Introduction to PLCs
Introduction to PLCs. MAIN 222 Industrial Controllers. Introduction. Why Automate? At the end of this lesson you will be able to define PLC definitions and simple operations of a PLC. What is difference between Relay Logic and PLC logic Where is it used. Why Use A PLC.
Introduction to PLCs
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Introduction to PLCs MAIN 222 Industrial Controllers
Introduction • Why Automate? • At the end of this lesson you will be able to define PLC definitions and simple operations of a PLC. • What is difference between Relay Logic and PLC logic • Where is it used
Why Use A PLC • Gain Complete Control • Achieve Consistency • Improve Quality and Accuracy • Work in Difficult Environment • Increase Productivity • Lower Cost to make Product • Control Inventory
Vocabulary • Memory • Inputs • Outputs • I/O • Address • Status Table • See p1-6 of Series 90 Micro Workshop
Vocabulary • Normally Open Contacts • Normally Closed Contact • PID • Scan Time • Register • Flash Memory • See p 1-7 Series 90 Workshop
GE Specific / Digital Terms • Super Cap • PWM • SNP • P/S • Byte • Word • And • Or
PLC Configurations • Integral or a shoebox or small brick sized device • Series 90 Micro GE Fanuc PLc • Advantages less expensive small • Disadvantages not repairable limited I/O limited I/O types
PLC Configurations • Modular I/O cards fit in a rack • Series 90-30 or Series 90-70GE Fanuc PLC • Advantages repairable , flexible • Disadvantages expensive, larger in size
Summary • There are many different types of PLCs • GE • Allan Bradley • All must use the same common micro controller system of working • All use digital controls bits to address and register information
Where to Get More Information • www.plcs.net • Series 90-30 X Student Guide