Programme

Course code

Title

B.Sc (ECS)

16ECU18

Programmable Logic
Controller

Course Objective

To provide the knowledge in PLC architecture, Programming skill in

PLC and working knowledge in PLC applications.

Expected Level of Output

Conceptual and Programming Level

Department offered

Electronics and Communication Systems

Course Inputs

:
Text
Book

Chapter

Instructional
Hours

A
A

4
4

2
2

Ladder and Functional Block Programming:

Ladder diagrams

Logic functions; Latching; Multiple outputs

Functional blocks

PLC instructions
Relay type instructions

Instruction addressing; Branch Instructions;

Internal relay instructions

Programming Examine IF closed and Examine

IF open instructions; Modes of operation

Converting relay schematics into PLC ladder

programs; Writing a ladder logic program
directly from a narrative description

Unit

Description
Programmable Logic Controller:
Controllers; Hardware
Internal Architecture of a PLC
Input Devices: Mechanical switches; Proximity
switches; Photoelectric sensors and switches;
Temperature sensors
Position/Displacement sensors; Strain gauges;
Pressure sensors; Liquid level detectors; Fluid
flow measurement; Smart sensors
Output Devices: Relay; Directional control
valves; Motors; Stepper motors
Examples of PLC applications
I/O Processing:
Input units; Output units
Signal conditioning; Remote connections

II

III

Processing Inputs; I/O Addresses

Program examples: Lamp and Valve operation

program, Location of stop switches, Motorized
door, Filling operation

IV

PLC Timer and Counter

Timer Instructions: ON-Delay timer
instructions; OFF-Delay timer instructions
Counter Instructions: UP Counter; Down
Counter
Allen-Bradley SLC-500 PLC Instructions:
Program control instructions; Data manipulation
instructions; Math instructions
Applications of PLC
Simple sequence control concepts; Automatic
packing mechanism
Automatic control of warehouse door;
Automatic lubricating oil supplier
Conveyor belt motor control;
Bottle label detection
Ball sorter mechanism
Revision

A&B

5&6

2
5

Total Hours

66

Note: 80% Theory; 20% Programs

CIA 25 marks; End Semester: 75 marks
MAP code: D
Text Books:
A. W. Bolton, "Programmable Logic Controllers", 5th Edition, Elsevier India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi,
2011.
B. Frank D. Petruzella, Programmable Logic Controllers, Tata McGraw Hill, Third edition, 2010.
C. http://www.pacontrol.com/download/OMRON-PLC-Programming.pdf
Reference Manuals:
A. Siemens PLC Handbook
B. Allen-Bradley PLC Handbook