PLC Programming Languages

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 struc­tures are ladder diagram…

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Master Control

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…

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Timer

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:…

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PLC Register

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…

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PLC Structure

PLC Structure: The PLC Structure mainly consists of a CPU, memory areas, and appropriate circuits to receive input/output data as shown in Fig. 21.22. A PLC can be considered as…

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PLC Definition

PLC Definition(Programmable Logic Controller or Program­mable Controller): PLC Definition - Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) or commonly simply called a Program­mable Controller, is a solid state, digital, industrial computer. It is…

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Data Logger Operation

Data Logger Operation: Data Logger Operation - For proper understanding of a Data Logger Operation, it is essential to understand the difference between analog and digital signals. For example, measurement…

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Differential Instrumentation Amplifier Transducer Bridge

Differential Instrumentation Amplifier Transducer Bridge: Figure 14.25 shows a simplified circuit of a Differential Instrumentation Amplifier Transducer Bridge. In this circuit a resistive transducer (whose resistance changes as a function…

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