1.

Processor Module

• the “brain” of the PLC

• The processor module consists of the microprocessor,

system memory, communication ports and in some
cases, the system power supply to power the processor
and I/O modules.

• The processor module is generally selected according to

memory size required for the program to be implemented
(program words)

Dr. Mohammad Aqel ITME4340: Programmable Logic Controllers 9

Al-Azhar University-Gaza 2nd Semester 2019/2020