D/A converter that outputs values between 0V and 10V. We
have a resolution of 256, where 0 results in an output of 0V and 255 results in 10V. The quantiza-
tion error will be 20mV. If we want to output a voltage of 6.234V, we would specify an output
integer of 160, this would result in an output voltage of 6.250V. The quantization error would be
6.250V-6.234V=0.016V.
R 2
N
=
where,
R resolution of A/D converter =
V
I
INT
V
desired
V
min

V
max
V
min

-----------------------------------


R =
V
I
the integer value representing the desired voltage =
V
output
V
I
R
-----


V
max
V
min
( ) V
min
+ =
V
output
the voltage output using the integer value =
V
ERROR
V
max
V
min

2R
-----------------------------


=
V
ERROR
the maximum quantization error =
(17.5)
(17.7)
(17.8)
(17.6)
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The current output from a D/A converter is normally limited to a small value, typically less
than 20mA. This is enough for instrumentation, but for high current loads, such as motors, a cur-
rent amplifier is needed. This type of interface will be discussed later. If the current limit is
exceeded for 5V output, the voltage will decrease (so dont exceed the rated voltage). If the cur-
rent limit is exceeded for long periods of time the D/A output may be damaged.
N 8 =
R 2
N
256 = =
V
I
INT
V
in
V
min

V
max
V
min

-----------------------------


R 160 = =
V
C
V
I
R
-----


V
max
V
min
( ) V
min
+ 6.250V = =
V
ERROR
V
max
V
min

2R
-----------------------------


0.020V = =
V
max
10V =
V
min
0V =
V
desired
6.234V =
Given,
Calculate,
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Figure 17.12 - A Digital-To-Analog Converter
16.4 REAL-TIME PROCESSING
Any computer running a process should use a real-time operating system. The purpose of a
real-time operating system is primarily to ensure that a process runs within a specified time inter-
val, normally a small fraction of a system. This capability is often not a common part of most
Computer
bit 3
bit 2
bit 1
bit 0
MSB
LSB
-
+
20K
10K
40K
80K
5K
V
o
+
-
0
V
ss
V
+
V

V
+
0 V

= =
First we write the obvious,
Next, sum the currents into the inverting input as a function of the output voltage and the
input voltages from the computer,
V
b
3
10K
---------------
V
b
2
20K
---------------
V
b
1
40K
---------------
V
b
0
80K
--------------- + + +
V
o
5K
------------ =
V
o
0.5V
b
3
0.25V
b
2
0.125V
b
1
0.0625V
b
0
+ + + =
Consider an example where the binary output is 1110, with 5V for on,
V
o
0.5 5V ( ) 0.25 5V ( ) 0.125 5V ( ) 0.625 0V ( ) + + + 4.375V = =
ASIDE:
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operating systems, but it is relatively easy to add. When it is not a real-time process, it common
for another process to monopolize the processor and cause erratic delays. When this happens the
control program may not respond to a control event for a second or more. This would generally be
a bad thing in a time critical system.
- need to be able to specify how often a process runs.
- RTLinux
- system clock for slower processes.
16.5 DISCRETE IO
16.6 COUNTERS AND TIMERS
16.7 ACCESSING DAQ CARDS FROM LINUX
Listing 16.1 - DAS08 Driver Header File (das08_io.h)
#include "../include/global.h"
#ifndef _DAS08__
#define _DAS08__
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#define CARDBASE 0x300
#define ADCHIGH 0 // AD Data Registers
#define ADCLOW 1
/* A/D Status and Control Register */
#define ADCSTATUS2
/* Auxiliary port on analog bus */
#define PORTAUX 2
/* Programmable Gain Register */
#define GAIN 3
/* Counter Load & Read Registers */
#define LOADREAD14
#define LOADREAD25
#define LOADREAD36
#define CCONFIGPORT7// Counter Control Register
/* D/A 0 Control Registers */
#define DAC0LOW 8
#define DAC0HIGH9
/* D/A 1 Control Registers */
#define DAC1LOW 10
#define DAC1HIGH11
/* 82C55 Digital I/O Registers */
#define PORTA 12
#define PORTB 13
#define PORTC 14
#define PORTCL 12345 /* real port is 0x30e bits 0-3 */
#define PORTCH 6789 /* real port is 0x30e bits 4-7 */
/* 82C55 Control Register */
#define DCONFIGPORT15
#define DIGITALOUT 1
#define DIGITALIN 2
#define HIGHONLASTCOUNT 0
#define ONESHOT 1
#define RATEGENERATOR2
#define SQUAREWAVE3
#define SOFTWARESTROBE4
#define HARDWARESTROBE5
/* Range Codes */
#define BIP10VOLTS0x08
#define BIP5VOLTS0x00
#define BIP2PT5VOLTS0x02
#define BIP1PT25VOLTS0x04
#define BIPPT625VOLTS0x06
#define UNI10VOLTS0x01
#define UNI5VOLTS0x03
#define UNI2PT5VOLTS0x05
#define UNI1PT25VOLTS0x07
class das08{
protected:
public:
int base; // card setup information
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int chan0;
int chan1;
int portA; // port data directions
int portB;
int portCL;
int portCH;
int *data_portA;// hooks to global values
int *data_portB;
int *data_portCL;
int *data_portCH;
int *data_portXI;
int *data_portXO;
int *data_AI0;
int *data_AI1;
int *data_AI2;
int *data_AI3;
int *data_AI4;
int *data_AI5;
int *data_AI6;
int *data_AI7;
int *data_AO0;
int *data_AO1;
das08();
~das08();
int configure(char*);
int connect();
int scan();
int disconnect();
int DConfigPort(int, int);
int DIn(int, int*);
int DBitIn(int, int, int*);
int DOut(int, int);
int DBitOut(int, int, int);
int C8254Config(int, int);
int CLoad(int, int);
int CIn(int, int*);
int AIn(int, int*);
int AOut(int, int);
};
#endif
Listing 16.2 - DAS08 Driver File (das08_io.cpp)
#include <errno.h>
#include <signal.h>
#include <stdio.h>
#include <sys/types.h>
#include <sys/socket.h>
#include <sys/wait.h>
#include <netinet/in.h>
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#include <netdb.h>
#include <sys/time.h>
#include <fcntl.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <unistd.h>
#include <string.h>
#include <unistd.h>
#include <sys/io.h>
#include "das08_io.h"
#include "../include/process.h"
int bits[]={0x01, 0x02, 0x04, 0x08, 0x10, 0x20, 0x40, 0x80};
das08::das08(){
base = CARDBASE;// default cardbase
chan0 = BIP10VOLTS;// default AD ranges
chan1 = BIP10VOLTS;
portA = DIGITALIN;
portB = DIGITALIN;
portCH = DIGITALIN;
portCL = DIGITALIN;
}
das08::~das08(){
}
int das08::configure(char *file_name){
int error;
FILE *fp_in;
char params[200];
error = NO_ERROR;
if((fp_in = fopen(file_name, "r")) != NULL){
fgets(params, 200, fp_in);
while(feof(fp_in) == 0){
if((params[0] != #) && (strlen(params) > 3)){
if(params[0] == B){
base = atoi(&(params[1]));
} else if(strncmp("A0", params, 2) == 0){
if(strncmp("BIP10VOLTS", &(params[2]), 10) == 0){
chan0 = BIP10VOLTS;
} else if(strncmp("BIP5VOLTS", &(params[2]), 9) ==
0){ chan0 = BIP5VOLTS;
} else if(strncmp("BIP2PT5VOLTS", &(params[2]), 12)
== 0){ chan0 = BIP2PT5VOLTS;
} else if(strncmp("BIP1PT25VOLTS", &(params[2]),
13) == 0){ chan0 = BIP1PT25VOLTS;
} else if(strncmp("BIPPT625VOLTS", &(params[2]),
13) == 0){ chan0 = BIPPT625VOLTS;
} else if(strncmp("UNI10VOLTS", &(params[2]), 10)
== 0){ chan0 = UNI10VOLTS;
} else if(strncmp("UNI5VOLTS", &(params[2]), 9) ==
0){ chan0 = UNI5VOLTS;
} else if(strncmp("UNI2PT5VOLTS", &(params[2]), 12)
== 0){ chan0 = UNI2PT5VOLTS;
} else if(strncmp("UNI1PT25VOLTS", &(params[2]),
13) == 0){ chan0 = UNI1PT25VOLTS;
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} else {
error_log(MINOR, "Unrecognized DAS08
analog A0 output range");
error = ERROR;
}
} else if(strncmp("A1", params, 2) == 0){
if(strncmp("BIP10VOLTS", &(params[2]), 10) == 0){
chan1 = BIP10VOLTS;
} else if(strncmp("BIP5VOLTS", &(params[2]), 9) ==
0){ chan1 = BIP5VOLTS;
} else if(strncmp("BIP2PT5VOLTS", &(params[2]), 12)
== 0){ chan1 = BIP2PT5VOLTS;
} else if(strncmp("BIP1PT25VOLTS", &(params[2]),
13) == 0){ chan1 = BIP1PT25VOLTS;
} else if(strncmp("BIPPT625VOLTS", &(params[2]),
13) == 0){ chan1 = BIPPT625VOLTS;
} else if(strncmp("UNI10VOLTS", &(params[2]), 10)
== 0){ chan1 = UNI10VOLTS;
} else if(strncmp("UNI5VOLTS", &(params[2]), 9) ==
0){ chan1 = UNI5VOLTS;
} else if(strncmp("UNI2PT5VOLTS", &(params[2]), 12)
== 0){ chan1 = UNI2PT5VOLTS;
} else if(strncmp("UNI1PT25VOLTS", &(params[2]),
13) == 0){ chan1 = UNI1PT25VOLTS;
} else {
error_log(MINOR, "Unrecognized DAS08
analog A1 output range");
error = ERROR;
}
} else if(strncmp("PAI", params, 3) == 0){ portA =
DIGITALIN;
} else if(strncmp("PAO", params, 3) == 0){ portA =
DIGITALOUT;
} else if(strncmp("PBI", params, 3) == 0){ portB =
DIGITALIN;
} else if(strncmp("PBO", params, 3) == 0){ portB =
DIGITALOUT;
} else if(strncmp("PCLI", params, 4) == 0){ portCL =
DIGITALIN;
} else if(strncmp("PCLO", params, 4) == 0){ portCL =
DIGITALOUT;
} else if(strncmp("PCHI", params, 4) == 0){ portCH =
DIGITALIN;
} else if(strncmp("PCHO", params, 4) == 0){ portCH =
DIGITALOUT;
} else {
error_log(MINOR, "DAS08 argument not recognized");
error = ERROR;
}
}
fgets(params, 200, fp_in);
}
fclose(fp_in);
}
return error;
}
int das08::connect(){
int error;
error = NO_ERROR;
if(ioperm(base, 16, 1) == 0){
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DConfigPort(PORTA, portA);
DConfigPort(PORTB, portB);
DConfigPort(PORTCL, portCL);
DConfigPort(PORTCH, portCH);
} else {
error = ERROR;
error_log(MINOR, "Could not connect to DAS08 board - memory is probably in
use");
}
return error;
}
int das08::scan(){
int error;
error = NO_ERROR;
// update digital ports
if(portA == DIGITALIN){DIn(PORTA, data_portA);
} else {DOut(PORTA, data_portA[0]);}
if(portB == DIGITALIN){DIn(PORTB, data_portB);
} else {DOut(PORTB, data_portB[0]);}
if(portCL == DIGITALIN){DIn(PORTCL, data_portCL);
} else {DOut(PORTCL, data_portCL[0]);}
if(portCH == DIGITALIN){DIn(PORTCH, data_portCH);
} else {DOut(PORTCH, data_portCH[0]);}
DOut(PORTAUX, data_portXO[0]);
DIn(PORTAUX, data_portXI);
// Update analog inputs
AIn(0, data_AI0);
AIn(1, data_AI1);
AIn(2, data_AI2);
AIn(3, data_AI3);
AIn(4, data_AI4);
AIn(5, data_AI5);
AIn(6, data_AI6);
AIn(7, data_AI7);
// Update analog outputs
AOut(0, data_AO0[0]);
AOut(1, data_AO1[0]);
return error;
}
int das08::disconnect(){
int error;
error = NO_ERROR;
if(ioperm(base, 16, 0) != 0){
error = ERROR;
error_log(MINOR, "Could not release the DAS08 board - memory is probably in
use");
}
return error;
}
int das08::DConfigPort(int Port, int Direction){
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// This command configures a port as an input or output.
// The Direction field can be either DIGITALIN or DIGITALOUT
// depending on whether the port is to be configured as an
// input or output. Valid ports are PORTA, PORTB, PORTCL and
// PORTCH. Direction bit can be either DIGITALIN or DIGITALOUT.
int error,
mask, OldByte, NewByte;
//printf("Configuring port %d with direction %d \n", Port, Direction);
error = NO_ERROR;
OldByte = inb(DCONFIGPORT + base); /*read the current register*/
if(Direction == DIGITALIN){ /* determine mask for DIGITALIN */
if(Port == PORTA){ mask = 0x10;
} else if(Port == PORTB){ mask = 0x02;
} else if(Port == PORTC){ mask = 0x09;
} else if(Port == PORTCL){ mask = 0x01; Port = PORTC;
} else if(Port == PORTCH){ mask = 0x08; Port = PORTC;
} else {
error_log(MINOR, "Digital port must be PORTA, PORTB, PORTC,
PORTCL or PORTCH");
error = ERROR;
mask = 0;
}
NewByte = OldByte | mask; /* new data for register */
} else if(Direction == DIGITALOUT){ /* determine mask for DIGITALOUT */
if(Port == PORTA){ mask = 0xef;
} else if(Port == PORTB){ mask = 0xfd;
} else if(Port == PORTC){ mask = 0xf6;
} else if(Port == PORTCL){ mask = 0xfe; Port = PORTC;
} else if(Port == PORTCH){ mask = 0xf7; Port = PORTC;
} else {
error_log(MINOR, "Digital port must be PORTA, PORTB, PORTC,
PORTCL or PORTCH");
error = ERROR;
}
NewByte = OldByte & mask; /* new value for register */
} else {
error_log(MINOR, "Direction must be set to DIGITALIN or DIGITALOUT");
error = ERROR;
}
if(error == NO_ERROR){
//printf("port thingy %d %d \n", NewByte, DCONFIGPORT);
outb(NewByte, DCONFIGPORT + base); /* write config data to register */
}
return error; /* no errors detected */
}
int das08::DBitIn(int Port, int BitNum, int *BitData){
// This function determines whether a bit within the
// requested port is set. The value (1 or 0) is returned
// in the variable pointer sent to the function. Port may
// be PORTA, PORTB, PORTCL or PORTCH. BitNum must be in the
// range 0-7.
int error,
mask = 0, data;
error = NO_ERROR;
if((Port == PORTCL) || (Port == PORTCH)){ data = inb(PORTC + base);
} else { data = inb(Port + base);}
//printf("GOT %d %d %d %d \n", Port, data, BitNum, BitData[0]);
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if((Port == PORTA) || (Port == PORTB) || (Port == PORTC)){
if((BitNum >= 0) && (BitNum <= 7)){
mask = bits[BitNum];
} else {
error_log(MINOR, "Bit numbers should be between 0 and 7");
error = ERROR;
}
} else if((Port == PORTCL) || (Port == PORTAUX)) {
if((BitNum >= 0) && (BitNum <= 3)){
mask = bits[BitNum];
} else {
error_log(MINOR, "Bit numbers should be between 0 and 3");
error = ERROR;
}
} else if(Port == PORTCH) {
if((BitNum >= 4) && (BitNum <= 7)){
mask = bits[BitNum];
} else {
error_log(MINOR, "Bit numbers should be between 4 and 7");
error = ERROR;
}
} else if(Port == DCONFIGPORT) {
mask = bits[BitNum];
} else {
error_log(MINOR, "Input port not recognized");
error = ERROR;
}
if(error == NO_ERROR){
BitData[0] = 0;
if((mask & data) != 0) BitData[0] = 1;
}
return error;
}
int das08::DBitOut(int Port, int BitNum, int BitValue){
// This function sets a bit of the requested port to either
// a zero or a one. Port may be PORTA, PORTB, PORTCL or
// PORTCH. BitNum must be in the range 0 - 7. BitValue
// must be 1 or 0.
int error,
mask, NewByte, OldByte;
error = NO_ERROR;
if((Port == PORTCL) || (Port == PORTCH)){
OldByte = inb(PORTC + base);
} else {
OldByte = inb(Port + base);
}
if((Port == PORTAUX) && (BitValue == 1)){
mask = bits[BitNum+4];
NewByte = OldByte | mask;
//printf("ddo %x %x \n", mask, OldByte);
} else if((Port == PORTAUX) && (BitValue == 0)) {
mask = bits[BitNum+4];
NewByte = OldByte & ~mask;
} else if(((Port==PORTA) || (Port==PORTB) || (Port == PORTC)) && (BitValue==1)){
mask = bits[BitNum];
NewByte = OldByte | mask;
}else if(((Port==PORTA) || (Port==PORTB) || (Port==PORTC)) && (BitValue == 0)){
mask = bits[BitNum];
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NewByte = OldByte & ~mask;
} else if((Port == PORTCL) && (BitValue == 1)){
mask = bits[BitNum];
NewByte = OldByte | mask;
} else if((Port == PORTCL) && (BitValue == 0)){
mask = bits[BitNum];
NewByte = OldByte & ~mask;
} else if((Port == PORTCH) && (BitValue == 1)){
mask = bits[BitNum];
NewByte = OldByte | mask;
} else if((Port == PORTCH) && (BitValue == 0)){
mask = bits[BitNum];
NewByte = OldByte & ~mask;
} else {
error = ERROR;
}
if((Port == PORTCL) || (Port == PORTCH))
Port = PORTC;
//printf("OUT %d %d\n", NewByte, Port + base);
if(error == NO_ERROR) outb(NewByte, Port + base);

