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Lesson 2
Unit aim
This unit will give learners an
understand of the use and
applications of programmable logic
controllers (PLCs).
The software and hardware that
makes up a PLC and the interaction
needed between the component
parts.
Buses
The information within the PLC is
carried by means of digital signals,
these internal paths along which
digital signals flow are called Buses.
In a physical sense, a bus is just a
number of conductors along which
electrical signals can flow.
Bus diagram
Buses
The information is transmitted in binary form.
The data bus carries the data used in the processing
done by the CPU.
The address bus is used to carry the addresses of
memory locations.
The control bus carries the signals used by the CPU
for control, such as to inform memory devices
whether they are to receive data from an input or
output data.
The system bus is used for communications between
the input/output ports and input/output units.
Hardware design
The hardware design for a programmable
logic controller is such that it is able to
withstand typical industrial
environments such as?
1. Signal levels
2. Heat
3. Humidity
4. Fluctuations in current supply
5. Mechanical impact
Group exercise
Identify the components of the TSX
Micro PLC.
Strip down PLC and attach
identification cards next to what you
think is the component.
Do not be heavy handed with this
electronic equipment.
Visit
Sutton seeds Visit.
VRQ/ND Elc Year 2 Tuesday 7th
October 1500.
NED Year 1 Monday 13th October
1300.
ND Mec year 2 Wednesday 15th
October 1500.