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ECT 464. Introduction to PLC’s. Your words are windows to your heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. Matthew 12:34. ECT 464 Grading. Homework & Quizzes 25 % Labs 25 % Midterm Exam 25 % Final Exam 25 %. Textbook.
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ECT 464 Introduction to PLC’s
Your words are windows to your heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. Matthew 12:34
ECT 464 Grading Homework & Quizzes 25 % Labs 25 %Midterm Exam 25 %Final Exam 25 %
Textbook • Erickson. Programmable Logic Controllers; An Emphasis on Design and Application, Dogwood Valley Press, 2005. • ISBN 0-9766259-0-3
What is a PLC? Industrial PC with I/O (PLC) A device used to automate monitoring and control of industrial plant. A set of control relays Computer with dedicated I/O Widespread in industry Instructions in ladder logic, ladder diagram Display monitor, but no keyboard Noise/Humidity/Temperature/Vibration/EMI resilient
PLC Architecture CPU Memory Programming Interface Communication Interfaces I/O Power Supply
Major PLC Manufacturers (by US market share) Allen Bradley (Rockwell) Modicon (Schneider) General Electric – Fanuc Siemens Omron Mitsubishi
Minor PLC Manufacturers(alphabetical) Cutler Hammer Enertron Keyence Koyo Reliance Toshiba Yokogawa (83 more PLC Manufacturers)
Types of PLC’s Fixed vs. Variable Size: Pico or Nano Micro Small Large Specialty I/O
PLC Languages Ladder Logic Function Block Diagram Structured Text Instruction List Sequential Function Chart
PLC Control Methods Discrete Analog Sequential (Drum) Recipe
PLC Uses in Industry Automotive Building Automation Cement & Glass Chemical Electrical Electronic Electric Power Fabricated Metals Food & Beverage Machinery Metals & Mining Oil & Gas Pharmaceuticals Pulp & Paper Refining Water & Wastewater