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What does PLC stand for and what does it mean?

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Date Posted: 2014/03/27

PLC stands for programming logic control.we control the hardware using user-defined software.

for example:

in electrical we use the plc program to synchronize the generator on existing bus. 

Hossam Abdalla
by Hossam Abdalla , Distribution Engineer , Saudi Electricty Company

It stands for Programable Logic Controller, which is a microcontroller based device capable of computing mathmatical and logic operations according to a spcific program recorded on its memory to determine the outputs values crossponding to input value. mainly used in industerial process, power plant , oil & gas field.

Nirmal Babu
by Nirmal Babu , Automation Engineer , Vizzitec Solutions Pvt Ltd, Madhapur, Hyderabad

PLC is programmable Logical controller. Which is a microprocessor based controller device with specific amount of memory which we can program as per a specific automation flow required for a machine. To do this they need a set of inputs and outputs which is either integrated to the plc or can be expanded as per the need. The microprocessor will read this input and controls the output as per the logic written in the plc.

Key manufacturers in PLC are Siemens, Allen bradley, Mitsubushi, Ge Fanuc, Schneider etc

Programmable Logic Controllers ,there are many Brands of PLC's some of.....

AB

ABB

OMRON

SIEMENS

HONEYWELL

SCHNEIDER

KEYENCE

 

Khurshid Siddique
by Khurshid Siddique , Survey Engineer , Vedang Cellular Services Pvt. Ltd.

A Programmable Logic Controller(PLC) is a digital computer used for automation of electromechanical processes, such as control of machinery on factory assembly lines, amusement rides, or light fixtures.

mohamed eliwa
by mohamed eliwa , instrument and control engineer , egyptian maintenance company 'emc'

Plc "programble logic control" auotomation and control technology use aupgrade for relay based control 

Plc is a processor "cpu" with input and output cards "anlog or digital" 

Plc has many manufacturer like simens and ge and alan Bradley

Each vendor has it, s plc construction and versions 

Programming language forall function block , ladder , statement

Plc have communication with  dcs or pcs"pg" 

Plc use eternet , seriel rs232 , proofibus , coaxial cables ,........for communications according to vendors and plc version 

Arshadali Bukhari
by Arshadali Bukhari , Freelancer , NA

PLC stands for Programmable Logic Controller. A PLC is a Microprocesspr based Controller used for used for automation of processes, such as control of machinery on factory assembly lines, compressors in Reffinery, etc.

The early PLCs were designed to replace relay logic systems.

There are different types of PLCs available. Some have fixed I/O and some can be expanded upto some limit. Then nowadays we have completely modular PLC systems also. we can program as per a specific automation flow required for a machine. To do this they need a set of inputs and outputs

PLCs can be used for both Discrete and Analog I/Os. The communication is done through Ethernet, RS-232, RS-485 and RS-422.

The programming is done by ladder programming.

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