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      How do I connect a virtual machine model to a PLC using Rockwell Automation's Emulate3D software?

      Learn to launch, select PLCs, connect axes, and troubleshoot in real-time.

      In this video, Henry Gilliland, ES&E mechatronic specialist, demonstrates how to connect a virtual machine model to a PLC using Rockwell Automation's Emulate 3D software. He guides viewers through the process of selecting the IO browser, adding a PLC, and mapping PLC tags to the machine model's joints and sensors. The video also covers the importance of unit conversion between meters and millimeters for accurate data flow. Viewers learn to troubleshoot PLC code and adjust logic to prevent issues like box pile-up. 

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