EEM-251 Homework Questions

1. What are two ways that I/O can be integrated into a PLC system?
· Fixed
· Modular
2. Describe how the I/O modules connect to the processor module in a modular PLC system. The
I/O modules plug into a rack which makes an electrical connection
3. What are the four steps of the PLC scan?
· Read inputs
· Execute programs
· Update devices
· Diagnostics and communications
4. What is the standard PLC programming language? Relay Ladder Logic
5. Looking at slide 29 of the PowerPoint, what are the two conditions that will energize the motor
starter?

· When both the pressure and temperature switches are closed

· Or when manual pushbutton is pressed

6. Looking at the hardwired motor starter circuit on slide 29, you place the black lead of your
meter on L2, referencing the 120VAC neutral.

Condition #1: pressure switch closed, temperature switch closed

What voltage will you measure on wire #1? 120V

What voltage will you measure on wire #3? 120V

What voltage will you measure on wire #4? 120V

What voltage will you measure on wire #5? 0V

Condition #2: pressure switch open, temperature switch closed

Voltage at wire #4? 0V

Voltage at wire #3? 0V

Voltage at wire #1? 120V

Condition #3: pressure switch closed, temperature open

Voltage at wire #4? 0V

Voltage at wire #3? 120V

Voltage at wire #1? 120V

Condition#4: pressure switch open, temperature switch open

Voltage at wire #4? 0V

Voltage at wire #3? 0V

Voltage at wire #1? 120V

7. Looking at the PLC ladder logic on slide 32:

· What are the individual symbols? They represent instructions
· What are the numbers used for? They represent instructions address

· What field device references PLC address I/2? Temperature switch

· What field device references PLC address O/1? Motor starter coil
· What two conditions will energize the motor starter output? When contacts I/1 and I/2
are closed OR I3 being closed
8. Draw the hardwired circuits and PLC programs for the following circuit descriptions.
· Two single-pole switches are used in the circuit (switch A and switch B). When both
switches are closed, a light turns on.

· Two single-pole switches are used in the circuit (switch A and switch B). When either
switch is closed, a light turns on.

· Four NO (normally open) pushbuttons are used in the circuit (pushbuttons A, B, C and
D). When pushbuttons A and B are pressed or pushbuttons C and D are pressed, a light
turns on.