PLC BASICS COURSE

By Himanshu Mishra
Schneider Electric India
New Delhi
Good Morning
 Questions to start with…...
1)Which Industry embraced PLC Globally & how was it different in India?
2) Who was the first user of PLC? When & why?
3)Who was the first vendor?
4)What was the alternate technologies in other parts of the world?
5)What is the common language of PLC programming & why ?
6) What’s traditional PLC applications? Why was the suffix “L” dropped from PLC ?
7) Which brands product starts with PLC? What will you compete against?
8)What makes a PLC Micro or Nano?
9) What are the possible Instruction features of Nano & Micro? Calculator example.
10)What’s the market size of Nano+ Micro in India? Micro goes upto ?
11)What are the constituents of PLC’s?
12) List down the Inputs & Outputs you are aware of?
13)How many types of output cards are there?
14)What’s a volatile memory? What’s EEPROM, PCMCIA?
15)Whats a bit in PLC parlance?Relationship of a bit, byte & word?
16)How does a PLC operate?
17) What is RS 232 C?
18)What is data table?
19) What is a EOI ? Does it save I/O’s? How many types are there?
20)How do I size & select a PLC?
PLC Workshop
™ Upon completion:

™ The student will be familiar with the basic structure, operation, and
optional interfaces of a PLC
™ Have an understanding of the Central Processing Unit, the structure
of User Memories, Program Protection options, the CPU and I/O
System Scans will also be explained.
™ The student will be able to :
¾ Describe the Input/Output interface;

¾ Describe the functional operation;

¾ Describe the PLC components.

Block Diagram of a Control System

PB1
M1

LS1

INPUTS LOGIC OUTPUTS

M1

SOL
M2R
 What is a Logic?
™ The first step involved in automating any industrial process or
machine is to determine the sequence of operation or events
which are specific to its operation. This sequence is then arranged
into a set of logic functions.
™ Logic functions are of two types:
¾ Combinatory: Where results depends only on the present state of the
inputs.
¾ Sequential: Where results depends on the present and past state of the
inputs
™ Then this Logic scheme is turned into a physical system using the
basic building blocks of the particular technology selected,i.e.
Mechanical, Fluidic, Pneumatic, Electromechanical,
Electronics.
 Which Logic System and why?
™ There are three basic system options that are open to a design
engineer.
¾ Relay Logic
¾ It has for many years been the work horse of most electrical installations.
¾ Advantages: It was simple for small systems, hence cost advantages
due to wide range of available coil voltages.
¾ Disadvantages: As the number of relays increases, it requires larger
physical area, coupled with costly enclosures, the labour charges, the
schematic and connection diagrams, escalates the final cost.
¾ Wired Logic
¾ Programmable Logic
¾ Improved installation time
¾ eliminate the need for extensive wiring of timers, relays and other components
¾ Improved flexibility
¾ enable control system changes simply by reprogramming
¾ Much more compact than relay control panels, yet enables complex, high-level
control
¾ Improved reliability
™ Selection of the most suitable system is largely dependent on the
application, availability and acceptability.
 1.Programmable Controllers

The most significant development in the

industrial control field in previous half-century

….. The Control of the

Future
What is a Programmable Controller?
What is a PLC?
Programming
Device

Input User Output

Table Program Table

Data
Storage

Input Input/Output Output

Devices System Devices
 4 Basic PLC Parts

Processor

I/O Interface

Power Supply

Programming Device
+ Electronic Operator Interface
4 Basic PLC Parts
Processor

Central Processing Unit Program Panel

Memory

Input/Output Rack

Power Supply
Adapter

Module
Module
Module

Module
Module

Module
Module
Module

Output Devices Input Devices

Limit Switches
Solenoids Pres. Switches
Motor Starters Prox. Switches
Alarms Temp. Switches
Indicators Push Buttons
D/A A/D
Logic Logic
BCD BCD
Optional Interfaces
Programming CRT
Device Monitor Modem Modem

Telephone Modems
Peripheral
Peripheral
Central Processor Unit
Equipment
Equipment
Power Supply Processor Memory
Other
OtherPLCs
PLCs
Host Computers
Host Computers
Communications Color
ColorGraphics
Graphics
I/O Radio Etc.
Port Etc.

Satellites

Input
InputDevices
Devices Output
Output
Devices
Devices
Pushbuttons
Pushbuttons
Proximity
ProximitySwitches
Switches Contactors
Contactors
Level Switches
Level Switches Starters
Starters Ethernet TCP/IP
Photoelectric
PhotoelectricSensors
Sensors Solenoids
Solenoids
Selector Switches
Selector Switches Pilot
PilotLights
Lights
Level
LevelTransmitters
Transmitters Displays
Displays Other PLCs
Pressure
PressureTransducers
Transducers Host Computers
Operator Interfaces
 PLC Definition
™ A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is an industrial computer
that accepts inputs from switches and sensors, evaluates these in
accordance with a stored program, and generates outputs to control
machines and processes.
™ A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is is a solid state device
that uses soft wired logic contained in the controller’s memory to
duplicate the functions of relays and hardwired solid state control
devices. In operation, the memory unit sequentially scans inputs(
sensors, limit switches, push buttons, photocells) in cyclic fashion to
determine which outputs( contacts, motor starters, solenoids, pilot
lights, converters, etc.) should be turned on or off.
• A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is an electronic device
that control machines and processes. It uses a programmable
memory to store instructions and execute specific functions that
include ON/OFF control, timing, counting, sequencing, arithmetic,
and data handling.
2.Why Use a PLC ?????????????
 Why Use a PLC?
™ Reliability
™ Flexibility
™ Advanced Functions
™ Communications
™ Speed
™ Diagnostics
 PLC Advantages
™ Ease of programming
™ Ease of maintenance
™ Designed for industrial environment
™ Quick installation
™ Adaptable to change
Traditional PLC Concept

