Enrolment No.

/Seat No_______________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE- SEMESTER–VI (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2024
Subject Code:3161714 Date:25-11-2024
Subject Name:Programmable Logic Controller and Supervisory Control
and Data Acquisition System
Time:02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
MARKS

Q.1 (a) Prepare truth table for following logic gates 03

1) NOT 2) EX-OR3) NAND 4) NOR
(b) Draw and describe various Input and output Digital devices which 04
referred in PLC programming.
(c) Draw with precision and clarity Functional schematic of a PLC. Explain 07
each component in detail.
Q.2 (a) Draw circuit for given Boolean expression 03
from
X = [ PC as programming
(A.B.C) ] A (B+C) tool? Explain it technically.
(b) Prepare Ladder Logic Diagram (LLD) for Motor start sealing operation 04
(c) What are the modules? How it play key role to interface IO’s to the 07
PLC? Describe operation of 24 AC type analog modules with necessary
circuit diagram.
OR
(c) Prepare Ladder Logic Diagram (LLD) for Tube Light which will Turn 07
ON and OFF from three different room.
Q.3 (a) What is the necessity of PLC isolation? Describe how does PLC provides 03
it for routine application.
(b) Write at least four the common specifications of PLC for its selection. 04
(c) Describe SUBTRACT Instruction with suitable Industrial application. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Explain MUL and DIV instruction 03
(b) Prepare LLD to multiply the value which available at N7:2 with the 04
value N7:3 and store the result at N7:12
(c) Write your opinion Why TIMER instruction is very crucial for PLC 07
application? Describe the working of Retentive timer instruction with
suitable example
Q.4 (a) Explain the working of MASTER Control Relay in Ladder Logic 03
diagram.
(b) Prepare LLD for COMPARE PLC Function 04
A light to be turned on if a plc counter has value of 12 or 50.
(c) Prepare LLD using timer instructions to open the gate after 5 seconds 07
once a car is detected in front of it and close it once 30 seconds have
lapsed.
OR
Q.4 (a) Draw and describe the interfacing diagram of PID module with PLC. 03
(b) Write the name of popular brands of PLC with their unique features. 04
(c) Prepare LLD for Car parking system by considering 6 parking slots. if 07
parking slot is vacant then Turn ON Green lamp otherwise Red Lamp
be ON(No Slot is available)
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Q.5 (a) Write the key features of SCADA as a industrial application software 03
(b) Write the program to mask bit no 3,7 and 11 of 16 bit word. 04
(c) Draw and describe basic diagram of Pick and Place Robot. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Draw and describe control system triangle which having five levels. 03
(b) Describe with ladder diagram at least two interrupt Instruction. 04
(c) Prepare LLD to maintain water level in Open water Tank by switching 07
Water pump. Use two limit switches to detect LOW and HIGH level of
the tank.

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Enrolment No./Seat No_____________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–VI (NEW) EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2024
Subject Code:3161714 Date:17-05-2024
Subject Name: Programmable Logic Controller and Supervisory Control
and Data Acquisition System
Time: 10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.

MARKS
Q.1 (a) Prepare truth table for following logic gates 03
1) NOR 2) AND.3) NAND
(b) Draw and describe various Input and output Analog type devices which 04
referred in PLC programming.
(c) Draw neat and clean Functional diagram of PLC. Describe each part in details 07

Q.2 (a) Draw circuit for given Boolean espression

from PC as programming tool? Explain it technically. 03
X = [ (A.B.C) ] B (A+ C)
(b) What are the role of modules in PLC operation? Describe with suitable 04
example.
(c) Prepare Ladder Logic Diagram (LLD) for Motor start sealing operation 07
OR
(c) Prepare Ladder Logic Diagram (LLD) for Ceiling Fan which will Turn ON and 07
OFF from three different room.

Q.3 (a) Differentiate memory addressing versus real hardware addressing for rack based 03
address format
(b) What are the sinking and sourcing? Explain the operation with noth the 04
term with suitable example.
(c) Prepare LLD for 2 to 4 Multiplexer 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Explain SUB, MUL and DIV instruction 03
(b) What is TIMER Instruction? List the PLC timers’ instruction. Describe TOFF 04
timer with suitable example
(c) Prepare LLD to multiply the value which available at N7:2 with the 07
value N7:3 and store the result at N7:12
Q.4 (a) Draw and describe PLC Input Module layout 03
(b) Prepare LLD using Timer instruction to open the gate after 5 sec once a 04
person is detected in front of this gate.
(c) Prepare LLD to Turn ON Green lamp for 3 sec then Turn ON Yellow 07
lamp for 4 sec and Turn ON Red lamp for 5 sec. Repeat the sequence.
OR
Q.4 (a) Why all Counter instructions of PLCs are normally retentive? Brief it 03
(b) Draw and describe Sunroutine instruction 04
(c) Prepare LLD for Car parking system by considering 4 parking slots.Iif 07
parking slot is vacant then Turn ON Green lamp otherwise Red Lamp
be ON(No Slot is available)

