PLC Interview Questions

PLC Questions and Answers
1. Explain what are different comonents in PLC?

Input Interface
Memory Section
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Programmable Language
Programming tool
An output Interface
2. Explain Advantages of PLC than Hard wired Relay?
PLCs are highly reliable,
easily programmable,
Small and Inexpensive,
PLCs can be designed with the communication capabilities so they can converse
with the local or remote computer,
They can sustain in robust environment less maintenance. etc…
3. Explain what is the programmable language used in PLC?
The general language program consists of Ladder Diagrams.
Relay logic control scheme is represented in Ladder diagrams.
Alternative languages uses Boolean representation of these control schemes as
base of the computer representation.
4. Explain what does Central Processing Unit (CPU) of PLC consists?
CPU is the brain of the system and consists of Microprocessor: To carryout
arithmetic and logical operations Memory:
The area in the CPU in which the information is stored and retrieved Power
Supply: The electrical supply that converts the ac voltage to various DC operating
voltages.
5. Explain what is SCAN in PLC ?
The sequential operation of the controller that goes through the ladder diagram
from top to bottom of the ladder. In this process it updates all the outputs
corresponding to the inputs.
SCAN takes place from left to right of each rung. Usually SCAN time is in
milliseconds and it is a continuous process.
6. Difference between PLCs and Computers
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) have basic architecture compared to
normal general purpose computers.
A normal computer can be converted to PLCs by providing a way that the
computer can able to receive information or signal from the field devices such as
push buttons, switches and valve positions.
Computer requires a some software to process the information obtained from the
input to generate an output which decide whether to close or open the valve
position in the process side.
Some of the important features and characteristics that distinguish between the
general purpose computers and Programmable Logic Controllers
PLC’s are given below:
PLCs are designed to operate under industrial environments (PLCs have to
operate under wide range of temperature conditions, humidity and other
environmental conditions). They are least affected by the electrical noise and are
inherent to electrical noise
Programming in PLCs is through Relay Ladder Logic or other easily learned
language. PLCs comes with program language built in its memory. PLCs do not
contain input and output devices such as keyboards, mouse, monitor, CD drives
and other hard disks. It is in simple a self contained box with communication ports
and set of terminals for input and output devices.
Unlike computers which performs numerous tasks simultaneously, PLCs execute a
single program in an orderly and sequential manner from first instruction to the
last instruction
PLCs have been designed for installation and maintenance by plant
electricians. Programming in PLCs is simple (Relay Ladder Programming), it does
not include any advanced code.
Troubleshooting is simpler and many PLCs are designed to include fault details
and written fault details on display screen.
7. PLCs Advantages or Benefits
Higher Reliability:
Once the program written and tested it can be easily downloaded into other PLC’s
memory. It requires lesser and simpler wiring compared to conventional hard
wired circuits employed.
Hence reliability of the system increases significantly with PLCs.
More Flexibility:
It is easier to create a new program module or change an existing program in PLC

compared to hard wired circuitry system. These software program modules can
be changed whenever required.
User can modify the programs in the field and if required, security can be
enhanced by hardware interlocks such as key locks and software features such as
passwords
Lower Cost:
PLCs were originally designed to replace relay control logic which is not

economical and complex especially for large control circuits.
With PLCs the cost savings have been so significant that the relay control becomes
uneconomical except for some power applications.
Generally if the application consists of more than half a dozen control relays, PLCs
are least expensive to install
Communication Capability:
Communication capability of PLC with the other controllers and computers in the
system is one of the main advantages compared to relay control circuit.
Functions such as Supervisory control, data acquisition from the field, monitoring
devices and process parameters associated with the field and downloading and
uploading of programs can be easily possible with the PLC compared to hardwired
circuits
Faster Response:
PLCs are designed for high speed and for the real time applications.Response time
for PLCs are much smaller compared to relay logic circuits.
The programmable controllers operates in real time i.e, an event taking carrying
out at field will result in execution of operation of output
Easy to Troubleshoot:
PLCs have inbuilt diagnostics and override functions that helps the user to easily
trance the software and hardware errors.
8. what is Progrmmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are the micro processor controller devices
situated at the remote sites of the plant or at the field of the process systems.
PLCs purpose is to monitor the process parameters located at the field and adjust
the outputs based on the inputs received by the PLCs.
PLCs will operate on any systems which will have input field devices that are On-
Off type (discrete or digital ) or analog input devices. Similarly it will operate on
the field devices which will be discrete or analog output type.
In simple words, Hence PLC acts as interface between the input and output
devices at the process side of the industries. It monitors the inputs receive from
the input devices and takes necessary output control functions by executing the
programs stored in its memory.
The term Logic is used in Programmable Logic Controllers because all the program
inside the PLC will be of Logic programming (eg: Ladder diagrams ).
In industrial applications hard wired relay logics were replaced by Programmable
Logic Controllers due to its reliablity, simplicity, low cost, easier programming and
many other functions.

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What are the different components of a PLC?

What is the programmable language used in PLCs?

PLC Questions and Answers

1. Explain what are different comonents in PLC?

It is easier to create a new program module or change an existing program in PLC

PLCs were originally designed to replace relay control logic which is not

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