Elaboración de un módulo didáctico que simule el funcionamiento de un puente grúa y compresión de chatarra bajo el mando de un Controlador Lógico Programable para el laboratorio de Automatización de procesos de la Escuela de Ingeniería Industrial de la ESPOCH

Abstract

It is made a module that represents the operation of an overhead crane and clamping of scrap to the command of a programmable logic controller (PLC) SIMATIC S7 1200 1214C AC/DC Rly in order to implement it in automation processes of the Industrial Engineering School of ESPOCH (Escuela Superior Politécnica De Chimborazo) thus improving the quality of teaching – learning method of this chair; this module was programed in language KOP(Ladder) and has infrared sensors and mechanical limit sensors that when receive a physical disturbance send a digital signal to the PLC which gives the order to the actuators (gear motors of 12V CC) perform their specific function, managed to obtain an interactive teaching module which is capable of performing a totally automated process through the implementation of elements of latest technology available in the market an currently applied in several industry fields. The module implementation contributes to the development of the automation processes lab as a tool to facilitate the understanding and study of the autonomous systems management. It is recommended to implement a SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system to improve the interaction whit the process and to allow future students have access to new technological tools.