™ PLC performs relay equivalent functions

™ PLC performs ON/OFF control
™ Ladder diagram program representation
™ Designed for industrial environment
™ Designed for ease of use and maintenance

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Traditional PLC Applications
™ Packaging
™ Bottling and canning
™ Material Handling
™ Power Generation
™ HVAC/building control systems

™ Security Systems
™ Automated Assembly
™ Water Treatment

™ Food and Beverage

™ Chemicals
™ Pulp and Paper

™ Pharmaceuticals
™ Metals
Virtually any application that requires electrical control can use a PLC
3. History of PLC’s
Historically

™ Machines have been viewed as operational entities

™ Processes have been viewed as functional entities

1978 1967 1958 1975

1971 1969 1963
1970 1979 1977
2
1
Evolution

• PLC development began in 1968 in response to a

request from Hydramatic Division of General Motors.
At that time GM frequently spent days or weeks
replacing inflexible relay-based control systems
whenever it changed car models or made any line
modifications. To reduce the high cost of rewiring,
GM’s control specs called for a solid state system that
has the flexibility of a computer, yet could be
programmed and maintained by plant engineers and
technicians. It also withstand the dirty air, vibration,
electrical noise, humidity and temperature extremes
found in the industrial environment.

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2
Evolution

™ Proliferation into other industries

¾ PLC performs relay-equivalent functions

¾ PLC’s applied in
¾ Manufacturing industries
¾ Food and beverage industries
¾ Power industry
¾ Process industries
¾ Metals industry
¾ Pulp and paper industries

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3
Evolution

™ PLC usage proliferates into other industries

2
4
Evolution

™ Introduction of the “intelligent” Programmable Controller

¾ PLC performs arithmetic and data manipulation
functions
¾ Applications expand in all industries

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5
Evolution

™ Introduction of “mini” Programmable Controllers

¾ Intended for small scale dedicated applications

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Evolution

• Expansion of capabilities
¾ Operator communication

¾ Analog control

¾ Positioning control

¾ Machine fault detection

™ Installations expand into minicomputer equivalent

applications

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7
Evolution

™ Installation of manufacturing lines controlled by PLC

networks

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8
Evolution

™ The year of PLC “Downsizing”

¾ Microprocessor-based PLCs now cost effective in
small-scale applications
¾ Space-efficient, high-density I/O

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Evolution

™ The year of PLC “Downsizing”

¾ Microprocessor-based PLCs now cost effective in
small-scale applications
¾ Space-efficient, high-density I/O

3
0
Evolution

™ Introduction of fourth and future generations of

PLCs providing continuing improvements in
cost/performance effectiveness
¾ Improved operator communication

¾ Expanded capabilities

¾ Extensive inter-control communication

3
1
Evolution

™ The advent of distributed control

¾ Data Highways

¾ Peer-to-peer PLC networks

¾ Applications:
¾ Material handling/tracking
¾ Decentralized process control

3
2
Evolution

™ Smart I/O, more distributed intelligence

¾ Processing power in I/O interface

¾ Microprocessor CPUs increase functionality, at

lower cost
¾ PID control
¾ Graphic operator interfaces

3
3
Evolution

™ PLCs functionality expands into computer-like capability

¾ Instruction sets expand to include floating point math, Boolean
file manipulations
¾ Microprocessor-based I/O performs sophisticated closed loop
control
¾ Use of Data Highways expand throughout industry

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4.The Changing Face of Industrial Control

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Business Is Driving the Integration of Plant Floor &
Information

Networked ERP
Business and
Enterprise Manufacturing
Systems INFORMATION
MRP II
Networked
Manufacturing
Systems
MES/Batch
Plant Programmable
Floor Control
MMI/
Fixed SCADA
Control

Control
System
Machine CONTROL
19601970 1980 1990 2005 Devices
TIME
Distributed Control Market Trends
Distributing I/O to
reduce wiring costs

Distributing controllers to
improve performance

Control
Element

Logic capable devices to

improve performance and
• Distribution of Control reduce costs
• Control migrating into other devices
• Increased Importance of Networking
I’m open
& I’m OK!

Device I’m open

Element Devices with diagnostics to

improve process availability
Distributing devices to
eliminate I/O and reduce wiring
Information Flow…
Remote
Client Remote
Client
Information

CRM Remote
Internet
Internet Client

Remote
Client
ERP
Web Server
Client Client Client Client Client &
Server Terminal Terminal Terminal Terminal Terminal Firewall
MIS Data Network/Intranet

Switch / Router

Thin Client Thin Client HMI &

HMI/SCADA
HMI Data Server
Control Network
Control

Control
System Fieldbus PLC PLC Fieldbus
Field Field
I/O Bus I/O Bus
Devices Devices
I/O I/O
Field Field
Devices Devices Devices
I/O I/O
 Information Flow…
Information

Internet
Internet
Webcast

Web Server
Server Email
from
PLC-1
Failure
&
Report

Firewall

Ethernet TCP/IP

! Switch/Router
!

