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DI05000071 · Semester 5 · 5G scheme

Programmable Logic Controller & its Applications

Notes and solutions following the Gujarat Technological University (GTU) syllabus for DI05000071. Independent material — not issued by the university.

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Materials

Syllabus

The official syllabus this material follows.

  • Syllabus

    7 pages

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Complete Book

The whole syllabus, unit by unit, written for the exam.

Syllabus units

Unit 1: Unit 1
  • 1.3 Block diagram & architecture of PLC
  • 1.4 Working principle of PLC
  • 1.5 Selection Criteria of PLC
  • 1.6 Application of PLC in the Industry
  • 1.7 Advantages and limitations of PLC
Unit 2: Unit 2
  • Output Devices: Relay, solid state relay, contactor, solenoid valve, and other controlling devices
  • 2.2 Ladder logic Symbols of PLC
Unit 3: Unit 3
  • Types of Register use in PLC (Holding, Input, Output register)
  • 3.2 PLC Programming Languages
  • 3.3 Ladder diagram of all Basic Logic Gates
  • 3.4 Holding (latching relay) contact
  • 3.5 Concept of simple branching in Ladder logic
Unit 4: Advance Programming functions
  • 4.1 ON Delay timer, Off Delay timer, Retentive timer, non-retentive timer
  • 4.2 UP Counter, Down Counter, UP-Down Counter
  • 4.3 PLC arithmetic functions (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Square Root, Division, Negative)
  • 4.4 PLC comparison function (Equal, not equal, less than, greater than or equal, limit test function)
  • 4.5 Data handling instructions: Move, Block Move, Table Move, Register Move
Unit 5: Application and Troubleshooting
  • 5.1 PLC-based automation system
  • 5.2 High-Low level control of the tank
  • 5.3 DC motor control using PLC
  • 5.4 Two-way traffic lights system
  • 5.5 Troubleshooting procedure of PLC

About this course

Study materials, question papers, and solutions for Programmable Logic Controller & its Applications (DI05000071) - Diploma Engineering, Semester 5