Reg. No.

MANIPAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Manipal University

SIXTH SEMESTER B.Tech. (I & C E) DEGREE END SEMESTER EXAMINATION

May/June 2015
SUBJECT : OE - PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (ICE - 344)

TIME: 3 HOURS MAX. MARKS: 50

Instructions to candidates
 Answer ANY FIVE full questions.
 Missing data may be suitably assumed.
 Draw diagram wherever required and label it.

1A. With the help of a block diagram describe the steps for transferring a sensor data to PLC. What are
the safety constraints involved?
1B. Write about sinking device with a sourcing input module and sourcing device with sinking output
module.
1C. Draw the structural and functional block diagram of PLC.
(5+3+2)
2A.

Develop a ladder logic for the following condition

 When the start button is pressed, the robot starts its arm clockwise.
 When the robot arm has moved to the position of the work on the conveyor A, arm grasps
the work.
 When the arm has grasped the work, it rotates in counter clockwise.
 When the arm has rotated to the position of the conveyor B, it releases the work.

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  Eight hours once robot should give an alarm indication for inspection.
2B. Illustrate with appropriate diagram what are the rules for constructing proper ladder logic.
2C. What are the different modes of operation of photoelectric sensor, mention any one advantage and
disadvantage
(5+3+2)
3A.

In this application a lifter motor is used a tray of PCB boards up, before being pushed up the piston
onto the conveyor for packing. When the start button is pressed, the conveyer motor and the lifter
motor will turn on. The proximity switch will temporarily stop the lifter motor for the position to
push the PCB onto the conveyor belt. After the PCB is pushed, the piston will retract and the lifter
motor starts again. The whole procedure should take place within 45 sec; if it exceeds an alarm sign
should be done. Develop appropriate ladder logic.
3B. With an example, draw the block diagram for the following:
i. FAL
ii. FLL
3C. Draw the electrical symbol for the following devices
a. alarm
b. horn
c. solenoid valve
d. motor over load contact
(5+3+2)
4A. Explain all types of PLC troubleshooting methods.

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4B. How a contractor works ?. Explain the advantage of using magnetic contractor.
4C. What are the possible reasons for the failure of an input LED to illuminate.
(6+2+2)
5A. In PLC redundancy which technique is mostly recommended for SCADA system. Brief about
different redundancy techniques used in automation domain.
5B. Brief about commonly used network topologies in automation domain and what are the merits and
demerits.
5C. Why PLC is recommended controller for SCADA system ?
(2+6+2)
6A. With the block diagram explain the working of analog controller with an example process. Also
draw the response curve.
6B. Give an overview about different auxiliary commands and function used in PLC.
(7+3)

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