return error;
}
int das08::DIn(int Port, int *Value){
// This function reads the byte value of the specified port
// and returns the result in the variable pointer sent to the
// function. Valid ports are PORTA, PORTB, PORTCL and PORTCH.
int error;
// int result;
// int BitData;
int temp;
error = NO_ERROR;
// if(Port == PORTA){
// result = DBitIn(DCONFIGPORT, 4, &BitData);
// } else if(Port == PORTB){
// result = DBitIn(DCONFIGPORT, 1, &BitData);
// } else if(Port == PORTC){
// result = DBitIn(DCONFIGPORT, 0, &BitData)
// + DBitIn(DCONFIGPORT, 3, &BitData);
// } else if(Port == PORTCL){
// result = DBitIn(DCONFIGPORT, 0, &BitData);
// } else if(Port == PORTCH){
// result = DBitIn(DCONFIGPORT, 3, &BitData);
// } else if(Port == PORTAUX){
// } else {
// error_log(MINOR, "ERROR: Port not recognized");
// error = ERROR;
// }
//////////////
//printf("sss %d %d \n", Port, result);
// if((error == NO_ERROR) && (BitData == 0)){
// error_log("ERROR: Port not configured for read");
// error = ERROR;
// }
if(error == NO_ERROR){
if(Port == PORTCL){
temp = inb(PORTC + base);/* read the port data */
Value[0] = (temp & 0x0f);/* mask off the high bits */
} else if(Port == PORTCH){
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temp = inb(PORTC + base);/* read the port data */
Value[0] = (temp & 0xf0);/* mask off the low bits */
} else if(Port == PORTAUX){
Value[0] = 0x7 & (int)((inb(Port + base) / 16));
} else {
Value[0] = 0xff & inb(Port + base);/* read the port data */
}
}
return error;
}
int das08::DOut(int Port, int ByteValue){
// This function writes the byte value to the specified port.
// Valid ports are PORTA, PORTB, PORTCL and PORTCH.
int error;
error = NO_ERROR;
if(Port == PORTAUX){
ByteValue = (0x07 & inb(Port+base)) | (ByteValue * 16);
}
if((ByteValue > 255) || (ByteValue < 0)){
error = ERROR;
}
//printf("Writing byte %d to port %d\n", ByteValue, Port);
if(error == NO_ERROR){
if(Port == PORTCL){
outb((ByteValue & 0x0f), PORTC + base);
} else if(Port == PORTCH){
outb((ByteValue & 0xf0), PORTC + base);
} else {
outb(ByteValue, Port + base); /* write the port data */
}
}
return error; /* no errors detected */
}
int das08::C8254Config(int CounterNum, int Config){
int error,
NewByte,
// TempByte,
BCD, mask, counter;
// int temp;
error = NO_ERROR;
/* BCD = 0xfe - 16-bit binary count
BCD = 0xf1 - 4 decade Binary Coded Decimal */
BCD = 0xfe;
switch (Config){
case HIGHONLASTCOUNT:mask = 0xf1; break;
case ONESHOT: mask = 0xf3; break;
case RATEGENERATOR:mask = 0xf5; break;
case SQUAREWAVE: mask = 0xf7; break;
case SOFTWARESTROBE:mask = 0xf9; break;
case HARDWARESTROBE:mask = 0xfb; break;
default: error = ERROR;; break;
}
switch (CounterNum){
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case 1: counter = 0x3f; break;
case 2: counter = 0x7f; break;
case 3: counter = 0xbf; break;
default: error = ERROR; break;
}
if(error == NO_ERROR){
NewByte = (BCD & mask) & counter;
//printf("The value of TempByte & mask is --> %x.\n", NewByte);
outb(NewByte, CCONFIGPORT + base);
}
return error;
}
int das08::CLoad(int CounterNum, int value)
{
char LoadValue[6];
int error;
int TempByte, TempByte1, Register, CounterMask;
int WriteLowByteMask1 = 0x20;/* RL1 | */
int WriteLowByteMask2 = 0xef;/* RL0 & */
int WriteHighByteMask1 = 0xdf;/* RL1 & */
int WriteHighByteMask2 = 0x10;/* RL0 | */
char LowByte[5];
char HighByte[5];
long HighByteValue, LowByteValue;
int test;
error = NO_ERROR;
switch (CounterNum){
case 1: Register = LOADREAD1; CounterMask = 0x3f; break;
case 2: Register = LOADREAD2; CounterMask = 0x7f; break;
case 3: Register = LOADREAD3; CounterMask = 0xbf; break;
default: error = ERROR; break;
}
HighByte[0] = LoadValue[0];
HighByte[1] = LoadValue[1];
HighByte[2] = LoadValue[2];
HighByte[3] = LoadValue[3];
LowByte[0] = 0;
LowByte[1] = x;
LowByte[2] = LoadValue[4];
LowByte[3] = LoadValue[5];
if(error == NO_ERROR){
HighByteValue = (int)strtol(HighByte, NULL, 0);
LowByteValue = (int)strtol(LowByte, NULL, 0);
TempByte = (CounterMask | WriteLowByteMask1) & WriteLowByteMask2;
TempByte1 = TempByte & 0xf0;
//printf("The value in config low is --> %x.\n", TempByte1);
outb(TempByte1, CCONFIGPORT + base);
outb(LowByteValue, Register + base);
//printf("The register chosen is --> %x.\n", Register);
test = inb(Register + base);
//printf("The value read in counter low is --> %x.\n", test);
TempByte = (0x30 & WriteHighByteMask1) | WriteHighByteMask2;
//printf("The value in config high is --> %x.\n", TempByte);
outb(TempByte, CCONFIGPORT + base);
outb(HighByteValue, Register + base);
outb(TempByte, CCONFIGPORT + base);
test = inb(Register + base);
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//printf("The value in counter high is --> %x.\n", test);
}
return error;
}
int das08::CIn(int CounterNum, int *CountValue){
int error;
int TempByte, Register;
int ReadLowByteMask1 = 0x20;/* RL1 | */
int ReadLowByteMask2 = 0xef;/* RL0 & */
int ReadHighByteMask1 = 0xdf;/* RL1 & */
int ReadHighByteMask2 = 0x10;/* RL0 | */
int CountValue1, CountValue2;
error = NO_ERROR;
switch (CounterNum){
case 1: Register = LOADREAD1; break;
case 2: Register = LOADREAD2; break;
case 3: Register = LOADREAD3; break;
default: error = ERROR; break;
}
if(error == NO_ERROR){
TempByte = (0x3f | ReadLowByteMask1) & ReadLowByteMask2;
outb(TempByte, CCONFIGPORT + base);
CountValue1 = inb(Register + base);
//printf("The low value is --> %x.\n", CountValue1);
TempByte = (0x3f & ReadHighByteMask1) | ReadHighByteMask2;
outb(TempByte, CCONFIGPORT + base);
CountValue2 = inb(Register + base);
//printf("The high value is --> %x.\n", CountValue2);
}
return error;
}
int das08::AIn(int ADChannel, int *Value){
// This function requires three arguments to perform the
// analog to digital conversion. ADChannel must be in the
// range 0-7 and Range must be a valid range code
// i.e. BIP5VOLTS. The value of the conversion will be
// returned to the address specificed through the pointer
// variable. This value will be in the range 0-4095.
int error;
int value1, value2, value3, curr_status, new_status, ADbusy;
int ADCmask1, ADCmask2;
int ADValue_low, ADValue_low1, ADValue_low2, ADValue_high;
int EOC = 1;
error = NO_ERROR;
curr_status = inb(ADCSTATUS + base); /* current value in status */
switch(ADChannel){
case 0:ADCmask1 = 0xf8;ADCmask2 = 0x00;break;
case 1:ADCmask1 = 0xf9;ADCmask2 = 0x01;break;
case 2:ADCmask1 = 0xfa;ADCmask2 = 0x02;break;
case 3:ADCmask1 = 0xfb;ADCmask2 = 0x03;break;
case 4:ADCmask1 = 0xfc;ADCmask2 = 0x04;break;
case 5:ADCmask1 = 0xfd;ADCmask2 = 0x05;break;
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case 6:ADCmask1 = 0xfe;ADCmask2 = 0x06;break;
case 7:ADCmask1 = 0xff;ADCmask2 = 0x07;break;
default:error = ERROR;; break; /* error */
}
if(error == NO_ERROR){
outb(chan0, GAIN + base); /* set the gain/range value */
new_status = (curr_status & ADCmask1) | ADCmask2;
outb(new_status, ADCSTATUS + base); /* set the channel number */
outb(0x00, ADCLOW + base); /* start a 12 bit A/D conversion */
}
while((error == NO_ERROR) && (EOC == 1)){ /* check for end of conversion */
ADbusy = inb(ADCSTATUS + base); /* read status register */
if(ADbusy >= 128){
EOC = 1; /* A/D still converting */
} else {
EOC = 0; /* A/D done converting */
}
}
if(error == NO_ERROR){
ADValue_low = inb(ADCLOW + base); /* get the lower eight bits */
ADValue_high = inb(ADCHIGH + base); /* get the upper four bits */
switch(ADValue_high){
case 0x00:value1 = 0;break;
case 0x80:value1 = 1;break;
case 0x40:value1 = 2;break;
case 0xc0:value1 = 3;break;
case 0x20:value1 = 4;break;
case 0xa0:value1 = 5;break;
case 0x60:value1 = 6;break;
case 0xe0:value1 = 7;break;
case 0x10:value1 = 8;break;
case 0x90:value1 = 9;break;
case 0x50:value1 = 10;break;
case 0xd0:value1 = 11;break;
case 0x30:value1 = 12;break;
case 0xb0:value1 = 13;break;
case 0x70:value1 = 14;break;
case 0xf0:value1 = 15;break;
default:error = ERROR;break;
}
ADValue_low1 = (ADValue_low & 0x0f); /* mask off bits 4-7 */
switch(ADValue_low1){
case 0x00:value2 = 0;break;
case 0x01:value2 = 16;break;
case 0x02:value2 = 32;break;
case 0x03:value2 = 48;break;
case 0x04:value2 = 64;break;
case 0x05:value2 = 80;break;
case 0x06:value2 = 96;break;
case 0x07:value2 = 112;break;
case 0x08:value2 = 128;break;
case 0x09:value2 = 144;break;
case 0x0a:value2 = 160;break;
case 0x0b:value2 = 176;break;
case 0x0c:value2 = 192;break;
case 0x0d:value2 = 208;break;
case 0x0e:value2 = 224;break;
case 0x0f:value2 = 240;break;
default:error = ERROR;break;
}
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ADValue_low2 = (ADValue_low & 0xf0); /* mask off bits 0-3 */
switch(ADValue_low2){
case 0x00:value3 = 0;break;
case 0x10:value3 = 256;break;
case 0x20:value3 = 512;break;
case 0x30:value3 = 768;break;
case 0x40:value3 = 1024;break;