Ethernet TCP/IP
Control

Modbus ASi

! BusX BusX
Open Communications…
Internet

Firewall ERP
Ethernet Business Layer

SMSTM SCADA Power Monitoring

Symbols
Software
tables

Ethernet
Switch Switch Switch Switch Switch

1234.5 Kilo
Mega

AMMETER (A) 3-PHASE

VOLTMETER, L- L (V) A(A-B) PHASE
VOLTMETER, L- N (V) B(B-C)
W ATTMETER (W ) C(C-A)
VARMETER (VAr) N
VA METER (VA)
POW ER FACTOR METER
FREQUENCY METER (Hz) SELECT
DEM AND AMMETER (A) METER
DEM AND POW ER (W)
DEM AND POW ER (VA)
W ATTHOU R METER METERS
VARHOUR M ETER MIN
THD, CURRENT (%) MAX
ALARM MODE
THD, VOLTAGE (%)
K-FACTOR [Setup]

PowerLogic
CIRCUIT MONITOR
SQUARE D

PLC Modbus Modbus

Ethernet PLC
Bridge VFD Bridge HMI
Power
Meter
Hub

Ethernet
M1E
=S= Leads In Web Automation
I/O I/O I/O

Seriplex
2.The Micro PLC
 Development of the PLC
™ The driving force behind the development of the Micro PLC was the
demand by OEM for a PLC.
Desired Features of Micro PLC
• Relay Logic Instructions.
• Math capabilities, +,-,*,/,Sq-root,=,<,>
• Timers-- On/Off Del,Retentive
• Data Handling instructions
• Up/Down Counters
• High-speed counting
• BCD to Binary conversion routines
• Drum timer and sequencer functionality
• Subroutines and interrupts
• Programmed with a personal computer
• Communication with other electronic devices
• Analogue Handling
What makes micro PLC a micro?
™ Micro PLC’s are self-contained units with
Processors,Power supply & I/O’s in one package ….
Hence often called Packaged Controller.

General Characteristics are --

™ Number of Inputs and Outputs </= 32 I/O’s.

™ Cost in four figures.

™ Physical Size -- ever competing.

10E/S 16E/S24E/S

85mm (3.35”)
Modicon TSX Nano

105mm (4.13”) 60mm (2.36”)

135mm (5.32”)
165mm (6.50”)
3. Micro PLC Operation
PLC Components Overview
Programming / Communication
Devices

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I i O i
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p
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t i u i CR???????
t t t
s s

Optical Optical
MEMORY Isolation
Isolation program data
Barrier Barrier
Low Voltage
POWER SUPPLY
Input Devices
™ Pushbuttons
™ Selector Switches • 120 VAC
™ Limit Switches • 24 VDC
™ Level/Pressure/Temperature Switches
™ Photoelectric Sensors
™ Proximity Sensors
™ Motor Starter Contacts
™ Relay Contacts
™ Thumbwheel Switches
™ Transducers/Transmitters
™ Encoders/Tachos/Resolvers
Points to know about Input Modules.
™ Can be Discrete or Analogue.
™ Can be varying voltages/ currents.
™ Field signals are unfiltered. Conditioning of the signals are required
because the internal components of a PLC operate on 5V DC. This
minimizes the possibility of damage by shielding them.
™ To electrically isolate the internal components from the input
terminals, PLC employ an optical isolator -- a device which uses
light to couple signals from one electrical device to another.
™ The field signal needs to be qualified as valid which means it needs
to be distinguished from the electrical noise.
™ This activity is done by Input Filters which determine the validity of
the signal of a signal by it’s duration -- they wait to confirm that a
signal is a reference from an input device rather than an electrical
noise.
™ Some PLC’s have adjustable filter time ??( Question Higher/Lower)
Output Devices
™ Valves Relays
™ Motor Starters • 120 VAC/VDC
™ Solenoids
™ Control Relays
• 240 VAC/VDC
™ Alarms • 24 VAC/VDC
™ Lights
Triac
™ Fans
™ Horns • 120 VAC
MOSFET
• 24 VDC
Points to know about Output Modules.
™ Can be Discrete or Analogue.
™ Can be varying voltages/ currents.
™ Output circuits operate in a manner similar to the input circuits –
signals from the CPU passes through an isolation barrier before
energising outputs.
™ Output Circuits can be
¾ -- ..Relays ---can be either for AC/DC, handle higher amp,slow,
wear & tear.
¾ --- Transistors --Switches DC Power,Fast,lower Amp handling
typically 0.5A.
¾ Triacs -- Switches AC Power,other features same as Transistors.

™ Note
¾ -- Solid State Outputs ( Triacs & Transistors) can be damaged by
over voltage or over current.
Points to know about CPU’s
™ CPU,the primary component is made of a microprocessor & a memory
system.
™ CPU reads the inputs,executes logic as dictated by the APPLICATION
PROGRAM,performs calculations & controls the outputs accordingly.
™ PLC users work with 2 areas of the CPU : Program Files & Data Files.
™ Program File stores an user application program,subroutines & the error
files.
™ Data files store data associated with the program,such as I/O status,
counter/timer preset /accumulated values & other stored constants or
variables.
™ Together the above 2 areas are called Application or User Memory.
™ CPU also has an executive program or system memory that directs &
performs “operation” activities of the internal functions of the CPU’s. This
System Memory is Programmed by the manufacturer cannot be accessed
by the user.
Points to know about Application Memory
™ Memory is a physical space inside the
CPU where the Program files & Data
MEMORY
information are stored & manipulated. DATA
FILES
™ Memory are 2 types -- volatile & non-
volatile.
¾ Volatile memory can be easily altered
or erased, it can be written to & read
from.Without backup,the programmed
contents will be lost in absence of
Power. Best known form is RAM & is
typically backed up by battery or PROG
capacitor. RAM
FILES
¾ Non-volatile memory retains its
programmed contents without a
backup. The EEPROM offers the
same flexibility as RAM.
Knowing about Data, Memory & Addressing
™ Data is a pattern of Electrical charges that represent a numerical value.
™ A bit is the smallest unit of memory available. It is a discrete location
within a silicon chip that has a voltage present(1--On) or absent (0--off).
™ 16 bit groups is known as a WORD. Generally CPU’s process & store
data in words, but the data can be manipulated at the bit level.
™ Each WORD has a specific, physical location in the CPU called an
address or a register.
™ The address is related to the terminal where input & output devices
are connected.
™ Thumbwheel switches require 4 bits per wheel since they
communicate in BCD format. Thus any PLC used with a thumbwheel
must be able to accept a BCD input.
Memory & Data

