EI6702-Logic and Distributed Control System

VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE
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Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
EI 6702– Logic and Distributed Control System
UNIT I-PART A
1. Define PLC. BTL 1
2. Name the Programming devices available to program the PLC BTL 1
3. Name the different modules involved in PLC architecture. BTL 1
4. List some of the input and output devices of PLC with their symbols. BTL 1
5. Describe briefly the importance of optocoupler. BTL 1
6. Define program scan BTL 1
7. Discuss the features of PLC. BTL 2
8. Describe the ladder diagram for double input timer. BTL 2
9. Summarize the instruction used for ON delay timer operation in PLC. BTL 2
10. Differentiate PLC and Computer BTL 2
11. Show how ladder diagram is used in PLC. BTL 3
12. Classify the methods available to program PLC. BTL 3
13. Illustrate the importance of counters in PLC. BTL 3
14. Compare Ton and Toff timers BTL 4
15. Explain the advantages of a PLC system over the traditional hardwired control BTL 4
system.
16. Explain the use of timers in PLC BTL 4
17. How do you recommend PLC for a particular process BTL 5
18. Summarize the conditions to develop ladder logic. BTL 5
19. Design a ladder logic diagram for single input timer. BTL 6
20. Develop a simple program using relay ladder logic to implement traffic light control BTL 6
system.
PART B
1 (i) Describe the functioning of analog and digital modules of PLC. (10) BTL1
(ii) Differentiate PLC and Conventional relay based logic system. (6)
(ii)
2 (i) List down the steps to be considered for designing a 16 analog input and 5 (6)
BTL1
digital input, 5 analog output and 2 digital output PLC.
(ii) What is the purpose of input status table and output status in PLC and write (10)
any PLC program using counter instruction.
3 (i) Describe with neat block diagram power supply used for PLC (6) BTL1
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(ii) Explain the architecture of PLC with neat diagram. (10)
4 (i) Discuss the terms a) Horizontal tracing b) Program cycle (6) BTL2
(ii) With a neat block diagram explain the functions of Central Processing Unit of (10)
PLC
5 (i) Summarize the steps in planning a program for larger process using ladder (8) BTL2
diagram construction
(ii) Discuss the I/O modules involved in PLC. (8)
6 (i) Illustrate how to convert the fundamental relay schematic diagrams in to PLC (8) BTL3
ladder logic diagram with an example.
(ii) Write an PLC program for one way traffic control. (8)
7 (i) IIustrate the advantages of PLC over relay logic. (4) BTL3
(ii) With logic ladder program and a timing chart explain Retentive On-Delay (6)
(iii) Timer.
Discuss analog input interface module. (6)
8 (i) Demonstrate how timers and counters are programmed in PLC? Illustrate with (8) BTL4
an example.
(ii) Write about advanced PLC functions and alternative programming languages (8)
9 (i) Draw a ladder diagram to justify a three-motor system having the following (8) BTL5
conditions:Motor 1 (M1) starts as soon as the start switch is on; after 10
seconds, M1 goes off and motor 2 (M2) starts. After 5 seconds, M2 goes off
and M3 starts. After 10 seconds, M3 goes off. M1 starts and the cycle is
repeated. ladder diagram for controlling the level of liquid in a tank between (8)
(ii) Develop
upper and lower limits.
10 (i) (8) BTL6

Design a PLC program to operate a light according to the following sequence
A momentary push button is pressed to start the sequence.
The light is switched on and remains ON for 2 sec.
The light is switched off and remains OFF for 2 sec.
A counter is incremented after this sequence.
The sequence then repeats for a total of 4 counts.
After the fourth count the sequence will stop and counter is reset
(ii) Design a single PLC program of your own choice using ladder logic and (8)
Functional block diagram and compare the same.
11 (i) Draw the ladder diagram for the following function table. (8) BLT4
Inputs – II, 12 Outputs – QI, Q2, Q3, Q4
II I2 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
0 0 I I I I
0 I 0 0 0 0
I 0 0 0 0 0
I I I I I I
(ii) Explain how PLC is helpful in automated process. (8)
12 (i) Describe the brief history of PLC along with its manufacturer.. (8) BLT1
(ii) State the difference between ladder diagram and functional block diagram. (8)
13 (i) Explain the important points that have to be considered in the selection of PLC (16) BTL4
.
14 Discuss the symbols used in both ladder diagram and function block diagram (16) BLT2
and explain the function of each symbol.