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Q.5 (a) Write the program to mask bit no 1,8 and 12 of 16 bit word. 03
(b) Prepare LLD for COMPARE PLC Function 04
A light to be turned on if a plc counter has value of 44 or 70.
(c) Prepare LLD to maintain water level in Open water Tank. Turn On the 07
pump if water level goes below to LOW level (Limit Switch2) and Tunr
OFF the pump if water level reaches to HIGH level (Limit Switch1).
OR
Q.5 (a) Enlist data handling Function. Describe for data move and rotate 03
instructions.
(b) Describe with ladder diagram, 04
FIFO
FAL
ONS
SWEEP
(c) Draw and describe the interfacing and programming of Thermocouple 07
module with suitable PLC.

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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–VI (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2023
Subject Code:3161714 Date:05-12-2023
Subject Name:Programmable Logic Controller and Supervisory Control
and Data Acquisition System
Time:02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.

MARKS
Q.1 (a) What is scan time in PLC? Explain total scan time. 03
(b) Explain difference between PLC I/O module and RTU. 04
(c) What is SCADA? Explain it in detail with suitable diagram and 07
application.

Q.2 (a) What is the function of PLC input module? 03

(b) Why electrical isolation is needed in PLC? How it is provided in 04
PLC? Explain it in brief.
(c) What is PLC? Explain it in detail with suitable diagram and also 07
mention its advantages in industrial automation
OR
(c) List out various I/O modules of PLC and explain them in detail 07
Q.3 (a) What is master control relay in PLC? 03
(b) Explain any four integer mathematical operations in PLC with 04
program
(c) Explain timer operation in PLC with proper timing diagram and 07
program using ladder diagram
OR
Q.3 (a) Explain PLC SKIP function with example. 03
(b) Explain any four logic gate operations in PLC with program. 04
(c) Explain counter operation in PLC with proper timing diagram and 07
program using ladder diagram
Q.4 (a) List out input and output hardware devices used with PLC 03
(b) Briefly explain special purpose modules in PLC 04
(c) A block of material is moving on a conveyor belt. 3 position sensors 07
P1, P2 and P3 are used to sense the position of a block on the belt.
And 3 lamps L1 ,L2 and L3 are used to indicate particular position of
the block. When the block reaches at P1, lamp L1 should be ON,
When it reaches at P2, lamp L1 should be OFF and lamp L2 should
be ON. When it reaches at P3, lamp L2 should be OFF and lamp L3
should be ON… Prepare a ladder diagram to implement this logic
using PLC.
Also draw a process diagram based on description of the process.
OR
Q.4 (a) Explain the concept of threshold detection in PLC input module 03
(b) Which points are important in the context of maintenance of PLC? 04
(c) Explain the following mathematical instructions in PLC using ladder 07
diagram.

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 1)Addition 2) Subtraction 3) Multiplication 4) Division
5) Square Root 6) Sine 7) Cosine
Q.5 (a) List out any 3 names of vendors of PLC. 03
(b) Briefly explain PLC MOVE functions. 04
(c) With suitable diagram explain networking in PLC 07
OR
Q.5 (a) List out any 3 names of vendors of SCADA 03
(b) Briefly Explain analog operations in PLC. 04
(c) Explain controlling a robot with PLC. 07

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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–VI (NEW) EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2023
Subject Code:3161714 Date:06-07-2023
Subject Name:Programmable Logic Controller and Supervisory Control
and Data Acquisition System
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.

MARKS
Q.1 (a) Describe the benefits offered by graphical (Symbolic) based 03
programming language over script based programming language for the
PLC.
(b) Explain why relay logic circuits were replaced by Programmable logic 04
circuits? Brief it with engineering facts.
(c) Draw neat and clean generic functional diagram of PLC and describe each part 07
in details
Q.2 (a) What are the importances of fail-safe circuits in PLC Operation? Discuss it 03
with suitable example.
(b) What are the modules? Discuss its types and function in context to PLC 04
(c) Prepare Ladder Logic Diagram (LLD) to START and STOP reversible 07
Motor which indicates forward and reverse direction by the Green and
Red LED’s.
OR
(c) Prepare Ladder Logic Diagram (LLD) to turn On and OFF Ceiling Fan from 07
three different Rooms.
Q.3 (a) Draw and describe wiring diagrams for Sink type and Source type Input 03
device to be connected to input module of PLC.
(b) Describe MVM (Move with mask) instruction with suitable example 04
(c) A Burglar Alarm is activated if an unauthorized intruder detected by a 07
Window Sensor or a Motion Detector. Consider following
1.Window sensor is a loop of wire that is a piece of thin metal foil
this encircles the window. In Window Sensor, current is always
passing until there is a breakage in glass of a window. Hence output
is always true. When alarm system is active and someone tries
to break the window, current does not flow through the metal foil
causing output to go false.
2. The motion detector is designed such that when a person is detected,
the output of sensor goes true.
3. Alarm activate/Deactivate (Master) Switch is true when alarm
activated otherwise false.Prepare LLD of the system using
Karnaugh(K)-map.
OR
Q.3 (a) Explain following arithmetic instructions. 03
1) ADD 2) MUL 3) DIV
(b) Draw and describe timing diagram and operation of OFF-Delay Timer 04
instruction.
(c) Implement ladder logic diagram to total four number of outputs which should 07
be run one by one with a particular time delay.

