ESKCET

PLC AND DISTRIBUTED CONTROL SYSTEM

13EE001
3003
OBJECTIVES
To give an introductory knowledge about PLC and the programming languages and
application of PLC.
To give basic knowledge in the architecture and local control unit of distributed
control system.
To give adequate information in the interfaces used in DCS.
OUTCOMES
On the completion of the course the students are able to
Gain adequate knowledge about various application of PLC
Analyse the parameters of distributed control systems
Design various interfaces to the digital control systems
UNIT I PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER
9
Evolution of PLCs Components of PLC Advantages over relay logic Architecture
of PLC Programming devices - Discrete and Analog I/O modules Programming
languages Ladder diagram Programming timers and counters Design of PLC.
UNIT II APPLICATIONS OF PLC
9
Instructions in PLC Program control instructions, math instructions, sequencer
instructions Use of PC as PLC Application of PLC Case study of bottle filling
system.
0
UNIT III COMPUTER CONTROLLED SYSTEMS
9
Basic building blocks of Computer controlled systems SCADA data Acquisition
System - supervisory Control Direct digital Control .
0
UNIT IV DISTRIBUTED CONTROL SYSTEM
9
DCS - Architectures Comparison Local control unit Process interfacing issues
Communication facilities.
0
UNIT V INTERFACES IN DCS
9
Operator interfaces - Low level and high level operator interfaces Operator displays
Engineering interfaces Low level and high level engineering interfaces General
purpose computers in DCS.
0
UNIT VI STATE OF ART/ADVANCES (NOT FOR EXAMINATION)
9
PLC as Robot PLC in Motor Speed Control- Practical Implementation of PLC and
SCADA in various electrical fields-case study.
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Petruzella, Industrial Electronics, McGraw Hill, 1996.
2. Michael P. Lukas, Distributed Control System, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co.,Canada,
1986.
REFERENCES
Hughes, T., A., Programmable Controllers - 4th Edition, ISA Press, 2005
John W Webb and Ronald A Reis , Programmable Logic Controllers Principles and
Applications, Prentice Hall Inc., New Jersey, Third edition, 2003.

11N702
Objective(s)

BIT
INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

3 1 0 3.5

impart knowledge about the power line automation

Program Outcome(s)
h) an ability to understand the impact of development of automation on global, economic
environmental and societal context
i) an ability to understand the value for life-long learning
k) an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice in the field of industrial automation
Course Outcome
As an outcome of completing the course, students will able to:

for complex projects.

protocols.
Unit I Programmable Logic Controller
Evolution of PLCs Components of PLC Architecture of PLC Discrete and analog
I/O modules Programming languages Ladder diagram Function block diagram
(FBD) Programming timers andCounters Math instructions
9 Hours
Unit II PLC SCADA and its Applications
Instructions in PLC Program control instructions, math instructions, data manipulation
Instructions, sequencer and shift register instructions Case studies in PLC. Introduction
to SCADA components of SCADA block diagram features of SCADA
Instruction list
9 Hours
Unit III Distributed Control System
DCS Various Architectures Comparison Local control unit Process interfacing
issues Communication facilities
9 Hours
Unit IV Interfaces in DCS
Operator interfaces - Low level and high level operator interfaces Displays
Engineering interfaces Low level and high level engineering interfaces Factors to be
considered in selecting DCS Case studies in DCS Displays
9 Hours
Unit V Communication Protocols
Introduction to communication protocols- TCP/IP protocol- HART communicator
protocol media access
protocol- data link control protocol Wireless communication(Ip56, Ip58) LAN PROFI
bus Mod bus CAN bus- field bus: introduction general field bus architecture basic
requirements of field bus standard field bus topology interoperability
interchangeability RS232
9 Hours
Total: 45 + 15 Hours
Textbook(s)
1. F.D. Petruzella, Programmable Logic Controllers, Tata Mc-Graw Hill, Third edition,
2010
2. Michael P. Lukas, Distributed Control Systems: Their Evaluation and Design, Van
Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1986

