Programmable Logical Controllers
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Programmable Logical Controllers Syllabus — Unit-wise Content
The official GTU curriculum for Programmable Logical Controllers (subject code 4352002) as prescribed for Mechatronics · Semester 5 divides the course into 5 units, covering 27 listed topics. This curriculum applies from the July-2023 intake. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (4352002)Unit 1 Introduction to PLC
- 1.1. Principles of operation of PLC
- 1.2. PLC verses computer
- 1.3. PLC hardware components
- 1.4. Scan time of a cycle.
- 1.5. Industrial PLC.
- 1.6. Applications of PLC
Unit 2 PLC Memory and Logical Sensor
- 2.1. 2d.Distinguish between various data files: User Bits Memory, Timer Counter Memory, PLC Status Bits, User Function Control Memory, Integer Memory, Floating Point Memory
- 2.2. 2e.Use addresses for locations in memory.
- 2.3. 2f.Distinguish between Switches, TTL, Sinking and sourcing, Connection of switch
- 2.1. Memory Address.
- 2.2. Program Files. 2.3Data files: User Bits Memory, Timer Counter Memory, PLC Status Bits, User Function Control Memory, Integer Memory, Floating Point Memory
- 2.4. Sensor wiring: Switches, TTL, Sinking and sourcing, Connection of switch
- 2.5. Human/ product Presence Detection Sensors: Reed Switch, Optical Sensor, Capacitive Sensor, Inductive Sensor Programmable Logical Controllers Course Code: 4352002
- 2.4. 2g. Distinguish the various types of human/product presence detection sensors interfacing and calibration
- 2.5. 2h. Select sensors for a given application
Unit 3 Boolean Logic Design and Timers, Counter, Latch Concept
- 3.1. Boolean algebra: Rules of Boolean Algebra, Logic Design for a given application
- 3.2. Common Logic Forms: Complex gate forms, Multiplexer.
- 3.3. Timers: On-delay timer, Off-delay timer, Retentive timer.
- 3.4. Counters: Up-Counters, Down- Counter, Up-Down Counter.
- 3.5. Master Control Relay.
Unit 4 Ladder Logic Function and Advance Function
- 4.1. Data handling Function: Move Function, Mathematical Function, Conversion Function
- 4.2. Logic Function: Comparison of Value, Boolean Function
- 4.3. List Function: Shift registers, Stacks, Sequencer
- 4.4. Program Control: Branching and Looping.
Unit 5 Selecting PLC
- 5.1. PLC selection criteria.
- 5.2. PLC specifications
- 5.3. PLC Advantages & Disadvantages
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