Programmable Logic Controllers Overview

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What is the full form of PLC?

Programmable Logic Controller

What is the primary purpose of a PLC?

To control industrial processes by monitoring inputs and controlling outputs based on a programmed logic.

What are the 5 main parts of a PLC?

  • CPU (Central Processing Unit) (correct)
  • Input Module (correct)
  • Output Module (correct)
  • Programming Device (correct)
  • Power Supply (correct)

Describe the role of the CPU in a PLC.

<p>The CPU of a PLC functions as the brain, processing data, executing control instructions, and managing the overall operations of the PLC.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A PLC is typically programmed using a smartphone.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A PLC continuously monitors the status of ______ devices and makes decisions based on a custom program.

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What is the basic process of how a PLC operates?

<p>A PLC receives signals from input sensors or devices, processes the data based on its programmed logic, and then sends signals to output devices or actuators to perform actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ladder diagram is a programming language used for PLCs.

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What are the key components of a ladder diagram?

<p>Rails (A), Input Contacts (B), Rungs (C), Output Coils (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of rails in a ladder diagram?

<p>Rails represent the power supply to the PLC.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do rungs represent in a ladder diagram?

<p>Rungs represent the control logic and contain the actual control instructions for the PLC.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do input contacts represent in a ladder diagram?

<p>Input contacts symbolize input devices, such as switches, sensors, and push buttons</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are output coils used to represent in a ladder diagram?

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A normally open contact is closed when at rest.

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A normally closed contact is open when at rest.

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Where does a PLC receive signals from?

<p>Input terminals</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the devices that a PLC controls?

<p>Output devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

A pilot light is used to visually monitor the status of specific functions in a PLC controlled process.

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What is a relay?

<p>An electrically operated switch used to control a circuit by means of electromagnetic mechanism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Relays are often used to control loads with voltages that are not similar to the PLC's output.

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What are PLC counters?

<p>PLCs can count specific events like a certain number of button pushes or the number of times a motor cycles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are input devices connected to a PLC?

<p>Through wires that carry signals from the input devices to the PLC's input terminals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What is the purpose of a PLC?

A device used to monitor sensors, process data, and control actuators based on programmed logic.

What is the function of the power supply in a PLC?

The power supply provides electrical energy to the PLC and its components.

What is the role of input modules in a PLC?

Input modules receive signals from devices such as switches, sensors, and push buttons, converting them into a format that the PLC understands.

What is the purpose of output modules in a PLC?

Output modules send control signals to actuators, such as motors, relays, or lights, based on the logic of the program.

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What is the function of the CPU in a PLC?

The CPU is the brains of the PLC. It processes data, executes instructions, and manages operations.

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How is the logic of a PLC created?

A programming device, typically a computer, allows users to develop and configure the PLC's program.

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How does a PLC operate?

The PLC continuously monitors the status of input devices and uses a customized program to make decisions, then controls the status of output devices.

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What is a ladder diagram?

A ladder diagram is a graphical programming language used to create PLC programs. It consists of rails, rungs, input contacts, and output coils.

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What are the rails in a ladder diagram?

The vertical lines at the ends of the diagram represent the power supply.

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What are the rungs in a ladder diagram?

The horizontal lines connecting the rails represent specific control instructions.

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What are input contacts in a ladder diagram?

Input contacts symbolize input devices, conveying the status of switches, sensors, or push buttons.

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What are output coils in a ladder diagram?

Output coils represent the output devices controlled by the logic, such as motors, lights, or relays.

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What is a normally open contact?

A normally open contact is an input device that only allows current to pass through when the switch is closed.

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What is a normally closed contact?

A normally closed contact is an input device that allows current to pass through when the switch is open, stopping current flow when the switch is closed.

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What is the + terminal on a PLC?

A terminal used to connect the positive wire of the power supply to the PLC.

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What is the – terminal on a PLC?