case 0x50:value3 = 1280;break;
case 0x60:value3 = 1536;break;
case 0x70:value3 = 1792;break;
case 0x80:value3 = 2048;break;
case 0x90:value3 = 2304;break;
case 0xa0:value3 = 2560;break;
case 0xb0:value3 = 2816;break;
case 0xc0:value3 = 3072;break;
case 0xd0:value3 = 3328;break;
case 0xe0:value3 = 3584;break;
case 0xf0:value3 = 3840;break;
default: error = ERROR; /* error - unknown conversion result */
}
*Value = value1+value2+value3; /* total value for conversion */
}
return error; /* no errors detected */
}
int das08::AOut(int DAChannel, int DAValue){
// This function performs a digital to analog conversion
// routine. The DAChannel must be either 0 or 1 and the
// digital value must be in the range 0-4095.
int error;
int low, high, DACLOW, DACHIGH;
error = NO_ERROR;
switch(DAChannel){
case 0:DACLOW = DAC0LOW;DACHIGH = DAC0HIGH;break;
case 1:DACLOW = DAC1LOW;DACHIGH = DAC1HIGH;break;
default:error = ERROR;break;
}
/* The following table converts the digital value into
three hex values encompassing two 8-bit registers. The
layout of the registers follow:
low - DA7 DA6 DA5 DA4 DA3 DA2 DA1 DA0
high - x x x x DA11 DA10 DA9 DA8 */
if(DAValue <= 255){
low = DAValue;
high = 0x00;
} else if((DAValue >= 256) && (DAValue <= 511)){
low = DAValue - 256;
high = 0x01;
} else if((DAValue >= 512) && (DAValue <= 767)) {
low = DAValue - 512;
high = 0x02;
} else if((DAValue >= 768) && (DAValue <= 1023)) {
low = DAValue - 768;
high = 0x03;
} else if((DAValue >= 1024) && (DAValue <= 1279)) {
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low = DAValue - 1024;
high = 0x04;
} else if((DAValue >= 1280) && (DAValue <= 1535)) {
low = DAValue - 1280;
high = 0x05;
} else if((DAValue >= 1536) && (DAValue <= 1791)) {
low = DAValue - 1536;
high = 0x06;
} else if((DAValue >= 1792) && (DAValue <= 2047)) {
low = DAValue - 1792;
high = 0x07;
} else if((DAValue >= 2048) && (DAValue <= 2303)){
low = DAValue - 2048;
high = 0x08;
} else if((DAValue >= 2304) && (DAValue <= 2559)){
low = DAValue - 2304;
high = 0x09;
} else if((DAValue >= 2560) && (DAValue <= 2815)){
low = DAValue - 2560;
high = 0x0a;
} else if((DAValue >= 2816) && (DAValue <= 3071)){
low = DAValue - 2816;
high = 0x0b;
} else if((DAValue >= 3072) && (DAValue <= 3327)){
low = DAValue - 3072;
high = 0x0c;
} else if((DAValue >= 3328) && (DAValue <= 3583)){
low = DAValue - 3328;
high = 0x0d;
} else if((DAValue >= 3584) && (DAValue <= 3839)){
low = DAValue - 3584;
high = 0x0e;
} else if((DAValue >= 3840) && (DAValue <= 4095)){
low = DAValue - 3840;
high = 0x0f;
} else{
error = ERROR; /* error - D/A value must be 0-4095 */
}
if(error == NO_ERROR){
outb(low, DACLOW + base); /* write the low byte value */
outb(high, DACHIGH + base); /* write the high byte value */
}
return error; /* no errors detected */
}
Listing 16.1 - DAS08 Driver Test File (testdaq.cpp)
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <string.h>
#include "das08_io.h"
int ChooseCounter();
int ChooseConfig();
int ChooseDir(int DirectNum);
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#define QUERY 350
#defineCHOOSE_PORT 351
#defineCHOOSE_COUNTER352
#define CHOOSE_CONFIG353
#defineCHOOSE_DIRECTION 354
int query(int, char*, int);
int main(){
int choice;
das08 *A;
int value;
A = new das08();
A->configure("das08.conf");
A->connect();
do{
printf("\n\n------------ DAS08 Test Harness Menu --------------\n");
printf("1. Digital Configure\n");
printf("2. Digital Input Bit\n");
printf("3. Digital Input Word\n");
printf("4. Digital Output Bit\n");
printf("5. Digital Output Word\n\n");
printf("6. Counter Configure\n");
printf("7. Counter Load Value\n");
printf("8. Counter Input Value\n\n");
printf("9. Analog Input Value\n");
printf("10. Analog Output Value\n\n");
printf("11. Quit\n\n");
printf("Select: ");
scanf("%d", &choice);
if(choice == 1){
A->DConfigPort(query(CHOOSE_PORT, NULL, 0),
query(CHOOSE_DIRECTION, NULL,
0));
} else if(choice == 2){
A->DBitIn(query(CHOOSE_PORT, NULL, 0),
query(QUERY, "Choose a bit (0-7): ", 0),
&value);
printf("The Bit Value is [%d] \n", value);
} else if(choice == 3){
A->DIn( query(CHOOSE_PORT, NULL, 0), &value);
printf("The Value is [%d] or [%d]hex\n", value, value);
} else if(choice == 4){
A->DBitOut(query(CHOOSE_PORT, NULL, 0),
query(QUERY, "Choose a bit (0-7): ", 0),
query(QUERY, "Choose a value (0 or 1): ",
0));
} else if(choice == 5){
A->DOut( query(CHOOSE_PORT, NULL, 0),
query(QUERY, "Choose a value (-128 to
127): ", 0));
} else if(choice == 6){
A->C8254Config(query(CHOOSE_COUNTER, NULL, 0),
query(CHOOSE_CONFIG, NULL, 0));
} else if(choice == 7){
A->CLoad( query(CHOOSE_COUNTER, NULL, 0),
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query(QUERY, "Enter a value in the form
0x____ : ", 0));
} else if(choice == 8){
A->CIn( query(CHOOSE_COUNTER, NULL, 0), &value);
printf("The Counter value was [%d]\n", value);
} else if(choice == 9){
A->AIn( query(QUERY, "Enter Channel Number (0-7): ", 0),
&value);
printf("The value is [%d]\n", value);
} else if(choice == 10){
A->AOut( query(QUERY, "Enter Channel Number (0-1): ", 0),
query(QUERY, "Enter Value (0- 4095): ",
0));
} else if(choice == 11){
} else {
printf("ERROR: Choice not recognized\n");
}
} while(choice != 11);
A->disconnect();
delete A;
}
int query(int type, char *text, int def){
char work[20];
int value;
if(type == QUERY){
printf("%s [%d]: ", text, def);
scanf("%s", work);
printf("<%s>\n", work);
if(strlen(work) == 0){
return def;
} else {
return atoi(work);
}
} else if(type == CHOOSE_PORT){
printf("Which port (1=A, 2=B, 3=C, 4=CH, 5=CL, 6=AUX): ");
scanf("%d", &value);
if(value == 1) return PORTA;
if(value == 2) return PORTB;
if(value == 3) return PORTC;
if(value == 4) return PORTCL;
if(value == 5) return PORTCH;
if(value == 6) return PORTAUX;
return ERROR;
} else if(type == CHOOSE_COUNTER){
printf("Which counter (1, 2, 3): ");
scanf("%d", &value);
if((value >= 1) || (value <= 3)) return value;
return ERROR;
} else if(type == CHOOSE_CONFIG){
printf("Which mode (1=HighOnLastCount, 2=OneShot, 3=RateGenerator,
4=SquareWave, 5=SoftwareStrobe, 6=HardwareStrobe): ");
scanf("%d", &value);
if(value == 1) return HIGHONLASTCOUNT;
if(value == 2) return ONESHOT;
if(value == 3) return RATEGENERATOR;
if(value == 4) return SQUAREWAVE;
if(value == 5) return SOFTWARESTROBE;
if(value == 6) return HARDWARESTROBE;
return ERROR;
} else if(type == CHOOSE_DIRECTION){
printf("Which direction (1=In, 2=Out): ");
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scanf("%d", &value);
if(value == 1) return DIGITALIN;
if(value == 2) return DIGITALOUT;
return ERROR;
} else {
return ERROR;
}
}
void error_log(int code, char *string){
printf("ERROR %d: %s \n", code, string);
}
16.8 SUMMARY
A/D conversion will convert a continuous value to an integer value.
D/A conversion is easier and faster and will convert a digital value to an analog value.
Resolution limits the accuracy of A/D and D/A converters.
Sampling too slowly will alias the real signal.
Analog inputs are sensitive to noise.
The analog I/O cards are configured with a few words of memory.
BTW and BTR functions are needed to communicate with the analog I/O cards.
16.9 PRACTICE PROBLEMS
1. You need to read an analog voltage that has a range of -10V to 10V to a precision of +/-0.05V.
What resolution of A/D converter is needed?
2. We are given a 12 bit analog input with a range of -10V to 10V. If we put in 2.735V, what will
the integer value be after the A/D conversion? What is the error? What voltage can we calcu-
late?
R
10V 10V ( )
0.1V
---------------------------------- 200 = =
7 bits = 128
8 bits = 256
(ans.
The minimum number of bits is 8.
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3. We need to select a digital to analog converter for an application. The output will vary from -5V
to 10V DC, and we need to be able to specify the voltage to within 50mV. What resolution will
be required? How many bits will this D/A converter need? What will the accuracy be?
4. Write a program that will input an analog voltage, do the calculation below, and output an ana-
log voltage.
5. Develop a program to sample analog data values and calculate the average, standard deviation,
and the control limits. The general steps are listed below.
1. Read sampled inputs.
2. Randomly select values and calculate the average and store in memory. Calculate the
standard deviation of the stored values.
3. Compare the inputs to the standard deviation. If it is larger than 3 deviations from the
mean, halt the process.
4. If it is larger than 2 then increase a counter A, or if it is larger than 1 increase a second
counter B. If it is less than 1 reset the counters.
5. If counter A is =3 or B is =5 then shut down.
6. Goto 1.
(ans.
N 12 = R 4096 = V
min
10V = V
max
10V =
V
I
INT
V
in
V
min

