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PLC - Chapter 1

This document provides an introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), covering sequence control, the origin and advantages of PLCs, and various PLC families. It also discusses the SIMATIC system, including its components such as controllers, programming devices, software, communication networks, and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI). The document outlines the significance of PLCs in automation applications and their evolution since their inception in the late 1960s.

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PLC - Chapter 1

This document provides an introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), covering sequence control, the origin and advantages of PLCs, and various PLC families. It also discusses the SIMATIC system, including its components such as controllers, programming devices, software, communication networks, and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI). The document outlines the significance of PLCs in automation applications and their evolution since their inception in the late 1960s.

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TON DUC THANG UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL AND


ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

403040
Programmable Logic Controller
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO PLC

Hau H. Vo, PhD.


OBJECTIVES

 Understand sequence control.

 Remember origin & advantages of PLC.

 Know PLC families.

 Remember roles of components in SIMATIC

system.

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CONTENT OF CHATER 1
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO PLC

 1.1 Sequence control

 1.2 Origin & advantages

 1.3 PLC families

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CONTENT OF CHATER 2
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO PLC
1.4 SIMATIC system
 1.4.1 Controller

 1.4.2 Programming device

 1.4.3 PLC software

 1.4.4 Communication network

 1.4.5 HMI

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1.1 SEQUENCE CONTROL

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1.1 SEQUENCE CONTROL

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1.1 SEQUENCE CONTROL

Devices in sequence control system:


 Devices are operated by human.

 Devices detect states of machines.

 Devices make machines operate.

 Devices inform human of states of machines.

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1.2 ORIGIN & ADVANTAGES

 In 1968, General Motors brought out PLC design


standard.

 In 1969, first programming controller was born at


GM.

 In 1971, PLC was officially used to replace relay.

 Nowadays, PLC appears in most of automation


applications.
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1.2 ORIGIN & ADVANTAGES

 High reliability.

 Modularization, flexible in design & maintainance.

 Flexible programming language.

 Fast computing ability.

 Easy network connecting ability.

 Fault diagnosing & breakdown detecting ability.

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1.3 PLC FAMILIES

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1.4 SIMATIC SYSTEM

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1.4.1 CONTROLLER

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1.4.1 CONTROLLER

 3 versions of standard-design controllers:

 CPU 1511-1 PN

 CPU 1513-2 PN

 CPU 1516-3 PN/DP

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1.4.1 CONTROLLER

 Possible to connect to Industrial Ethernet

using PN interface.

 Each CPU can be both IO controller and


“intelligent” IO device on PROFINET IO.

 A CPU with DP interface can be DP master


on PROFIBUS DP.
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1.4.1 CONTROLLER

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1.4.1 CONTROLLER

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1.4.1 CONTROLLER

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1.4.2 PROGRAMMING DEVICE

Personal Computer.

Industrial PC.

Notebook + Microsoft Windows operating

system.
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1.4.3 PLC SOFTWARE

STEP 7 Software configures, parameterizes


& programs SIMATIC components.
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1.4.3 PLC SOFTWARE

TIA Portal (TIA =


Totally Integrated
Automation):
central tool for
managing automation
data & associated
editors in form of
hierarchically
structured project.
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1.4.4 COMMUNICATION NETWORK

SIMATIC NET (PROFIBUS, PROFINET)

handles exchange of data via various bus

systems between SIMATIC controllers,

distributed I/O, HMI devices & programming

device.

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1.4.5 HMI

SIMATIC HMI (Human Machine Interface):


control, monitor machine/plant & its function.

Provide control functions via process images,


display system status & alarm messages, and
manage automation data in form of recipes or
measured value archives.
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SUMMARY

 Sequence control

 Origin & advantages of PLC

 PLC families

 SIMATIC automation system

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ASSIGNMENT

 Read [1]: 23-46, 86-134.

 Read [2]: 34-47, 15-33.

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