UNIT II-PART A
1. Define Program control instruction with an example. BTL 1
2. Write a simple program using PLC to implement the EXOR logic gate. BTL 1
3. Write the format of multiply and divide instructions. BTL 1
4. List some of the sequence instructions used in PLC. BTL 1
5. Describe briefly the functional areas in which the programmable controllers are used. BTL 1
6. Define rung and mention some of the programming methods. BTL 1
7. Discuss the limitations of using relay circuits for sequencing operation BTL 2
.
8. Describe the relay logic. BTL 2
9. Summarize the sequence of operations carried out in PLC programming BTL 2
10. Differentiate between relay based PLC and computer based PLC. BTL 2
11. Show how I/O scan is performed in PLC. BTL 3
12. Illustrate the data manipulation instructions of PLC with simple example. BTL 3
13. Illustrate the importance of fail-safe circuits in PLC. BTL 3
14. Point out the use of immediate instructions. BTL 4
15. Explain the advantages of sequencer programming over conventional programming? BTL 4
16. Explain how jump operation is performed in PLC. BTL 4
17. Retentive instructions should not be placed within an MCR zone. Justify BTL 5
18. Summarize the instructions that would be programmed outside the jumped area of a
BTL 5
program
19. Design a PLC ladder diagram to indicate light is to go ON when a count reaches 23
BTL 6
and go OFF when a count reaches 31.
20. What will happen if MCR in the start fence is false. BTL 6
PART-B
1 (i) Describe any typical control application using math instructions of PLC (16) BTL1
2 (i) List the inputs and outputs used in a bottle filling application and write a (10)
BTL1
program using ladder diagrams. Use minimum 6 I/O, 2 timers, 1 counter.
(ii) Can a PC be used as PLC? How? (6)
3 (i) List out the applications of PLC in process sector – mention its inputs and (10)
BTL1
outputs
(ii) Explain the basic jump functions used in PLC with example. (6)
4 (i) Discuss the automatic bottle filling system with hardware and ladder diagram. (8) BTL2
(ii) With an example, explain function block programming for sequence control (8)
application
5 (i) Summarize the various types of programming terminals and devices used in (8) BTL2
programmable controller systems.
(ii) Write a detailed technical note on requirement of communication networks of (8)
PLC
6 (i) Classify the types of instructions in PLC and mention its uses (6) BTL3
(ii) Write a PLC ladder diagram for a process plant. Assume total of 5 inputs and (10)
6 outputs. Mention the I/O’s
7 (i) Demonstrate a non-retentive timer program that will turn on a pilot light after (8) BTL3
a time delay period. Use a thumbwheel switch to vary the preset time-delay
value of the timer.
(ii) Write a PLC program for the following conditions: The oven is to maintain an (8)
average set point temperature of 600 oF with a variation of about 1% between
the off and on cycles.
8 (i) Explain how hardware-to-program interface and program-to-hardware (8) BTL4

interface are established in PLC.
(ii) Propose and explain a safeguard technique for diagnosing failure in the I/O (8)
unit of a PLC
9 (i) State the function of each of the following in the basic safety wiring for a PLC (10) BTL5
installation:
a) Main disconnect switch b) Isolation transformer c) Emergency stops
d) Master control relay
(ii) Why should emergency stop circuits be hardwired instead of programmed? (6)
10 A main conveyor has two conveyors, A and B, feeding it. Feeder conveyor A (8) BTL6
(i) puts six-packs of canned soda on the main conveyor. Feeder conveyor B puts
eight-packs of canned soda on the main conveyor. Both the feeder conveyor
has counters that count the number of packs leaving them. Create a PLC
program to give a total can count on the main conveyor
(ii) Compose the safety considerations that must followed as part of PLC program (8)
11 Compare the standard and safety PLC with regard to (16) BTL4
a) Processors b) Input circuitry c) Output circuitry d) Power supplies
12(i) Explain what, the jump to subroutine instruction allows the program to do? (8) BTL5
(ii) In what type of machine operation can this instruction save a great deal of (8)
duplicate?
13 programming?
Describe the function of the fault routine fi le and the selectable timed (16) BTL2
interrupt function
14 When programming stop buttons, why it is safer to use an NC pushbutton (16) BTL4
programmed to examine for an on condition than an NO pushbutton
programmed
to examine for an off condition?
