PLC Simulator
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sorting · linear model

Pivot-arm sorter

The pivot-arm sorter is a reusable 3D sorting component for parcel and product sortation cells. In this simulator it diverts identified loads toward a selected destination.

2 I/O points2 snap portsPLC-driven state
Isolated component viewPROP_PivotArmSorter_ROOT

Motion and state

Its travel is animated along the validated local axis and can expose command and end-state feedback.

PLC control pattern

Commission it by proving active feedback before accepting enable.

Fault practice

Inject jammed, slow states and require the PLC sequence to detect, stop and recover deliberately.

Signal map

I/O you can reason about

PLC output Enable; PLC input Active feedback

SignalPLC directionType / range
Enable
enable
outputbool
Active feedback
active
inputbool

Fault and recovery exercise

Make abnormal states part of the sequence

Inject jammed, slow states and require the PLC sequence to detect, stop and recover deliberately.

jammedslow

Engineering boundary

The model teaches PLC sequence behaviour and diagnosis. Confirm ratings, wiring, guarding, process calculations and commissioning limits against the real manufacturer documentation and site design.