Programmable Logic Controllers

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Programmable Logic Controllers

• Day 2 Presentation
• PLC Design Choices
• And Platforms

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Agenda
PLC Architecture Major PLC Manufacturers Minor
PLC Manufacturers Types of PLCs PLC
Languages PLC Control Methods PLC Uses In Industry
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PLC Architecture
CPU Memory Programming Interface Communication
Interfaces I/O Power Supply
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Major PLC Manufacturers (by US market share)
Allen Bradley (Rockwell) Modicon
(Schneider) General Electric Fanuc Siemens Omron
Mitsubishi
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Minor PLC Manufacturers(alphabetical)
Cutler Hammer Enertron Keyence Koyo Reliance Toshi
ba Yokogawa (83 more PLC Manufacturers)
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Types of PLCs
Fixed vs. Variable Size Pico or
Nano Micro Small Large Specialty I/O
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PLC Languages
Ladder Logic Function Block Diagram Structured
Text Instruction List Sequential Function Chart
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PLC Control Methods
Discrete Analog Sequential (Drum) Recipe
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PLC Uses in Industry
Automotive Building Automation Cement Glass
Chemical Electrical Electronic Electric
Power Fabricated Metals Food Beverage
Machinery Metals Mining Oil Gas
Pharmaceuticals Pulp Paper Refining
Water Wastewater
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PLC Languages