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DIPLOMA EXAMINATION, 2011

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION (PAPERIII)

130. LOGIC AND DISTRIBUTED CONTROL SYSTEM

May) Maximum: 100 Marks Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks (520=100) (Time: 3 Hours

1. a) With a neat block diagram, explain the different elements of data acquisition system. b) With a neat circuit diagram, explain any one of analog to digital converter. 2. a) Write a brief note on serial asynchronous communications. b) Describe the features of RS-232. 3. a) With a neat block diagram, explain the architecture of PLC. b) Explain the various I/O modules used in PLC. 4. a) Explain in detail the different memory types used in PLC. b) Describe the PLC scan sequence in detail. 5. a) Explain the different programming languages that can be used to program a PLC. b) Describe in detail the different types of alarms that can be used in PLC. 6. a) Describe the different types of programming devices that can be used to program the PLC. b) Write short notes on interlock design principles. 7. a) Explain in detail, the concept of direct digital control. b) With a neat block diagram, explain the architecture of Local Control Unit. 8. a) Explain in detail the concept of supervisory digital control. b) Write a short note on different types of displays and alarms used in DCS. 9. a) Write short notes on different types of network topology. b) Briefly explain the concept of HART. 10. a) Explain BISYNC protocol in detail. b) Briefly explain the field bus topology. _______

Code No: OR411353 OR IV B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, April/May 2005 LOGIC AND DISTRIBUTED CONTROL SYSTEMS (Electronics & Control Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 70 Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks ????? 1. (a) How do you operate RUN and ENABLE in PLC timer? (b) Why do you want FORCE mode in PLC operation? Explain. 2. (a) Describe both counter and timer execution in a PLC ladder diagram. (b) Describe the function of PLC input module with opto-isolator. 3. (a) How do you get high output in the PLC-ADD and SUB function? Explain. (b) Explain the operation of i. PLC PID block diagram ii. PLC PID block level function of industrial operation 4. (a) Explain the ladder counter function in PLC operation? (b) Distinguish between PLC and field control station operation. 5. What is HART protocol? Discuss its characteristics and applications. 6. (a) Why do you want to replace RS 486 instead of TIA / EIA 232 C? Explain. (b) Explain the basic principle of: i. RS 232C communication ii. LAN communication between two CPUs. 7. (a) Explain the generalized architecture of a DCS with a neat sketch. (b) Explain the DCS communication in Subnet level. 8. (a) What is Redundancy? Explain the different types of Redundancy operation with LCU. (b) explain the operation of: i. Operator interface. ii. Engineer interface.

PART A-(10*2=20 marks) 1. Name the layers of OSI model. 2. Differentiate between a service and a protocol? 3. What are gateways? 4. State the need of an Ethernet in DCS? 5. Name the various hierarchical levels of Distributed control systems? 6. What are the various normal condition displays in DCS? 7. What is a supervisor control system? 8. What are the various types of interfacing techniques in DCS? 9. Where is field bus used? 10. List any four salient features of HART protocol. PART B-(5*16=80 marks) 11. (a) (i) Explain in detail various layers of the TCP/IP reference model. (ii) Compare the OSI and TCP/IP reference models. (OR) (b)

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(i) Explain any one data link protocol. (ii) Discuss on command and token passing. 12. (a) Discuss on various internet control protocols. (OR) (b) (i) Discuss on the following: 1. Fragmentation 2. Internet work routing 3. Tunneling (ii) Discuss on the top 10 principles mandatory for protocol designers. 13. (a) (i) With a neat sketch explain the architecture of DCS with hierarchical levels. (ii) Discuss on the communication options in the DCS. (OR) (b) (i) Compare distributed vs centralized control system. (ii) Explain the functional requirements of distributed control system. 14. (a) Discuss on low level and high operator interfaces in DCS. (OR) (b) Discuss on low level and high level operator interfaces in DCS. 15. (a) (i) Discuss on various field bus topologies of field bus. (ii) Discuss in detail about the benefits of field bus. (OR) (b) (i) Explain the HART communication protocol. (ii) Compare HART and OSI model. B.E/B.TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION MAY/JUNE 2009 Electonics And Instrumentation Engineering Computer Networks And Distributed Control Systems Part A (10*2=20marks) 1.why are the data link protocols necessary? 2.what is the difference between poll and selection? 3.define line contention and collision? 4.what are the advantages of an open system environment? 5.what is Dcs? 6.what are the advantages of DCS over centralized computer control of process? 7.what is network interface controller? 8.what are the components in anetwork adapter card? 9.what are the advantages of using field bus than using 4-20mA current signal? 10.what is field Bus? PART-B-(5*16=80 marks) 11.a.awhat is BISYNC handshake message?Briefly explain the sequence of characters in the handshaking message. (or) b.Compare the number of ststions that can be used with HDLC and with SDLC.What is the effect of sending an unnumbered set initialization mode command?Explain with suitable example. 12.a.Briefly describe the main three network topologies. (or) b.Write short notes on:

