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Ch.1 PLCs an Overview - Coggle Diagram
Ch.1 PLCs an Overview
Parts of PLCs
Communication Module
different types of wired or wireless communication
Control Program
Personal Computer
PLCs can be programmed by a personal computer
Programming Device
PLC programming devices are handheld devices that can be used to program the system
I/O inputs
Fixed
I/O's are fixed in place and cannot be moved to other parts of PLC
Modular
Each power module can be moved around to other parts of the PLC
PLCs vs Computers
Differences
PLCs are designed to operate in an industrial setting
Computers do not bode well in plants
PLCs utilize a much simpler coding of ladder logic
Computers languages are much more intiricate
Computers are good at complex issues
PLCs are very simple machines not cable of complex coding
Similarities
PLCs are made to operate off of code
Computers are also made to operate off of code
Programmable Logic Controllers
Many Positives
Increased Reliability
More Flexibility
Lower Costs
Faster Response time