V
max
V
min

-----------------------------


R 2608 = =
V
C
V
I
R
-----


V
max
V
min
( ) V
min
+ 2.734V = =
V
in
2.735V =
(ans.
A card with a voltage range from -10V to +10V will be selected to cover the
entire range.
R
10V 10V ( )
0.050V
---------------------------------- 400 = =
minimum resolution
8 bits = 256
9 bits = 512
10 bits = 1024
The A/D converter needs a minimum of 9 bits, but this number of bits is not
commonly available, but 10 bits is, so that will be selected.
V
ERROR
V
max
V
min

2R
-----------------------------


10V 10V ( )
2 1024 ( )
---------------------------------- 0.00976V = = =
V
out
V
in
( ) ln =
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16.10 LABORATORY - INTERFACING TO A DAQ CARD
Purpose:
To use a data aquisition card to aquire data.
Overview:
The daq card will be placed into a Linux computer and then controlled with the drive pro-
grams listed in this chapter.
Pre-Lab:
1. Visit the computer boards web site (www.computerboards.com) and review the manual
for the DAS-08 ISA board.
In-Lab:
1. Complete the tutorial for the DAS-08 DAQ card.
2. Modify the tutorial program so that the analog input value from the board is read once a
second and written to a database.
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17. VISIONS SYSTEMS
Vision systems are suited to applications where simpler sensors do not work.
17.1 OVERVIEW
Typical components in a modern vision system.
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17.2 APPLICATIONS
An example of a common vision system application is given below. The basic operation
involves a belt that carries pop (soda) bottles along. As these bottles pass an optical sensor, it trig-
gers a vision system to do a comparison. The system compares the captured image to stored
images of acceptable bottles (with no foreign objects or cracks). If the bottle differs from the
acceptable images beyond an acceptable margin, then a piston is fired to eject the bottle. (Note:
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without a separate sensor, timing for the piston firing is required). Here a PLC is used as a com-
mon industrial solution controller. - All of this equipment is available off-the-shelf ($10K-$20K).
In this case the object lighting, backgrounds and contrast would be very important.
17.3 LIGHTING AND SCENE
There are certain features that are considered important in images,
- boundary edges
- surface texture/pattern
- colors
- etc
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Boundary edges are used when trying to determine object identity/location/orientation. This
requires a high contrast between object and background so that the edges are obvious.
Surface texture/pattern can be used to verify various features, for example - are numbered
buttons in a telephone keypad in the correct positions? Some visually significant features must be
present.
Lighting,
- multiple light sources can reduce shadows (structured lighting).
- back lighting with luminescent screens can provide good contrast.
- lighting positions can reduce specular reflections (light diffusers help).
- artificial light sources provide repeatability required by vision systems that is not possi-
ble without natural light sources.
17.4 CAMERAS
Cameras use available light from a scene.
The light passes through a lens that focuses the beams on a plane inside the camera. The
focal distance of the lens can be moved toward/away from the plane in the camera as the scene is
moved towards/away.
An iris may also be used to mechanically reduce the amount of light when the intensity is
too high.
The plane inside the camera that the light is focussed on can read the light a number of
ways, but basically the camera scans the plane in a raster pattern.
An electron gun video camera is shown below. - The tube works like a standard CRT, the
electron beam is generated by heating a cathode to eject electrons, and applying a potential
between the anode and cathode to accelerate the electrons off of the cathode. The focussing/
deflecting coils can focus the beam using a similar potential change, or deflect the beam using a
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differential potential. The significant effect occurs at the front of the tube. The beam is scanned
over the front. Where the beam is incident it will cause electrons to jump between the plates pro-
portional to the light intensity at that point. The scanning occurs in a raster pattern, scanning many
lines left to right, top to bottom. The pattern is repeated some number of times a second - the typ-
ical refresh rate is on the order of 30Hz
Charge Coupled Device (CCD) - This is a newer solid state video capture technique. An
array of cells are laid out on a semiconductor chip. A grid like array of conductors and insulators
is used to move a collection of charge through the device. As the charge moves, it sweeps across
the picture. As photons strike the semiconductor they knock an electron out of orbit, creating a
negative and positive charge. The positive charges are then accumulated to determine light inten-
sity. The mechanism for a single scan line is seen below.
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Color video cameras simply use colored filters to screen light before it strikes a pixel. For
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The description of moving the charge is for a single scan line, this can be expanded
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17.5 FRAME GRABBER
A simple frame grabber is pictured below,
These items can be purchased for reasonable prices, and will become standard computer
components in the near future.
17.6 IMAGE PREPROCESSING
Images are basically a set of pixels that are often less than a perfect image representation.
By preprocessing, some unwanted variations/noise can be reduced, and desired features
enhanced.
Some sources of image variation/noise,
- electronic noise - this can be reduced by designing for a higher Signal to Noise Ratio
(SNR).
- lighting variations cause inconsistent lighting across an image.
- equipment defects - these cause artifacts that are always present, such as stripes, or pixels
stuck off or on.
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17.7 FILTERING
Filtering techniques can be applied,
- thresholding
- laplace filtering
- fourier filters
- convolution
- histograms
- neighborhood averaging
17.7.1 Thresholding
Thresholding basically sets a transition value. If a pixel is above the threshold, it is switched
fully on, if it is below, it is turned fully off.
17.8 EDGE DETECTION
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to noise/imperfections in the image.
an array of pixel brightness
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An image (already filtered) can be checked to find a sharp edge between the foreground and
background intensities.
Lets assume that the image below has been prefiltered into foreground (1) and background
(0). An edge detection step is then performed.
17.9 SEGMENTATION
An image can be broken into regions that can then be used for later calculations. In effect
this method looks for different self contained regions, and uses region numbers instead of pixel
intensities.
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A simple algorithm might create a new image (array) filled with zeros, then look at
the original image. If any pixel has a vertical or horizontal neighbor that is 0, then the
Actual Scene Thresholded Image Edge Detected Image
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A simple segmentation algorithm might be,
1. Threshold image to have values of 1 and 0.
2. Create a segmented image and fill it with zeros (set segment number variable to one).
3. Scanning the old image left to right, top to bottom.
4. If a pixel value of 1 is found, and the pixel is 0 in the segmented image, do a flood fill
for the pixel onto the new image using segment number variable.
5. Increment segment # and go back to step 3.
6. Scan the segmented image left to right, top to bottom.
7. If a pixel is found to be fully contained in any segment, flood fill it with a new segment
as in steps 4 and 5.
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17.9.1 Segment Mass Properties
When objects are rotated in the vision plane it may become difficult to use simple measures
to tell them apart. At this point global attributes, such as perimeter lengths, length/width ratios, or
areas can be used.
The centroid of a mass can be determined with the expression for the x direction (y is iden-
tical)
Area is simply the sum of all pixels in the segment,
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Compactness can be a measure of mass distribution,
Another measure of mass distribution is thickness,
17.10 RECOGNITION
17.10.1 Form Fitting
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It can sometimes help to relate a shape to some other geometric primitive using compact-
ness, perimeter, area, etc.
- ellipse
- square
- circle
- rectangle
17.10.2 Decision Trees
In the event that a very limited number of parts is considered, a decision tree can be used.
The tree should start with the most significant features first, then eventually make decisions on the
least significant. Typical factors considered are,
- area
- hole area
- perimeter
- maximum, minimum and average radius
- compactness
An example of a decision tree is given below. (Note: this can be easily implemented with if-
then rules or Boolean equations)
Part A
Part B
Part C
Part D
Part E
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Bar Codes
Bar codes are a common way to encode numbers, and sometimes letters.
The code is sequential left to right, and is characterized by bars and spaces of varied widths.
The bar widths corresponds to a numerical digits. These are then encoded into ASCII characters.
To remain noise resistant there are unused codes in the numerical sequence. If any value
scanned is one of the unused values the scan is determined to be invalid.
There are different encoding schemes.
Code 39/Codabar - these use bars of two different widths for binary encoding
Code 128 - these use different bar widths uses proportional widths to encode a range of
values
UPC (Universal Product Code) -
EAN (European Article Numbering) -
The example below shows how a number is encoded with a bar code.
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17.11 PRACTICE PROBLEMS
1. Consider a circle and an ellipse that might be viewed by a vision system. The circle has a
4 radius, whereas the ellipse has a minor and major radius of 2 and 4. Compare the two defini-
tions using form factors (compactness and thickness) and show how they differ.
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2. Describe image resolution in vision systems.
ans. Resolution of a video image describes the number of rows and columns of pixels in a
video image. A higher resolution means that there are more rows of pixels in the images, and
therefore we can distinguish smaller details.
3. An image has been captured from a video camera, and stored in the matrix below.
ans.
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a) Use a threshold of 100 to filter the image.
b) Perform an edge detection on the thresholded image.
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c) Segment the image into distinct regions.
d) Calculate the compactness and thickness for the region above the threshold.
e) Calculate form factors including perimeter, area, centroid, compactness and minimum and
maximum thickness.
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4. We have four part shapes (as listed below) that will be arriving on a conveyor. We want to
develop a decision tree for the vision system to tell them apart. We also need to find their cen-
troids relative to the top left of the image so that a robot may pick them up.
Isosceles triangle 6 per side
Rectangle 2 by 8
Triangle with side lengths 8, 5 and 4
Circle 5 Radius
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17.12 TUTORIAL - LABVIEW BASED IMAQ VISION
1. Locate the appropriate hardware and software for the laboratory. This includes a video camera
with an appropriate lens attached. A BNC cable to connect to the computer. A computer with
the National Instruments IMAQ PCI-1408 vision card and IMAQ software installed.
2. We will start by verifying that the vision system is working properly. To do this run the IMAQ
Configuration Utility. You should see a screen that shows the computer and PCI-1408 card.
Click on the + to the left of the card and you should see four input channels appear. The first
of these is channel 0, click on it. Next, select Aquire, Grab, a window should appear that
shows a video feed. Adjust/focus the lens until a clear image appears. Note that the lens
attached is a TV lens. For small distances (less than 2-3 feet) the lens will be very sensitive to
focus, when a longer focus is used it will be much less sensitive. Explore the software settings
for the camera. Feel free to change values, but record the original value so that it may be
changed back. When you feel comfortable that the video images are being captured properly,
continue to the next step.
3. Run Labview, and open a New vi. Construct the vi below to capture an image and display it
on the screen.
(From left to right) First create a string, and enter test or something else. Next create the
IMAQ icon using IMAQ Vision, Management, IMAQ. This will create a generic place
to store images. At this point the image size, etc is not important. Now that we have a place to
store the image, we can grab images from the camera with the snap icon found at Image
Aquisition, Snap. Finally we can display the images using the last icon found at IMAQ
Panel Diagram
IMAQ snap test
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Vision, Display (basics), IMAQ WindDraw. Connect these together and run the vi. You
should see an image from the camera. Notice that these icons are doing a lot that is not on the
screen. The vision add-on to Labview does not fully follow the philosophy of graphical pro-
gramming. Things like the display window are not shown in the panel where they should be.
These cheats are necessary because of the huge amount of data required for vision tasks.
Take some time to explore the other vision tools, and try modifying the vision program.
4. Close the vi and do not save changes to any other vi (this could save some settings per-
manantly). Next, use Open vi and open examples, vision, barcodedemo.vi. Run the vi.
An image of a barcode should appear. Use the mouse to put a rectangle over the bar code. Then
accept the Region of Interest ROI. After this the program will use images saved on disk to
test the routine. The codes should match the displayed images. Stop the vi and look at the dia-
gram to see the general operation - it is set up to use a sequence. Notice that the first frame in
the sequence pulls an image from a file, and displays it on the screen. The next couple of
frames deal with getting the region of interest. The fourth sequence (3 of 0 to 4) captures
images and decodes the barcodes. The last sequence is used to release the vision memory, etc.
Notice that the images are being supplied by a function called simu GRAB, replace this with
the normal snap routine and run the program (put a vi in front of the camera). You should now
see the images, but they are not decoded properly. Notice that the barcode icon has an integer
digit input of 3, you will need to change this value to get the barcodes to decode properly.
5. Close the vi (dont save any changes). Open the example vi caliperdemo.vi, and run the vi.
This vi can be used to check the presence of objects. Draw lines across the image. Each point
where the line goes from light/dark or dark/light an edge will be detected. If the line is
accepted you will see it appear on the list, you will want to change the number of edges. You
can have more than one test line. When done run the test and see how it behaves. Look at the
diagram for the vi and modify it to use the camera (as you did for the barcode reader).
17.13 LABORATORY - VISION SYSTEMS FOR INSPECTION
Purpose:
A vision system will be explored and implemented in the laboratory setting.
Overview:
The vision system is based on Labview. A dedicate PC will be used in the cell to process
the vision commands. Using labview the PC can then be connected to the Soft PLC
controller.
Pre-Lab:
1. Review labview programming using tutorials found at the national instruments site
(www.natinst.com).
In-Lab:
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1. Complete the Labview vision tutorial.
2. Modify the appropriate test program to read bar codes, and save them to a file
3. Modify the appropriate test program to read a dimension of arbitrary parts and write the
dimension to a serial port.
Submit:
1. Printouts of the modified test programs.
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18. INTEGRATION ISSUES
18.1 CORPORATE STRUCTURES
First consider the major functions within a company,
- Production
- Materials
- Process Planning
- Design
- Customer Orders / Service
- Marketing
- Accounting
- Management
All of these functions generate and use common information which must be communicated
between departments.
Since computers handle information, we must be aware of what we get, and what we pro-
duce.
18.2 CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
Previous paper based systems provided support for data transfer between departments, and
provided a good basis for the introduction of computers
ASIDE: Computers can make a good system better, but they will always make a bad system
worse. This is because a system which is not well defined and poorly understood cannot be pro-
grammed, or optimized.
Characteristics of paper based manufacturing systems,
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- Multiple copies of same information.
- Revising information is hard when multiple copies exist.
- Delays for the transfer of paper.
- Easy to lose paper.
- Paper is not interactive.
- Paper requires bulky storage.
Computers overcome and reduce the problems above, but introduce some technological
challenges,
- Creating programs to support corporate functions.
- Software to support interdepartmental communication and data sharing.
- Hardware to support the software.
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Logic Controllers
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The Shop Floor Production Model (SFPM):
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The ISO Reference Model for Factory Automation adds a couple of layers
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Level Sub-Activity Responsibility
4 Section/
Area
Supervise shop
floor production process
Supervising and coordinating
the production and supporting the
jobs and obtaining and allocating
resources to the jobs.
3 Cell
Coordinate shop
floor production
process
Sequencing and supervising
the jobs at the shop floor produc-
tion process
2 Station
Command shop
floor production process
Directing and coordinating the
shop floor production process
1 Equipment
Execute shop floor
production process
Executing the job of shop
floor production according to com-
mands
Level/
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trol
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6 /
Enterprise
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corporation
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enterprises mission
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Research and Development
page 509
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multiple machines
and operations
Sequencing and
supervising shop
floor jobs and super-
vising various sup-
porting services
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2 / Station commanding
machine sequences
and motion
Directing and
coordinating the
activity of the shop
floor equipment
Shop floor production (station
level)
Level/
Hierarchy
Area of Con-
trol
Responsibility Basic Functions
page 510
1 / Equip-
ment
Activating
sequences and
motion
Taking action on
commands to the
shop floor equipment
Shop floor production (equip-
ment level)
Level/
Hierarchy
Area of Con-
trol
Responsibility Basic Functions
page 511
A LAN (Computer Network) Hierarchy for Shop Floor Control [source - find]
Dev ic e
Lev e l 6 :
En terp rise
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De vic e
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D ev ice
page 512
Typical Architecture for Manufacturing Components [ update]
Item Equipment Workstation Cell
EXAM-
PLES
Hardware
Lathe, Mill, T-10
Bridgeport Series I
IBM 7545 Robot
Robot tended
Machine Center, Car-
trac Material Handling
System
Variable Mission
System, Several Inte-
grated workstations
Controller
Hardware
Mark Century
2000, Accuramatic
9000, Custom-single-
board system.
Allen-Bradley
PLC-5, IBM-PC, etc.
Windows NT,
SUN workstation, etc.
Type Con-
troller
Single-board pro-
cessors, Machine tool
controller, Servo-Con-
troller, etc
PLC, PC, Mini-
computer
PC, Microcom-
puter, Super-MiniCom-
puter
Language
Application
Assembler, Part
programming, Robot
programming, etc.
C, Ladder logic,
Pascal and other
sequential languages
C, LISP, FOR-
TRAN, and other high
level languages
Memory/
Size Require-
ments
8k-128k RAM
plus custom ROM,
EPROM, etc.
32M RAM, >1M
Hard Drive
128M RAM,
>1Gigabyte Hard drive
Response
Time
< 10
-3
sec
< 1 sec < 20 sec
Machines/
Interconnects
1-1 connect 1-many
1-[1,8] Machine
tools,
1-[1-50] Material
handling
1-many
1-[1-15] worksta-
tions
page 513
Functional Breakdown of Control Architecture

