May 28, 2018

Cyclical Program Execution.





·        Read inputs pins and update process inputs image
·        Executes user program once.
·        Writes process image to outputs pins.
·        Take care of system processes such as communication with PLCs, updating user program, checking for STOP condition etc.

·        Loop back 

Cyclical Program Execution.



Types of automation topologies & Components of automation




Types of automation topologies

·        Hardwired relay logic

·        Dedicated card control

·        PLC based automation

·        DCS based automation.

·        PC based automation. 

Components of automation.
·        Sensor (RTD, TC, Proximity switches, Flow sensors etc.)
·        Transmitter and/or switch (TT, PT, FT, pH Transmitter etc.)
·        Controller (PLC, DCS etc.)
·        Actuators (Contactor, Relay, VFD, I/P Converter etc.)
·        Final Control Elements (Motors, Heaters, Control Valves, conveyors etc.)
·        Human Machine Interface (HMI)
·        Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)
·        Panels, wiring and cabling