Programmable Logic Controllers

PLC Instruction Set

An Overview of PLC Instructions Types There are various types of instructions that are available in a PLC. The instruction…

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Input & Output Modules of a PLC – Types & Applications

The input/output modules act as the signal interface between the monitoring sensors and actuators, and the controller. Additional they provide…

2 months ago

How PLC Systems are Protected from Plant Voltages

Internally a PLC typically operates at 5 V dc. The external devices such as solenoids, limit switches, motor starters, etc.…

5 months ago

A Basic Introduction to Ladder Diagrams for PLC Programming

The ladder diagram which is a special type of wiring diagram consists of two power rails, which are placed vertically…

6 months ago

How Controllers are used in Industrial Automation Systems

In many process control systems, microprocessor based programmable logic controllers are used for decision making due to the sophistication of…

3 years ago

The Basics of Ladder Diagrams for Programming PLCs

The ladder diagrams are universally used as a symbolic and schematic way to represent the interconnection between the elements in…

3 years ago

Basic Features of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers What is a Programmable Logic Controller? A PLC is a user friendly; microprocessor-based specialized equipment…

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