In all of these models we must consider the value of the information being passed. At the
low level control stages, information that is more than a few seconds old may be completely
Equipment Workstation Cell
Planning Tool selection, parame-
ter specification, tool path
refinement, GMT code, tool
assignment to slots, job setup
planning
Resource allocation
jobs
Batch splitting and
equipment load balancing
Batching, Workload
balancing between worksta-
tions, Requirements planning
Task allocation to
workstations
Planning
Horizon
Milliseconds - Minutes Minutes - Hours/Days Hours - Days/weeks
Schedul-
ing
Operation sequencing
at individual equipment
Sequence equipment
level subsystems
Deadlock detection
and avoidance
Gantt chart or E.S.
based scheduling
Buffer management
Assignment of due
dates to individual worksta-
tions
Look ahead ES/simu-
lation based scheduling
Optimization based
tech
Batch sequencing
Control Interface to worksta-
tion controller
Physical control
(motion control at NC and
robot pick and place level)
Execution of control
programs (APT, AML, etc.)
Monitor equipment
states and execute part and
information flow actions
based on states
Synchronize actions
between equipment (eg.
robot & machine while load-
ing/unloading parts)
Ladder logic execu-
tion
Organizational control
of workstations, Interface
with MPS, generation of
reports, etc.
page 514
worthless, while the same information at the higher level may be valuable for quality tracking
months later.
We can draw part of a simple flow chart that illustrates a simple CIM system. The elements
shown include a PLC, NC machine, and stand alone sensors. These are all integrated by a single
computer running cell control software.
18.3 COMPUTER CONTROLLED BATCH PROCESSES
The nature of Batch processes,
- Batch processes deal with discrete quantities of raw materials or products.
- batch processes allow the tracking of these discrete quantities of materials or products
- batch processes allow more than one type of product to be processed simultaneously, as
CNC
Controller
Actuators,
Structure,
Sensors
NC NC Quality
Programs Status
Gauges
and Meters
Measurements
Cell
Controller
Operation Cell status and
plans quality reports
(IBM PC)
CNC
Controller
Actuators,
Sensors
page 515
long as the products are separated by the equipment layout.
- Batch processes entail movement of discrete product from processing area to processing
area
- Batch processes have recipes (or processing instructions) associated with each load of
raw material to be processed into product.
- Batch processes have more complex logic associated with processing than is found in
continuous processes
- Batch processes often include normal steps that can fail, and thus also include special
steps to be taken in the event of a failure.
The nature of steps in a batch process,
- Each step can be simple or complex in nature, consisting of one or more operations
- Generally, once a step is started it must be completed to be successful.
- It is not uncommon to require some operator approval before leaving one step and start-
ing the next.
- There is frequently provision for non-normal exits to be taken because of operator inter-
vention, equipment failure or the detection of hazardous conditions.
- Depending on the recipe for the product being processed, a step may be bypassed for
some products.
- The processing operations for each step are generally under recipe control, but may be
modified by operator override action.
A typical process step
Bypass Step
Hold
at step
completion
Perform Step
Operation
Operator or
Recipe Bypass
Command
Operator or
Recipe Hold at
Completion
Operator
Abort
Command
Command
Yes
No
Yes
No Previous
Step
Fault Detected
or Operator Abort
Next
Step
Fault Exit to
pre-defined step
page 516
18.4 PRACTICE PROBLEMS
1. List 5 industries that are well suited to integration, and 5 that are not. Indicate why you
think so.
2. In an automated factory there as many as six levels of control. Discuss the equipment
available in the lab and how this relates to the 6 level model of factor floor control.
3. Information drives an automated factory from the initial entry of geometry in CAD, to the
final production of parts with CAM. Discuss how data networks support this and the impact of
open network standards.
4.
18.5 LABORATORY - WORKCELL INTEGRATION
Purpose:
All of the components explored in the laboratories of previous weeks will be integrated
into a final working cell.
Overview:
Pre-Lab:
The lab equipment (right now) only satisfies the first couple of levels. You can
ans.
page 517
To be determined.
In-Lab:
1. To be determined.
Submit (individually):
1. To be determined.
page 518
19. MATERIAL HANDLING
Basic purpose is to provide automatic transfer of workparts between automated machines,
and interface with individual work stations.
19.1 INTRODUCTION
Basic layouts for material handling include,
- lines - stations arranged along a fixed part transfer path.
- batch - stations are grouped by function and batches of raw materials/WIP are brought in
batches
- job shop - individual parts are carried through one or more stages by one worker
- job site - equipment is brought to the work
These transfer systems can also be categorized by their timing approach,
- synchronous - the entire line moves parts with a fixed period cycle. This is well suited to
mass production of similar products.
- asynchronous - parts are moved as completed or needed. Often buffers are required, but
this is more tolerant of problems than synchronous systems.
- continuous - the product flows by without stopping
Basic Requirements,
Random, independent movement of palletized workparts between workstations in the
FMS
- pallets can flow from any station to any other
- parts are mounted in pallet fixtures
- pallets can move independently to avoid interference
Temporary storage or banking of workparts
- queues allow parts to wait for machines, thus increasing efficiency
Convenient access for loading and unloading workparts
- easy to do manual load/unload.
- automatic loading/unloading of parts at workstations
- can load/unload from either side of system
Compatible with computer control
Provision for future expansion
page 519
- modular extensions to system are desirable
Adherence to all applicable industrial codes
- safety, noise, etc.
Access to machine tools
- allow unobstructed floor level access to each workstation
Operation in shop environment
- must be reliable when exposed to metal chips, cutting fluids, oil, dirt, etc.
Common type of Material handling systems
- power roller conveyors
- power and free overhead conveyors
- shuttle conveyors
- floor towline systems
page 520
- robots (in a limited sense)
- indexing (geneva mechanism)
- walking beam
19.2 VIBRATORY FEEDERS
When small parts are hard to orient we can dump them in a vibratory feeder.
The vibrations cause parts to hop forward.
Various cutouts, tracks, etc are added to sort parts.
page 521
19.3 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
1. What are pallets used for?
(ans. to acts as holders for work that is being transported)
2. List possible methods for guiding an AGV.
(ans. guide wire, vision, painted lines, chain)
19.4 LABORATORY - MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEM
For this lab the class will be divided into two halves. One group will do part A, the other group
will do part B. Both groupswill have to work together for a successful lab.
System Objective: When done the system should be able to pass a shuttle in a continuous loop.
19.4.1 System Assembly and Simple Controls
Purpose:
The SoftPLC and devicenet will be used to control the material handling system Lock and
go stations.
Overview:
The material handling system is designed in a modular format. Each of the track sections
can be disassembled and reassembled in other configurations. In total there are,
4 turnstations
6 straight track sections (2 have stands for suspending overhead gear)
2 90 degree track sections
1 conveyor system for a straight track section
12 shuttles
The material handling system will be outfitted with the devicenet based controls system to
move the shuttles around the system. This system will be added to in later labs.
The shuttles are actuated using solenoid valves for an air supply. By actuating the
lock and go stations the cart can be stopped, or ejected.
page 522
Pre-Lab:
Examine the system components and determine (as a group) how the system will work.
Implement ladder logic to control the system.
In-Lab:
1. Connect the track sections.
2. Connect solenoid valves to the lock an go stations - except on the turnstations. Add
sensors to detect the presence of a shuttle
3. Wire the solenoid valves to the softPLC and write the ladder logic required to control
the stations.
Submit:
1. All design work.
page 523
19.5 AN EXAMPLE OF AN FMS CELL
19.5.1 Overview
A workcell has been constructed using one light industrial robot, and one NC milling
machine. Some automated fixtures are also used.
All of the devices in the workcell are controlled from a single Sun computer. This is an
engineering workstation with UNIX. Thus, it is capable of multitasking (running more than one
program at once).
Software drivers, interfaces, and applications have been developed, to aid in teaching and
demonstration.
The following pages will describe the interfacing in the workcell, as an example of the con-
nection between process control computers and a plant floor computer. A project in development
will be discussed for networking Plant Floor (and higher) computers.
page 524
Ethernet Ethernet
RS 232
Process Controllers
rocesses
Sun Computer (Sunbane)
Sun Computer (RA)
IBM PC Compatible
(Running CAM/CAM
Software)
CRS Robot Controller Dyna Controller Microbot Controller
DYNA NC
Milling Machine CRS Plus Robot
Microbot Teach Mover
Pneumatic Vice
Conveyor Belt
RS 232 RS 232
RS 232
FMS Cell Connection Diagram
Plant Floor Control & Up (Network Based Level)
Interface Level
Sensors and Actuator Level
page 525
19.5.2 Workcell Specifications
Workcell Layout
Devices:
1 Sun Computer
2. CRS-Plus robot
A five axis, articulated robot arm
Communicates over an RS232 serial data line
Interprets a language called RAPL
Has 16 Digital I/O lines
Uses a pneumatically controlled gripper
The robot controller is 8088 based
3. DYNA-Mite Milling Machine
A 3-axis 2.5D milling machine
Uses a proprietary NC code
Can be run locally, or remotely (over RS232 serial communication lines)
Programs may be executed as they are entered, or when they are completely
ordered
Can handle objects of dimensions 6 by 5 by 4
Conveyor
Robot
NC Milling Machine
Robot Controller
NC Milling
Sun 3/60 Computer
Controller
Pneumatic Vice
gripper
Machine
Pneumatic Vice
Controller
page 526
Can machine plexiglass, wax, aluminum, steel (at low feed rates)
4. Pneumatic Vice
Has a maximum opening of 4 inches
Has a maximum travel of 1 inches
Controlled by a pneumatic solenoid
Pneumatic solenoid controlled from CRS-Plus robot controller
5. Conveyor
A former undergraduate student project
Activated electronically by the CRS-Plus robot controller
6. Fixtures (for making customized keytags)
These are highly specific to the task being performed
Parts Feeder - Provides a structured environment so that the robot may easily
pick up the parts.
Robot Gripper - Designed to provide a reasonable reach into the vice (and parts
feeder), and to firmly grasp the workpiece.
Vice Fixture - Designed to hold the workpiece at a level fixed height, and has a
location for drill through of the keytag. This part does not effect the travel
of the vice.
19.5.3 Operation of The Cell
page 527
Developed/Proprietary software in the workcell
Robot
Control
Subroutines
Vice
Control
Subroutines
Conveyor
Control
Subroutines
DynaMill
Control
Subroutines
Serial Communication Subroutines
CRS-Plus Robot Controller
DynaMill
Controller
CRS-Plus
Robot
Pneumatic Conveyor
Belt
DynaMill
Milling
Machine
Vice
User
Interface
Device
Specific
Routines
on Sun
Serial
Interface
Routines
on Sun
Controllers
and
Operating
Systems
Hardware
Routines
on Sun
User Interface
(written with the Sunview Window Interface Library)
Programming
Module
High Level User Interface ( or application program)
Hardware and Controllers Supplied by Manufacturers (except Conveyor)
Low Level Device Drives and Communication Routines
proprietary
Hardware
Purchased
Software
Written
or Built
page 528
2.1.4 - Example of Robot and Vice Software Driver Use
void demo()
{
static double a1, a2, a3, a4, a5;
crs_init();
crs_speed(40.0);
crs_open();
crs_close();
conv_on();
crs_xy_r_move(-5.0, -5.0, 0.0);
crs_xy_status(&a1, &a2, &a3, &a4, &a5);
conv_off();
crs_xy_a_move(a1+3.0, a2+2.0, a3);
crs_depart(-2.0);
crs_depart(2.0);
crs_home();
crs_r_move(0.0, 10.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0);
crs_speed(100.0)
vice_closed();
crs_a_move(-90.0, 0.0,0.0,0.0,0.0);
vice_open();
}
Set up Robot
Set speed to 40% of Maximum
Open the Gripper
Close the Gripper
Turn on Conveyor
Move Robot with relative
Cartesian Coordinates
Return Cartesian Position of
End Effector
Turn off Conveyor
Move Robot to absolute
Cartesian Position
Move robot gripper 2 forward
Move robot gripper 2 backward
Move robot to home position
Move robot in relative joint
coordinates
Close the Vice
Move the Robot in
Absolute Joint Coordinates
Open the Vice
page 529
NC code Example (for the Dyna Milling Machine)
000 START INS 01
001 TD = 0.125
002 FRXY = 10
003 FRZ = 4
004 SETUP > zcxyu
005 GOY -.625
006 GOZ -.125
007 GRa -180
008 ZERO AT
009 X .634
010 Y .5
011 GOr .125
012 a 90
013 GRa -30
014 > REF COODS
015 ZERO AT
016 X 1.50
017 Y 0
018 GOr .125
019 a 60
020 GRa -60
021 > REF COODS
022 ZERO AT
023 X 1.5
024 Y -0.3
025 GOr .125
026 a 0
027 GRa -90
028 GRX -1.3
029 END
2.00
0.50
0.50
30
0.20R
Start Program in inches
Set Tool Diameter
Set Feed Rates
Set Absolute Zero Position
Move to Start Position
X
Y
Z
End Program
A
B
A
B
C
D
C
D
E
F
E
F
page 530
An Example of the Dyna Mill Software Drivers
void demo()
{
char ret[100];
/* Initialize Dyna Mill and check for failure */
if(dyna_init() == NO_ERROR){
/* Send NC Program to Dyna Mill */
dyna_load(/usr/people/cim/nc.code/test1.nc);
/* Download program from NC Mill */
dyna_download(/usr/people/cim/nc.code/test);
/* Send program to mill 1 step at a time */
dyna_step(/usr/people/cim/nc.code/test2.nc);
}
/* Deinitialize mill */
dyna_kill();
}
page 531
A User interface for Workcell Control
Robot Control
Subwindow
Vice and Conveyor
Controls
Dyna Mill Control
Subwindow
Key Tag Programs
Programming
Master Control
(Also uses Dyna Mill)
page 532
Actual Communication with devices, via a report window
page 533
Workcell Programming window
Advantages:
UNIX Based system allows easy control of cell in modes which are both parallel and/or
concurrent
A blend of high level computers with low level devices allows for a very modular sys-
tem, with a variety of computing resources.
Synchronization of processes is very simple.
Allows rapid reconfiguration of the workcell.
This workcell will perform all of the basic CAD/CAM/CIM functions.
The hierarchical design of software tools has simplified the development of new applica-
tions.
Disadvantages:
page 534