3. John Park, Steve Mackay, Edwin Wright, Practical data communications for
instrumentation and control, Newnes/Elsevier, 2003
Reference(s)
1. K. L.S. Sharma, Overview of Industrial Process Automation, Elsevier, 2011
2. John W Webb and Ronald A Resis, Programmable Logic Controller, Prentice Hall of
India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2009
3. Benjamin C Kuo, Automatic Control Systems, Prentice Hall of India,2007

MURUGAPPA POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE

OBJECTIVES:
Familiarize the functional block diagram of PLC.
Draw the symbols used in ladder diagram.
Develop simple ladder diagram for logic gates.
Learn the applications of timers and counters.
Programming on PLC using techniques.
Verify the ladder logic for different timers and counters
Develop a ladder diagram for different application in manufacturing industries.
Outline conceptual on data communication networks.
Learning the various types of transmission and network models.
Recognize the basic protocols based on communication networks.
DETAILED SYLLABUS
Unit I BASIC CONCEPTS OF PLC
Introduction of Programmable Logic Controller- Hardwired circuits versus PLC controlEvolution of PLC -Advantages of PLC control- Types of PLC-Relays- Electro Magnetic
Relay Control- Basic construction of PLC -Brick style -Rack style PLC -Block diagram of
PLC -Processor- Memory-Types of Memory- PLC Input modules - PLC Output modulesAnalog Inputs -Analog outputs- Program Scan- Programming Devices-AB Memory
organization-Storage memory sections- Remote I/O -operator interface- Message
Display- Operator input and display- Printed Reports- Graphic Displays- Time and DateTalking to other PLC and Computers
12
Unit II PLC PROGRAMMING
Ladder logic diagram-Symbols used in ladder logic-Rungs-Contacts-Coils-Basic
instructions of Ladder programming- Ladder programming for Bit Logic instructionsOR,AND,NOT,NAND, NOR & EX-OR- PLC Timers -classification of Timers-On delay timerOff delay timer-Retentive timer and non Retentive Timer-Timer Instructions-PLC
Counters-operation of PLC counter counter instructions -Count UP (CTU) - Count down
(CTD)- Program control instruction - Data handling instruction-math instruction. 12
Unit III PLC APPLICATIONS
Simple ladder diagrams for DOL, Star-Delta starter. Sequence of the operation and
Simple ladder diagrams Multi Cylinder sequence Application using Latch circuit- using
counter. Sequence of the operation and Ladder diagram for box conveyor- Sequence of
the operation and Ladder diagram for clean room air lock. Programming for a
Manufacturing Unit-Chassis Movement-Engine Movement- Car Body MovementAssembled car Movement.
12
Unit IV INDUSTRIAL COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKING
Introduction-Evolution of Industrial Control Process- Types of Communication Interface Serial interface RS232 - Serial interface RS422- Serial interface EIA 485. Communication
mode-simplex mode - Half Duplex mode- Full Duplex mode. Comparison of different
recommended standards. Software protocol-ASCII protocol-HART protocol
Manufacturer specific protocol. Industrial Network. Network Topology-Bus TopologyRing Topology-Star Topology-Tree Topology. Media Access method-CSMA/CDCSMA/

