In this thesis, I present the use of the Siemens LOGO! controller (PLC) for simulating a smart installation in a residential building. The goal of the simulation was to find out whether this PLC is suitable for implementing basic and slightly more complex smart installations. First, I present is the controller and the key elements of a smart installation in a residential building, followed by a description of the methods and procedures used that led me to the realization of this kind of simulation.
I originally used the Siemens LOGO! version 8.3 controller, but it presented problems due to limited memory and performance. The inclusion of the newer version 8.4 in the simulation eliminated these limitations and enabled the successful continuation or final execution of the simulation. In the process, I made a test board for setting up and powering the controllers, programmed the simulation in the Siemens LOGO! Soft Comfort 8.4, and developed a website for managing the simulation with the Siemens LOGO! Web Editor.
The final results proved that the PLC Siemens LOGO! can be used in smart installations for the management of electricity, lighting, ventilation, heating, rainwater collection, and blind control. The simulation confirmed that the system is reliable, stable, and suitable for creating an optimally automated residential building.
Thus, by creating a simulation, I proved that the Siemens LOGO! controller represents an effective and simple solution for smart installations. The knowledge and experience acquired will be invaluable to me in the planning and development of this type of system in my future home.
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