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Who is considered the father of PLC?

  • SCADA systems
  • Dick Morley (correct)
  • Modicon 084
  • General Motors

    • What is a programmable logic controller (PLC)?

  • A ruggedized industrial computer (correct)
  • A digital computer used to control machinery
  • A device with thousands of I/O
  • A device resistant to electrical noise

    • What is the purpose of a PLC?

  • To withstand extended temperature ranges
  • To control machinery (correct)
  • To diagnose process faults
  • To network with other PLCs

    • What are the characteristics of a PLC?

    <p>Ruggedized and adapted for industrial use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Dick Morley invent?

    <p>Modicon 084</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a disadvantage of using relay-based circuitry in manufacturing plants before PLCs were introduced?

    <p>Relays were costly and required constant maintenance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why ladder logic was created as the first PLC programming language?

    <p>To maintain a similarity to the old relay-based system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is ladder logic called 'ladder logic'?

    <p>Because it is shaped like a ladder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are ladder diagrams used for in manufacturing plants?

    <p>To energize different loads.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main components of ladder logic?

    <p>Conditions and instructions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

    • Dick Morley is considered the father of PLC.

    Definition and Purpose of PLC

    • A programmable logic controller (PLC) is a digital computer used to control and monitor industrial processes and machinery.
    • The purpose of a PLC is to control and automate industrial processes, replacing relay-based circuitry.

    Characteristics of PLC

    • PLCs are programmable, flexible, and modular.
    • They are resistant to noise, vibration, and temperature changes.

    Dick Morley's Invention

    • Dick Morley invented the first PLC, the Modicon 084, in 1969.

    Disadvantages of Relay-Based Circuitry

    • A disadvantage of using relay-based circuitry in manufacturing plants before PLCs was that it was bulky, expensive, and prone to mechanical failure.

    Ladder Logic

    • Ladder logic was created as the first PLC programming language to simplify programming for electricians and technicians who were familiar with relay-based circuitry.
    • Ladder logic is called 'ladder logic' because it resembles a ladder with two vertical rails and a series of horizontal rungs.
    • Ladder diagrams are used to program PLCs and describe the logical flow of a program.

    Components of Ladder Logic

    • The two main components of ladder logic are contacts and coils.
    • Contacts are used to examine the status of inputs, and coils are used to control outputs.

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    Test your knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) with this quiz! Learn about the functions and applications of PLCs in industrial automation and control systems.

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