The CPU is the brain of the PLC. The primary function of a CPU is to read input, control and update output. What are the components of CPU?
The CPU is the brain of the PLC. The primary function of a CPU is to read input, control and update output. What are the components of CPU? Correct Answer Processor, Memory System, Power Supply
PLC (Programmable Logic Controller):
A PLC is a computer specially designed to operate reliably under harsh industrial environments such as extreme temperatures, wet, dry, and/or dusty conditions.
PLCs are used to automate industrial processes such as a manufacturing plant’s assembly line, an ore processing plant, or a wastewater treatment plant.
Block Diagram of PLC:
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A typical block diagram of PLC consists of five parts namely:
- Rack or chassis
- Power Supply Module
- Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- Input & Output Module
- Memory
- Communication Interface Module