Programmable

Logic Controller

ITZEL BERENICE BARAJAS OBRERO

YULISSA MICHELLE SOLÓRZANO RODRÍGUEZ
PLC Machine History

 The first PLC was invented by Morley in 1969 who is considered to be

the “father” of the PLC. The models name was 084 and was created
for General Motors.

 In 1973, the first commercial PLC machine was born and Michael
Greenberg is the designer.
What is a PLC?

 It’s a digital computer used for the automation of various electro-

mechanical processes in industries. They are designed to survive in
harsh situations and shielded from heat, cold, dust, and moisture
etc.
Programming languages

 Ladder Logic
 Function Block Diagram (FBD)
 Structured Text (ST)
 Instruction List (IL)
 Sequential Function Chart (SFC).
Looking at the Inside of a PLC
Machine
 CPU: Central Processing Unit: Keeps checking the PLC controller to
avoid errors.
 Memory : RAM stores the information of the status of input and
output devices
 I/O section
 O/P section
 Power supply
 System Buses
Advantages of PLCs

 Flexibility in programming and reprogramming.

 Cost effective for controlling complex systems.
 High speed of operation.
 Ability to communicate with computer systems in the plant.
 Ease of maintenance.
 Reduced space.
 Energy saving.
Disadvantages of PLCs

 Fixed Circuit Operations.

 PLCs manufacturers offer only closed architectures.
Applications

 1) Robots
manufacturing and
control
 2) Car park control
 3) Train control station
system
 4) Food processing
Bibliography

 http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/programmed-logic-
controller-PLC

 http://www.ebay.com/gds/How-Does-a-PLC-Work-
/10000000178758446/g.html