Many Equipment manufacturers have not considered this type of control (they prefer
stand alone modes), and thus their machines lack self calibration features, and soft-
ware is made to be user interactive, and batch, but is not very friendly for software
applications.
Requires technical people to operate the equipments.
19.6 THE NEED FOR CONCURRENT PROCESSING
An individual computer is not powerful enough to control an entire factory. And, a single
program would be too complex. Therefore, there is a need for many computers and programs
which interact.
The example below involves two programs. The first program will control the robot, and the
second will cut key tags with the NC machine.
While the keytags are being cut, the robot program will move pegs around in the cell. This
requires that the control software be very complex, or that two programs be used.
if two programs are used, then some communication is required for sequencing tasks in the
work cell.
Concurrent tasks in the workcell use message passing between programs,
page 535
Strategies for Concurrent processing, involve how the processes are split apart, and how
they communicate,
- Have a number of processes which communicate directly to one another (point to point).
This is synchronous and well suited to real-time control.
- Use a buffered message passing system. This allows asynchronous communication
between processes running at different speeds, which do not do real-time control.
- Remote Procedure Calls allows one program to run other programs remotely. This is
suited to well defined problems, but every program must have knowledge of the
other computers in the network.
Is
Another
Name
Left ?
Stop
Start
Is
Dyna Mill
Waiting for
Part ?
Yes
Load
Part
Is
Dyna Mill
Done with
Part ?
Yes
Unload
Part
Swap a
Peg
Start
Call for
New Part
Wait for
Part Loaded
Move to
Milling Position
Mill out
Keytag
Move to
Unload Position
Call for
Unloading Keytag
Wait for
Part Unloaded
Yes
messages
passed through
file #1
messages
passed through
file #2
Program #1 Program #2
No
No
No
page 536
19.7 PRACTICE PROBLEMS
1. What is concurrent (parallel) processing and why is it important for workcell control?
(ans. to allow equipment to do other tasks while one machine is processing)
2. What is meant by the term Device Driver?
(ans. a piece of hardware that allows a connections to a specific piece of hardware)
page 537
20. PETRI NETS
20.1 INTRODUCTION
Petri nets are useful tools for modelling systems with control flow. In particular they aid in
modelling systems with concurrency, and parallelism. A set of routines have been developed at
UWO to serve as the basis for a manufacturing simulation. The routines will support a number of
various Petri net functions. The basic operation of the Petri net may be simulated. As well the
EOR transitions will also be modelled. An attempt has been made to add colors to the tokens,
but at the present there is insufficient information (i.e., no references) to verify the implementa-
tion.
The routines have been written in a user friendly way to allow simple application interface.
Places and Transitions are specified with textual names. A brief theory of petri nets follows.
These are like state diagrams, except multiple states can be active at the same time.
Other techniques, such as GRAFCET, are based on Petri nets.
20.2 A BRIEF OUTLINE OF PETRI NET THEORY
There are four basic elements in a petri net; places, transitions, arcs, and tokens. If we are to
think in terms of a factory, tokens are equivalent to work parts. Arcs are the paths the work will
follow through the factory. Places are buffers where parts are stored temporarily, and transitions
are equivalent to machines where the parts are used to make new parts.
page 538
The basic operation is that tokens are introduced to the network, and then transitions are fired
in different orders, and thus tokens are created and destroyed at the transitions. The example
below follows the petri net for a few cycles. The first figure shows the Petri Net with the initial
markings.
Token Place Arc Transition
stock from
inventory
stock from
supplier
stock from
cutter
feeder hopper
Bolt Maker Nut Maker
Bolt Hopper
Nut Hopper
Screwing Machine
Finished Part
Petri Net Model
page 539
this transition was fired
this transition was fired
page 540
The reader should note that there are a few interesting properties found in Petri nets.
Transitions are fired when all of their inputs are satisfied, and the user specifies that transi-
tion.
Most analysis of petri nets uses random firings of the transitions to obtain statistical perfor-
mance.
Other basic references to the petri net theory are available in Peterson [1981] and Reisig
[1985].
20.3 MORE REVIEW
Ideal for parallel control problems
this transition was fired
page 541
Token - Indicates place active (control)
Place - Indicates part of a system state (as before). If there is a token
here, the place is valid, or active.
Transition - This will wait until all inputs have a token. Those tokens
are destroyed and new tokens are put into all the outputs
e.g. An example of basic operation
The Petri Net (with no tokens)
page 542
Initial State : The tokens are added below, based upon the system
Step 1 : One of the states gives up a token (this is arbitrary and depends on the state)
transition
condition
fires
Step 2 : Another state gives up a token (again arbitrary)
In this case the transition can fire because both
input places now have tokens, we are only wait-
ing for the condition to occur.
page 543
Basic logic functions are shown below,
Step 3: Here the conditions of the transition are met. The two input tokens are con-
sumed and a new token is created for the output place.
This continues on indefinitely.........
Step 4: We see the condition for the transition met.
page 544
We can model various logic functions with Petri nets,
state machines (only 1 input/output on transitions)
action
if/wait
(state transition)
synchronize
loop/repeat
or
regulator
exclusive or
and
page 545
Reachability allows us to determine if a state (set of places) is possible given an initial con-
dition.
Boundedness determines whether the number of states will be controlled, or grow/shrink.
Deadlock and liveliness - will the controller find itself unable to continue.
Recirculator - keeps only one action at a time
Or - one or the other input will start the process
If - this state can chose to send the token on either arc
And - Both inputs must be present to fire
Parallel - both processes will run in parallel at the same time
page 546
The procedure for producing ladder logic and other programs from the Petri Nets, is identi-
cal to producing Ladder Logic for SFC diagrams.
page 547
e.g. Petri Net for a single cup coffee maker
Try:
1. Add a coffee strength selection to the Petri Net.
2. Draw the petri net above using a Parallel Process Flowchart
3. Develop some ladder logic for the petri net diagram
start
grinder
stop
grinder
drop cup
start water
heater
heater off
filter
coffee
pour
coffee
start
cleaning
cleaning
off
money
added
3 sec delay temp. sensor
10 sec delay
cleaning done
cup removed
page 548
Petri nets have been used for the modeling, control and validation of the control model
[Teng and Black, 1988]
20.4 USING THE SUBROUTINES
20.4.1 Basic Petri Net Simulation
The subroutines are applied in a methodical manner. Before the user can integrate the subrou-
tines into their program, they must draw out the petri net, and label all places and transitions. The
example given above is illustrated below.
After these labels are determined, they are defined using the petri net subroutines. The arcs in
the petri net are also defined in the program. There are defined with respect to the transitions. That
is to say that an arc is an input to, or output from a transition. After the petri net structure has been
defined, tokens may be placed in the places of the net. The tokens are as given in the previous
example.
p1
p3
p4
p5 p2 t1 t2
t3
t4
page 549
The transitions are then selectively fired in the net, by function calls in the program. This pro-
gram also has calls to functions which print the petri net structure after each transition. The code
is show below for the example above.
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <string.h>
#include global.h
#include petri.h
int test1()
/*
* BASIC TEST NET (Peterson book, 1981, pg. 19)
*/
{
static int error;
static struct petri_net net;
static int p1, p2, p3, p4, p5;
static int t1, t2, t3, t4;
error = petri_init(&net);
p1 = petri_place(&net, p1);
p2 = petri_place(&net, p2);
p3 = petri_place(&net, p3);
p4 = petri_place(&net, p4);
p5 = petri_place(&net, p5);
t1 = petri_transition(&net, t1);
t2 = petri_transition(&net, t2);
t3 = petri_transition(&net, t3);
t4 = petri_transition(&net, t4);
petri_input(&net, p1, t1, 1);
petri_input(&net, p2, t2, 1);
petri_input(&net, p3, t2, 1);
p1
p3
p4
p5 p2
t1
t2
t3
t4
page 550
petri_input(&net, p4, t2, 1);
petri_input(&net, p4, t3, 1);
petri_input(&net, p4, t3, 1);
petri_input(&net, p5, t4, 1);
petri_output(&net, p2, t1, 1);
petri_output(&net, p3, t1, 1);
petri_output(&net, p4, t1, 1);
petri_output(&net, p4, t1, 1);
petri_output(&net, p2, t2, 1);
petri_output(&net, p5, t3, 1);
petri_output(&net, p3, t4, 1);
petri_output(&net, p4, t4, 1);
petri_add_tokens(&net, p1, 1);
petri_add_tokens(&net, p4, 2);
petri_add_tokens(&net, p5, 1);
petri_print(&net);
petri_event(&net, t4);
petri_print(&net);
petri_event(&net, t1);
petri_print(&net);
petri_event(&net, t3);
petri_print(&net);
return error;
}
As can be seen this method of implementation is very simple. The user is able to define a
number of nets, and refer to transitions and places by name.
20.4.2 Transitions With Inhibiting Inputs
In some cases we want to prevent a transition from firing. To do this, the idea of inhibiting
inputs has been proposed. If a transition has an inhibiting input from a place, that has any tokens
in it, then the transition cannot fire. Otherwise the transition may fire normally. A sample net has
been devised for this case, it is seen below.
page 551
The program below shows that the inhibiting input is simply defined when the arc is defined.
int test2()
/*
* INHIBITED TEST NET (Peterson book, 1981, pg. 196)
*/
{
static int error;
static struct petri_net net;
static int p1, p2, p3, p4, p5, p6;
static int t1, t2, t3, t4;
error = petri_init(&net);
p1 = petri_place(&net, p1);
p2 = petri_place(&net, p2);
p3 = petri_place(&net, p3);
p4 = petri_place(&net, p4);
p5 = petri_place(&net, p5);
p6 = petri_place(&net, p6);
t1 = petri_transition(&net, t1);
t2 = petri_transition(&net, t2);
t3 = petri_transition(&net, t3);
t4 = petri_transition(&net, t4);
petri_input(&net, p1, t1, 1);
petri_input(&net, p2, t2, 1);
petri_input(&net, p3, t2, 1);
petri_input(&net, p5, t3, 1);
petri_input(&net, p3, t4, INHIBIT);
petri_input(&net, p4, t4, 1);
petri_input(&net, p6, t4, 1);
Inhibiting input
p1
p2
p3
p4
p5 p6
t1
t2
t3
t4
page 552
petri_output(&net, p1, t1, 1);
petri_output(&net, p3, t1, 1);
petri_output(&net, p2, t2, 1);
petri_output(&net, p4, t3, 1);
petri_output(&net, p5, t3, 1);
petri_output(&net, p6, t4, 1);
petri_add_tokens(&net, p1, 1);
petri_add_tokens(&net, p2, 1);
petri_add_tokens(&net, p5, 1);
petri_add_tokens(&net, p6, 1);
petri_print(&net);
petri_event(&net, t1);
petri_print(&net);
petri_event(&net, t3);
petri_print(&net);
petri_event(&net, t4);
petri_print(&net);
petri_event(&net, t2);
petri_print(&net);
petri_event(&net, t4);
petri_print(&net);
return error;
}
20.4.3 An Exclusive OR Transition:
The inhibitory inputs are complimentary to the exclusive or function. Thus another research
proposed an Exclusive or transition which will fire when one (and only one) input is from a place
with tokens. An example of a problem using this, a ring shift register was modelled. This net is
modelled as shown below.
page 553
In this example the EOR transition is marked with a plus in a circle (at t7). When run, a
token will appear in p1, p3, and p5 in a repeating cycle. The program to set this up is seen below.
int test3()
/*
* EOR TEST NET (Peterson book, 1981, discussed pg. 190)
* This is for a single bit shifter
*/
{
static int error;
static struct petri_net net;
static int p1, p2, p3, p4, p5, p6, p7, p8, p9, p10;
static int t1, t2, t3, t4, t5, t6, t7;
error = petri_init(&net);
p1 = petri_place(&net, p1);
p2 = petri_place(&net, p2);
p3 = petri_place(&net, p3);
p4 = petri_place(&net, p4);
p5 = petri_place(&net, p5);
p6 = petri_place(&net, p6);
p7 = petri_place(&net, p7);
p8 = petri_place(&net, p8);
p9 = petri_place(&net, p9);
p1
p2
p3
p4
p5
p6
p7
p8 p9
p10
t1
t2 t3
t4 t5 t6
t7
EOR transition
page 554
p10 = petri_place(&net, p10);
t1 = petri_transition(&net, t1);
t2 = petri_transition(&net, t2);
t3 = petri_transition(&net, t3);
t4 = petri_transition(&net, t4);
t5 = petri_transition(&net, t5);
t6 = petri_transition(&net, t6);
t7 = petri_transition(&net, t7);
petri_input(&net, p6, t1, 1);
petri_input(&net, p7, t1, 1);
petri_input(&net, p2, t2, 1);
petri_input(&net, p7, t2, 1);
petri_input(&net, p4, t3, 1);
petri_input(&net, p7, t3, 1);
petri_input(&net, p1, t4, 1);
petri_input(&net, p3, t5, 1);
petri_input(&net, p5, t6, 1);
petri_input(&net, p8, t7, 1);
petri_input(&net, p9, t7, 1);
petri_input(&net, p10, t7, 1);
petri_output(&net, p1, t1, 1);
petri_output(&net, p3, t2, 1);
petri_output(&net, p5, t3, 1);
petri_output(&net, p2, t4, 1);
petri_output(&net, p8, t4, 1);
petri_output(&net, p4, t5, 1);
petri_output(&net, p9, t5, 1);
petri_output(&net, p6, t6, 1);
petri_output(&net, p10, t6, 1);
petri_output(&net, p7, t7, 1);
petri_type_transition(&net, t7, EOR);
petri_add_tokens(&net, p1, 1);
petri_print(&net);
petri_event(&net, t4);
petri_print(&net);
petri_event(&net, t7);
petri_print(&net);
petri_event(&net, t2);
petri_print(&net);
petri_event(&net, t5);
petri_print(&net);
petri_event(&net, t7);
petri_print(&net);
petri_event(&net, t3);
petri_print(&net);
petri_event(&net, t6);
petri_print(&net);
petri_event(&net, t7);
petri_print(&net);
return error;
}
page 555
20.4.4 Colored Tokens
This section should be considered incorrect. The theory has not been found, although the
approach should adhere to the concept. The concept is that each token may now have a color, and
a second bit of private information. If a transition is specified to be colored, it will only fire if
tokens of the specified color are available at the inputs. The subroutines will then require that the
user supply a new set of instance information so that new tokens may be issued.
The net used has tokens of mixed colors in it, an is seen below.
The code is shown below. The reader should note that a second subroutine is used. This is
done because there is a bit of code which would be repeated for each update of tokens at the tran-
sition.
int test4()
/*
* COLOR TEST NET (Assumed for now)
* Two consumers of different colors and one input. The instances of tokens
* are kept track of.
*/
p1 p2
p3
t1 t2
page 556
{
static int error, i;
static struct petri_net net;
static int p1, p2, p3;
static int t1, t2;
static int color1 = 1, color2 = 2;
static int instance[20], instance_pnt;
error = petri_init(&net);
p1 = petri_place(&net, p1);
p2 = petri_place(&net, p2);
p3 = petri_place(&net, p3);
