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Introduction To PLC: - GOPI.R
Introduction To PLC: - GOPI.R
Introduction To PLC: - GOPI.R
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AUTOMATION
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
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
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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Wired Logic
PLC
Relay 1
Modification
An example for hard wire logic
Start Stop Start Stop Relay 1 Relay 1 Relay 1
Counter Pump
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
Relay 1
PLC applications
Automatic Storage Process Control
Quality Control
Machine System
Automotive Assembly
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