BA-Master slave one-Token Passing. Open system interconnection network modelapplication layer-Presentation layer-Session layer-Transport layer-Network layer-Data
link layer-Physical layer. Network components.
Control Network issues. Advantages of standardized industrial network-open systemCost Reduction in wiring-Increased information need-Intelligent devices. Industrial
Network. Bus Network. Device bus Network Vs Process bus Network. Controller area
Network-Characteristics of CAN protocol-CAN Data frame and Communication-CAN
Error Detection and confinement. Device net-Physical Layer Features-Communication
Features-A Device Net Network. Control Net. Ethernet-Protocol .Proprietary Network.
Smart Distributed System. Inter bus-S. Seriplex Bit-Wide Device Bus Network. AS-I
Interface-AS-I open Standard for Network Systems at the Process Level-AS-Interface/ASI System Operation- Operating Reliability and Flexibility. Foundation Field bus-Physical
Layer - Communication stack User Layer. Profibus- Profibus-DP- Profibus-FMSProfibusPA - Application of Profibus for Real PLC Communication.
Unit V SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM &
DISTRIBUTED
CONTROL SYSTEM
Evolution of SCADA- Channel Scanning- Conversion to Engineering Units Interrupt
Scanning-Data Processing- Distributed SCADA System-Remote terminal unit-Wireless
communication-Satellite communication-Fiber optic communication- application of
SCADA.
Distributed Control system
Distributed Digital control system-Introduction-History-Distributed Vs CentralizedAdvantages of distributed control system-Function Requirements of distributed control
system-planned operator Requirements-Maintenance Engineers Requirements-Design
Development engineers Requirements- Manager/supervisor Requirements-Distributed
Control system Evaluation- System Architecture-Hierarchy for Distributed Control
system- Application of Distributed Control system.
Text Books:
1. K. Clements- Jewery & W. Jeffcoat,The PLC Work book ,Prentice Hall of India (P) Ltd.,
New Delhi.
2. Madhuchhanda Mitra, Samarijit Sen Gupta Programmable Logic Controllers and
Industrial Automation
3. W. Bolton, Programmable Logic Controllers, Fifth Edition
Reference Books:
1. Frank D. Petruzella , Programmable Logic Controllers, Third Edition-Tata McGraw-Hill
2. Pradeep Kumar & Srivashtava , Programmable Logic Controller- BPB Publications.
3. Richard A. Cox, Programmable Controllers- Vikas Publishing Houses-2001.
4. Krishna Kant, Computer based Industrial Control-Hall of India (P) Ltd., New Delhi.

MC 613

KSRCT
PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER

L T P C
3 0 0 3

Objectives
This subject is intended to help the students to understanding the basic of PLC and its
applications in automation. Programming of PLC is much required in the emerging field
of automation.
Unit I PLC
Introduction components principle of operation PLCs versus
computers - PLC sizes. PLC hardware components I/O section, Analog
I/O section, Analog I/O Modules, digital I/O Modules, CPU Processor
Memory Modules, Programming Devices, Diagnostics of PLCs with
computers.
Unit II PLC Programming
PLC Programming simple instructions Programming EXAMINE ON and
EXAMINE OFF instructions Electromagnetic control relays, Motor
starters, Manually operated switches, Mechanically operated and proximity
switches Output control devices, Latching relays PLC Ladder diagram,
converting simple relay Diagram into PLC relay Ladder Diagram.
Unit III Timers and Counters
Mechanical Timing Relay, ON DELAY timer and OFF DELAY timer
instructions, retentive timer, cascading timers counter instructions,
Up/Down Counters, Cascading counters, Incremental encoder ocunter
applications.
Unit IV Program Control Instructions
Introduction, Master control and Zone Control, JUMP instructions and
subroutines, immediate input and output, forcing external I/O address
Data Manipulating instructions; Manipulation, transfer operations,
compare, manipulation programs math instructions; addition,
subtraction, multiplication, division.
Unit V Applications
Simple materials handling applications automatic control of warehouse
door automatic lubricating oil supplier conveyor belt motor control
automatic car washing machines bottle label detection process control
appliocation.
Total Hours: 45
Text Book
1. Frank D. Petruzella Programmable Logic Controllers Career
Educatiopn; 4th Edition,2010
Refrence(s)
1. Mdhuchhanda Mitra, Samarjit Sen Gupta, Programmable Logic
Controllers and Industrial Automation, An Intrduction Penram
internationalPublishing Limited.
2. Siemens PLC Handbook.