MEMORY DATA
Bit 1or 0
™
• Octal 0-7
™ Nibble 4 bits
™ Byte 2 nibbles • BCD 0-9

™ Word 2 bytes • HEX 0-F (15)

Double Word 2 words
™
• Integer (signed) -32767/ +32768
™ Long Word 2 D words
• Unsigned Integer 65,535

• Floating Point
IEEE +/- 3.45x1038
to
+/-1.17x10-38
 What' happens in an operating cycle

START
1.Input
3. Output Scan
Scan
-
- -PLC
During the input scan PLC
OPERATING examines the external input devices
Based on the data in On or Off.
the output image file CYCLE The status of the inputs is
- the PLC energises or TYPICALLY - stored in an input imag
temporarily
de-energises it’s output memory file.
circuits,controlling 1 to 25 ms.
external devices.

The PLC scans the instructions in the ladder

logic program,uses the input status from the
2. Program input image file & determines if an output will
Scan be energised.The resulting status of the outputs
is written to the output image memory file.
 Speed of a PLC or “the through put time”
™ The throughput time includes the time for actuation of the physical
input ; time for PLC’s input circuit to sense the signal;time for input
scan, program scan and output scan; time for actuation of the output
circuit & corresponding field device;and time for the CPU’s
housekeeping or overhead functions.
™ Therefore the formula is --

Input scan time+Output scan time+housekeeping time+ program

scan time(addition of instruction execution times when all
instructions are True) +PLC input circuit filter time+PLC output
circuit turn on time.
Advanced Micros offer functions of high speed counting with
direct control of outputs & immediate I/O update instructions.
These functions enable the micro controller to detect & react
quickly to changing conditions.
 Power Supplies
™ PLC Power supplies are typically designed to meet normal operation of +10
to -15%. Fluctuation in voltage.
™ Converts the incoming voltage to a useable form for the internal electronics
™ Protects the PLC ‘s components from voltage spikes.For voltage condition
that are unstable insist on a CVT between PLC & primary power source.
™ Operates either on 120VAC/ 240 VAC/ 24VDC.
™ PLC’s Power Supply is designed to meet short power losses without
affecting the operation of the system. PLC can operate for several “ms”
without line power before the PS signals the processor that it can no longer
provide adequate DC Power to the system. The CPU executes a controlled
shut down which saves the users program & data in memory
™ The other factor affecting the function of the PLC is EMI or electrical
noise.Use an isolation transformer, take care of shielding from Drives,
ensure proper earthing & cabling practices.
 Programming Devices & HMI
™ Personal Computer
¾ Run PLC Programming Software

¾ It creates, edits, document, store and troubleshoot ladder

diagrams, and generates printed reports.
™ Hand Held Programmer
¾ Mainly a troubleshooting tool.

¾ On factory floor you can modify the program, store the

program and transfer the program to multiple machines.
™ Operator Interfaces
¾ These are not programming devices but graphic or
alphanumeric displays & control panels that consolidate all
the functions of traditional operator interface devices into a
single panel.
These products communicate with the PLC through a RS232
communication port & thereby I/O’s are not sacrificed.
SOURCING vs. SINKING DC I/O (General)

+VDC

+
DC
Power
Supply
-
DC COM
SOURCING vs. SINKING DC I/O (General)

SOURCING Pushbutton SINKING Pushbutton

+VDC

+
+ DC
Power
DC Supply
Power
Supply -
- DC COM
SOURCING vs. SINKING DC Inputs

+VDC
Field
Device IN1 +
DC DC
+ DC Power
Input
DC Input Supply
Power
Module
Supply
Module -
Field
- DC COM Device IN1
SOURCING vs. SINKING DC Outputs

+VDC +VDC

Field +
OUT1
Device DC
Power
DC
DC Supply
Output
Output + Module -
Module DC
Power
Field
OUT1
Supply Device
- DC COM
DC COM
 RULES

) Field devices on the positive side (+VDC) of the field power supply
are sourcing field devices.

) Field devices on the negative side (DC COM) of the field power
supply are sinking field devices.

) Sourcing field devices must be connected to sinking I/O cards and

vice versa.

) Sinking field devices must be connected to sourcing I/O cards and

vice versa.
PLC Fundamentals Review
4. Ladder Logic Fundamentals
Programming Language
™ A Program is a user developed series of instructions or commands that directs the
PLC to execute actions.
™ A Programming Language provides rules for combining the instructions so that
they produce the desired actions.
™ The most commonly used Programming Language is ‘LADDER LOGIC’
™ Other Languages occasionally used to program the PLC’s include BASIC, C and
Boolean.

Why ladder logic?

