Digital programmable process controller

Abstract

The utility model discloses a digital programmable process controller. The digital programmable process controller comprises a box body and a fixing mechanism, the box body is provided with an operation surface, the operation surface is provided with a mounting hole, the mounting hole is provided with a control module and an analog quantity module, the control module can automatically control the analog quantity module, and the fixing mechanism is used for fixing the control module and the analog quantity module. A display screen and a manual control console are arranged on the operation surface, the manual control console is positioned below the display screen and is used for manually controlling analog quantity and digital quantity signals of the controller, and a change-over switch is arranged on the operation surface and is used for switching the controller into manual control or automatic control. The device can solve the problem that equipment wiring is tedious and disordered, the whole device is small in size, low in cost and low in operation cost, standardized application is achieved, and a proper number of devices can be configured according to actual requirements.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of programmable controller technology, and in particular to a digital programmable process controller. Background Technology

[0002] Digital programmable process control (DPPC), as the core of digital learning, is not only widely used in the field of automation but also plays a vital role in teaching and training. DPPC serves as a bridge between theory and practice, enabling learners to cultivate programming and logical thinking skills, improve fault diagnosis and troubleshooting abilities, enhance system integration and automation project practice capabilities, and adapt to the development trends of industrial automation. Currently available digital programmable systems are mainly PLC training platforms designed for specific functions, characterized by limited functionality, poor openness, and lack of portability. Summary of the Invention

[0003] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a digital programmable process controller is provided, comprising: a housing and a fixing mechanism;

[0004] The enclosure has an operating surface with mounting holes. A control module and an analog module are mounted at these holes. The control module enables automated control of the analog module. A fixing mechanism is located inside the enclosure to secure the control module and the analog module. The operating surface also includes a display screen and a manual control console, located below the display screen. The manual control console is used for manual control of the controller's analog and digital signals. The display screen shows relevant parameters of the analog module. A switch on the operating surface allows switching between manual and automated control of the controller.

[0005] Furthermore, the control panel includes: adjustment knobs, output levers, and indicator lights;

[0006] The adjustment knob is located below the display screen. The adjustment knob is used to adjust the analog quantity of the analog module. The output lever is located below the adjustment knob. The output lever is used to switch the digital quantity output. The indicator light is set according to the output lever. When the output lever is in the open state, the indicator light is lit.

[0007] Furthermore, the fixing mechanism includes: a first fixing plate, a second fixing plate, and a sliding plate;

[0008] Both the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate are fixed inside the housing. The first fixing plate is located on one side of the control module, and the second fixing plate is located on one side of the analog quantity module. The control module and the analog quantity module are provided with sliding grooves, and the sliding plate slides in the sliding grooves. The two ends of the sliding plate are connected to the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate, respectively.

[0009] Furthermore, the operating surface of the enclosure is provided with a first cable interface, a second cable interface, and a network interface. The first cable interface and the second cable interface are located on the same straight line. The first cable interface is used to connect digital quantities, the second cable interface is used to connect analog quantities, and the network interface is located below the control module and the analog quantity module.

[0010] Furthermore, the enclosure is equipped with a power socket, an output socket, and a power switch;

[0011] The power jack is used to connect the power supply unit, the output jack can output 24V power, and the power switch is used to turn the controller on or off.

[0012] Furthermore, the housing is equipped with a fixed slide rail, a slider, and a switch. The fixed slide rail is fixed inside the housing, the slider is slidably mounted on the fixed slide rail, and the switch is fixed on the slider.

[0013] Furthermore, the box has handles on both sides, a cushioning pad at the bottom, and feet at the bottom.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a digital programmable process controller can switch the operating mode of the controller via a switching switch. Automatic or manual control can be selected according to actual needs. The integrated cable solves the problem of complicated and messy equipment wiring. The whole device is small in size, low in cost, and low in operating expenses, realizing standardized application. An appropriate number of devices can be configured according to actual needs.

