This document outlines an assignment for an automation course, asking students to address topics related to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and automation systems, including the history and basic components of automation, open and closed loop control systems, PLC components and types, PLC programming and applications, and PLC selection criteria. Specifically, it provides 19 questions for students to answer relating to the purpose of automation, PLC components and brands, PLC programming equipment, definitions of PLCs, benefits of automation, and applications of PLCs.
This document outlines an assignment for an automation course, asking students to address topics related to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and automation systems, including the history and basic components of automation, open and closed loop control systems, PLC components and types, PLC programming and applications, and PLC selection criteria. Specifically, it provides 19 questions for students to answer relating to the purpose of automation, PLC components and brands, PLC programming equipment, definitions of PLCs, benefits of automation, and applications of PLCs.
This document outlines an assignment for an automation course, asking students to address topics related to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and automation systems, including the history and basic components of automation, open and closed loop control systems, PLC components and types, PLC programming and applications, and PLC selection criteria. Specifically, it provides 19 questions for students to answer relating to the purpose of automation, PLC components and brands, PLC programming equipment, definitions of PLCs, benefits of automation, and applications of PLCs.
2. Explain basic components of Automation? 3. Explain history of Automation? 4. Explain open loop and close loop system? 5. Classify controller? 6. What is PLC? 7. What is the role of PLC in Automation? 8. What are the different components of PLC? 9. What are the types of PLC? 10. What are the different PLC brands? 11. Explain the difference between Compact and Modular PLC? 12. Draw & Explain Operational sections of CPU. 13. State various advantages and disadvantages of PLC. 14. Draw and explain the block diagram of Programmable Logic Controller. 15. What is Programming Equipment? State their types. 16. Define Programmable logic controller as per NEEMA. 17. What are various benefits of automation? 18. State and explain various applications of PLC. 19. State the selection criteria for PLC.