Internshala PLC Programming Training

Solution Assignment – 2

Q1. Draw the PLC block diagram.

Answer:

Q2. List the advantages of PLC over conventional relay systems?

Answer:

Following are the responses:

a) Ability to interface / communicate with computers

b) Simple programming
c) High reliability.
d) Easy maintenance
e) Rugged construction - can operate in extremely harsh conditions
f) Small size
g) Easy expandability
h) Economical in long term
Q3. Differentiate between Compact PLC and Modular PLC.

Answer:

Compact PLC Modular PLC

Cannot be further modified Can be further modified

Inbuilt power supply Separate power supply

Has I/O module on board Different I/O modules are to be

connected separately

Used for basic functions Used in heavy applications like power

plant control etc

Q4. List down names of PLC manufacturers along with a few model numbers.

Answer:

Siemens- S7-300, yokogawa-ALE111 , ABB- ACS500, Allen Bradley- micrologix 1400, Rockwell-
SLC 500, mitsubishi- MelSec QnAS, Honeywell-ML50, omron- C200H alpha, are some of the
manufacturers of plc across the world.

Q5. Which type of PLC’s should be preferred for the following applications?

a) Controlling a heater drum in a cement plant

b) Petroleum refinery
c) Application to count objects on a conveyor belt
d) Red Yellow Green signal control

Answers:

a) Controlling a heater drum in a cement plant- modular

b) Petroleum refinery- modular plc
c) Application to count objects on a conveyor belt- compact plc
d) Red Yellow Green signal control- compact plc