• The Ladder logic programming language is an adaptation of an

electrical relay wiring diagram, also known as ladder diagram.
• Ladder Logic is a graphical system of symbols and terms even
those not familiar with relay wiring diagram can easily learn it.
 Electrical Ladder Diagram
™ Ladder Logic is evolved from electrical ladder diagrams, which represents
how electrical current flows thru the devices to complete an electrical circuit.
™ An electrical diagram consists of two vertical bus lines or power lines, with
current flowing from left bus to the right bus.
™ Each electrical circuit in the diagram is considered a rung.
™ Every rung has two components
¾ It contains at least one device that is controlled
¾ It contains the condition(s) that control the device.
L1
Electrical Continuity L2
PB1 Stop PB2
Start Motor

Rung M1
M1

Auxiliary Holding
Power
Power Contact
Bus
Bus
Ladder Logic Program
™ Ladder Logic closely resembles electrical ladder diagrams
™ A Ladder logic program exists only in the PLC’s software.
™ In ladder Logic it is not the actual flow of current thru circuits.
™ In electrical diagram the devices are described as open or closed(ON or
OFF), where as in Ladder Logic, instructions are either TRUE or FALSE.
™ In Ladder Logic Program must contain at least one control instruction
(output) and usually contains one or more conditions (inputs).

Logical Continuity
L1
Condition Instruction Control Instruction L2
PB1 Stop PB2 Start Motor- M1
%Q1
%I1 %I2
Rung
%Q1

Auxiliary Contact
Ladder Logic Instructions
™ The instructions in PLC ladder logic program are the Normally
open (N.O.) instructions, the Normally closed (N.C.) instructions,
and the Output energized instruction.

Condition Instruction Control Instruction

Normally Close Normally Open Output Energize
Instruction Instruction Instruction

Normally Open
Instruction
Normally Open Instruction (--I I--)
™ A Normally Open instruction examines a PLC memory location for an ON
condition. If PLC detects ON condition, the instruction is True and has
Logical continuity.
™ Let us take an example of a Push Button PB1.
When PB1 is Pressed(ON)
Input Output Status of
Ladder Program
Input Terminal Terminal Output
Device on PLC on PLC
% I3 % Q4
PB1 % I3 % Q4 ON

True True
When PB1 is Released(OFF) Output Status of
Input
Input Ladder Program Terminal Output
Terminal
Device on PLC
on PLC
PB1 OFF
% I3 % I3 % Q4 % Q4

False False
Normally Close Instruction (--I\I--)
™ A Normally Open instruction examines a PLC memory location for
an OFF condition. If PLC detects OFF condition, the instruction is
True and has Logical continuity.
™ Let us take an example of a Push Button PB1.
When PB1 is Released(OFF) Output Status of
Input Terminal Output
Input Ladder Program
Terminal on PLC
Device on PLC
% I4 % Q5 % Q5 ON
PB1 % I4

True True
When PB1 is Pressed(ON) Output Status of
Input Terminal Output
Input Ladder Program on PLC
Terminal OFF
Device % Q5
on PLC
% I4 % Q5
PB1 % I4

False False
Output Energize Instruction (--( )--)
™ When Logical continuity exists on a rung, the On condition (binary 1)
is written to the location in the memory associated with the output
energize instruction.

Higher Level Instruction

• While relay logic is suitable for simple On/Off sensing and
control, many applications require more powerful instructions.
• These instructions deals with numerical data beyond simple 1s
or 0s by manipulating data in bytes or words.
• Examples of higher level instructions include Counters,
Timers, Sequencers, Math, Comparison and other operations.
Combining Instructions
™Two fundamental logic operations – AND and OR provide the rules
for governing how the instructions are combined.
AND Logic

X Y Z

( )

OR Logic
X Z

( )
Y
Logical AND Construction

IF input 004 AND input 005 have power

THEN energize output 1

%I 4 %I 5 %Q 1
|| || ()
Logical AND Construction

IF input 4 AND input 5 have power

THEN energize output 1

%I 4 %I 5 %Q 1
|| || ()
T T T
Logical Continuity
Logical OR Construction

IF input 4 OR input 5 have power

THEN energize output 1

%I 4 %Q 1
|| ()
%I 5
||
 Logical OR Construction

IF input 1OR input 2 have power THEN energize output 1

T
%I 1 %Q1 T
|| ()
Logical Continuity
F %I 2
||
 Logical OR Construction

IF input 1 OR input 2 have power THEN energize output 1

T
%I 1 %Q1 T
|| ()
Logical Continuity
F %I 2
||
T
%I 1 F %Q1
|| ()
%I 2 Logical Continuity
T
||
Combining Instructions contd …..
Combining Series and Parallel Logic
™ AND and OR logic (series and parallel circuits) can be combined on
a single rung.
W Y Z

( )
X

W Y Z

( )
X
Combining Instructions contd …..
Branch Operations
™ The Function of a branch is to allow both condition and control
instructions to be programmed in parallel in a single rung
¾ Condition instructions programmed in parallel are the equivalent of
an OR operation.
¾ Control instructions programmed in parallel are the equivalent of an
AND operation.
DOOR A KEY PRESENT DOME
LIGHT
( )
DOOR B
BELL

DOOR C ( )

DOOR D
Program Execution
The total loop is the
Start of Sweep throughput time of
Housekeeping the PLC.
I/O
Enabled
No Housekeeping
I/O
No ?
Enabled Yes
?
Data Input

Scan time of PLC

Yes Output Scan
Input Scan Program
Programmer
Execution
Run Communications Data Output
No
Mode
? User Program
Checksum Programmer
Yes
Calculation Service
Logic Solution
Diagnostics
Start of Next Sweep
5. What’s Networking & the Parlance
Schneider Communication Network Terms
™ RS-232
™ RS-422
™ RS-485 What the hell do
CL-20
™
™ Fibre Optic
all these mean?

