Unit 3 AIM Notes

Subject Automation in Manufacturing
UNIT III
Computer Aided Manufacturing
PLC: (PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER) is an industrial computer control

system that continuously monitors the state of input devices and makes decisions based upon
a custom program to control the state of output devices. PLCs are often used in factories and
industrial plants to control motors, pumps, lights, fans, circuit breakers and other machinery.
PLC are divided into three types based on output namely Relay output, Transistor output, and
Triac Output PLC.
The relay output type is best suited for both AC and DC output devices. Transistor output
type PLC uses switching operations and used inside microprocessors.
Advantages
Increased Reliability
More Flexibility
Lower Cost
Communications Capability
Faster Response Time
Easier to Troubleshoot
Central Processing Unit
It is heart of the PLC . CPU is used to store the program, reads the status of inputs
through the input module and execute the stored program and appropriate output to be
activated based on the logic
CPU has two memory section one section used to store the program and other section is used
to store the data
Input Module
The I/O system forms the interface by which field devices are connected to the
controller.
The purpose of this interface is to condition the various signals received from or sent
to external field devices.
Input devices such as pushbuttons, limit switches, sensors. Selector switches. and
thumbwheel switches are hardwired to terminals on the input modules.
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Output Module
Output devices such as small motors, motor starters, solenoid valves. and indicator
lights are hardwired to the terminals on the output modules.
Programming device
The programming device is used to enter the desired program into the memory of
processor.
Ladder logic programming language uses instead of words, graphic symbol...
It is a special language written to make. it easier for people familiar with relay logic
control to program.
3Input/Output Module
• The I/o system provides an interface between the hardwired components in the field
and the CPU.
Input Module
Discrete Input Module
This type of interface connects field input devices of the ON/OFF nature such as
selector switches, pushbuttons and limit switches.
Likewise, output control is limited to devices such as lights, small motors, solenoids,
and motor starters that require simple ON/OFF switching.
It is interface between the Input field device and CPU of PLC
Input modules perform four tasks in the PLC control system.
sense when a signal is received from a sensor on the machine
convert the input signal to the correct voltage level for the particular PLC
isolate the PLC from fluctuations in the input signal's voltage or current
send a Signal to the processor indicating which sensor originated the signal.
An input filter removes unwanted signal from the electrical interference or key
bouncing issue
Opto –electrical isolating section is used to protects the any short circuit fault or high
voltage surge from high voltage circuit to logic circuit which normally operated

by low voltage
Logic section in the module is used to process the input signal based the pre designed
logic and turns ON or OFF the LED
Discrete Output Module
Discrete output modules typically use the same form of opto-isolation to allow the
PLC’s computer circuitry to send electrical power to loads:
it is composed of two basic sections:
the power section and the logic section , coupled by an isolation circuit.
The output interface can be thought of as a simple electronic switch to which power is
applied to control the output device.
CPU Module
The CPU contains the same type of microprocessor found in a personal computer.
The difference is that the program used with the microprocessor is designed to
facilitate industrial control rather than provide general purpose computing.
The CPU executes the operating system, manages memory, monitors inputs, evaluates
the user logic (ladder program),and turns on the appropriate outputs.
The CPU of a PLC system may contain more than one microprocessor.
The advantage of using multiprocessing is that control and communication tasks can
be divided up. And the overall operating speed is improved.
Power supply Module

The power supply module is a necessary and important component of the control
system.
It is used to safely regulate and supply the voltage necessary for the PLC and other
modules installed on the rack.
The module is typically installed in the first slot of the rack.
The output voltage of the power supply that we use is typically 24 volts DC.
The output current varies depending on the number of the modules needed in the

control system.
For instance, this output current could be 2, 5 or 10 Ampere.
Depending on which and how many modules are used, the output current of the power
supply may need to be higher.
Micro Controllers
Adaptive Control
Basic components of NC
• Part program: set of instructions or step by step commands

• Punched tape was the medium used whereas flexowriter was used to write/punch program
on it.
• Now magnetic tapes, disks, CDs are commonly used mediums


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Subject Automation in Manufacturing

PLC: (PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER) is an industrial computer control

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Power supply Module

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• Part program: set of instructions or step by step commands

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