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How to use PLC to control UFACTORY xArm

Written by Tony

1. Connection Method

The detailed connection diagram of PLC and the IO module of the control box is as follows:

Note:

1) The brand of PLC used in this article is Mitsubishi, and the model is Fx3u-16M.

2) Since our digital output is an open collector, if the digital input of the PLC you use does not have a built-in pull-up resistor, you need to connect a pull-up resistor to each digital input of the PLC.

2. Example

Blockly

Explanation:

Register two events:

When CI0 is triggered, execute program A;

When CI2 is triggered, execute program B;

Conditions for PLC to trigger CI0 and CI2:

When the signal of CO0 changes, trigger CI0;

When the signal of CO2 changes, trigger CI2;

Use PLC to control the motion of the UFACTORY xArm:

When the PLC triggers CI0, execute program A;

When the PLC triggers CI2, execute program B;

PLC program

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