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1. Introduction To PLC 1-6
Definition
A Historical Background A Historical Background
The First Programmable Controller
The Conceptual Design Of The Plc
Today’s Programmable Controllers
Principles Of Operation
2 Plcs Versus Other Types Of Controls 7 - 10
Plcs Versus Relay Control:
Plcs Versus Computer Controls
Plcs Versus Personal Computers
Plc Product Application Ranges
3 Number Systems And Codes 11 - 19
Decimal Number System:
Binary Number System
Octal Number System
Hexadecimal Number System
Binary Codes:
Bcd (Binary Coded Decimal)
Bcd Format:
4 Logic Concepts 20 - 24
The Binary Concept
Logic Functions
And Gate
The Or Function:
The Not Function
Nand Function
Nor Function
X-Or / Exclusive Or Gate Function
X-Nor Or Exclusive Nor Function
5 Ladder Diagrams And The Plc: 25 - 30
What Is A Ladder Diagram:
Basic Ladder Diagram:
Equivalent Electrical Circuit
Contact Symbols Used In Plcs/Ladder Diagram:
Basic Ladder Explanation
6 Processors, The Power Supply, And Programming Devices 31 - 41
Introduction
Processor Scan
The System Power Supply
The Input Voltage
Constant Voltage Transformers
Isolation Transformers
Loading Considerations
Programming Devices
Miniprogrammers
Personal Computers

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7 The Memory System And I/O Interaction 42 - 49
Memory Overview
Memory Sections
Memory Types
Read-Only Memory
Random-Access Memory
Programmable Read-Only Memory
Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
Electrically Alterable Read-Only Memory
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
Memory - BASIC STRUCTURAL UNITS
Plc Intro. Files & Programs ( Allen-Bradley PLC & Mitsubishi Family PLC
8 Introduction To Discrete I/O Systems 50 - 57
Plc Instructions For Discrete Inputs
Input / Output Nomenclature For AB & Mitsubishi PLC
Types Of Discrete Inputs:
Ac/Dc Inputs
Dc Inputs (Sink/Source):
Discrete Outputs
Ac Outputs
9 Timing Counting & Data Handling Instruction (Allen Bradley) 58 - 72
General Timer Information
Timer On-Delay Instruction
Timer Off-Delay Instruction
Retentive Timer Instruction
Latching (trapping or retentive) contact
Trapping Circuit Internal Output
General Counting Instruction
Count Up Instruction
Count Down Instruction
Reset Instruction
10 Special Programming Issues 73 - 77
Self Resetting Counter
Counting Past The Maximum Count Value
Reading Fast Input Signal
11 Interpreting I/O Specifications 78 - 79

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