™ Modbus
™ Unitelway
™ Modbus Plus
™ FIPIO
™ Fipway
™ Ethernet TCP IP
™ Profibus DP
™ Interbus
™ Lon Works
5. How to apply a micro PLC?
Do I need a Programmable Controller
1. Do you have any equipment or process controlled by 10 or more relays?
2. Are you satisfied with the reliability and uptime of relay controlled machine tools and
processes?
3. Are you experiencing excessive downtime due to electrical problems?
4. Do relay control panels occupy floor space needed for other purposes?
5. Do existing relay control panel put a drain on energy consumption?
6. Do control requirements change frequently, say, once a month, and require rewiring or logic
changes?
7. Is it must that you have to monitor operations presently controlled to detect and report
malfunctions, part counts, machine uptime, etc.?
8. Does existing equipment have provisions for adding monitoring capability without major
rework?
9. Do you operate equipment on a multi-shift basis, shortening relay life?
10. Do you anticipate extending, or having to extend, the capability of existing control by
modifying them or by adding hardware?
11. Do you have any highly repetitive operations being performed by employees?
12. Do you have any operation repetitive in nature being handled by workers in an
uncomfortable or hazardous environment?
Do I need a Programmable Controller
13. Do you inspect large quantities of raw materials or finished goods visually?
14. By weight?
15. By volume?
16. By dimensions?
17. Would automatic tabulation of inspection results be valuable under such circumstances?
18. Do you have process type operations requiring continuous or periodic monitoring of the
pressure, flow rates, vacuum, leakage, spills, temperature,or humidity?
19. Is control of such variables required?
20. Is your maintenance staff knowledgeable in troubleshooting relay equipment?
21. Can you readily train new employees to use and maintain relay controls?
22. Do you use conveyor systems or stacker cranes for material handling?
23. Is speed of start up of new equipment critical?
24. Do you have a need to fine tune or optimize the performance of existing equipment to
increase productivity?
25. Do present control systems permit equipment to be economically optimized?
26. Do you require data storage capabilities?
27. Do you plan to convert more than one or two machines to PCs at the time of re-
mechanization?
28. Do you expect to add more PCs within the next three to five years?
What type of Programmable Controller do I need?
™ Will your smallest control application require fewer the 20 inputs/ outputs (I/O)?
™ 20 to 40 I/Os?
™ Will your largest control application require 40 to 120 I/Os?
™ More than 1000 I/Os?
™ Do you require only digital I/O capability?
™ Will your control application require analog I/O capability?
™ Will your application involve pulse within a confined area, say, within a radius of 100 ft?
™ Do you plan to include, or add at some future date, reporting or data displaying equipment such as CRT terminals
or line printers?
™ Is there the possibility the PC will be connected to a control computer in a hierarchical system?
™ Will the application require programming equipment to diagnose faults, display status, generate documentation, or
handle off-line programming?
™ Will the controller need to have full range ac/dc capability?
™ Will you require protection or limited access to information stored in the memory?
™ Must the control retrofit to an existing machine or operation?
™ Will you do the engineering installation, programming, and checkout using in-house personnel?
™ Will you contract some of the work?
™ Most of the work?
™ All f the work?
™ Do you presently have personnel knowledgeable in PC, or who can readily trained?
™ Do you have service/maintenance personnel familiar with ladder diagram logic?
™ Do you have any severe environmental conditions which may effect equipment?
™ Must you produce a cost justification to get the approval of purchase?
™ Do you have any inherent resistance with in your plant towards the use of PCs such as fear of programming,
maintenance, or losing memory in the event of a power outage?
 What are the Application’s Requirements?
™ The first step in approaching a control situation is to specify the
application’s requirements. This includes determining :
¾ Input and Output device requirements.
¾ The need for special operation in addition to discrete ( ON/OFF ) logic,
including:
¾ Timing
¾ Counting
¾ High speed counting
¾ Sequencing
¾ Data acquisition
¾ Data calculations
¾ The electrical requirements for inputs, outputs, and system power.
¾ How fast the control system must operate (speed of operation).
¾ If the application requires sharing data outside the process, i.e.
communication.
¾ If the system needs operator control or interaction.
¾ The physical environment in which the control system will be located.
Example

Let us take an example, imagine designing a control system for a

parking garage with a 500 car capacity. The first step is to
define and describe the car parking process.
What is the desired operation for the parking garage?

™ The car approaches an automated ticket machine at a gate.

™ The driver pushes a button on the ticket machine to receive a ticket.
If there is space left in the garage, the driver will receive a ticket.
The machine should not provide a ticket if the garage is full or if the
gate is already up.
™ Removing the ticket raises the gate and turns on a green
“enter”light.
™ After the car clears the gate, the gate lowers and the green light
shuts off.
™ The number of vehicles in the garage needs to be known at any
time.
™ If maximum capacity is reached, a “Garage Full” sign is illuminated,
the ticket machine will not provide a ticket, and the gate will not
raise.
™ An alarm must sound when the gate is obstructed.
1.Inputs and Output requirements
From the description, the following I/O requirements can be listed;
Functions(inputs) Device
•Ticket request •Push Button
•Ticket taken •Limit switch
•Car cleared gate •Photoelectric sensor
•Car departed garage •Photoelectric sensor
•Gate obstructed •Motor overload contact
•Gate in up position •Proximity sensor
•Gate in down position •Proximity sensor
Functions(outputs) Device
•Provide Ticket •Solenoid
•Garage Full sign •Light
•Green Light •Light
•Alarm •Horn
•Raise gate •Gear motor forward
•Lower Gate •Gear motor reverse
The system requires seven inputs and six outputs
2.Advance Function Requirements
Functions(inputs) Use
•Up counter •Counts cars entering garage
•Down counter •Counts cars leaving garage

3.Electrical Requirements
When determining the electrical requirements of a system, consider three items
™ incoming power(power for the control system)

™ Input device voltage

™ Output voltage and current
To decide what type of voltage to use, consider the following:
™ What type of power is available(e.g. 24Vdc, 120Vor 240V ac)?
™ How will the machine or process controlled be used?
™ Will people come in contact with the machine?

