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CHAPTER
11
System Programming
and Implementation
In logic diagram 4, the Ready to Add A signal enables SOL1 to open. This
action occurs while LLS1 is still open (less than 100 gallons) and the drain
valve (SOL3) is not energized. When the liquid reaches the proper level,
LLS1 closes and, according to the logic, SOL1 de-energizes. The last part of
the logic diagram indicates that the addition of ingredient A is finished.
In logic diagram 5, SOL2 opens to add ingredient B until LLS2 closes (500
gallon level), indicating that 400 additional gallons have been added to the
reactor tank. The remainder of the logic indicates that the addition of
ingredient B is finished.
Logic diagram 6 shows that when both ingredients are in the reactor tank
(the Finish Ingredient A and Finish Ingredient B signals are both ON), the
Ready to Mix control signal is enabled. This condition will start a new
temperature control block, raising the temperature to 300°C. It will also
disable the other temperature control (T1).
In logic diagram 7, after the temperature is at 300°C and the Ready to Mix
(Set T2) signal is ON, the mixer will turn ON, enabling the timer at the same
time. After 20 minutes (1200 seconds), the timer will time out and reset the
mixer motor logic. The timer output sends the Finish Mixing signal, which is
used to energize SOL3. SOL3 opens the drain valve to discharge the mixed
ingredients (logic diagram 8). The valve remains open until the empty switch
returns to its normal state (closed).
Logic diagram 9 turns the heater ON if the temperature is low. The heater
can be turned on from either of the two temperature control function block
outputs. Sequences 10, 11, and 12 provide the operator with the status of the
temperature inside the tank.
The controller will perform the logic for reading the temperature using
compare functional block instructions. Once the command, or logic, indicates
temperature control, the compare functional block will be enabled. This block
will perform three comparisons to determine if the temperature is more than
110°C, equal to 100°C, or less than 90°C. The compare block must include
a limit (LIM) compare function, since the ingredients must be added at 100°C.
The output of this functional block will be OK1. The logic for the pilot light
tells the operator that the temperature is OK. This logic is an AND combina-
tion of the NOT greater than 110°C and NOT less than 90°C functions.
Thus, the range is within the tolerances as specified (100°C ± 10%). Figure
11-70 shows this logic. The limit instruction also applies to the control of T2
(temperature), with the exception of the set point.
Figure 11-70. Logic diagram for Temp OK signal.
CMP High
Temp. OK
CMP Low