UNIT III-PART A
1. Define supervisory control. BTL 1
2. Write about Tag and mention its uses. BTL 1
3. What is SCADA? Give any four editors available in SCADA package. BTL 1
4. List the components used in SCADA system. BTL 1
5. Describe briefly the function of DDC BTL 1
6. List the functional units in computer control of processes. BTL 1
7. Discuss the two algorithms used in DDC software. BTL 2
.
8. Describe briefly about Remote Terminal Unit BTL 2
9. Discuss about the various SCADA manufactures? BTL 2
10. Describe the functional units in computer control of processes. BTL 2
11. Show how to acquire the image using SCADA systems? BTL 3
12. Illustrate the need for watch dog timer in a process control computer? BTL 3
13. Show the general block representation of a computer control system? BTL 3
14. Differentiate DDC and SCADA BTL 4
15. What is CIMPLICITY? BTL 4
16. Compare PLC and SCADA BTL 4
17. Why is the digital control necessary in industries? BTL 5
18. Why is it very difficult to use a computer for process control without a real time
BTL 5
clock?
19. Select a process plant of your choice and criticize the use of computer controls over
BTL 6
conventional controls
20. What will happen if communication buses used in process industries are not
BTL 6
standardized?
PART B
1 Describe the components and architecture of SCADA with neat digram. (16) BLT1
2 (i) Describe about direct digital control systems with examples (10) BLT1
(ii) Explain the protocols used in the computer controlled systems and mention its (6)
standards.
3 (i) List the basic blocks involved in computer controlled system and explain the (10) BLT1
same with flow chart of a temperature control process.
(ii) Explain the function of RTU in SCADA system. (6)
4 Distinguish between SCADA and DCS. Explain the hardware architecture of (16)
BLT2
supervisory control.
5 (i) List the functional requirements of a distributed process control system (8) BLT2
(ii) Enumerate the advantages of digital computer control of processes (8)
6 (i) Classify the types of communication buses used in process industries (8) BLT3
(ii) Illustrate any one way that the scan rate for a single RTU could be increased (8)
beyond the scan rate for the other RTUs.
7 Explain in detail about Data Acquisition system for any one plant of your (16) BLT4
choice
8 Explain SCADA system used in Power Plant with a neat diagram. (16) BLT4
9 Explain the DDC structure with neat diagram and compare the advantages of (16) BLT5
DDC over conventional analog systems
10 Design a computer based control system which shows both hardware and (16) BLT6
software requirements for an CSTR process.
11 Write short notes on SCADA system used in (16) BTL1
a) Petroleum Refining Process
b) Water Purification system
12 (16) BTL3
Show how the following units are interfaced in SCADA system and explain
the functions of each unit
a) Human Machine interface unit
b) Master Terminal unit
c) Remote terminal unit
13(i) Analyze how does the Control and Monitoring system communicate with the (8) BTL4
plant floor?
(ii) Explain the fastest method of communicating with the plant floor? (8)
14 (i) Explain how can we provide backup for critical tasks such as plant-floor I/O, (8) BTL4
alarms and trends?
(ii) Discuss what will happen to alarms monitoring if the primary alarms server (8) BT
fails? L2
Unit IV- PART-A
1. Define distributed control system with example. BTL 1
2. Describe LCU? BTL 1
3. Name few popular communication buses used in DCS. BTL 1
4. List any four functional blocks mostly used in commercial DCS. BTL 1
5. Quote the display hierarchy used in the DCS system. BTL 1
6. List different types of operator display. BTL 1
7. Describe the need can be satisfied in designing an industrial grade LCU? BTL 2
8. Summarize the architecture parameter to be considered while selecting LCU? BTL 2
9. Give some application of DCS. BTL 2
10. Give some communication protocol used in distributed control system. BTL 2
11. Examine the approaches in designing a redundant LCU architecture? BTL 3
12. Compare the configuration of the controller. BTL 3
13. Show the function of engineering interface? BTL 3
14. Classify the factors to be considered for types of communication in DCS. BTL 4
15. Differentiate PLC and DCS. BTL 4
16. Analyze the major architectural parameters to be considered for designing a controller BTL 4
for various industrial control applications?
17. Compare the configuration of the controller. BTL 5
18. Compare individual, centralized and distributive control systems. BTL 5
19. Generalize some of the bus standard used in process industries. BTL 6
20. What is the role of communication interfaces in DCS? BTL 6
PART-B
1. Describe the hierarchy of DCS with neat diagram. (16) BTL 1
2. (i)List the components used in distributed control system. (10) BTL 1
(ii)List the requirements of LCU. (6) BTL 1
3. Explain the architecture of distributed control system and its main sub-system. (16) BTL 4
Compare it with SCADA system.