™ What power do the field devices use?

™ What electrical codes apply?
3.Electrical Requirements contd…
Summarizing the electrical requirements for the parking garage:
Functions(inputs) Device Voltage
•Ticket request •Push Button •24V dc
•Ticket taken •Limit switch •24V dc
•Car cleared gate •Photoelectric sensor •24V dc
•Car departed garage •Photoelectric sensor •24V dc
•Gate obstructed •Motor overload contact •24V dc
•Gate in up position •Proximity sensor •24V dc
•Gate in down position •Proximity sensor •24V dc
Functions(outputs) Device Voltage
•Provide Ticket •Solenoid •24V dc
•Garage Full sign •Light •24V dc
•Green Light •Light •24V dc
•Alarm •Horn •24V dc
•Raise gate •Gear motor forward •120 V ac
•Lower Gate •Gear motor reverse •120 V ac
Advanced Functions Device Voltage
•Up counter •To be determined •TBD
•Down counter •To be determined •TBD
4.Speed of Operation
When determining the speed of operation, consider these points:
™ How fast does the process occurs or machine operates?

™ Are there “time critical “ operations or events that must be detected?

™ In what time frame must the fastest action occur(input device

detection to output device activation)?
™ Does the control system need to count pulses from an encoder or
flow meter and respond quickly?
™ The control system selected needs to meet the speed demands of
the process or machine, so knowing these criteria is important.
6. Operator Interfaces and Communication
™ Operator Interfaces
¾ In order to convey information about machine or process status, or to allow
an operator to input data, many applications require operator interfaces.
¾ Traditional Interfaces includes push button, thumbwheel switches, pilot
lights and LED numeric displays. Electronic Operator interface devices like
Magelis displays message about machine status, displays part count and
track alarms. They are also used for data input.
™ Communication
¾ Communication involves sharing application data or status with another
devices such as computer or a monitor.
¾ Communication takes place locally thru a twisted pair wire or remotely via
telephone or radio modem.
™ The parking control system does not require operator interface beyond the
ticket request push button, the green light and the alarm horn.
™ However communication capabilities could have provided the benefit, as if
the portion of the garage was being repaired and 50 parking space were
eliminated, it would be advantageous for the garage operator to change the
capacity parameters from 500 to 450.
7.Environment
™ Consider the environment where the control system will be located.
Will it be subjected to Temperature extremes? Water? Humidity?
Salt? Shock? Dust? Vibration?
™ In harsh environments, house the control system in an appropriate
NEMA- or IP- rated enclosure.
™ For parking garage, the control system located in the ticketing
machine needs to be housed into an enclosure to protect it against
moisture and dirt.
Selecting a control Method
™ The System designer can select from three types of control system:
Relay, PLC’S, Wired(SBC).
™ For the control method selection, the best method is to develop a
chart which integrates application requirements with control
methods.
Application Required? Quantity Can the control method
Characteristics accomplish task?
Relay PLC SBC
Inputs Yes 7 Yes Yes Yes
Outputs Yes 6 Yes Yes Yes
Timers No 0 Yes Yes Yes
Counters Yes 1 up/down Yes Yes Yes
High Speed required? No 0 No Yes Yes
Data Calculations? No 0 No Yes Yes
Data acquisition No 0 No Yes Yes
Communications No 0 No Yes Yes
Operator interface No 0 No Yes No
Selecting a control Method
™ All the three control methods can accomplish the task, so the control
system cannot be selected on the application requirement alone.
™ To differentiate between control methods, we need to evaluate the
relative cost impact of each method using the following criteria.

Application Characteristics Relay PLC SBC

System design and development Not applicable Not applicable ****
Control System hardware **/*** */** *
Panel Assembly *** * *
Panel Space *** * *
Implementing Logic *** ** ***
Duplicating Application **** * *
Documenting Logic **** * **
Modifying Logic **** * **
Maintenance *** * **
* = Low, ** = Moderate, *** = High, **** = Very High
Result of the Selection
™ From the comparison we can see that PLC’s are the easiest control system
to support. Assistance for programming and troubleshooting is available
at reasonable costs from many sources.
™ And if the PLC fails, a replacement PLC can be purchased off the shelf from
the nearest industrial electrical supplier--- there is no need to wait for a
shipment from the factory. Furthermore, the ruggedness of the PLCs
compared to SBCs gives them a definite advantage in harsh environment or
when durability is a primary consideration.
™ For all the criteria by which the control system are evaluated ---Cost, Size,
Flexibility, and Supportability– micro PLC provide the user with distinct,
advantages over other control options for many control applications. Thus, a
micro PLC has been selected to provide the logic for the parking garage.
What are the PLC Specifications?
™ After determining application requirements and selecting a method for
providing system control, the next step is to determine specifications of a
control system. Categories that can be considered for determining the
PLC specifications are as follows:

¾ Total number of I/O

¾ Electrical requirements
¾ Output circuits
¾ Memory requirements
¾ Speed of operation
¾ Communication
¾ Operator interfaces
Defined Specifications
™ Total number of I/O
¾ 7 Inputs and 6 Outputs
™ Electrical requirements
¾ Incoming Power – 24 VDC
¾ Input Voltage – 24 VDC (7 Devices)
¾ Output Voltage –120VAC (2 Devices) – 24VDC (4 Devices)
™ Output circuits
¾ Relay Outputs
™ Memory requirements
¾ 13 I/O +1I/O = 14 I/O, 14 x 10 Words= 140 estimated words of memory
required. Worksheet
™ Speed of operation
¾ Simplified program increases the performance.
™ Communication
™ Operator interfaces
Program Development Procedures

Three steps to develop a sequence of operation:

™ Define the rules of operation for each control point.