[0015] It should be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and intended to provide further illustration of the claimed technology. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a digital programmable process controller according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a front view of a digital programmable process controller according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a rear view of a digital programmable process controller according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a digital programmable process controller according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] In the diagram, the following labels are used: 1 for the enclosure, 2 for the control module, 3 for the analog module, 4 for the display screen, 5 for the switch, 6 for the adjustment knob, 7 for the output lever, 8 for the indicator light, 9 for the first fixed plate, 10 for the second fixed plate, 11 for the sliding plate, 12 for the first cable interface, 13 for the second cable interface, 14 for the network interface, 15 for the power socket, 16 for the output socket, 17 for the power switch, 18 for the fixed slide rail, 19 for the slider, 20 for the switch, 21 for the handle, 22 for the buffer pad, and 23 for the foot pad. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, further illustrating the present invention.

[0022] First, combine Figures 1-4 This invention describes a digital programmable process controller according to an embodiment of the present invention, which is used in teaching, training, skills assessment, competitions and other occasions to help improve the digital capabilities of skilled personnel and adapt to the development of Industry 4.0 and intelligent manufacturing.

[0023] like Figures 1-4 As shown, a digital programmable process controller according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a housing 1 and a fixing mechanism;

[0024] The housing 1 has an operating surface with mounting holes. A control module 2 and an analog module 3 are installed at the mounting holes. The control module 2 can automatically control the analog module 3. A fixing mechanism is located inside the housing 1 to fix the control module 2 and the analog module 3. The operating surface has a display screen 4 and a manual control console. The manual control console is located below the display screen 4 and is used to manually control the analog and digital signals of the controller. The display screen 4 is used to display the relevant parameters of the analog module 3. The operating surface has a switch 5 to switch the controller between manual and automatic control.

[0025] This application allows switching the controller's operating mode via switch 5, enabling selection of automatic or manual control based on actual needs. The integrated cabling eliminates the problem of cumbersome and messy wiring. The entire device is small in size, low in cost, and has low operating expenses, achieving standardized application. An appropriate number of devices can be configured according to actual requirements. In this embodiment, control module 2 is a PLC.

[0026] like Figures 1-2 As shown, the control panel includes: adjustment knob 6, output lever 7, and indicator light 8;

[0027] The adjustment knob 6 is located below the display screen 4. The adjustment knob 6 is used to adjust the analog quantity of the analog quantity module 3. The output lever 7 is located below the adjustment knob 6. The output lever 7 is used to switch the digital quantity output. The indicator light 8 is set corresponding to the output lever 7. When the output lever 7 is in the open state, the indicator light 8 lights up.

[0028] The analog quantity of the analog quantity module 3 can be manually adjusted by adjusting the knob 6. In this embodiment, there are multiple output levers 7, and each output lever corresponds to an indicator light 8. The output quantity of the digital quantity can be adjusted by adjusting the output lever 7.

[0029] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the fixing mechanism includes: a first fixing plate 9, a second fixing plate 10, and a sliding plate 11;

[0030] The first fixing plate 9 and the second fixing plate 10 are both fixed inside the housing 1. The first fixing plate 9 is located on one side of the control module 2, and the second fixing plate 10 is located on one side of the analog quantity module 3. The control module 2 and the analog quantity module 3 are provided with sliding grooves, and the sliding plate 11 slides in the sliding grooves. The two ends of the sliding plate 11 are respectively connected to the first fixing plate 9 and the second fixing plate 10.

[0031] First, insert the sliding plate 11 into the groove on the control module 2 and the analog quantity module 3. Then, fix both ends of the sliding plate 11 by the first fixing plate 9 and the second fixing plate 10, thereby fixing the control module 2 and the analog quantity module 3.

[0032] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the operating surface of the enclosure 1 is provided with a first cable interface 12, a second cable interface 13 and a network interface 14. The first cable interface 12 and the second cable interface 13 are located on the same straight line. The first cable interface 12 is used to connect digital quantities, the second cable interface 13 is used to connect analog quantities, and the network interface 14 is located below the control module 2 and the analog quantity module 3.

[0033] The enclosure 1 is equipped with a power socket 15, an output socket 16 and a power switch 17;

[0034] The power jack 15 is used to connect the power supply unit, the output jack 16 can output 24V power, and the power switch 17 is used to turn the controller on or off.