PSG CT
08U702 LOGIC AND DISTRIBUTED CONTROL SYSTEMS
3 1 0 3.5
REVIEW OF COMPUTERS IN PROCESS CONTROL: Data loggers- Data
Acquisition Systems (DAS)- Direct Digital Control (DDC). Supervisory - Control
and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA) - sampling considerations Funct ional
block diagram of computer control systems - Digital controller modes: Position
and Velocity form of PID controllers.
(9)
PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC) BASICS: Definition
overview of PLC systems - input/output modules - power supplies and isolators
General PLC programming procedures - programming on-off inputs/ outputs
Auxiliary commands and functions - PLC Basic Functions - register basics
timer functions - counter functions.
(9)

PLC INTERMEDIATE FUNCTIONS: Arithmetic functions - comparison functions

- Skip and MCR functions - data move systems - PLC Advanced intermediate
functions - sequencer functions - matrix functions - PLC Advanced functions:
Alternate programming languages - analog PLC operation - networking of PLC PLC-PID functions - PLC installation - troubleshooting and maintenance - Design
of interlocks and alarms using PLC.
(9)
DISTRIBUTED CONTROL SYSTEMS (DCS): Definition - Local Control Unit
(LCU) architecture - LCU languages - LCU - Process interfacing issues communication facilities - redundancy concept case studies in DCS.
(15)
Total 42
TEXT BOOKS:
1.
John W Webb and Ronald A Reis, Programmable Logic Controllers Principles and Applications, Fifth Edition, Prentice Hall Inc., New Jersey,
2005.
2.
Lukcas M P, Distributed Control Systems, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co.,
New York, 1986.
3.
Frank D Petruzella, Programmable Logic Controllers, Third Edition,
McGraw Hill, New York, 2005.
REFERENCES:
1.
Deshpande P B and Ash R H, Elements of Process Control Applications,
ISA Press, New York,1995.
2.
Curtis D Johnson, Process Control Instrumentation Technology, Seventh
Edition, Prentice Hall, New Delhi, 2002
3.
Krishna Kant, Computer-based Industrial Control, Prentice Hall, New
Delhi, 2004.

KCT R13

U13MCT603 PROGRAMMABLELOGIC
CONTROLLER
Course Objectives
To explain the operation of relays, pushbuttons, limit switches, and other basic control devices.
Using ladder diagrams, design basic motor control circuits.
Describe the hardware of a PLC, identifying the functions of the main components.
To explain the PLC programs to perform specified discrete sequential control operations.
Configure a PLC, including choosing appropriate addressing for I/O for a specified application.

Course Outcomes After successful completion of this course, the students should be
able to
Explain and use relays, pushbuttons, limit switches, and other basic control devices for automation.
Describe the hardware and architecture of PLCs and also identify the analogy of relay logic
components.
Write PLC programes using ladder diagrams for complex applications.
Summarise various maintenance procedures practiced in industry for PLC based control systems.

Course Content INTRODUCTION 9 Hours Programmable controller need for PLC modular
PLC and fixed PLC block diagram of PLC input and output modules power supply types of
PLC system. HARDWARE MODULES 9 Hours CPU processors function processors
operating system processor ports interfacing PC to PLC processor operating modes PLC
system memory and application memory input modules output modules module selection
PLC internal operation and signal processing input and output processing timing consideration.
PROGRAMMING OF PLC SYSTEM 9 Hours Introduction to IEC 61131 - System functions
sequence control ladder logic programming sequences limitation of ladder programming logic
instruction sets standard PLC functions special function relays data handling instructions
arithmetic instructions data manipulation program subroutines programming examples. PLC
COMMUNICATION AND DCS 9 Hours
PLC communication ports serial communications RS232 standard requirements
communication between several PLCs PLC field bus - ManufacturingAutomation Protocol (MAP)
Technical Office Protocol (TOP) - Distributed control system (DCS) building blocks
descriptions and functions of field controlled units operator stations data highways redundancy
concepts DCS system integration with PLC and computers communication in DCS. PLC
MAINTENANCE AND CASE STUDIES 9 Hours PLC maintenance internal PLC faults faults
external to PLC programmed error watch dogs safety hardware safety circuits
troubleshooting. Case Studies: PLC as robot controller and FMS PLC to factory automation PLC
in process control Total Hours: 45
REFERENCES:
1. Frank D. Petruzella, Programmable Logic Controllers, McGraw-Hill Companies, 3rdEdition,
March 2013.
2. Lukcas M.P., Distributed Control Systems, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., New York, 1986.
3. Ian G.Warnock, Programmable Controllers Operation and Application, Prentice
Hall International, UK, 1992. 4. John W. Webb and Ronald A.Reis, Programmable Logic Controllers
Principles and Applications, Prentice Hall Inc., New Jersey, 3rdEdition, 1995. 5. Krishnakant ,
Computer Based Industrial Control, Prentice Hall of India, 1997.

