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P02.Discipline knowledge: App Iy 111cc
based mechanical engineering related problems. . .
• t ·form expenments and pr,1c lJc
P03. Experiments and practice: P1an o pei he
results to solve b, oad-bascd Mechanical engineering problems.
!>(}~!.Engineering tools: Apply relevant Mechanical technologies an l t< 1n
understanding of the limitations.

HJ. Competency anrl Skills

This practical is expected to develop following skills for the i11dust1 ,ti1icd
competencies 'OperatP and manipulate mechatronics systems as p::r req1 1 ire1
1. Develop a ladder logic for given problem statement using PLC software.
2. Programme and troi.ibleshoot PLC for the developed logic.
3. Interface hardware with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).

l\l. iielevant Course Outcorne(s)

> CO - c. Use sensor for different mechatronics based applicatio11s.
• CO - d. Use actuator for various mechatronics based applications.
• CO - e. ?rogrnmme PLC for various applications.

Practical Outcome
Develop ladder diagram and program pr Cf.or s;..,.,
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Relevant affective domain related Outcomes

, . l•ollow safety practices.
2. Maintain tools and equipment.
3. Work as a team J~ader/ team member.

lVJinimum Theoretical Background

Use of PLC Software, Development of Ladd n· .
er rngram m PT C S~ft ., dov. ·
"nd execut~ the ladder program and h ~ u w'-4re,
c.. '"' ardware connA.,c t·ions on PLC tramer.
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- Digital Inputs:-
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Digital outputs:- 12 Nos V./JL

Lamp. 01
Programmable
Analog Inputs : - 02
2 Logic Controller
(PLC) Trainer Analog Outputs: - 02 V DC
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External Power upp · + 51 K Code
Memory:-16 K data nwlnory 3
Memory.
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Tank Level t
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sense, indicate and con
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Module level .

Precautions to be followed
1. Avoid irnproper handling of instrument. .
?,. Follow safety practices about maintaining tools and equipment.

Procedure
l. Open the PLC Software.
2. Create new project.
3. Dev~lop ladder diag1arn for tank level controller.
4. Tesl and correct the errors (if any).
5. Duwnload the program on PLC.
6. Make required input output connections to PLC.
7. Execute the program and observe the output on hardware.

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