PLC Introduction
PLC Introduction
PLC Introduction
Logic Controllers
Third Edition
Frank D. Petruzella
McGraw-Hill
Chapter 1
Programmable
Logic
Controllers (PLCs)
An Overview
Programmable Logic Controller
Generally, if an application
requires more than about
6 control relays, it will
usually be less expensive
to install a PLC.
Advantages of a PLC Control System
Communications Capability:
A PLC can communicate with other controllers
or computer equipment.
Fixed I/O
Modular I/O
Is divided by compartments
into which separate modules
can be plugged.
Modular I/O
PLCs employ an
optical isolator which
uses light to
electrically isolate the
internal components
from the input and
output terminals.
Programming Device
PC with appropriate
software
Hand-held unit
with display
d. all of these
7. In which module of the PLC is the
decision making performed?
a. processor module
b. input module
c. output module
d. power supply module
8. The input interface module:
Alternate manual
pushbutton control
of the motor to be
provided.
PLC PC
-operates in the industrial -capable of executing several
environment programs simultaneously, in
-is programmed in relay any order
ladder logic -some manufacturers have
-has no keyboard, CD drive, software and interface cards
monitor, or disk drive available so that a PC can do
-has communications ports, the work of a PLC
and terminals for input and
output devices
PC Based Control Systems
Advantages
- lower initial cost
- less proprietary hardware
and software required
- straightforward data exchange
with other systems
- speedy information processing
- easy customization
PLC Size Classification
Criteria
- number of inputs and outputs (I/O count)
- cost
- physical size
NanoAllen-Bradley
PLC
PLC PLC-5SLC-500
Allen-Bradley
Micro Family Family
-- handles
smallest sized
- handles
- handles several
up PLC
toup toI/O
960points
thousand
32 I/O
I/Opoints
points
- handles up to 16 I/O points
PLC Instruction Set
(a) a program
(c) FORTRAN
(d) a microprocessor
12. This symbol in a ladder logic diagram:
(b) cost
(d) manufacturer