Lingaya'S Vidyapeeth Deemed-to-be-University U/s 3 of UGC Act 1956, GOI

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LINGAYA’S VIDYAPEETH

Deemed-to-be-University u/s 3 of UGC Act 1956, GOI


Nachauli, Jasana Road, Faridabad-121002 | Ph:0129-2598200-05
Website: www.lingayasvidyapeeth.edu.in

ASSIGNMENT 1 (UNIT-1)
1. What is a programmable logic controller (PLC)?
2. Identify four tasks in addition to relay switching operations that PLCs are capable of performing.
3. List six distinct advantages that PLCs offer over conventional relay-based control systems.
4. Describe how the I/O modules connect to the processor in a modular-type PLC configuration.
5. Explain the main function of each of the following major components of a PLC:
a) Processor module (CPU)
b) I/O modules
c) Programming device
d) Power supply module
6. What are the two most common types of PLC programming devices?
7. Explain the terms program and programming language as they apply to a PLC. The programmable
controller operates in real time. What does this mean?
8. List five factors affecting the memory size needed for a particular PLC installation.
9. What does the instruction set for a particular PLC refer to?
10.Write a program for the relay ladder diagram shown in Figure.

11. Given four NO (Normally Open) pushbuttons (AB-C-D), write a program that will turn a lamp on if
pushbuttons A and B or C and D are closed.
12. What is the function of a PLC input and output interface module?
13. Define the term logical rack.
14. With reference to a PLC rack:
a) What is a remote rack?
b) Why are remote racks used?
15. Create a five-digit code using the SLC 500 rack/ slot-based addressing format for each of the
following:
a) A pushbutton connected to terminal 5 of module group 2 located on rack 1.
b) A lamp connected to terminal 3 of module group 0 located on rack 2.

Reference: Programmable Logic Controllor Frank D. Petrusella Tata McGraw –Hill Publication.

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