PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC L T P J C

U17MCI5202
CONTROLLERS 3 0 2 0 4
Course Outcomes:
After successful completion of this course, the students should be able to
CO1 Outline the importance of PLC, DCS, SCADA in industrial automation K2
CO2 Describe the architecture of PLCs with the analogy of relay logic components K2
CO3 Develop ladder logic program for applications K3
CO4 Integrate PLCs with electro-mechanical systems K3
CO5 Classify the communication protocols K2
CO6 Design SCADA system for industrial applications K3
Pre-requisite:
Nil
CO/PO Mapping
(S/M/W indicates strength of correlation) S-Strong, M-Medium, W-Weak
Programme Outcomes(POs)
PS
COs PO PO1 PO1 PO1 PSO
PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 O
1 0 1 2 2
1
CO1 S
CO2 M
CO3 M M M S S S M
CO4 M M M S M
CO5 M M
CO6 M M M M S S S S
Course Assessment methods:
Direct Indirect
1. Continuous Assessment Test I, II Course end survey
2. Open book test; Cooperative learning report, Assignment; Journal
paper review, Group Presentation, Project report, Poster
preparation, Prototype or Product Demonstration etc. (as
applicable)
3. End Semester Examination
INTRODUCTION 6 Hours
Role of automation in industries, Benefits of automation –Introduction to automation tools: Low cost
automation, PLC, DCS, SCADA - Automation strategy evolution.

PLC HARDWARE MODULES AND PROGRAMMING 6 Hours

CPU – processor function – processor operating modes – PLC system memory and application memory –
input modules – output modules – module selection – PLC internal operation and signal processing – input
and output processing.

PROGRAMMING OF PLC SYSTEM 11 Hours

Introduction to IEC 61131 - System functions – sequence control – ladder logic – programming sequences
– limitation of ladder programming – logic instruction sets – standard PLC functions – special function
relays – data handling instructions – arithmetic instructions – data manipulation – program subroutines –
programming examples.
INDUSTRIAL COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS 11 Hours
Definition of protocol, Introduction to Open System Interconnection (OSI) model, Communication standard
(RS232, RS485), Modbus (ASCII & RTU), Introduction to third party interface, concept of OPC (Object
linking and embedding for Process Control), Foundation Fieldbus (H1&HSC). Comparison of Foundation
Fieldbus, Modbus, Devicenet, Profibus, Industrial Ethernet.

SCADA SYSTEMS 11 Hours

Concept of SCADA systems, Programming techniques for: Creation of pages, Sequencing of pages, creating
graphics & animation, Dynamos programming with variables, Trending, Historical data storage &
Reporting, Alarm management, reporting of events and parameters, Comparison of different SCADA
packages, Interfacing PLC and SCADA using communication links, Development stages involved for PLC
based automation systems, Application Development using SCADA system.

Theory: 45 Hours Practical: 30 Hours Total Hours: 75

REFERENCES:
1. John W Webb and Ronald A Reis, “Programmable logic controllers: Principles and
Applications”, 5th Edition, Prentice Hall India, 2002.
2. Michael P Lukas, “Distributed Control systems”, Van Nostrand Reinfold Company, 1995.
3. Frank D Petruzella, “Programmable Logic Controllers”, 5th edition, McGraw-Hill Companies,
March 2017.
4. Ian G Warnock, “Programmable Controllers Operation and Application”, Prentice Hall
International, UK, 1992.
5. Krishna Kant, “Computer Based Industrial Control”, 2nd revised edition, Prentice Hall of India,
2011.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:
1. Construct a circuit to control a simple process using Relay and Timer module.
2. Design a T-junction traffic light controller using PLC
3. Design a PLC Program for automating bottle filling systems
4. Develop a PLC system to control a simple conveyor system
5. Study of industrial process automation and communication network architecture
6. Develop an HMI design for a simple pump tank system.
7. Develop a simple SCADA application using Dynamos.
8. Develop a SCADA panel to control a PLC based system.
9. Design a PLC ladder logic program to control the Speed of a motor
10. Design a PLC ladder logic program to control the Position of a servomotor.