4. (i)Compare DCS and DDC. (8) BTL 5
(ii)Describe the importance of local control unit in DCS. (8) BTL 1
5. (i)Generalize the process interfacing issues related to DCS or Petroleum industry. (8) BTL 6
(ii)How to select topology and communication protocol of process control (8) BTL 6
application?
6. Discuss briefly interaction between LCU architecture and the communication (16) BTL 2
devices in the Distributed control systems.
7. Examine the several functions to be accomplished by the communication (16) BTL 3
interfaces in DCS? Also explain LCU interfaces to distributed systems with
diagram.
8. (i)Summarize the Importance of DCS and software used in DCS. (8) BTL 5
(ii)Explain the LAN topology of DCS in detail. (8) BTL 4
9. “Communication plays a critical role in DCS” is it true? Justify with neat sketch. (16) BTL 5
10. (i)Examine any one popular communication protocol used in field level. (8) BTL 1
(ii)Express the important communication facilities used in Process industry. (8) BTL 2
11. Compare the Architecture of DCS with Architectural parameters (16) BTL 5
12. (i)Compare the DCS with previous architecture (8) BTL 5
(ii)Summarize the typical input output requirements of DCS (8) BTL 2
13. Summarize the on-line LCU diagnosis (16) BTL 2
14. Explain the security design issues fort he LCU (16) BTL 4
Unit V- PART-A
1. Identify the main and sub process involved in iron and steel process? BTL 1
2. List the function of engineering interface hardware. BTL 1
3. Quate the need for HMI. BTL 1
4. List the some specific Process Record keeping requirements. BTL 1
5. Quote the main functions of computers in DCS. BTL 1
6. List the hardware’s of the power plant DCS BTL 1
7. Summarize the communication system requirements in DCS. BTL 2
8. Give the significance of computers in modern control systems. BTL 2
9. Express the features provided in operator interfaces. BTL 2
10. Summarize the applications of DCS in rolling mills BTL 2
11. Examine the features present in operator level interface. BTL 3
12. Classify are the three modes of DCS? BTL 3
13. Show the protocols to be used for communication between a PC Drive/Operator Panels. BTL 3
14. Differentiate between operator and engineering interfaces. BTL 4
15. Briefly explain process diagnostics. BTL 4
16. Order the function of operator interface system. BTL 4
17. What flexibility does the control and monitoring systems provide for defining trend BTL 5
data?
18. Justify the need for operator interfaces in DCS. BTL 5
19. In the steel process, which are all the things to be controlled? BTL 6
20. Prepare the advantages of HIACS 3000 DCS? BTL 6
PART-B
1. Explain the functional requirements of operator interfaces in monitoring process (16) BTL 4
control and process record keeping.
2. (i)List the features present in high level operator interfaces. (8) BTL 1
(ii)Compare the advantage and disadvantages of low and high level operator (8) BTL 5
interfaces.
3. Discuss the low and high level operator interfaces in DCS. (16) BTL 2
4. Examine the structure of typical display hierarchy of industrial control systems (16) BTL 3
with suitable diagram.
5. Describe different types of alarms and alarm management in DCS. (16) BTL 1
6. (i)Explain the importance of operator display used in any of the process (8) BTL 4
industry.
(ii)Analyze the future trends in DCS. (8) BTL 4
7. What is the difference between redundancy and Fault tolerance? Explain the (16) BTL 4
redundancy concept available in controller level with suitable diagram.
8. List the various engineering interfaces used in DCS, with neat diagram. (16) BTL 1
Differentiate low and high level engineering interfaces. s
9. (i)Explain the role of general purpose computers in DCS. (10) BTL 4
(ii)draw the flow chart for distribution of high level functions (6) BTL 5
10. Describe how DCS can be used for controlling Iron and steel plant or (16) BTL 6
Chemical Plants or Cement Plants.(16)
11. Explain the block diagram of industrial DCS in detail (16) BTL 4
12. Apply the general architecture of DCS to any one industrial DCS and (16) BTL 3
compare the major blocks in detail.
13. List the factors to be considered in selecting a DCS (16) BTL 1
14. List he design considerations for Operator input (16) BTL 6

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