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Tech (Electrical Engineering)- VIth Semester

Programmable Logic Controller –EE608

By
Dr. Ahteshamul Haque
Jan 2022

Department of Electrical Engineering

Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
 UNIT-I
The PLC: Introduction, General PLC programming
Procedure: Programming Equipments, Formats,
Proper Construction of PLC Ladder diagrams, Devices
to which PLC Input and Output Modules are
connected: Input On/Off Switching Devices, Input
Analog Devices, Output On/Off Devices, Output
Analog Devices.
- A person knowledgeable in relay logic
systems can master the major PLC
Function in few hours.

- These functions might include coils,

contact, timers and counters.

- The person should have the background

knowledge of Digital Electronics.
Old Relay System PLC Based Panel
Advantages of PLC Disadvantages of PLC
1. Flexibility 1. Newer Technology
2. Implementing Changes and Correcting Errors 2. Fixed Programme Applications
3. Large Quantities of Contacts 3. Environmental Consideration
4. Lower Cost 4. Fail-Safe Operation
5. Pilot Running 5. Fixed Circuit Operation
6. Visual Observation
7. Speed of Operation
8. Ladder or Boolean Programming Method
9. Reliability & Maintainability
10. Simplicity of Ordering Control System
Components
11. Documentation
12. Security
13. Ease of change in reprogramming
OVERALL PLC SYSTEM
LADDER DIAGRAM
1. Central Processing Unit (CPU):

It is the brain of the system, which has three subparts:

a)- Microprocessor/Microcontroller:
The Computer Center that carries out mathematics and logic operations.
b)- Memory:
The area of CPU in which data and information is stored and retrieved. Holds the
system software and user programme.
c)- Power Supply:
The electrical supply that converts AC line voltages to various operational DC
voltages to ensure proper computer operation.
2. Programmer/Programming Device

- The programmer /monitor (PM) is a device used to communicate with the circuits
of the PLC.

- Handheld terminals, industrial terminals and the personal computer exist as PM

devices.
3. I/O Modules

- The input module has terminals into which outside process electrical signals,
generated by sensors and transducers are entered.

- The output module has terminals to which output signals are sent to activate
relays, solenoids, various solid-state switching devices, motor and display.

- The actual operating process under PLC control can be thousands of feet from
the CPU and its I/O modules.
3. I/O Modules

- There are typically 4,8,12 or 16 terminals per module.

- There may be an equal number or different number of input and output

terminals for PLC I/O module.
- For smaller systems, the input/ output
terminal may be included on the same
frame as CPU.

- For Large PLC System, the input and

output modules are separate.