Understanding industrial process control is fundamental to modern engineering. The TecQuipment PLC Process CE111 breaks down this complex topic into its core principles. It provides a compact, self-contained system for students to explore the use of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in real-world scenarios. The unit focuses on two essential industrial applications: liquid level and temperature control. Designed for engineering and technology students, this apparatus bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. It allows users to directly program a PLC, manage inputs and outputs from sensors, and observe the results in a safe, controlled educational environment. By simulating both batch and continuous processes, the CE111 delivers a comprehensive learning experience in automation and control systems.
The primary goal of the PLC Process CE111 is to build foundational skills in industrial automation. Students learn to deconstruct a physical process into a series of logical steps that can be programmed into a PLC. This involves mastering ladder logic, the standard programming language for PLCs. The curriculum also covers the principles of both digital and analog signal processing, as the system uses on-off level switches alongside variable-output temperature sensors. Students gain hands-on experience with feedback control loops, learning how to use sensor data to automatically manage actuators like pumps and heaters. This practical application reinforces theoretical concepts of process control and prepares students for configuring and troubleshooting automated systems in various industrial settings.
| Specification | Detail |
| Product Dimensions | 650 mm x 550 mm x 400 mm |
| Product Weight | 25 kg |
| Applicable Education Levels | Higher Education, Vocational Training |
| Nett Weight | 25 kg |
| Packed Volume | 0.20 m3 |
| Packed Weight | 30 kg |
| Processes | Liquid level control and temperature control |
| Control Types | Batch process and continuous process simulation |
| PLC Unit | Integrated PLC with digital and analogue I/O |
| Software | Ladder logic software included |
| Components | Process vessel, reservoir, pump, heater, solenoid valve, level switches, temperature sensor |
| Signal Conditioning | On-board circuits for sensor and actuator interface |
| Data Acquisition | Compatible with TecQuipment’s Versatile Data Acquisition System (VDAS) |
| Manuals | Includes user guide and student courseware |
| Safety | Over-temperature cut-out for heater, safe low-voltage operation |
Aidex is proud to supply the PLC Process CE111 to learning institutions across the Midwest. We are committed to equipping educators and students in the region with the industry-leading tools they need to succeed in engineering and technology fields.
The curriculum covers the fundamentals of programmable logic controllers, ladder logic programming, digital and analog I/O, and process control principles like feedback loops, sensors, and actuators for both batch and continuous processes.
It is designed for students in higher education and vocational training programs, specifically in fields like chemical, mechanical, electrical, and control engineering, as well as industrial automation technology.
The unit includes the necessary ladder logic software for programming the integrated PLC, allowing students to write, test, and run their own control programs.
Yes, the CE111 is compatible with TecQuipment’s Versatile Data Acquisition System (VDAS), enabling real-time data logging, monitoring, and analysis on a computer.
Yes, it is a fully self-contained, bench-top apparatus that includes the PLC, process vessel, pump, heater, sensors, and all necessary components for operation.
For more information or to contact Aidex, your Authorized Reseller, call 800-251-9935 or email info@aidex.com.
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