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    Programmable Logic Controller

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    The document discusses programmable logic controllers (PLCs). It defines a PLC as an industrial computer used to monitor inputs and control outputs to automate machines and processes. The document outlines key advantages of PLCs like ruggedness and built-in interfacing. It describes common hardware components of a PLC system including the power supply, processor, and input/output modules. Finally, it discusses popular PLC communication networks like MPI, Profibus, and Industrial Ethernet and the hardware configuration process using STEP 7 software.

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    The document discusses programmable logic controllers (PLCs). It defines a PLC as an industrial computer used to monitor inputs and control outputs to automate machines and processes. The document outlines key advantages of PLCs like ruggedness and built-in interfacing. It describes common hardware components of a PLC system including the power supply, processor, and input/output modules. Finally, it discusses popular PLC communication networks like MPI, Profibus, and Industrial Ethernet and the hardware configuration process using STEP 7 software.

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    PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER

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    The document discusses programmable logic controllers (PLCs). It defines a PLC as an industrial computer used to monitor inputs and control outputs to automate machines and processes. The document outlines key advantages of PLCs like ruggedness and built-in interfacing. It describes common hardware components of a PLC system including the power supply, processor, and input/output modules. Finally, it discusses popular PLC communication networks like MPI, Profibus, and Industrial Ethernet and the hardware configuration process using STEP 7 software.

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    Programmable Logic Controller

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    The document discusses programmable logic controllers (PLCs). It defines a PLC as an industrial computer used to monitor inputs and control outputs to automate machines and processes. The document outlines key advantages of PLCs like ruggedness and built-in interfacing. It describes common hardware components of a PLC system including the power supply, processor, and input/output modules. Finally, it discusses popular PLC communication networks like MPI, Profibus, and Industrial Ethernet and the hardware configuration process using STEP 7 software.

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    PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC

    CONTROLLER

    Prepared By:
    Muhmmad Jahangir 13B-013-IC
    Arsalan Ahmed 13B-015-IC
    What does ‘PLC’ mean?
    A PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers)  is an industrial computer used
    to monitor inputs, and depending upon their state make decisions based on
    its program or logic, to control (turn on/off) its outputs to automate a
    machine or a process.
    Advantages of PLC control

     Rugged and designed to withstand vibrations, temperature, humidity, and


    noise.

     Have interfacing for inputs and outputs already inside the controller.

     Easily programmed and have an easily understood programming language.


    Hardware Components
    of a PLC System

     Power supply unit

     Processor unit (CPU)

     Input/Output
    Power Supply Module

     Most PLC controllers work either at


    24 VDC or 220 VAC. Some PLC
    controllers have electrical supply as
    a separate module, while small and
    medium series already contain the
    supply module.
    Central Processing Unit (CPU)

     CPU – Microprocessor based, may allow


    arithmetic operations, logic operators,
    block memory moves, computer interface,
    local area network, functions, etc.
    CPU makes a great number of check-ups
    of the PLC controller itself so eventual
    errors would be discovered early.
    I/O Sections

     Inputs monitor field devices, such as


    switches and sensors.

     Outputs control other devices, such as


    motors, pumps, solenoid valves, and lights.
    PLC Communication Networks
    In industry most commonly using PLC communication networks are:

     Multi Point Interface (MPI)

     Profibus

     Industrial Ethernet
    Multi Point Interface (MPI)

     MPI (Multi Point Interface) is suitable for small size networks.

     It can only be used in conjunction with the SIMATIC S7.

     The MPI uses the MPI interface of the PLCs central processor card for the
    communication.

     This interface has been designed as a programming interface and quickly


    reaches its performance limits with increasing communication demands.
    Profibus

     The PROFIBUS (Process Field Bus) is used to transfer small to medium


    sized data amounts between few communication partners.

     With the DP (Decentralized Periphery) protocol, PROFIBUS is used for


    the communication to intelligent field devices.

     This type of communication is characterized by quick, cyclic data


    transfers.
    Industrial Ethernet

     The Industrial Ethernet is used to transfer large amounts of data over long
    distances between a large number of stations.

     The Industrial Ethernet is the most powerful network available for the
    industrial communication.


    It can be configured and expanded easily without great effort.
    Hardware Configuration

     The range of PLC manufacturing vendors is vast.

     But Siemens & Allen Bradley (AB) PLCs are most famous PLCs using
    worldwide.

     Here, we are discussing the siemens PLC hardware configuration

     Software use for hardware configuration and programming of siemens PLC


    is SIMATIC MANAGER (STEP 7)
    Hardware Configuration

     STEP 7 standard Package provides a series of applications (tools) within


    the software.
    Hardware Configuration
     The term "configuring" refers to the arranging of racks, modules,
    distributed I/O (DP) racks, and interface sub modules.
    Hardware Configuration

     In the configuration table, STEP 7 automatically assigns an address to each


    module.

     You can change the addresses of the modules.

     You can modify it as necessary, and download it to you PLC.

     When the PLC starts up, the CPU compares the preset configuration
    created in STEP 7 with the actual configuration of the plant. Any errors are
    therefore recognized immediately and reported.
    Programming

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