PLC Programming Languages: The term PLC programming languages refers to the method by which the user communicates information to the PLC. The two most common language strucÂtures are ladder diagram language and Boolean language. Ladder…
Master Control: Master control can be considered the emergency stop switches. An emergency stop switch typically is a big red button on a machine that will shut it off in cases of emergency. It is…
AC Input: The, ac input modules that are commonly available work with 24, 48, 110 and 220 V. It is important to use the one that fits the needs based upon the inputs devices (voltage)…
DC Inputs: The, dc inputs modules commonly available will work with 5, 12, 24 and 48 volts. The DC Inputs modules allow us to connect either PNP (sourcing) or NPN (sinking) transistor type devices to them.…
Symbol Counter: Symbol Counter - A counter is a simple device used for counting. There are different types of counters. There are up-counters (that only count up 1, 2, 3 ...). These are called CTU (Count…
Timer: Timer is an instruction that waits a set amount of time before doing something. The different kinds of timers are available with different manufacturers. Most of the timers are: ON-delay Timer: This type of…
PLC Register: PLC Register - Let us consider a simple example and compare the ladder diagram with its real world external physically connected relay circuit. In Fig. 21.32 (a), the coil circuit will be energized when…
Relays Definition: The main purpose of a PLC is to replace real world relays. A Relays Definition is basically an electro-magnetic switch. When a voltage is applied to the coil, a magnetic field is generated. This…
PLC Applications: The PLC Applications takes a certain amount of time to react to changes. The total response time of the PLC is a fact that has to be considered while selecting a PLC for some…
PLC System Operation: A PLC System Operation works by continually scanning a program. This scan cycle can be considered as made up of three important states as shown in Fig. 21.23. In addition there are…
