how can i interface plc with simulink

how can i interface simulink code with external plc using opc toolbox.Do i need to create GUI

[shubham thakur]

dear

it is only posssible with opc server.

u have to create tags of your plc on opc server like kepware opc server then u have to use opc explorer part of matlab.

u have to synchronize both of them which is a easy process.

then by usiing some opc commands

u also have install opc ua components on your system

it may help .

ii made successful communcatiion of plc tags to matlab simulink

plc was allen bradley mcrilogix 1400

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LiE60RyGVE

u can follow ths link

i made plc interface with matlab simulink

Answer 1

[Sachin Ganjare]

Below link would very useful for your requirements:

http://www.mathworks.in/support/solutions/en/data/1-28T41D/index.html?product=ML&solution=1-28T41D

Hope it helps!!!

[Kaustubha Govind]

Also, if you're specifically interested in the OPC Toolbox, looking at the "Examples and Webinars" section on the Product Page might help.