Programme
Course code
Title
[Link] (ECS)
16ECU18
Programmable Logic
Controller
Course Objective
To provide the knowledge in PLC architecture, Programming skill in
PLC and working knowledge in PLC applications.
Expected Level of Output
Conceptual and Programming Level
Department offered
Electronics and Communication Systems
Course Inputs
:
Text
Book
Chapter
Instructional
Hours
A
A
4
4
2
2
Ladder and Functional Block Programming:
Ladder diagrams
Logic functions; Latching; Multiple outputs
Functional blocks
PLC instructions
Relay type instructions
Instruction addressing; Branch Instructions;
Internal relay instructions
Programming Examine IF closed and Examine
IF open instructions; Modes of operation
Converting relay schematics into PLC ladder
programs; Writing a ladder logic program
directly from a narrative description
Unit
Description
Programmable Logic Controller:
Controllers; Hardware
Internal Architecture of a PLC
Input Devices: Mechanical switches; Proximity
switches; Photoelectric sensors and switches;
Temperature sensors
Position/Displacement sensors; Strain gauges;
Pressure sensors; Liquid level detectors; Fluid
flow measurement; Smart sensors
Output Devices: Relay; Directional control
valves; Motors; Stepper motors
Examples of PLC applications
I/O Processing:
Input units; Output units
Signal conditioning; Remote connections
II
III
Processing Inputs; I/O Addresses
Program examples: Lamp and Valve operation
program, Location of stop switches, Motorized
door, Filling operation
IV
PLC Timer and Counter
Timer Instructions: ON-Delay timer
instructions; OFF-Delay timer instructions
Counter Instructions: UP Counter; Down
Counter
Allen-Bradley SLC-500 PLC Instructions:
Program control instructions; Data manipulation
instructions; Math instructions
Applications of PLC
Simple sequence control concepts; Automatic
packing mechanism
Automatic control of warehouse door;
Automatic lubricating oil supplier
Conveyor belt motor control;
Bottle label detection
Ball sorter mechanism
Revision
A&B
5&6
2
5
Total Hours
66
Note: 80% Theory; 20% Programs
CIA 25 marks; End Semester: 75 marks
MAP code: D
Text Books:
A. W. Bolton, "Programmable Logic Controllers", 5th Edition, Elsevier India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi,
2011.
B. Frank D. Petruzella, Programmable Logic Controllers, Tata McGraw Hill, Third edition, 2010.
C. [Link]
Reference Manuals:
A. Siemens PLC Handbook
B. Allen-Bradley PLC Handbook