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This document is an exam for a course on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). It contains 5 questions with 3 parts each, testing students' knowledge of PLC concepts and programming. Some of the topics covered include: 1. Advantages of PLCs and how isolation is provided between the plant and PLC CPU. 2. Internal registers of PLCs, digital input/output modules, and block diagrams of PLC architecture. 3. The main control relay (MCR) in PLC programming and differences between PLCs and computers. 4. Programming instructions like down counters, timers, arithmetic operations, and data transfer. 5. Ladder logic

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Gujarat Technological University

This document is an exam for a course on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). It contains 5 questions with 3 parts each, testing students' knowledge of PLC concepts and programming. Some of the topics covered include: 1. Advantages of PLCs and how isolation is provided between the plant and PLC CPU. 2. Internal registers of PLCs, digital input/output modules, and block diagrams of PLC architecture. 3. The main control relay (MCR) in PLC programming and differences between PLCs and computers. 4. Programming instructions like down counters, timers, arithmetic operations, and data transfer. 5. Ladder logic

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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.

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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY


BE - SEMESTER–VII (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2021
Subject Code:3172012 Date:29/12/2021
Subject Name:Programmable Logic Controllers
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.

MARKS
Q.1 (a) Enlist Advantages of PLCs. 03
(b) Why isolation needed between plant and PLC CPU? Also explain how 04
this isolation is provided?
(c) Explain in brief, Comparison of PLC based control systems with other 07
conventional control systems.
Q.2 (a) State and explain any three internal registers of PLC. 03
(b) Explain digital input output module in PLC. 04
(c) Draw and Explain Block diagram of PLC. 07
OR
(c) Draw and Explain Internal architecture of PLC. 07
Q.3 (a) What is MCR in PLC programming? Explain need of MCR. 03
(b) List and explain any four differences between PLC and data processing 04
computer.
(c) Explain procedure for producing Boolean equation from given PLC 07
program.
OR
Q.3 (a) Why latching is needed in ladder diagrams? How is it done? 03
(b) Explain scan cycle of PLC. 04
(c) Write a detailed note on SFC programming of PLC with suitable 07
programming example.
Q.4 (a) Explain down counter instruction used in PLC programming. 03
(b) Explain on delay timer instruction used in PLC programming. 04
(c) Explain various arithmetic instruction used in PLC programming. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Draw Ladder diagram for star delta starter of 3 phase induction motor. 03
(b) Enlist and explain various data transfer instructions. 04
(c) Explain On off control of conveyor belt using various PLC 07
programming languages.
Q.5 (a) Draw and Explain Ladder diagram for traffic light control. 03
(b) Enlist and explain various data comparison instructions. 04
(c) Explain Programming applications using analog I/O with ladder 07
diagram
OR
Q.5 (a) Draw and Explain Ladder diagram for bottle filling application. 03
(b) Explain Close loop control using PLC. 04
(c) Explain selection, commissioning and various fault-finding techniques 07
and troubleshooting of PLCs.

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