t1 = petri_transition(&net, t1);
t2 = petri_transition(&net, t2);
petri_input(&net, p1, t1, 1);
petri_input(&net, p3, t1, 1);
petri_input(&net, p2, t2, 1);
petri_input(&net, p3, t2, 1);
petri_output(&net, p1, t1, 1);
petri_output(&net, p2, t2, 1);
petri_type_transition(&net, t1, COLORED);
petri_type_transition(&net, t2, COLORED);
for(i = 0; i < 20; i++) instance[i] = i;
instance_pnt = 0;
petri_add_color_token(&net, p1, color1, instance[instance_pnt]);
instance_pnt++;
petri_add_color_token(&net, p2, color2, instance[instance_pnt]);
instance_pnt++;
petri_add_color_token(&net, p3, color1, instance[instance_pnt]);
instance_pnt++;
petri_add_color_token(&net, p3, color2, instance[instance_pnt]);
instance_pnt++;
petri_print(&net);
sub4(&net, t2, color1, instance, &instance_pnt);
petri_print(&net);
sub4(&net, t1, color1, instance, &instance_pnt);
petri_print(&net);
sub4(&net, t1, color1, instance, &instance_pnt);
petri_print(&net);
sub4(&net, t2, color2, instance, &instance_pnt);
petri_print(&net);
return error;
}
int sub4(net, transition, color, instance, instance_pnt)
struct petri_net *net;
int transition, color, *instance, *instance_pnt;
page 557
{
static int error, i, list[20], n, outputs;
error = ERROR;
if(petri_in_event(net, transition, color) == NO_ERROR){
if(petri_get_consumed(net, transition, &color, list, &n, &outputs) ==
NO_ERROR){
for(i = 0; i <= n; i++) instance[list[i]] = -1000;
if(petri_set_produced(net, transition,
&(instance[*instance_pnt]),outputs) == NO_ERROR){
*instance_pnt += outputs;
error = petri_out_event(net, transition);
}
}
}
return error;
}
20.4.5 RELATIONAL NETS
Relational nets will use various firing rules for each transition. This is by far the most useful
for varied manufacturing conditions. An example is seen below.
page 558
This may be seen in the fifth test subroutine in the program.
20.5 C++ SOFTWARE
At present there is one data structure used which holds structures for Places and for Transi-
tions. Arc information is stored (redundantly) in both. These are defined when a Place or Transi-
tion number is requested for one that does not exist. Each place and transition have reference
numbers, which are used by all other net functions.
a
a b
b
a
a
b
b
b
a
b
p1
p2
p3
p4
t1
b
a b
b
a
a
b
b
b
a
b
p1
p2
p3
p4
t1
a
a
b
b
a
a
b
b
b
a
b
p1
p2
p3
p4
t1
fired with rule 1
fired with rule 2
a
b
page 559
The software is still undergoing development, and testing, thus a list of functions would be
premature.
20.6 IMPLEMENTATION FOR A PLC
Consider the example of a parts buffer. Parts enter the buffer and are added to the top of the
stack. The part at the bottom of the stack is checked and sorted (ejected differently) based on a
quality check.
page 560
This can be implemented in ladder logic, but unlike the sequential techniques, there may be
multiple tokens in the places, so counters are used to keep track of token counts.
keep
alive
part not
entering
sorter
part enters
sorter
part waiting
waiting for
for next
part at
bottom
of sorter
part check
eject bad
eject
part ejected
P1
good
part good
part not good
no part at
bottom of
sorter
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
T6
page 561
MOV
source 1
dest. CNT C5:1.ACC
first scan
RES
RES
RES
RES
RES
C5:2
C5:3
C5:4
C5:5
C5:8
GRT
source A C5:4.ACC
source B 0
eject bad
GRT
source A C5:4.ACC
source B 0
eject good
RES
RES
C5:6
C5:7
page 562
GRT
source A C5:3.ACC
source B 0
CTU
C5:4
CTD
C5:3
part good
GRT
source A C5:2.ACC
source B 0
CTD
C5:2
CTD
C5:6
CTU
C5:3
GRT
source A C5:6.ACC
source B 0
GRT
source A C5:3.ACC
source B 0
CTU
C5:5
CTD
C5:3
part good
GRT
source A C5:1.ACC
source B 0
CTD
C5:1
CTU
C5:2
CTU
C5:7
part entering
page 563
For practice,
GRT
source A C5:7.ACC
source B 0
CTU
C5:1
CTD
C5:7
part entering
GRT
source A C5:8.ACC
source B 0
CTU
C5:6
CTD
C5:8
part at sorter bottom
GRT
source A C5:5.ACC
source B 0
CTU
C5:8
CTD
C5:5
GRT
source A C5:4.ACC
source B 0
CTU
C5:8
CTD
C5:4
page 564
20.7 PRACTICE PROBLEMS
1. Develop a Petri net to control a part sorting station. Parts enter on a conveyor belt and are
detected by a proximity sensor. The part can then be checked with a vision system that will signal
to the PLC that the part is good/bad. There are then two cylinders that can eject the part into a
good or bad bin.
turn the coffee machine petri net diagram into ladder logic
page 565
20.8 REFERENCES
Peterson, J.L., Petri Net Theory and the Modelling of Systems, Prentice-Hall, Inc., N.J.,
U.S.A., 1981.
Reisig, W., Petri Nets; An Introduction, Springer-Verlag, 1985.
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21. PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL
21.1 OVERVIEW
A design must be converted to a process plan before it may be produced.
But, if we have thousands of process plans, and hundreds of customer orders, with dozens
of parts in each, which machines do we use when to make the products? What parts do we need?
Traditionally jobs have been scheduled on a first come, first served basis. This resulted in a
lineup of various jobs waiting to be done at each work center.
When jobs are not scheduled efficiently, we often will get jobs sitting half completed, while
we wait for simple parts to be processed. This costs money, wastes time, takes up floor space,
makes the customer unhappy, etc.
Eventually computers were used to figure out how to schedule jobs so that parts were made
before they were needed, and so that work was done on time.
As computers were used more it also became obvious that strict schedules were a nice idea,
but they dont work. A schedule is only valid until the first breakdown.
Newer control programs called Production Planning and Control (PPC) systems were used
to generate schedules, and fix problems that came up.
Most systems, manual, and automatic either push, or pull the work through the factory. If
the work is pushed, then customer orders tend to drive the production. If the work is pulled, the
factory often tries to satisfy some continuous demand, and when things are about to run out, more
is produced.
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Regardless of which system is used, Scheduling is not exact, and never optimal, but you can
get a near optimal schedule with the right tools and methods.
Some of the traditional Production, Planning and Control subject include,
1. Forecasting - Estimating the production demands using a horizon of a few month to a
few years for long range planning.
2. Production Planning - Matching needed production to available resources.
Note: This is more of a CIM topic.
21.2 SCHEDULING
We often know well in advance what has to be produced
We can use computer programs to come up with a near perfect schedule for all jobs, ahead
of time.
These methods at the present time are not well enough developed to handle sudden disrup-
tions on the shop floor (See next section on Shop Floor Control).
Schedules are often made up weekly
*************** ADD DETAILS FOR MRP I and MRP II
21.2.1 Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
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This is one very popular approach to planning
Uses Master Production Schedules to determine how much of each product should be pro-
duced within given periods. Master Production Schedules are based on customer, or projected
demand.
The elements used by MRP to plan are,
- Master Production Plan (Schedule)
- On-hand inventories
- Bill of Materials
- Current of Purchased and Manufactured Orders
- Rules for each part produced (including WIP)
The rules about each step in production include,
- Lead time
- Order quantity per final part
- Scrap rate
- Buffer stock quantity
- etc.
MRP then tries to determine quantities required using the data input from the users, and a
set of rules, such as,
- Fixed Order Quantity - Product are produced as required using a prespecified lot size.
- Economic Order Quantity - The cost of carrying inventory is weighed off against the cost
of setup for one production run.
- Lot for lot - Lots are produced as required, any batch size.
- Fixed-period Order Quantity - Produce parts to cover more than a single order.
Lot sizes required are subtracted from available stocks.
The required production quantities are used to order from suppliers, etc, while considering
lead times, and delays.
You should note that this approach is concerned more with inventory minimization than
with utilization of machines.
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While this system can lead to easy production scheduling, it is susceptible to errors in
BOMs, routings, etc.
Advantages,
- improved Customer Service
- better Scheduling
- reduced inventory
- reduced component shortages
- reduced manufacturing costs
- reduced lead times
- higher production quality
- less scrap, and rework
- higher morale in production
- improved communication
- improved plant efficiency
- improved competitive position
- improved coordination of marketing and finance
MRP II (Manufacturing Resources Planning) - A closed-loop MRP system that, at a mini-
mum, includes detailed capacity analysis (see next section). Some MRP II systems include the
business plan in the closed-loop system.
21.2.2 Capacity Planning
While MRP is concerned with determining how much should be produced, it is not con-
cerned with how to produce it.
Capacity planners attempt to determine how to assign jobs to machines, people, etc.
Information used by capacity planners includes,
- Planned orders (from MRP)
- Orders in process (order status)
- Routings, including setup and run time (from process plans)
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- Available facilities
- Workforce availability
- Subcontracting potential
There are some strategies used by the Capacity Planner to Assign jobs to machines,
- Splitting of lots (batches) across identical machines
- Splitting of lots to expedite a smaller quantity
- Sequencing of lots to minimize setup times
- Alternative routings that require different resources
- Loading a facility by weight, volume, etc. (eg. heat treating)
After jobs have been assigned to machines, the capacity of the machines must be consid-
ered.
21.3 SHOP FLOOR CONTROL
No factory is perfect, and a schedule can become invalid at any time because of,
- Machine breakdown
- Sudden material shortage
- Workforce vacancy
- Tool breakage
- etc.
What to do about it,
- Wait and See
- Try to find alternative production plans/parts
- Ask engineering for replan
- Bump other jobs
- ?????
21.3.1 Shop Floor Scheduling - Priority Scheduling
Instead of scheduling before production (MRP and Capacity planning), a manufacturer may
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opt to do scheduling on the fly.
Some of these methods include,
- Earliest operation due date - soonest date. This gives time until due, but ignores process-
ing time.
- Order Slack - soonest date minus processing time. This gives the amount of time to play
with.
- Shortest operation first - Do the quickest jobs first. This just clears out WIP faster.
21.3.2 Shop Floor Monitoring
It is important to know what is happening on the factory floor.
To do this we must pay attention to obvious problems like machine operation, and hidden
problems such as quality, and production quantities.
Inspection covers a number of areas,
- Inspection of raw materials
- Inspection of manufactured product
- preprocess
- in-process
- post process
- Inspection of production process parameters
- tools
- fixtures
- production machinery
- Verification/calibration
- inspection fixtures
- Inspection gauges
- Inspection machinery
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22. SIMULATION
Some complex systems cant be modeled because of,
- random events
- changing operating conditions
- too many interactions
- exact solutions dont exist
Simulation is used to determine how these systems will behave
Simulation typically involves developing a model that includes discrete stations and events
that occur with some probable distribution.
We can then examine the simulation results to evaluate the modeled system. Examples
include,
- machine utilization
- lead time
- down time
- etc.
This is a very effective tool when considering the effect of a change, comparing decision
options, or refining a design.
Some simulation terms include,
System - the real collection of components
Model - a reasonable mathematically (simpler) representation of the system
State - the model undergoes discrete changes. A state is a snapshot of the system
Entity - a part of the system (eg machine tool)
Attributes - the behavior of an entity
Event - something that changes the state of a machine
Activity - when an entity is going through some activity. (eg, press cycling)
Delay - a period of time with no activity
Good approach to simulation,
1. Determine what the problem is
2. Set objectives for the simulation
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3. Build a model and collect data
4. Enter the model into a simulation package
5. Verify the model then check for validity
6. Design experiments to achieve goals
7. Run simulations and collect results
8. Analyze and make decisions
22.1 MODEL BUILDING
If we are building a model for a plant floor layout, we will tend to have certain elements,
- material handling paths (transfer)
- buffers/waiting areas (delays)
- stock rooms (source)
- shipping rooms (destination)
- machine tools (activities)
Some of these actions can be stated as exact. For example, a transfer time can be approxi-
mated and random (manual labor), or exact (synchronous line), or proportional to a distance.
Some events will occur based on availability. For example, if there are parts in a buffer, a
machine tool can be loaded and activity occurs.
Some activities and events will be subject to probabilities. Consider that the operation time
in a press may vary, and there is probability of scrapping a part.
The random variations can be modeled as,
- discrete - for individual units
- continuous for variations
Well known distributions include,
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Normal/Gaussian
Probability Density Cumulative Probability
1
0.5
0
mean mean
Poisson/Exponential
Probability Density Cumulative Probability
1
0
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This data may be found using data provided by the manufacturer, sampled in-house, etc.
22.2 ANALYSIS
To meet goals, simple tests may be devised. These tests should be formulated as hypotheses.
We can then relate these to the simulation results using correlation.
Uniform
Probability Density Cumulative Probability
1
0.5
0
mean mean
Normal/Gaussian
Probability Density Cumulative Probability
1
0
mean mean
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Simulation software will provide information such as,
- production rates
- machine usage
- buffer size
- work in process
22.3 DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS
WHAT? combinations of individual parameters for process control are varied, and their
effect on the output quality are measured. From this we determine the sensitivity of the process to
each parameter.
WHY? Because randomly varying individual parameters takes too long.
e.g. A One-Factor-At-A-Time-Experiment
cov x
i