University of Pune R2008

403141: PLC and SCADA Application
Unit I
(8)
Introduction to PLC: Definition & History of PLC, Overall PLC system, PLC Input & Output
modules, central processing unit, CPUs & Programmer/monitors, Solid state memory, the
processor, Input modules (Interfaces), Power supplies, PLC advantages & disadvantages.
Selection criteria for PLC.
Unit II
(8)
Programming of PLC: Programming equipments, proper construction of PLC ladder
diagram, Basic components & their symbols in ladder diagram, Fundamentals of ladder
diagram, Boolean logic & relay logic, and analysis of rungs. Input ON/OFF switching
devices, Input analog devices, Output ON/OFF devices, Output
analog devices,
programming ON/OFF Inputs to produce ON/OFF outputs.
Unit III
(8)
Advanced PLC Function: Analog PLC operation, PID control of continuous processes,
simple closed loop systems, problems with simple closed loop systems, closed loop system
using Proportional, Integral & Derivative (PID), PLC interface, and Industrial process
example. Motors Controls: AC Motor starter, AC motor overload protection, DC motor
controller, Variable speed (Variable Frequency) AC motor Drive.
Unit IV
(8)
SCADA Systems: Introduction and definitions of SCADA, Fundamental principles of
modern SCADA systems, SCADA system evolution.
Basic SCADA system Architecture: Human Machine Interface, Master Terminal Unit,
Remote Terminal Unit. SCADA data transfer through PLCC. Communication Technologies,
Communication system components, SCADA Communication in an electrical power
system. SCADA system desirable Properties, Real Time System, SCADA server, SCADA
functions.
Unit V
(8)
SCADA Architecture: First generation - Monolithic, Second generation - Distributed, Third
generation Networked Architecture, Intelligent Electronic Devices. Operation and control
of interconnected power system, Automatic substation control, SCADA configuration,
Energy management system, system operating states, system security, State estimation,
SCADA system security issues overview.
SCADA systems in the critical Infrastructure: Petroleum Refining Process, Conventional
Electric Power Generation, water Purification System, Chemical Plant.
Unit VI
(8)
The Evolution of SCADA Protocols: Overview of Open systems interconnection (OSI)
Model, Functions of OSI Model Layers, OSI Protocols, Functions of Transmission control
protocol / Internet protocol (TCP/IP) Layers, TCP/IP protocol, DNP3 protocol, IEC61850
layered architecture, Control and Information Protocol (CIP), DeviceNet, ControlNet,
EtherNet/IP, Flexible Function Block process (FFB), Process Field bus (Profibus), The
Security Implications of the SCADA protocols.
List of Experiments:
Note: Minimum 10 experiments should be conducted.
a) Experiment No. 1, 2, and 3 is compulsory.
b) Any 2 experiments should be conducted from experiment number 4 to 9.
c) Any 5 experiments should be conducted from experiment number 10 to 17.
1) a) Interfacing of lamp & button with PLC for ON & OFF operation.
b) Performed delayed operation of lamp by using push button.
2) a) Multiple push button operation with delayed lamp for ON/OFF operation.
b) Combination of counter & timer for lamp ON/OFF operation.
3) Set / Reset operation: one push button for ON & other push button for OFF operation.
4) DOL starter & star delta starter operation by using PLC.

5) PLC based temperature sensing using RTD.