™ Identify and label inputs and outputs.
™ Convert the rules of operation to ladder logic.
Program Development Procedures
Defining Rules of Operations

Recalling from the earlier section, the control for Garage control system was
described like this

™ The car approaches an automated ticket machine at a gate.

™ The driver pushes a button on the ticket machine to receive a ticket. If
there is space left in the garage, the driver will receive a ticket. The
machine should not provide a ticket if the garage is full or if the gate is
already up.
™ Removing the ticket raises the gate and turns on a green “enter”light.
™ After the car clears the gate, the gate lowers and the green light shuts
off.
™ The number of vehicles in the garage needs to be known at any time.
™ If maximum capacity is reached, a “Garage Full” sign is illuminated, the
ticket machine will not provide a ticket, and the gate will not raise.
™ An alarm must sound when the gate is obstructed.
Program Development Procedures

Inputs Outputs
•Ticket request pushbutton •Provide Ticket
•Ticket taken limit switch •Raise gate
•Car cleared gate photo sensor •Lower Gate
•Car departed garage photo sensor •Garage Full sign
•Gate obstructed (Motor overload contact) •Green Light
•Gate in up position proximity sensor •Alarm
•Gate in down position proximity sensor
Program Development rung 1

Ladder Logic Development

The rules of operation converts easily to a ladder logic program, as follows:
Rules of Operation
Control Point: ->>The ticket machine will provide a ticket
Conditions: ->>If the driver presses the ticket request pushbutton
->>AND the “Full” sign is NOT on
->>AND the gate is lowered

Rung 1 Control Instruction

Condition Instruction
L1 L2
Ticket Request PB Garage Full Gate is Lowered Provide Ticket Solenoid
%I1 %I2 %Q1
Program Development rung 2

Control Point: ->>Raise the gate un-till fully up

Conditions: ->>After the driver takes the ticket
->>AND the gate is NOT up
->>AND the “Full” sign is NOT on

Rung 2
L1
Condition Instruction Control Instruction
Ticket has been
L2
Garage Full Gate is Up
taken Limit Switch
Raise Gate
%I1 %I2 %Q1

%Q1
Program Development rung 3

Control Point: ->>Vehicle Present latch

Conditions: ->>Vehicle has been detected.
->>AND the vehicle has NOT cleared the gate

Rung 3
L1
Condition Instruction Control Instruction
Vehicle Photo Vehicle clear Vehicle present
Sensor (gate) of Gate Latch
% I1 %I2 %Q1

%Q1
Program Development rung 4

Control Point: ->>Vehicle clear of Gate

Conditions: ->>Vehicle present latch is on.
->>AND a vehicle is NOT detected
->>AND the ticket request push button is NOT pressed

Rung 4
L1
Condition Instruction Control Instruction
Vehicle Present Vehicle Photo Ticket Request Vehicle is Clear of
Latch Sensor (gate) PB Gate
%I1 %I2 %I2 %Q1

Vehicle is Clear of Gate

Program Development rung 5

Control Point: ->>Lower the Gate until fully down

Conditions: ->>If the Gate is up
->>AND the car has cleared the Gate
->>AND the Gate is NOT down
->>AND the Gate is not obstructed

Rung 5
L1
Condition Instruction Control Instruction
Gate is Vehicle is Gate is Gate is
Lowered Obstructed Lower Gate
Up clear of Gate
%I1 %I2 %I2 %I2 %Q1

Lower Gate
Program Development rung 6

Control Point: ->>Turn On the Green light

Conditions: ->>If the Gate is up

Rung 6
L1
Condition Instruction Control Instruction
Gate is
Up
Green (GO)
%I1 Light
Program Development rung 7

Control Point: ->>Count cars entering/turn on full sign at 500th car

Conditions: ->>If the Gate has been lowered
->>If accumulated counter value >/preset value of 500

Rung 7
L1
Condition Instruction Number of Vehicles Control Instruction
in the Garage

Lower
Gate

CU
Counter Up Counter
Preset 500 DN
Program Development rung 8

Control Point: ->>Turn On the Full sign

Conditions: ->>If accumulated counter value >= preset value of
500

Rung 8
L1
Condition Instruction Control Instruction
DN
Garage is
C5:10 full
Program Development rung 9

Control Point: ->>Decrement the counter (count departing vehcile)

Conditions: ->>If a vehicle departs the garage

Rung 9
L1
Condition Instruction Number of Vehicles Control Instruction
in the Garage
Vehicle Photo Sensor
(Departing Garage)

CU
Count Down
Preset 500 DN
Program Development rung 10

Control Point: ->>Sound Alarm

Conditions: ->>If the gate is obstructed

Rung 10
L1
Condition Instruction Control Instruction
Gate is
obstru
Alarm
cted
Sounded