Velocity move, position move, and home commands for simple motion control

AutomationDirect has released the new CLICK PLC programming software version 3.30, which allows any CLICK PLUS CPU to be configured as a 3-axis PTO/PWM motion controller. 100kHz high-speed inputs and outputs are offered with any DC option slot I/O module placed in slot 0 of the CPU.

With this module, CLICK PLUS PLCs can easily perform velocity moves, homing commands, or interpolated positioning. The easy-to-use configuration GUI built into the software and the three new motion instructions (Velocity Move, Position Move, and Home) make it a cinch to control simple motion applications.

CLICK PLUS PLCs are the next generation of the popular CLICK PLC series, maintaining the simplicity of the original CLICK but with advanced capabilities, including Wi-Fi communication, MQTT support, data logging, and now motion control.

The best way to understand the ease of programming for CLICK is to download the Software. It's free and fully functional, you can create a PLC program in minutes.  Or use it to configure a system and calculate your power budget automatically. The CLICK Programming Software is designed to be a user-friendly application, and the tools, layout, and software interaction provide ease-of-use and quick learning.

The simple operation of this software allows users to quickly develop a ladder logic program. The extensive help files provide information that will help you get acquainted with the software quickly.

Want to learn more? Check out the video snippets on YouTube!