Knowing more about PLC

What is a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)? A Programmable Logic Controller, or PLC, is more or less a small computer with a built-in operating system (OS). This OS is highly speciali e! to han!le incoming e"ents in real time, i.e. at the time o# their occurrence. The PLC has input lines where sensors are connecte! to noti#y upon e"ents (e.g. temperature abo"e$below a certain le"el, li%ui! le"el reache!, etc.), an! it has output lines to signal any reaction to the incoming e"ents (e.g. start an engine, open$close a "al"e, etc.) The system is user programmable. &t uses a language calle! '(elay La!!er' or (LL ((elay La!!er Logic). The name o# this language implies the #act that the control logic o# the earlier !ays, which was built #rom relays, is being simulate! The PLCs purpose in life The PLC is primarily use! to control machinery. A program is written #or the PLC which turns on an! o## outputs base! on input con!itions an! the internal program. &n this aspect, a PLC is similar to a computer. )owe"er, a PLC is !esigne! to be programme! once, an! run repeate!ly as nee!e!. &n #act, a cra#ty programmer coul! use a PLC to control not only simple !e"ices such as a garage !oor opener, but their whole house, inclu!ing turning lights on an! o## at certain times, monitoring a custom built security system, etc. *ost commonly, a PLC is #oun! insi!e o# a machine in an in!ustrial en"ironment. A PLC can run an automatic machine #or years with little human inter"ention. They are !esigne! to withstan! most harsh en"ironments a PLC will encounter.

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