Authors: Can Saygin Firat Kahraman
Publish Date: 2004/04/21
Volume: 24, Issue: 7-8, Pages: 590-598
Abstract
This study presents the design and development of a Webbased programmable logic controller PLC system architecture that supports “handson” laboratory exercises in automated manufacturing systems control area for distance education The system architecture allows remote users to access and control a PLCbased tabletop manufacturing system via the Internet A Web site has been designed and developed that facilitates interactivity and supports PLC programming and control The architecture has been tested and implemented in the course Emgt 334 Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems at the Integrated Systems Facility ISF in the Engineering Management Department at the University of MissouriRolla during Fall 2001 This study shows that software tools available in the market can be integrated to develop a fairly complex yet effective learning environment for distance education The architecture presented in this paper is not dependent on specific PLC hardware or software configuration it represents a generic infrastructure
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