IJSTE - International Journal of Science Technology & Engineering | Volume 3 | Issue 09 | March 2017

ISSN (online): 2349-784X

Modbus Control System using PLC and SCADA

Manan M. Desai Alpesh M. Hadiya
Assistant Professor BE Student
Department of Electrical Engineering Department of Electrical Engineering
Dr. Subhash Technical Campus, Junagadh, Gujarat, 362001 Dr. Subhash Technical Campus, Junagadh, Gujarat, 362001
India India

Raju B. Ratiya Govind B. Sisara

BE Student BE Student
Department of Electrical Engineering Department of Electrical Engineering
Dr. Subhash Technical Campus, Junagadh, Gujarat, 362001 Dr. Subhash Technical Campus, Junagadh, Gujarat, 362001
India India

Abstract
This paper focuses on Modbus control system using PLC and SCADA. Now a days industry needs accurate automation system.
Accuracy enhances by exact reading of data from sources which further uses to control the whole system. The controlling operation
of multi electrical drive is a complex phenomenon and also a necessary one whenever industries are worried. This project
instrument the Mod-bus communication protocol in the drive which is helpful in controlling the particular drive from a group of
several drive with the help of programmable logic controlling (PLC) and supervisory control and data acquisition(SCADA). The
aim of this project is to produce wireless model which will give us the power to control and checking the all system.
Keywords: Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), RS-232 Port, RS-485 Port, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
System (SCADA), Modem, Drive, Rj45
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I. INTRODUCTION

Automation control refers to an area where different control system components are used to operate machines with minimum or
reduced human interposition. Automation is applicable and popular in most of the manufacturing, production industries and is
growing rapidly. To automate any process, programmable logic controllers are widely used.
The controlling operation of multi electric drive is a complex phenomenon and also a necessary whenever industrial are
concerned. This project implements the MODBUS communication protocol in the device which is helpful in controlling the
particular drive from a group of many drive with the help of PLC and SCADA .This project which will give us the powerful
controlling and monitoring the all system.[1]
The paper focuses on Modbus control system using PLC and SCADA. In order to implement this idea, Allen Bradley PLC is
used. AB Micro1000 controllers are economical brick style controllers with the number of drive .It support the following
communication protocols through the embedded RS-232/RS-485 serial port.

II. SYSTEM OVERVIEW

The system introduced a system which helps in controlling and monitoring the number of drive. A graphical user Interface called
as human machine interface (HMI) has been developed using supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and the encoding
of the control system has been done using programmable logic control (PLC).Ladder logic is used to build a programmed. A
descriptive study has been incorporated to formulize all factors responsible for the change in valve characteristics. The customer
of the system is able to supply input parameters so as to efficiently control the specific parameters.[3]

Fig. 1: Block diagram of Modbus control system

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III. METHODOLOGY

Process to develop a Data acquisition system using Software developments as follows:

ABB Control Builder Plus software tool is selected for Configuration of the PLC. By using ABB Control Builder Plus software
tool, development of RS logix.develop the main objective of system is to control and monitor specific parameters of Remote
location industry from control room, to achieve the aims we need to a display panel and control the speed of the motor.

Hardware
MicroLogix 1100 Programmable Logic Controller.
Drive.

Fig. 2: Micro Logix 1100 PLC

Fig. 3: AB Drive power flex4

MicroLogix 1100 Programmable Logic Controller

Our Bulletin 1763 MicroLogix 1100 Programmable Logic Controller Systems add embedded Ethernet/IP, on-line editing, and an
LCD panel to the MicroLogix family. The built-in LCD panel shows controller status, I/O status, and simple operator messages.
With 2 analog inputs, 10 digital inputs and 6 digital outputs, the MicroLogix 1100 controller can handle a wide variety of tasks
[2].
Includes built-in 10/100MBps Ethernet/IP port for peer-to-peer messaging
Provides 8 KB memory (4 KB user program with 4 KB user data)
Lets you access, monitor and program from any Ethernet connection[3]

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Supports on-line editing

AB Drive Power Flex4
Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment. Safety Guidelines for
the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls. The purpose of this manual is to provide you with the basic
information needed to install, start-up and troubleshoot the Power Flex 4 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive.[4]

RS 232 Convert to RS485 (AIC Converter)

Fig. 4: RS 232 convert to RS485

Power Flex 4 drives support the RS485 (DSI) protocol to allow efficient operation with Rockwell Automation peripherals. In
addition, some Modbus functions are supported to allow simple networking. Power Flex 4 drives can be multi-dropped on an
RS485 network using Modbus protocol in RTU mode. For information regarding Device Net or other communication protocols,
refer to the appropriate user manual.[5]

IV. IMPLEMENTATION & RESULTS

Here system is described the PC are connected to the PLC by Ethernet cable because controlling the parameter by PC. The PLC
are available RS232 port this controlling only one drive so used for RS485 port is controlling the 247 drive. So RS232 converting
the RS485 using Advance interference converter (AIC) .the AIC are available 9 pin input side and 6 pin are output side the upper
pin are vcc (+) supply is connected to the below pin. And last pin are grounded this connected to the upper pin. This two pin no 4
and 5 transmit and receive respectively. Is known as RJ45. This RJ45 or RS485 is connected to the drive. The drive are various
parameter are changed to the controlling the speed of the motor by the drive keyword. And also controlling the speed of the motor
by connected the PC to the PLC. This project are also control by using the Wi-Fi communication (Router).

Fig. 5: Block diagram of Modbus control system

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V. OUTPUT WAVEFORM OF VARIOUS LOAD

Fig. 6: Constant torque load

Fig. 7: variable torque load

Fig. 8: Constant power load

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VI. PROGRAMMING

Fig. 9: Programming

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VII. IMPLEMENTATION

Fig. 10: Implementation

VIII. CONCLUSION

This paper discusses the effectiveness of using SCADA to learn the Modbus Rs-232 communication protocol. We have
successfully implemented the different modes of Modbus and also develop a low cost Scada. After the implementation we gather
the data from PLC and SCADA using MODBUS RTU Communication Protocol. Using the low cost SCADA we practically
visualize different graphs as shown in different figures.

REFERENCES
[1] Modbus Application Protocol Specification V1.1b, Modbus-IDA, December 2006, pp. 1-51, [Online] available at http://www.modbus-IDA.org.
[2] PLC SCADA based Distribution Monitoring & Control Multidisciplinary Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology Volume 1, Issue 1 (April 2014)
Pg. 105-110
[3] Home Automation using PLC and SCADA Multidisciplinary Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology, Volume 1, Issue 1 (April 2014) Pg. 111-
118
[4] Pingze ZHANG Changzhou Institute of Mechatronic Technology, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China [email protected]
[5] An overview of continuous monitoring and control system for three phase induction motor based on programmable logical control & SCADA Technology.
volume 4,Issue4, July- August (2013) pp.188-196

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