What is PLC?

                   

 

                                      What is PLC?

A Programmable Logic Controller is a device which is used in Industrial Automation for controlling the various process simultaneously.

1. They are highly reliable.
2. They are rough and can work in harsh environment.  

PLC Hardware

PLC consists of various things such as :-

• Controller 
• Power Supply
• Input Cards
• Output Cards
• Communication Card
• Relays etc

If you want to know about the How PLC wiring configuration is done? Then, click on below link to get video with Allen Bradley PlC configuration.

 DCS/PLC panel wiring in hindi

Here is the list of some most usable PLC software brands.

1. Modicon PLC
2. AB PLC
3. ABB PLC
4. Mitsubishi PLC
5. Delta PLC
6. Siemens PLC
7. Omron PLC
8. Hitachi PLC
9. GE PLC
10. Honeywell PLC
11. Schneider PLC
12. Bosch PLC
13. Festo PLC
14. FATEK PLC
15. SETEX PLC
16. Keyence PLC
17. Beckhoff PLC
18. Eaton PLC
19. Wago PLC
20. Toshiba PLC
21. Unitronics PLC
22. Yokogawa PLC etc.

The 5 most popular PLC Programming Languages are:

1. Ladder Diagram (LD)

2. Sequential Function Charts (SFC)

3. Function Block Diagram (FBD)

4. Structured Text (ST)

5. Instruction List (IL)

Advantages 

• They make our process easy.
• Increase the efficiency of system.
• Mange the process according to our conditions
• Not depend upon any kind of physical hindrance. 
• Make calculations easy, with history of graphics etc.

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