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i.ETHERNET ii.ARCNET 13.a.Explain the basic components of any typical DCS. (or) b.Explain in detail the redundancy concepts in DCS 14.a.Explain in detail the function of DCS field control units in power plants. (or) b.What are the importance of DCS in iron and Steel Plant?Explain in Detail. 15.a.Mention the types of field bus communication buses and explain any one type with structure. (or) b. Write short Notes on: i.HART Protocol ii.PROFIBUS

IC - 418 DISTRIBUTED CONTROL SYSTEM (B.Tech 8th Semester, 2092) Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 60 NOTE:- This paper consist of Three Sections. Section A is compulsory. Do any Four questions from Section B and any two questions from Section C Section-A Marks : 20 1(a) Define digital control system. (b) What forms of different data links are used in adistributed control system ? (c) Given :- A memory of, tWC (write cycle time) = 200 n sec t RC (Read cycle time) = 200 n sec tA (Access time) = 100 n sec tOHA (data hold time) = 50 n sec Find the maximum rate at which (a) data can be stored (b) data can be read . (d) What is meant by knowledge-based control ? (e) Briefly explain analog control ? (f) Define supervisory control ? (g) Define expert system ? (h) What is PLC ? Draw a typical PLC architecture ? (i) List several of the most popviar peri-pherals normally associated with process control digital computers ? (j) What is meant by Direct - digital control ? Section-B Marks:5 Each 2. Draw a neat sketch of centralized distributed computer control network and explain its various blocks ? 3. Mention the advantages and disadvantages of digital control over analog control ? 4. What are local control units (LCU ) ? Explain. 5. What is meant by statistical process control ? Explain. 6. Explain clearly the distributed control system (DCS) integration with computers ? Section-C Marks : 10 Each

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7. Write short notes on :(i) Semiconductor memory (ii) Auxiliary memory 8. Mention the control console equipments used in distributed control system (DCS) ? Explain any two of them in detail . 9. Explain in detail, the I/O hardwae stations ? IC - 418 DISTRIBUTED CONTROL SYSTEM (B.Tech 8th Semester, 2063) Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 60 NOTE:- This paper consist of Three Sections. Section A is compulsory. Do any Four questions from Section B and any two questions from Section C Section-A Marks : 20 1(a) Define distributed control system (DCS). (b) What is meant by multirate sampling system ? (c) State Shannon's Theorm as applied to Digital Control System. (d) Define access time and cycle time. (e) What is the need for Digital Control ? (f) Mention the significance of computers in modern control system. (g) Mention the significance of control console equipment. (h) What is stastical method of process control ? (i) What are the features of set-point station method of interfacing digital control computers with Analog controllers ? (j) List out the major difference between PLCS and Computers. Section-B Marks:5 Each 2. Explain the concept of centralised computer control system. 3. Write short notes on : (a) RAM (b) Magnetic Tape Memory 4. Explain any two of the control console equipments used in distributed control system (DCS). 5. Explain the significance of process monitoring and control units. 6. How Network Linkages are used to overcome the serial linkages in integrating distributed control system (DCS) with computers ? Section-C Marks : 10 Each 7. Explain clearly the hiearchial organization for complete process computer control system. 8. Discuss in detail the Direct Digital Method of control in distributed control system (DCS). 9. Write short notes on : (a) Expert Systems (b) Significance of statistical method of process control