Syllabus
Syllabus
Course Objectives
• To impart knowledge about automation and architecture of PLC
• To understand the PLC programming using timers, counters and advanced PLC functions
• To familiarize the student with PLC based applications
Articulation Matrix
CO No PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2
1 2 1 2 2 3 2 2
2 2 1 2 2 3 2 2
3 2 1 2 2 3 2 2
4 2 1 2 2 3 2 2
5 2 1 2 2 3 2 2
UNIT I 10 Hours
INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMATION
Evolution of automation -Types of automation -Fixed, flexible and programmable automation - Batch
process and continuous process - open loop system and closed loop system - Function of sensors - Proximity
sensors: Capacitive and Inductive - Infrared and Laser Push-buttons and toggle switches - Actuators :
Solenoid valve - servo motor - electromagnetic relays.
UNIT II 9 Hours
ARCHITECTURE OF PLC
Components of PLC - sink and source I/O cards - Processor - Memory: Types of memory, Input and Output
modules: Discrete, Analog -Scan time of PLC -Interfacing computer and PLC: RS232, RS485, Ethernet -
Selection criteria for PLC
UNIT IV 10 Hours
ADVANCED PLC FUNCTONS
Instructions in PLC: Program Control Instructions, Math Instructions, Data Manipulation Instructions: Data
compare operations, Data transfer operations - Sequencer and Shift register instructions- Analog
Instructions: PID Controller - Scaling Instructions(9,10,11,12 LESSON)
UNIT V 8 Hours
APPLICATIONS OF PLC
Case Studies: Bottle filling system - Pick and place robot - Car Parking - Traffic light control (4 ways with
pedestrian signal) -Elevators - Pneumatic stamping system - alarm annunciator system