6) PLC based thermal ON/OFF control.
7) Interfacing of Encoder with PLC (Incremental/Decremental)
8) PLC based speed, position measurement system.
9) Development of Dynamos & relating with parameters of PLC.
10) PLC interfaced with SCADA & status read/command transfer operation.
11) Parameter reading of PLC in SCADA.
12) Alarm annunciation using SCADA.
13) Reporting & trending in SCADA system.
14) Tank level control by using SCADA.
15) Temperature monitoring by using SCADA.
16) Speed control of Machine by using SCADA.
17) Pressure control by using SCADA.
Industrial Visit:
Compulsory visit to SCADA and PLC based automation industry.
Text Books:
1) Gary Dunning, Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers, Thomson, 2nd Edition
2) John R. Hackworth, Frederick D., Hackworth Jr., Programmable Logic Controllers
Programming Methods and Applications
3) John W. Webb, Ronald A. Reis, Programmable Logic Controllers: Principles and
Application, 5th Edition
4) Ronald L. Krutz, Securing SCADA System, Wiley Publishing
5) Stuart A Boyer, SCADA supervisory control and data acquisition
Reference Books:
1) Batten G. L., Programmable Controllers, McGraw Hill Inc., Second Edition
2) Bennett Stuart, Real Time Computer Control, Prentice Hall, 1988
3) Doebelin E. O., Measurement Systems, McGraw-Hill International Editions, Fourth
Edition, 1990
4) Gordan Clark, Deem Reynders, Practical Modem SCADA Protocols
5) Krishna Kant, Computer Based Industrial Control, PHI
6) M. Chidambaram, Computer Control of Process, Narosha Publishing
7) P. K. Srivstava, Programmable Logic Controllers with Applications, BPB Publications
8) Poppovik Bhatkar, Distributed Computer Control for Industrial Automation, Dekkar
Publications
9) S. K. Singh, Computer Aided Process Control, PHI
10) Sunil S. Rao, Switchgear and Protections, Khanna Publication
11) Webb J. W, Programmable Controllers, Merrill Publishing Company, 1988

SIKSHA O ANUSANDHAN UNIVERSITY, BHUBANESWAR, ORISSA,

INDIA
EE-415 SCADA (3-0-0)
MODULE-I
(13 Hours)
Introduction to SCADA and PLC:
SCADA: Data acquisition system, evaluation of SCADA, communication
technologies, monitoring and supervisory functions.PLC: Block diagram,
programming languages, Ladder diagram, Functional block diagram,
Applications, Interfacing of PLC with SCADA. SCADA system components:
Schemes, Remote Terminal Unit, Intelligent Electronic Devices,
Communication Network.
MODULE-II
(12 Hours)
SCADA Architecture Various SCADA Architectures, advantages and
disadvantages of each system, single unified standard architecture IEC
61850 SCADA / HMI Systems SCADA Communication Various industrial
communication technologies- wired and wireless methods and fiber optics,
open standard communication protocols Operation and control of
interconnected power system Automatic substation control, SCADA
configuration, Energy management system, system operating states.
MODULE-III
(12 Hours)
System security, state estimation. SCADA applications Utility applications,
transmission and distribution sector operation, monitoring analysis and
improvement. Industries oil gas and water. Case studies, implementation,
simulation exercises
TEXT BOOKS
1. Stuart A Boyer, SCADA supervisory control and data acquisition,
2. Gordan Clark, Deem Reynders, Practical Modem SCADA Protocols,
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Sunil S. Rao, Switchgear and Protections, Khanna Publication

Duration : 60 hours (3 Hours per day)

1.Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Architecture of PLC- different modules, power supply unit etc

Need of PLC in designing.
Different types of sensors- sinking, sourcing, NPN, PNP.
Monitoring the process through sensors- connection details.
Analog addressing, continuos process monitoring and control.
Different types of controllers- ON/OFF, Proportional, Derivative, Integral
and PID control.
PLC Programming of branded PLCs.
NO/ NC concept.
Data file handling- forcing I/O.
Wiring and fault correction.
Programming practices.

2. Introduction to SCADA.

SCADA Packages
Role of SCADA in industrial automation
SCADA system configuration, RTU, communication protocols.
Script programming.
Real time and historical trend.
Configuring Alarms.
Real time project development with PLC interfacing.
Communication with other software.

3.Control Panel Designing

Different types of panels.

