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MEEC 2011-2012
Industrial Automation
(Automao de Processos Industriais)
Introduction to PLCs
http://users.isr.ist.utl.pt/~jag/aulas/api1112/api1112.html
Slides 2010/2011 Prof. Paulo Jorge Oliveira Rev. 2011/2012 Prof. Jos Gaspar
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Industrial Automation
Syllabus:
Chap. 1 Introduction to Automation [1 week] ... Chap. 2 Introduction to PLCs [2 weeks] Components of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Internal architecture and functional structure. Input / output interfaces. Interconnection of PLCs . ... Chap. 3 PLCs Programming Languages [2 weeks]
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Some resorces available online on PLCs
History : Tutorial: http://www.plcs.net/chapters/history2.htm http://www.koldwater.com http://www.htservices.com/Tutorials/plctutorial1.htm http://www.sea.siemens.com/step/templates/lesson.mason?plcs:1:1:1 http://thelearningpit.com/plc/psim/psim.html http://www.keyence.com/plc/kvl.htm http://www.autoware.com/english/demo.htm SW used in lab, Schneider/SoCollaborative Unity Pro, has simulator Automatic Manufacturing Systems with PLCs, Hugh Jack (online version available) Programming Logic Controller s, Frank D. Petruzella ... http://www.plcopen.org/
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Simulators:
Bibliography :
Standards:
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Chap. 2 Introduction to PLCs
An Automation Example Solution based on PLCs
Example: Automation of the Main Entrance Door, in PLCs Theory, [Omron]
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Example: Automation of the Main Entrance Door, in PLCs Theory, [Omron]
Functional Specifications
An automatic system that could command the opening and close of a door is the main purpose of these specifications. The command operation will be automatic and manual. There must be a selector with two positions in a front panel of command to select the mode of operation. The manual mode resorts to the use of two push buttons to open and close the door. Once the OPEN push button is pressed, the door will be opened until the operation is completed, as detected by a limit switch. Upon pushing the CLOSE button the door will be commanded to close, until the end of the operation is detected by other limit switch. The automatic mode of operation resorts to the use of two sensors, that detect the proximity of the users. When a person is detected the automatic opening of the door starts. The door remains open for a period from 5 to 20 seconds, following the null detection of the user. After that period the door starts to close. If during this last phase the presence of another user is detected the close operation is aborted and a new cycle of opening starts.
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Example: Automation of the Main Entrance Door, in PLCs Theory, [Omron]
Technological Specifications
The proximity sensor that detects the users must be of a model that can be installed over the door (one in the interior and other in the exterior), and must be based on the reflection of infrared radiations, with output by transistor. The sensor sensivity must be tuned such that its output becomes active if an user is at 2 meters of distance or less. The motor that activates the open and close of the door must be electrical , three-phase, ..., etc.
Operating Specifications
A key must be required to be used in the model of the automatic-manual selector. A counter of the number of operations should be incorporated in the solution, to identify when maintenance is required. The maintenance must be at each 10000 operations, ... etc
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Chap. 2 Introduction to PLCs
Phases of a Project in EE&CS: (Automation included) Preliminary Study Preparation Execution Conclusion
Specifications Technical solution choice Execution of techn. drawings Documentation Software development Installation Software installation Tests Start of operation Start of exploitation
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Automation Problems PLC based solutions
To use PLCS the connection to input devices (for detection and sensing) and to output devices (for command and control) is required.
Process Sensors Actuators Programmable Logic Controller
A software program to implement the proposed solution will be implemented in the PLC.
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Chap. 2 Introduction to PLCs
Architecture of PLCs
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Architecture of PLCs ... and internally, how is it implemented?
Program
Memory
address data
Input/output
control
Central Processing Unit
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Architecture of PLCs Types of PLCs rack
mini
micro
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Architecture of PLCs
PLC
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Problem [Petruzella96]: A mixer motor is to be used to automatically stir the liquid in a vat when the temperature and pressure reach preset values. In addition, direct manual operation of the motor is provided by means of a separate pushbutton station.
Solution using the relay diagram:
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Architecture of PLCs
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Chap. 2 Introduction to PLCs
Components of Programmable Logic Controllers
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Components of Programmable Logic Controllers
Example: Command of a motor from a console with start and stop buttons.
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Components of Programmable Logic Controllers
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Internal structure and Work principles
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Internal structure and work principles
8.2.1 The Input and Output Scans When the inputs to the PLC are scanned the physical input values are copied into memory. When the outputs to a PLC are scanned they are copied from memory to the physical outputs. When the ladder logic is scanned it uses the values in memory, not the actual input or output values. The primary reason for doing this is so that if a program uses an input value in multiple places, a change in the input value will not invalidate the logic. Also, if output bits were changed as each bit was changed, instead of all at once at the end of the scan the PLC would operate much slower. [From Hugh Jack (PLCs book)]
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Internal structure and work principles
Scan Cycle, Scan Period
The inputs must be active for at least one scan cycle to have impact (no uncertainty) in the internal PLC state and indirectly in the outputs.
Exception: interrupts...
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Internal structure and work principles
Worst time Best time
Q: Worst time interval for an input to have impact on an output (with probability one)?
A: 2 * Scan Period
Q: Smallest time interval (with probability greater than zero) that the change in one input can impact in one output?
A: Scan Period Read Time Write Time = Execution Time
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Chap. 2 Introduction to PLCs
Internal structure and work principles
Horizontal scanning
Vertical scanning
Interface for inputs and outputs
Scanning rungs...
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8.2.2 The Logic Scan Ladder logic programs are modelled after relay logic. In relay logic each element in the ladder will switch as quickly as possible. But in a program elements can only be examines one at a time in a fixed sequence. Consider the ladder logic in Figure 8.4, the ladder logic will be interpreted left-to-right, top-to-bottom. In the figure the ladder logic scan begins at the top rung. At the end of the rung it interprets the top output first, then the output branched below it. On the second rung it solves branches, before moving along the ladder logic rung. [From Hugh Jack (PLCs book)]
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Components of Programmable Logic Controllers 1. Programming using specific devices
OMRON console Page 24
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Components of PLCs: Input and output interfaces 2.1 AC input module (discrete)
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Components of PLCs: Input and output interfaces 2.1 AC input module: simplified implementation
Electronic circuit Connections to the PLC terminals
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Components of PLCs: Input and output interfaces 2.2 AC output module (discrete)
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Components of PLCs: Input and output interfaces 2.2 AC output module (discrete)
Circuito electrnico (simplificado)
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Components of PLCs: Input and output interfaces 2.3 DC input module (discrete)
Relay
Attention to:
Galvanic isolation
Economy Consumption Switching speed Noise imunity
Transistor
Opto-coupler
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Components of PLCs: Input and output interfaces 2.4 DC output module (discrete)
Connections to terminals ...
Relay
... and protections.
Transistor
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Components of Programmable Logic Controllers 3. Power sources
Attention to:
Isolation to the noise Isolation relative to disturbances on the network Efficiency Consumption Size (volume and weight) Robustness relative to load variations
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Switching power sources