A terminal used to connect the negative wire of the power supply to the PLC.

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What are input terminals on a PLC?

Terminals on the PLC where input devices, like sensors and switches, are wired to provide signals.

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What are output terminals on a PLC?

Terminals on the PLC where output signals are sent to control actuators, like motors and relays.

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What is a normally open push button?

A normally open push button is a type of input device that requires a press to close the contact, allowing current to flow.

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What is a normally closed push button?

A normally closed push button is a type of input device that is closed when not pressed, allowing current to flow. Pressing the button opens the contact, interrupting current flow.

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What is a pilot light?

A pilot light is used to visually indicate the status of a component or process within a PLC system, often turning on or off to show activation.

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What is a relay?

A relay is an electrically-operated switch that allows a PLC to control high-voltage loads that the PLC cannot directly handle.

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What is a counter in a PLC?

A counter is an instruction within a PLC program that can track the number of times a specific event occurs.

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How are input devices connected to a PLC?

Connecting an input device to a PLC involves wiring the device's terminals to the corresponding input terminals on the PLC.

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How are output devices connected to a PLC?

Connecting an output device involves wiring the device's terminals to the PLC's output terminals, allowing the PLC to send control signals.

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What are some examples of how PLCs are used in industry?

PLC programs can be used to automate many complex industrial processes, such as controlling machines, monitoring equipment, or managing production lines.

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Study Notes

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

  • A PLC is a programmable device used to control industrial processes
  • PLCs monitor inputs and control outputs based on programmed logic
  • The primary purpose is controlling industrial processes

Main Parts of a PLC

  • Power Supply: Provides the necessary power to the PLC and its components
  • Input Module: Receives signals from sensors and input devices
  • Output Module: Sends signals to actuators
  • CPU (Central Processing Unit): The brain of the PLC; processes data, executes instructions, and manages overall operation
  • Programming Device: Used to create and configure the programmed logic (typically a computer)

PLC Operation

  • Continuously monitors the status of input devices
  • Makes decisions based on a customized program
  • Controls the state of output devices
  • Receives signals from input sensors or devices
  • Processes data based on programmed logic
  • Sends signals to output devices or actuators to perform actions
  • Actions include starting/stopping motors, opening/closing valves, and displaying information

How to program a PLC (Ladder Diagram)

  • Rails: Vertical lines representing the power supply
  • Rung: Horizontal lines connecting the rails and representing control logic
  • Input Contact: Symbols for input devices (switches, sensors, push-buttons)
  • Output Coil: Symbols for output devices (motors, lights, relays)

Basic PLC Instructions

  • Normally Open Contact: A switch that is open when at rest, does not allow current to pass; becomes closed when the switch is pressed
  • Normally Closed Contact: A switch that is closed when at rest, allows current to pass; becomes open when the switch is pressed

PLC Input and Output

  • Input Terminals: Locations where the PLC receives signals from field devices
  • Output Terminals: Locations where the PLC sends control signals to actuate devices

PLC Input Devices

  • Normally Open Push Button: Inititally Open, closes when pressed.
  • Normally Closed Push Button: Initially Closed, Opens when pressed.
  • Switches: A simple on/off switch

PLC Output Devices

  • Pilot Light: A visual indicator of the status of a process
  • Relay: An electrically operated switch used to control higher voltage loads than the PLC can directly control

Connecting Input Devices to PLC

  • Input devices are wired to the input terminals of the PLC to provide real-time data regarding the state of various elements.

Connecting Output Devices to PLC

  • Output devices are connected to the output terminals of the PLC, enabling control signals to operate the devices
  • Devices like motors, relays, and lights are controlled in relation to the programmed logic

PLC Counter

  • Internal PLC instructions used to count inputs or outputs

PLC Relay:

  • An electrically operated switch that enables the PLC to control higher voltage loads than it could directly manage.

PLC Wiring System

  • Methods used for connecting various components to a PLC for functioning.

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