x
( ) y
i

y
( )

y
=
corr
cov

y
------------ =
where,
cov = covariance of data sets x and y
corr = correllation of sets x and y
corr = 1 completely related
corr = 0 no relationship
corr = -1 inversely related
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The example shows how the number of samples grows quickly.
A better approach is designed experiments
e.g. DESIGNED EXPERIMENT for springs in last section
Effect: We are finding the causes of cracks in steel springs.
Causes:
1. Steel temperature before quenching 1450F or 1600F
2. Carbon Content .5% or .7%
3. Oil quench temperature 70F or 50F
Experiments 1 and 2:
Run 1:
1. 1450F
2. 0.5%
3. 70F
yield(%) 72 70 75 77, X=73.5%
Run 2:
1. **1600F
2. 0.5%
3. 70F
yield(%) 78 77 78 81, X=78.5%
Observation: 1600F before quench gives higher yield.
Run 3:
1. 1600F
2. **0.7%
3. 70F
yield(%) 77 78 75 80, X=77.5%
Observation: Adding more carbon has a small negative effect on yield.
Run 4:
1. 1600F
2. 0.5%
3. **50F
yield(%) 79 78 78 83, X=79.5%
Observation: We have improved the quality by 6%, but it has required 4 runs,
and we could continue.
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- set up orthogonal array
Run
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1.
1450
1600
1450
1600
1450
1600
1450
1600
2.
0.5
0.5
0.7
0.7
0.5
0.5
0.7
0.7
3.
50
50
50
50
70
70
70
70
Yield%
79 78 78 83
72 70 75 77
78 77 78 81
77 78 75 80
Ri = X
79.5
73.5
78.5
77.5
Note the binary sequence
- Find effects of each factor
Main Effect Average at High ( ) Average at Low ( ) =
Main Effect of A
R
2
R
4
R
6
R
8
+ + + ( )
4
------------------------------------------------
R
1
R
3
R
5
R
7
+ + + ( )
4
------------------------------------------------ =
Main Effect of B
R
1
R
2
R
5
R
6
+ + + ( )
4
------------------------------------------------
R
3
R
4
R
7
R
8
+ + + ( )
4
------------------------------------------------ =
Main Effect of C
R
1
R
2
R
3
R
4
+ + + ( )
4
------------------------------------------------
R
5
R
6
R
7
R
8
+ + + ( )
4
------------------------------------------------ =
- these can be drawn on an effect graph
Yield
%
A- A+ B- B+ C- C+
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22.4 RUNNING THE SIMULATION
When a simulation is first run it will be empty. If it is allowed to run for a while it will settle
down to a steady state. We will typically want to,
- run the simulation for a long time
- or, delay the start of data collection
- or, preload the system will parts
22.5 DECISION MAKING STRATEGY
The general sequence of thought when making decisions is,
- purpose
- direction
- plans
- action
- results
General properties of strategy include,
- time horizon
- impact
- concentration of effort
- patterns of decisions
Problem area
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- pervasiveness
The levels of strategies include,
- corporate
- business
- departmental/functional
Decisions can be categorized,
hardware/fixed
- capacity
- facilities
- technology
- vertical integration
software/flexible
- workforce
- quality
- production planning/material control
- organization
Typical criteria for making decisions might include,
- consistency
- harmony
- contribution
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23. PLANNING AND ANALYSIS
23.1 FACTORS TO CONSIDER
There are a number of factors in a company which must be considered when evaluating the
need for CAD/CAM/CAE/CIM/etc systems. Some of these are listed below,
external
- company crisis
- markets Niche/Global/Home/ etc.
- competition
- customer requirements
internal
- corporate objectives, mission and culture
technological
- available technology
- research & development
success factors
- the role of management
- worker security
- corporate organization
- unions
- middle management
- worker motivation
- training / worker abilities
- cash
- purchasing
- design engineering
- etc.
Current popular planning strategies include,
Cost management
- direct costing
- effective capital investments
- space utilization
Cycle time reduction
- continuous flow manufacturing and vendor supply
- pull manufacturing
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- business and process reengineering
Market driven quality
- defining market needs
- first to market
- agile manufacturing
- 6 sigma quality
Automation
- process
- warehouse
- information
CIM
- simplifying and automated processes
- increased information access
We can draw a chart that illustrates the issues that might be encountered,
Structure Infrastructure
Micro
Macro
fiscal/tax
monetary
trade
industrial
capital market
political structure
labor organization
culture
tradition
religion
values
social behavior
business market
plant/equipment
- capacity
- location
- process technology
vertical integration
measure and control work-
force
vendors
management
capital budget
organization
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23.2 PROJECT COST ACCOUNTING
When considering the economic value of a decision, one method is the payback period.
Simple estimates for the initial investment and yearly savings are,
There are clearly more factors than can be considered, including,
- changes in material use
- opportunity cost
- setup times
- change in inventory size
- material handling change
N
C
I
S
A
----- =
C
I
initial investment ($) =
where,
S
A
savings per year ($/yr) =
N payback period (years) =
C
I
C
E
I
S
=
where,
C
E
cost of new equipment =
I
S
revenue from sale of old equipment (salvage) =
S
A
L
0
H
0
L
1
H
1
( ) M
0
M
1
( ) + =
where,
L
0
L
1
, labor rate before and after =
H
0
H
1
, labor hours before and after =
M
0
M
1
, maintenance costs before and after =
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The simple models ignore the conversion between present value and future value. (ie,
money now is worth more than the same amount of money later)
Quite often a Rate of Return (ROR) will be specified by management. This is used in place
of interest rates, and can include a companies value for the money. This will always be higher
than the typical prime interest rate.
So far we havent considered the effects of taxes. Basically corporate taxes are applied to
profits. Therefore we attempt to distribute expenses evenly across the life of a project (even
though the majority of the money has been spent in the first year). This distribution is known as
depreciation.
PW C
0
R
A
j
C
A
j
( ) P F i j , , ( ) [ ]

+ =
where,
PW present worth of the money (in todays dollars) =
R
A
j
Annual revenues (income) for year j =
C
A
j
Annual costs (expenses) for year j =
j j years in the future =
i interest rate (fractional) =
n number of years for consideration =
P F i j , , ( )
1
1 i + ( )
j
----------------- = P A i n , , ( ) P F i j , , ( )

1 i + ( )
n
1
i 1 i + ( )
n
--------------------------- = =
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Methods for depreciation are specified in the tax laws. One method is straight line deprecia-
tion.
Consider an assembly line that is currently in use, and the system proposed to replace it.
The product line is expected to last 5 years, and then be sold off. The corporate tax rate is 50%
and the company policy is to require a 17% rate of return. Should we keep the old line, or install
the new one?
A B T B tax
rate
C ( ) B 1 tax
rate
( ) Dtax
rate
+ = = =
where,
A after tax cash ($/yr) =
B before tax cash ($/yr) =
D depreciation of equipment ($/yr) =
tax
rate
the corporate tax rate =
D
C
E
I
S

n
----------------- =
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Current Manual Line:
- used 2000 hrs/yr with 10 workers at $20/hr each
- maintenance is $20,000/yr
- the current equipment is worth $20,000 used
Proposed Line:
- the equipment will cost $100,000 and the expected salvage value at the
end of the project is $10,000
- 2 workers are required for 1000 hours year at $40/hr each
- yearly maintenance will be $40,000
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24. REFERENCES
Bollinger, J.G. and Duffie, N.A., Computer Control of Machines and Processes, Addison-Wesley,
1989.
Chang, T.-C., Wysk, R.A. and Wang, H.-P., Computer-Aided Manufacturing second edition,
Prentice Hall, 1991.
Kalpakjian, S., Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, Addison-Wesley (3rd. ed.), 1995.
page 588
25. APPENDIX A - PROJECTS
Objective: Students will learn how to design an integrated manufacturing system by selecting
and building a complete integrated system from beginning to end.
Method: The basic steps are outlined below,
1. Course begins
2. Students (individuals or groups) will submit a proposal for a project within the first
three weeks.
3. The instructor will review the proposal, and suggest changes as necessary.
4. During the term students will design, build and test their proposed projects.
5. In the last week of classes the final project will be demonstrated and formally presented.
25.1 TOPIC SELECTION
The following topics are some possible topics, in priority,
1. Projects for the workcell
a) Develop a computer program for scheduling.
b) Design and build a material handling station for the lab.
c) Develop a product information database
d) Develop a quality monitoring systems
e) Write a workcell control program (either C or Java)
2. Select a problem from a local company
3. Select a project based on your interests
a) Build a CMM that uses an arm with measured joint angles.
b) Design and build a robot.
c) Develop an idea of your own.
d) Design and build an NC machine.
25.1.1 Previous Project Topics
GVSU Workcell (Jenny Agnello, Tom Johnson, Colin Moore, Lisa Nahin, Jeremy
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Scott) The material handling system at GVSU was designed to produce puzzles.
The heart of the system was an Allen Bradley SoftPLC and Devicenet. It con-
trolled a material handling system supplid by Worksmart Systems. The system
included a robot for loading/unloading the mill. A CNC mill for cutting the parts.
A vision system for inspecting the final parts. Various feeder and fixtures were
designed and build by students in EGR450.
Hole in Sphere Project (Alex Wong, Robert Krygier, Andre Cargnelli, Ahmed Nensey)
A mechanism will be designed and built for orienting spherical balls with small
through holes. This will be done with a mechanism that uses three rollers for orien-
tation, and an optical pair to detect the hole. An electromechanical control system
will be used.
Automated Robot Arm (Lev Mordichaev, Karl Fung, Dennis Ngo, Nikko Chan, Edwin
Wen, Elaine Rodrigues) A robot arm will be designed and built that can move up/
down, left/right, and has a gripper that will open/close. The robot will be con-
trolled via a computer program, and electrical connections to the robot.
A Manually Controlled Robot (Keith Lou, Sue Lee, Richard Dankworth, Phat N.
Huynh, Howie Lam, Tarius Makmur) To build a manually controlled robot to per-
form a certain task using a joystick for control. This small scale robot will be capa-
ble of picking up an object, and positioning it in another location. And, for proof of
concept, a set of fixtures, jigs or feeders will be constructed for a simple robotic
task. Note: This project has too many people for construction of a robot only.
A Box Sorting System (Joey Aprile, Don Christie, Gabe Fusco, Mike Poczo) A con-
veyor based system will be designed and built for sorting boxes by a switched con-
veyor path. This will include construction of the conveyor, sensors, actuators, and
control system.
Automated Drink Dispenser (Keith German, Dave Van Den Beld, Jeff Kempson, Brent
Rubeli, Michael Staples) Glasses on a conveyor belt will be transported to/from a
dispensing station where they will be filled by an automated mechanism. The sys-
tem will be designed and built, possibly using a PLC, or a PC for control.
Self Leveling Platform (Gerard Biasutto, Mario Borsella, Dino Farronato, Marco Gaet-
ano, John Yuem) An actuated system will be designed and built to level a platform
under tilting conditions. This will involve actuators positioned at four corners. A
control system will be constructed to drive the actuating cylinders.
Raytracing and Animation (Greg Squires, Ed Hoskins, Marie Malyj, Allan Zander, Tara
Hillebrandt) POVray was used to animate a sequence of images to illustrate a pipe
layout
NC Machining with SmartCAM (Neil Babcock) A fishing reel was designed. The reel
was cut on an NC machine using Smartcam software for programming.
A graphical computer program for flow analysis on PCs (James Barr) A computer pro-
gram was written to do an analysis of a sphere moving through a fluid.
Manufacturing Database (K. Beute, M. Mead) A manufacturing database will be devel-
oped that allows operators to call up machine configurations based on part num-
bers. This system uses an HMI to allow easy operator access.
Construction and control of Stiquito Robot (T. Cowan and J. Cummings) A kit for a
stiquito robot will be purchased and assembled. The appropriate interface electron-
ics and software will be written to control the robot.
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Virtual Reality Modeling (N. Dunklin) VRML will be explored and used to implement a
3D model of a complex part. This will allow a user to explore the 3D world using a
simple internet browser.
Automatic Generation of CNC Programs (K. Gehrke) A computer program will be writ-
ten in C/C++ to automatically generate computer programs in C or C++ to cut ini-
tials in keytags.
Java Programming (N. Kaye) The Java language will be learned, and a program will be
written to cover some aspect of integration or automation.
Computer Based Analysis of Battery Discharge Data (R. Sietsema) A computer applica-
tion will be developed using Excel, and a scripting language, to allow a user to do
an analysis of battery discharge data.
Force Feedback Joystick (R. Serebryakov) A force feedback joystick will be designed
and built. It will be interfaced to a PC and controlled with Labview.
Design and Construction of Robot (S. Williams) A robot will be designed and built. The
robot will be interfaced to a computer for control.
25.2 CURRENT PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS
Name:
Title:
Description:
Deliverables:
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26. APPENDIX B - COMMON REFERENCES
26.1 JIC ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS
The Joint International Committee (JIC) developed a standard set of symbols for representing
electrical circuit elements. These are given below:
disconnect circuit interrupter
breaker (3 phase AC)
normally open
limit switch
normally closed
limit switch
normally open
push-button
normally closed
push-button
double pole
push-button
mushroom head
push-button
F
Fuse
thermal
motor (3 phase AC)
(3 phase AC) (3 phase AC)
liquid level
normally open
liquid level
normally closed
vacuum pressure
normally open
vacuum pressure
normally closed
overload relay
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26.2 NEMA ENCLOSURES
NEMA has provided a set of ratings for cabinets housing voltages less than 1000V AC. The
basic classifications are outlined below,
temperature
normally open
temperature
normally closed
flow
normally open
flow
normally closed
relay contact
normally open
relay contact
normally closed
relay coil
relay time delay on
normally open
relay time delay on
normally closed
relay time delay off
normally open
relay time delay off
normally closed
H1 H2 H3 H4
X1 X2
horn buzzer bell
control transformer
2-H
solenoid 2-position
hydraulic solenoid
R
indicator lamp
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Type 1 - General purpose - indoors
Type 2 - Dirt and water resistant - indoors
Type 3 - Dust-tight, rain-tight and sleet(ice) resistant - outdoors
Type 3R- Rainproof and sleet(ice) resistant - outdoors
Type 3S- Rainproof and sleet(ice) resistant - outdoors
Type 4 - Water-tight and dust-tight - indoors and outdoors
Type 4X - Water-tight and dust-tight - indoors and outdoors
Type 5 - Dust-tight and dirt resistant - indoors
Type 6 - Waterproof - indoors and outdoors
Type 6P - Waterproof submersible - indoors and outdoors
Type 7 - Hazardous locations - class I
Type 8 - Hazardous locations - class I
Type 9 - Hazardous locations - class II
Type 10 - Hazardous locations - class II
Type 11 - Gas-tight, water-tight, oiltight - indoors
Type 12 - Dust-tight and drip-tight - indoors
Type 13 - Oil-tight and dust-tight - indoors
FACTOR
prevent human contact
falling dirt
liquid drop/light splash
airborne dust/particles
wind blown dust
liquid heavy stream/splash
oil/coolant seepage
oil/coolant spray/splash
corrosive environment
temporarily submerged
prolonged submersion
1
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2
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x
3
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3S
x
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*source Omron catalogs - check