Advantages of PLC used in system over relay systems:

1 In a PLC based system we can easily identify the exact

location of the fault by simply seeing on the system monitor
but where as in conventional relay systems it is difficult to
identify the fault location.
2 If we want to modify any changes in circuit, in PLC based
systems we can easily modify the circuit by just changing the
ladder diagram circuit and upload it to the system, but in an
over relay based systems it is very difficult to modify the
circuit we had to replace it with new one.
3 Power consumption by a PLC based system is very less
compared to relay based systems.
4 A multiple devices like (alarms, motor, sensors, pressure
gauge , etc..,) can be install in a single PLC system but where
as in relay based system it is not possible to get all the
devices all in one system we need to combine them
separately.
5 Some PLC can be connected to HMI (Human Machine
Interfaces) where we can simply operate the device from the
motor terminal by a small display unit it is not possible in reply
based systems.
6 In PLC any complex logics can be built easily by having some
system knowledge but in conventional relay system it is
difficult to have a very complex logics.
7 The fault clearance in PLC is very easy and it is maintenance
free.
8 It can work at any temperatures with easy.
Disadvantages of PLC:
1 The initial cost of PLC is more and it cannot be used for small
ratings.
2 PLC are designed using semiconductors and it can have
thermal effects.
3 It requires computer knowledge and requires skilled workers.