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Creating A PLC

The document outlines the creation of a PLC-based hydroponic irrigation system, detailing hardware setup, programming steps, and ladder logic implementation. It includes components like pH and EC sensors, dosing pumps, and water level management, along with emergency stop protocols. The system aims to ensure efficient irrigation and nutrient mixing for optimal plant growth through real-time monitoring and adjustments.

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Creating A PLC

The document outlines the creation of a PLC-based hydroponic irrigation system, detailing hardware setup, programming steps, and ladder logic implementation. It includes components like pH and EC sensors, dosing pumps, and water level management, along with emergency stop protocols. The system aims to ensure efficient irrigation and nutrient mixing for optimal plant growth through real-time monitoring and adjustments.

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Creating a PLC-based system for hydroponic irrigation with AB nutrient

mixing, pH monitoring, and water level management requires both hardware


setup and programming. Here's a detailed breakdown, including pseudo-
code and an example ladder logic implementation for the system.

Hardware Setup

1. Inputs:

o pH Sensor (Analog Input 1)

o EC Sensor (Analog Input 2)

o Water Level Sensor (Digital Input 1 for "Low" and Input 2 for
"High")

o Moisture Sensor (Optional, Digital Input 3)

o Start/Stop Buttons (Digital Inputs 4 and 5)

2. Outputs:

o Dosing Pump A (Digital Output 1)

o Dosing Pump B (Digital Output 2)

o Acid Pump (Digital Output 3)

o Base Pump (Digital Output 4)

o Water Pump (Digital Output 5)

o Alarm Buzzer (Digital Output 6)

3. HMI:

o For monitoring pH, EC, water level, and manual control.

PLC Programming Steps

The logic can be implemented in ladder logic or structured text based on


the PLC software. Here’s a simplified version:

1. Initialization
 Set all outputs to OFF at startup.

 Check sensor connectivity.

|----[Power ON]----(SET Initialization)----|

2. Irrigation Control

 Trigger irrigation when scheduled or based on moisture level.

 Open the water pump and control solenoid valves.

|----[Timer T1 or Moisture Sensor HIGH]----(Water Pump ON)----|

|----[Timer T1]----(Solenoid Valve ON)----|

3. Nutrient Mixing

 Check EC levels and activate dosing pumps for AB solutions to


maintain the desired range.

|----[EC < Setpoint]----(Pump A ON)----|

|----[EC > Setpoint]----(Pump B OFF)----|

4. pH Monitoring and Adjustment

 Continuously monitor pH levels and adjust using acid or base pumps.

|----[pH < 5.5]----(Acid Pump ON)----|

|----[pH > 6.5]----(Base Pump ON)----|

5. Water Level Monitoring

 Trigger alarms if the water level is too low or too high.

|----[Low Level Sensor ACTIVE]----(Alarm Buzzer ON)----|

|----[High Level Sensor ACTIVE]----(Water Pump OFF)----|

6. Emergency Stop
 Stop all operations in case of critical errors.

|----[Emergency Stop Button]----(All Outputs OFF)----|

Complete Pseudo-code

Here’s a structured text representation:

IF System_Start THEN

// Irrigation Logic

IF Timer_Elapsed OR Moisture_High THEN

Water_Pump := TRUE;

Solenoid_Valve := TRUE;

ELSE

Water_Pump := FALSE;

Solenoid_Valve := FALSE;

END_IF;

// AB Solution Mixing

IF EC_Level < Desired_EC THEN

Pump_A := TRUE;

Pump_B := FALSE;

ELSE IF EC_Level > Desired_EC THEN

Pump_A := FALSE;

Pump_B := TRUE;

ELSE

Pump_A := FALSE;

Pump_B := FALSE;

END_IF;
// pH Adjustment

IF pH_Level < 5.5 THEN

Acid_Pump := TRUE;

Base_Pump := FALSE;

ELSE IF pH_Level > 6.5 THEN

Acid_Pump := FALSE;

Base_Pump := TRUE;

ELSE

Acid_Pump := FALSE;

Base_Pump := FALSE;

END_IF;

// Water Level Monitoring

IF Water_Level_Low THEN

Alarm := TRUE;

Water_Pump := FALSE;

END_IF;

IF Water_Level_High THEN

Water_Pump := FALSE;

END_IF;

ELSE

// Stop All Outputs

Water_Pump := FALSE;

Solenoid_Valve := FALSE;

Pump_A := FALSE;

Pump_B := FALSE;
Acid_Pump := FALSE;

Base_Pump := FALSE;

Alarm := FALSE;

END_IF;

Example Ladder Logic

Here is a detailed explanation of the ladder logic for a single PLC software
like RSLogix:

Rung 1: System Start

 Power on and initialize all variables.

Rung 2: Irrigation Logic

 Timer-based irrigation cycle.

Rung 3: AB Solution Dosing

 Use comparators to control Pump A and Pump B.

Rung 4: pH Monitoring

 Control acid and base pumps based on analog pH inputs.

Rung 5: Water Level Alerts

 Trigger alarms and stop operations when the water level is out of
range.

Rung 6: Emergency Stop

 Turn off all outputs if emergency is triggered.

Deployment Steps

1. Hardware Configuration:

o Wire sensors and actuators to the PLC.

o Configure analog and digital inputs/outputs.

2. Programming:
o Load the ladder logic or structured text into the PLC.

o Calibrate sensors for pH and EC.

3. Testing:

o Simulate irrigation cycles and nutrient adjustments.

o Verify pH and EC adjustments under varying conditions.

4. Monitoring:

o Use the HMI for real-time data display and manual overrides.

This PLC system ensures efficient hydroponic irrigation with real-time


monitoring and adjustments for optimal plant growth. Let me know if you
need diagrams or further details!

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