Introduction To PLC: - GOPI.R

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INTRODUCTION TO PLC

--GOPI.R

AUTOMATION

Introduction to PLC What is PLC ?

A programmable logic controller (PLC) is a specialized computer used to control machines and process It uses a programmable memory to store instructions and specific functions that include on/off control, # timing, counting, arithmetic and data handling.

Sense
See Listen

Human

Brain

Action
Hand

Taste
Touch Smell

Leg

Mouth

You
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PLC system

PLC Signal Flow


Input Module Processor Memory Data Output I/p Image Table Image Table I:0/6 I:0/6 I:1/4 O:0/7 O:0/7 O:1/5 Output Modules

Input Devices
Ladder Program I:0/6 O:0/7 O:1/5

Output Device

I:1/4

I:1/4

O:1/5

Programming Terminal

PLC

Hardwire Logic

Control Device Wired Logic PLC

General Purpose

Specific Purpose
Control sequence is fixed for one design

Control sequence can be change from time to time without need to rewire
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Control Scale Small & Medium Medium & Large

Wired Logic

PLC

What PLC can do Sequence Control Relays


Start Stop
Relay 1 Relay 1 Solenoid Timer Timer Pump

Relay 1

Timers & Counters

Modification
An example for hard wire logic
Start Stop Start Stop Relay 1 Relay 1 Relay 1

Relay 1 Timer Timer Pump

Relay 1 Stop Counter #30

Counter Pump

Hardwire logic will need to rewire everything

Difficult

Maintenance

Easy

LED indicator

Programming Console

PLC
Wired Logic

Delivery Period
Several days Almost Immediate

Wired Logic

PLC

Economic Efficiency
Advantage on small scale Advantage on small, medium and large

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Wired Logic PLC
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Power Consumption

High

Low

> 2 Amp

0.2 Amp

Wired Logic

PLC

What PLC can do Sequence Control Relays


Start Stop
Relay 1 Relay 1 Solenoid Timer Timer Pump

Relay 1

Timers & Counters

PLC applications
Automatic Storage Process Control

Food & Beverages

Wrapping & Packaging


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Quality Control

Machine System

Automotive Assembly
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