Activities Manual for Programmable Logic Controllers
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ISBN: 9781259679568
Author: Petruzella, Frank
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 8, Problem 9RQ
Program Plan Intro
a.
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC):
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a specialized computer used in industrial segments to control machines and process.
- PLC is program that consists of a set of instructions which resembles the controlling functions needed to perform specific tasks.
- The function of PLC is similar to that of a relay and hence, in an industrial segment a relay is greatly replaced by a suitable PLC.
- When compared to general Personal Computer (PC), a PLC is available in small and tiny sizes.
- The basic architecture of a PLC consists of an input-output interface module and a small Central Processing Unit (CPU) that runs by control
programming language.
PLC counter:
- A counter is a PLC instruction which counts up or down when the input transfers from an off state (false) to an on state (true).
- The three different types of counters instructions are as follows:
- Up counter
- Down counter
- Combined counter
Explanation of Solution
b.
Type of counter used:
- The given situation is “Keep track of the current number of parts in a stage of a process as they enter and exit”.
- An up-down counter is used for tracking the current number of parts in a process as they enter and exit...
Explanation of Solution
c.
Type of counter used:
- The given situation is “There are 10 parts in a full hopper. As parts leave, keep track of the number of parts remaining in the hopper”...
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