Programmable Logic Controllers
Programmable Logic Controllers
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ISBN: 9780073373843
Author: Frank D. Petruzella
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 8, Problem 11RQ
Program Plan Intro

a.

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC):

  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a specialized computer used in industrial segments to control machines and process.
  • PLC is program that consists of a set of instructions which resembles the controlling functions needed to perform specific tasks.
  • The function of PLC is similar to that of a relay and hence, in an industrial segment a relay is greatly replaced by a suitable PLC.
  • When compared to general Personal Computer (PC), a PLC is available in small and tiny sizes.
  • The basic architecture of a PLC consists of an input-output interface module and a small Central Processing Unit (CPU) that runs by control programming language.

PLC counter:

  • A counter is a PLC instruction which counts up or down when the input transfers from an off state (false) to an on state (true).
  • The three different types of counters instructions are as follows:
    • Up counter
    • Down counter
    • Combined counter

Explanation of Solution

b.

Underflow bit of a down-counter:

  • An underflow occurs when the count value goes below its preset value...

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