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    What is a PLC ?

    What is the definition of "PLC"?


    A Programmable Logic Controller, or PLC, is a ruggedized computer
    used for industrial automation. These controllers can automate a
    specific process, machine function, or even an entire production
    line.

    How does a PLC work?


    The PLC receives information from connected sensors or input
    devices, processes the data, and triggers outputs based on pre-
    programmed parameters.
    Depending on the inputs and outputs, a PLC can monitor and record
    run-time data such as machine productivity or operating
    temperature, automatically start and stop processes, generate
    alarms if a machine malfunctions, and more. Programmable Logic
    Controllers are a flexible and robust control solution, adaptable to
    almost any application.

    There are a few key features that set PLCs apart from industrial PCs,
    microcontrollers, and other industrial control solutions:
    • I/O – The PLC’s CPU stores and processes program data, but input
    and output modules connect the PLC to the rest of the machine;
    these I/O modules are what provide information to the CPU and
    trigger specific results. I/O can be either analog or digital; input
    devices might include sensors, switches, and meters, while outputs
    might include relays, lights, valves, and drives. Users can mix and
    match a PLC’s I/O in order to get the right configuration for their
    application.
    • Communications – In addition to input and output devices, a PLC
    might also need to connect with other kinds of systems; for
    example, users might want to export application data recorded by
    the PLC to a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)
    system, which monitors multiple connected devices. PLCs offer a
    range of ports and communication protocols to ensure that the PLC
    can communicate with these other systems.
    • HMI – In order to interact with the PLC in real time, users need an
    HMI, or Human Machine Interface. These operator interfaces can be
    simple displays, with a text-readout and keypad, or large
    touchscreen panels more similar to consumer electronics, but either
    way, they enable users to review and input information to the PLC in
    real time.
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