Introduction of PLC

Name- SAURABH KUMAR

Branch- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
(4th Year)
  History of PLC
o PLC first introduced in 1960's. Earlier were based on the
concept of Relay logic.

o Its development began in 1968 by a US car manufacturing

company. The first PLC which was introduced was
MODICON(Modular Digital Controller) in commercial
field.

o Communication abilities were began on approx. 1973.

They were also used to send and receive varying voltage
which allow them to enter in the analog world.

o In 1980's it shows an attempt in standardize communication

with manufacturing automation protocol(MAP), the size was
also been reduced and programming software is introduced
through programming symbols in instead of dedicated
programming terminals.
  What is “PLC” means?

PLC is a Programmable Logic Controlling device which

control a machine with the help of a logic.

Programmable device like – RAM,ROM, PROM, EROM,

EEROM.

Controlling device like – Microprocessor or Microcontroller.

Logic – Way of operation / working.

  Types of PLC

There are three types of PLC till

now

1. MICRO

2. MINI

3. RACK

And The Latest PLC is

4. NANO
  MICRO PLC

 It is a smaller PLC in the automation field.

 It is having around 15 to 20 input and 10-12 output.
The input/output of the PLC depends on the
manufacturing company.
  MINI PLC

 It is a medium size PLC with 100 to 200

input/output modules.

 The modular construction in MINI

PLC is 8 or 16 bit.
  RACK PLC

 It consist of
thousands of input
and output as per the
requirement.

 It consist of separate
modules.
  Advantages of PLC.
 Interface to input and outputs already inside the
controller

 Easily programmed and have easily understood

programming language

 To run more complex process it is possible to run

more PLC with a central computer

 Trouble shooting make programming easier and

reduce downtime
 Cost effective for controlling complex system.
Reliable component which lasted for a long period of
time.
  Disadvantage of PLC

 Very expensive.

 Too much wire is required.

 It requires a skillful work force.

 A programming device could only be used in a

specific brand of PLC.

 Sensitive to heat, dust, moisture, temperature and

pressure.
  Application of PLC

PLC can be used in every field where Automation

is required. Here are few application of PLC

 Conveyor system
 Elevator
 Woodworking machinery
 Packaging equipment
 Placement system
  Example:-

 Here is this
picture
shows the
conveyor
system where
each segment
runs by a
motor. And
the whole
system is
running
through PLC.
  PLC manufacturers
Switzerland
SAIA, Weidmüller
Europe:
Siemens (60% market share) [Simatic],
ABB (includes Hartmann&Braun, Elsag-Bailey, SattControl,…) [Industrial IT],
Groupe Schneider [Télémécanique],
WAGO,

World Market:
GE-Fanuc,
Honeywell,
Invensys (Foxboro)
Rockwell, (Allen-Bradley,…)
Emerson (Fisher Control, Rosemount, Westinghouse)
Hitachi, Toshiba, Fujitsu, Yokogawa
large number of bidders, fusions and acquisitions in the last years.
Distinguish PLCs for the open market (OEM) and proprietary PLCs
Any Question’s?