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PLC Introduction Basics
PLC Introduction Basics
CONTROLLER
HARISH Y
Contents
►Introduction
►Structure and components
►Operation
►Programming
►Basic Terminologies
►Suppliers
►Communication
►Advantages
Introduction
What is PLC?
1. Program Memory
The all instructions of the program
reside in this memory.
2. Data Memory
The all data and information is stored in
this memory.
Memory Map
SCANNING
During each operating
cycle, the processor
reads all inputs, takes
these values, and
energizes or de-
energizes the outputs
according to the user
program.
MODES OF OPERATION
A PLC has basically two modes of
operation.
1. Program Mode
2. Run Mode
1. Ladder Logic
2. Statement List
3. Function Block Diagram
4. Instruction List
5. Sequential Flow Chart
LADDER LOGIC
The Ladder Logic is the representation of logic
through the ladders or ON and OFF switches.
Siemens Omron
Allen-Bradley Schneider Electric
IDEC General Electric
ABB Mitsubishi
Communication
► PLCs have built in communications ports 9-Pin
RS232, and optionally for RS485 and Ethernet.