The programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is the central controlling unit in the industry or a process. The effective operation of the process and safety considerations if programmed appropriately can meet the required objectives. The present technical paper briefly distinguishes the present automation systems and the past technologies to identify and explore the capabilities of PLCs for any process. The relay logic and contactor logics (RLC) were practiced in the olden days which include the human intervention and errors. The advent and application of microprocessors, microcontrollers and new specific tools such as PLCs, Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and Distributed control systems (DCS) have increased productivity, accuracy, precision and efficiency. These systems reduced human intervention and increased the flexibility in the process control. The keyword automation clearly states that the working of a process or repetition in an efficient manner by incorporating mechanisms and control sequences in the proper order several times with acceptable deviations in the output of the process.
The programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is the central controlling unit in the industry or a process. The effective operation of the process and safety considerations if programmed appropriately can meet the required objectives. The present technical paper briefly distinguishes the present automation systems and the past technologies to identify and explore the capabilities of PLCs for any process. The relay logic and contactor logics (RLC) were practiced in the olden days which include the human intervention and errors. The advent and application of microprocessors, microcontrollers and new specific tools such as PLCs, Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and Distributed control systems (DCS) have increased productivity, accuracy, precision and efficiency. These systems reduced human intervention and increased the flexibility in the process control. The keyword automation clearly states that the working of a process or repetition in an efficient manner by incorporating mechanisms and control sequences in the proper order several times with acceptable deviations in the output of the process.
The programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is the central controlling unit in the industry or a process. The effective operation of the process and safety considerations if programmed appropriately can meet the required objectives. The present technical paper briefly distinguishes the present automation systems and the past technologies to identify and explore the capabilities of PLCs for any process. The relay logic and contactor logics (RLC) were practiced in the olden days which include the human intervention and errors. The advent and application of microprocessors, microcontrollers and new specific tools such as PLCs, Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and Distributed control systems (DCS) have increased productivity, accuracy,
3. • Dedication of human control system through MACHINES.
• Use of control system,such as computers or robots,and information
for handling different processes and machineries in an industry to
replace a human being.
4. Types of AUTOMATION
• Fixed automation- RLC circuits,star-delta,DOL,RDOL.
• Programmable automation:- PLC,VFD,CNC.
• Flexible automation:- Auto manual machines
• Integrated automation- using microcontrollers
• Microcontroller:- a control device which incorporates a microprocessor.
6. Components of AUTOMATION
• FIE- switches,sensors
• Controller- vfd,cnc,plc
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FOE
7. PLC(Programmable logic controller)
• PLC is an industrial computer control system that continuously
monitors the state of input devices and make decisions based upon a
custom program to control the state of output devices.
• A solid state device which is used for sequential programming.
8. PLC:-
ADVANTAGES
• Easily change in plant
performance by simply change
in programming.
• Speed is fast compare RLC or
other mechanical devices.
• Maintaince cost is low.
• Complex work can be performed
eaisly.
DISADVANTAGES
• Requirnment of skilled person.
• Installment cost is HIGH.
9. Block diagram of PLC:-
PLC Communication port
Input part PLC Output part
CPU
Memory
Power supply
10.
11. Terms used in PLC:-
• Downloading:- transfer programme from
PC PLC
• Uploading:- PLC PC
• Scan time & cycle:- time required to complete scan cycle
13. Types of PLC:- based upon no of input&output port
Compact PLC:- Input and output port can not exceed.
ex.-micrologix 1000
Moduler PLC:- Assemble of all parts of PLC self.
Compact&moduler:- Fixed input and output,also expend the
input&output port.
14. Programming language of PLC
• Ladder logics
• Structure text
• Instruction set
• Sequential flow chart
• Functional flow chart
Vendors of PLC
Allenbreadly
Simens
Kpit
Ginee
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