Basic components to be installed in a panel.
Wiring details of panel.
Specification and physical dimension of components.
Earthing and Cabling of Panels- standard procedures.
P&I diagram preparation

KCE
11MM202 INTEGRATED AUTOMATION CONTROLLER
3

Objectives:
To understand the need of automation
Learn about the various technology development in industrial automation
Learning of basic PLC concepts & programming techniques
Understanding SCADA & DCS industrial automation functions
Case studies in DCS
MODULE I
15
Programmable Logic Controllers and Programming: Introduction Parts of PLC
Principles of operation PLC sizes PLC hardware components I/O modules
Programming devices Types of programming Simple instructions Latching relays
PLC ladder diagram, Converting simple relay ladder diagram in to PLC relay ladder
diagram.
Timer instructions On Delay, Off Delay and Retentive Timers Counter instructions
Up Counter, Down Counter and Up Down Counters, control instructions Data
manipulating instructions, match instruction Level of industrial control.
MODULE II
15
Networking of PLC and SCADA: Networking of PLCs Network communication OSI
Model types OPC function. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Architecture
development and runtime mode functions, Tools tag database, recipe database
log, trace alarm logging Trend on line, off line Security and user access
management, Management Information System report function.
MODULE III
15
Distributed Control System and Case Studies: Evolution Architectures Comparison
Local control unit Process interfacing issues Communication facilities. Operator
interfaces Low level and high level operator interfaces Operator displays
Engineering interfaces Low level and high level engineering interfaces Applications
of DCS in Pulp and paper environment Petroleum Refining environment.
Lecture: 45, Tutorial: 15, TOTAL: 60
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Petruzella Frank D., Programmable Logic Controllers, Third edition, Tata
McGrawHill, 2010.
2. Lucas, M.P., Distributed Control System, Van Nonstrand reinhold Co. NY, 1986.
3. Webb, John W. Programmable Logic Controllers: Principles and Application,
Fifth edition, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2004.
4. McMillan, G.K. Process / Industrial Instruments Handbook, Fifth edition, Tata

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McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 1999.

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SRM University
PLC AND ITS APPLICATIONS

MH1025
PURPOSE
To provide students the fundamentals of PLC, Data acquisition system and
Application.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES
1. To understand the fundamental of PLC
2. To understand the basic of data conversion and data acquisition
3. To understand the operation of PLC programming
4. To ability to design application related experiment
UNIT I - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER CONTROL (10hours) Need of
computer in a control system-Functional block diagram of a computer
control system-Data loggers-Supervisory computer control- Direct digital
control Digital control interfacing-SCADA.(Elementary treatment only).
UNIT II - DATA CONVERTERS (4 hours) DACs-Basic DAC TechniquesWeighted Resistor, R-2R Ladder and Inverted R-2R ladder type DACsADCs - Parallel ADC, Dual slope ADC, Successive Approximation ADCComparison of A/D conversion techniques- DAC/ADC specifications Typical IC's for DAC, ADC - Isolation amplifiers.
UNIT III - DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS (12hours) Sampling theorem Sampling and digitising - Aliasing - Sample and hold circuit Practical
implementation of sampling and digitising - Definition, design and need for
data acquisition systems - Interfacing ADC and DAC with Microprocessor /
Multiplexer - Multiplexed channel operation -Microprocessor/PC based
acquisition systems.
UNIT IV - PLC (10 hours) Evolution of PLC's - Sequential and
programmable controllers Architecture Programming of PLC - Relay logic
- Ladder logic - Gates, Flip flops and Timers.
UNIT V - COMMUNICATION IN PLC's (9 hours) Requirement of
communication networks of PLC - connecting PLC to computer Interlocks
and alarms - Case study of Tank level control system and Sequential
switching of motors.
TEXT BOOKS
1. Petrezeulla, Programmable Controllers, McGraw Hill, 1989.
2. Hughes .T, Programmable Logic Controllers, ISA Press, 1989.
3. Clayton.G.B, Data Converters , The Mac Millian Press Ltd., 1982.
REFERENCES
1. Curtis D. Johnson Process Control Instrumentation Tech 8TH
Edition Prentice Hall June 2005.
2. Roy Choudhury.D and Shail B.Jain, Linear Integrated circuits, New
age International Pvt.Ltd, 2003.