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    This document provides information about programmable logic controllers (PLCs). It defines a PLC as an industrial computer that continuously monitors input devices and uses a custom program to control output devices. PLCs offer benefits like flexibility to change processes while collecting information. A PLC contains a central processing unit with a program that executes user programs stored in memory and allows communication. It operates through continuous input scanning, program scanning to execute logic, output scanning to control devices, and housekeeping functions. A major difference between a PLC and microcontroller is that a PLC is designed for industrial use with standardized I/O and programming while a microcontroller is for smaller applications with less memory and standardized interfaces.

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    This document provides information about programmable logic controllers (PLCs). It defines a PLC as an industrial computer that continuously monitors input devices and uses a custom program to control output devices. PLCs offer benefits like flexibility to change processes while collecting information. A PLC contains a central processing unit with a program that executes user programs stored in memory and allows communication. It operates through continuous input scanning, program scanning to execute logic, output scanning to control devices, and housekeeping functions. A major difference between a PLC and microcontroller is that a PLC is designed for industrial use with standardized I/O and programming while a microcontroller is for smaller applications with less memory and standardized interfaces.

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    This document provides information about programmable logic controllers (PLCs). It defines a PLC as an industrial computer that continuously monitors input devices and uses a custom program to control output devices. PLCs offer benefits like flexibility to change processes while collecting information. A PLC contains a central processing unit with a program that executes user programs stored in memory and allows communication. It operates through continuous input scanning, program scanning to execute logic, output scanning to control devices, and housekeeping functions. A major difference between a PLC and microcontroller is that a PLC is designed for industrial use with standardized I/O and programming while a microcontroller is for smaller applications with less memory and standardized interfaces.

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    Air University

    Industrial Automation (LAB)

    Assignment 01
    Student Name
    &
    Registration ID:
    Osama Arshad 130679

    Batch: BEMTS - 7A
    Dated: 089 - 2015
    Submitted to:

    Sir Rayyan Khan

    What is a PLC?
    A PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC)
    is an industrial computer control system that
    continuously monitors the state of input devices and
    makes decisions based upon a custom program to
    control the state of output devices.
    Almost any production line, machine function, or
    process can be greatly enhanced using this type of
    control system. However, the biggest benefit in using
    a PLC is the ability to change and replicate the
    operation or process while collecting and
    communicating vital information.
    Another advantage of a PLC system is that it is
    modular. That is, you can mix and match the types of
    Input and Output devices to best suit your
    application.

    WHAT IS INSIDE A PLC?

    The Central Processing Unit, the CPU, contains an


    internal program that tells the PLC how to perform the
    following functions:
    Execute the Control Instructions contained in the
    User's Programs. This program is stored in
    "nonvolatile" memory, meaning that the program will
    not be lost if power is removed
    Communicate with other devices, which can include
    I/O Devices, Programming Devices, Networks, and
    even other PLCs.
    Perform Housekeeping activities such as
    Communications, Internal Diagnostics, etc.

    HOW DOES A PLC OPERATE?


    There are four basic steps in the operation of all PLCs;
    Input Scan, Program Scan, Output Scan, and
    Housekeeping. These steps continually take place in a
    repeating loop.
    Four Steps In The PLC Operations

    1.) Input Scan


    Detects the state of all input
    devices that are connected to the
    PLC

    2.) Program Scan


    Executes the user created program
    logic
    3.) Output Scan
    Energizes or de-energize all output
    devices that are connected to the
    PLC.
    4.) Housekeeping
    This step includes communications
    with programming terminals,
    internal diagnostics, etc...

    What is the major difference


    between PLC and Simple
    Controller (mico controller,
    arduino) ?
    PLC is a stand alone controlling device
    The PLC is a dedicated controller designed for
    industrial usage. It contains the various types of I/Os
    that are very suitably matching with the industrial
    instrumentation and plant control interfaces. It
    provides the flexibility in the programming options
    specially the "ladder language" that is similar to
    industrial standard "ladder Network" used for
    designing automatic control schemes in the plants.
    The overall system is modular and the user need to
    add modules to increase the I/Os. It has the
    standard programming interface along with the
    online monitoring features of the various plant
    parameters.
    However the microntroller provides the TTL outputs
    used and can be programmed in assembly, and C

    langauges. It has less programming memory,


    available as a single chip solution for smaller
    applications. Hardware periphery requires a low
    level design to get the extended functionality and
    and there is no support for the industrial
    conventional control scheme,the "ladder networks".
    The I/O extension is also not available in standard
    modular form.

    Disadvantages of Programmable logic


    controller (PLC, programmable controller) :1. There's too much work required in connecting
    wires.
    2. There's difficulty with changes or replacements.
    3. It's always difficult to find errors; And require
    skillful work force.
    4. When a problem occurs, hold-up time is
    indefinite, usually long.

    Advantages of Programmable logic controller


    (PLC) control :1. Rugged and designed to withstand vibrations,
    temperature, humidity, and noise.
    2. Have interfacing for inputs and outputs already
    inside the controller.
    3. PLCs are easily programmed and have an easily
    understood programming language.

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