[0035] The housing 1 is equipped with a fixed slide rail 18, a slider 19 and a switch 20. The fixed slide rail 18 is fixed inside the housing 1, the slider 19 is slidably mounted on the fixed slide rail 18, and the switch 20 is fixed on the slider 19.

[0036] Handles 21 are provided on both sides of the box 1, a cushioning pad 22 is provided at the bottom of the box 1, and foot pads 23 are provided at the bottom of the box 1.

[0037] The controller can be easily moved by the handles 21 on both sides of the housing 1, and the cushioning pads 22 play an auxiliary and shock-absorbing role to reduce the impact force received.

[0038] The above is for reference only. Figures 1-4 As shown, a digital programmable process controller according to an embodiment of the present invention is described. The present application can switch the operating mode of the controller through the switch 5, and can select automatic control or manual control according to actual needs. The integrated cable solves the problem of complicated and messy equipment wiring. The whole device is small in size, low in cost and low in operating cost, realizes standardized application, and can be configured with an appropriate number of devices according to actual needs.

[0039] This application is used for signal acquisition, display, processing and control of automation series. The controller can be selected to use either PLC programming control or manual control, which can be switched by the switch 5 on the housing 1.

[0040] This application is intended for use in water treatment process control systems, mechatronics systems, industrial control systems, and other similar applications. In manual control mode, the system can be measured, controlled, operated, and troubleshooted. In PLC digital control mode, users can programmatically implement complex logic and automated control of the target system.

[0041] It should be noted that, in this specification, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0042] Although the present invention has been described in detail through the above preferred embodiments, it should be understood that the above description should not be considered as a limitation of the present invention. Various modifications and substitutions to the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art after reading the above content. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A digital programmable process controller characterized by, Include: Box and fixing mechanism; The box has an operating surface, which is provided with a mounting hole, and a control module and an analog module are arranged at the mounting hole, the control module can automatically control the analog module, the fixing mechanism is arranged in the box, and the fixing mechanism is used for fixing the control module and the analog module, a display screen and a manual control console are arranged on the operating surface, the manual control console is located below the display screen, the manual control console is used for manually controlling the analog and digital signals of the controller, and the display screen is used for displaying related parameters of the analog module, and the operating surface is provided with a switch, which is used to switch the controller to manual control or automatic control.

2. A digital programmable process controller as in claim 1, wherein, The control console includes an adjusting knob, an output lever and an indicator light; The adjusting knob is located below the display screen, the adjusting knob is used to adjust the analog quantity of the analog module, the output lever is arranged below the adjusting knob, the output lever is used to switch the output of the digital quantity, and the indicator light is arranged corresponding to the output lever, and the indicator light is bright when the output lever is in the on state.

3. A digital programmable process controller as in claim 1, wherein, The fixing mechanism includes a first fixed plate, a second fixed plate and a sliding plate; The first fixed plate and the second fixed plate are fixed in the box, the first fixed plate is located on one side of the control module, the second fixed plate is located on one side of the analog module, grooves are formed in the control module and the analog module, the sliding plate slides in the grooves, and the two ends of the sliding plate are connected with the first fixed plate and the second fixed plate respectively.

4. A digital programmable process controller as in claim 1, wherein, The operating surface of the box is provided with a first cable interface, a second cable interface and a network interface, the first cable interface and the second cable interface are arranged on the same straight line, the first cable interface is used for connecting digital quantity, the second cable interface is used for connecting analog quantity, and the network interface is arranged below the control module and the analog module.

5. A digital programmable process controller as in claim 1, wherein, The box is provided with a power socket, an output socket and a power switch; The power socket is used for connecting the power supply unit, the output socket can output 24V power, and the power switch is used to turn on or off the controller.

6. A digital programmable process controller as in claim 1, wherein, The box is provided with a fixed slide rail, a sliding block and a switch, the fixed slide rail is fixed in the box, the sliding block is slidably arranged on the fixed slide rail, and the switch is fixed on the sliding block.

7. A digital programmable process controller as in claim 1, wherein, Both sides of the box are provided with handles, the bottom of the box is provided with a buffer pad, and the bottom of the box is provided with a foot pad.

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