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 1. Generate Master Start and Stop buttons to activate the sequence and define
four outputs.
2. Use TON-1 for 5 sec, TON-2 for 3 sec, TON-8 sec and TON-4 for 10 sec.
3. Use Done bit of first timer to energize other output and activate next timer.
4. Repeat this process until the final output is energized and last timer is
activated. Reset timers after the completion of first cycle if necessary.
Use LEDs as output to test the program.
Q.4 (a) Draw coil formatted UP counter Instruction and describe following 03
1) Contact type 2) Contact Address 3) Counter Preset Value 4)
Accumulated value
(b) Draw and design LLD to generate wave from with 30% duty cycle at 04
digital output terminal when toggle switch is ON.
Take output frequency generated by assigning TIMER as 7 sec On time
and 3 sec OFF timer
(c) Prepare LLD to control Traffic light from South to North direction by 07
Turning ON green Lamp for 15 sec, yellow Lamp for 5 sec, and finally
Red Lamp for 120 sec. Repeat it continuously
OR
Q.4 (a) Draw and describe following Sequencer Instruction. 03
1) Sequencer Output 2) Sequencer Compare 3) Sequencer Load
(b) Explain how plc is helpful to design SCADA over typical Industrial 04
Application.
(c) Implement the dual Counter to indicate 5th part coming from line A and 07
11th part from line B in to main conveyor belt by turning ON Lamps. Do
repeat process again.
Q.5 (a) How will Jump and subroutine instruction applicable in PLC 03
programming? Discuss in brief.
(b) Prepare LLD for COMPARE PLC Function 04
A light to be turned on if a plc counter has value of 40 or 75.
(c) Describe STAR and RING bus topology networking for PLC operation 07

OR
Q.5 (a) Enlist data handling Function. Describe for data move and rotate 03
instructions.
(b) Describe following with ladder diagram, 04
1) FIFO 2) FAL 3) ONS 4) SWEEP
(c) Prepare ladder logic diagram for 2-axis pick and place robot.using PLC 07
sequencer Control .

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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–VI(NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2022
Subject Code:3161714 Date:14-12-2022
Subject Name:Programmable Logic Controller and Supervisory Control
and Data Acquisition System
Time:02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
MARKS

Q.1 (a) List the various brands of PLCs. 03

(b) With a neat diagram explain PLC Scanning in detail. 04
(c) Explain PLC architecture with suitable diagrams. 07

Q.2 (a) Describe the discrete input module block diagram. 03

(b) Explain the various programming languages of PLC. 04
(c) Give one application-based example of SCADA. Draw a suitable 07
diagram to explain in detail.
OR
(c) Explain with a neat diagram typical SCADA system and its hierarchy. 07

Q.3 (a) List eight different types of data files used by an SLC 500 controller. 03
(b) Explain On-Delay timer instruction in PLC with timing diagram and 04
suitable example.
(c) Create the PLC system for a given system. 07
Stamper
LSUP
LSDN
P1 P2 P3

LS1 LS2 LS3 Conveyor

Motor

When a part is placed on the conveyor at position p1, it automatically

moves to position p2. Upon reaching position p2, it stops and is
stamped. After stamping, it automatically moves to position p3. It stops
at p3, where the part is removed manually from the conveyor. Assume
that only one part is on the conveyor at a time. Add limit switches,
interlocks, pushbuttons, and other devices required.
OR
Q.3 (a) Name the three forms of PLC counter instructions, and explain the 03
basic operation of each.
(b) Explain the various operation modes of PLC. 04
(c) Design and draw ladder diagram to generate square wave at digital 07
output terminal with ON time of 5 seconds and OFF time of 10 seconds
when toggle switch is ON.

Q.4 (a) Draw the ladder logic for following gates: 03

NOR and EX-OR
(b) List and explain various PLC registers. 04
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 (c) Prepare ladder logic diagram for following applications: 07
A temperature control system consists of four thermostats. The system
operates three heating units. Thermostats are set at 650C, 700C, 750C,
800 C. Below 65 0C, three heaters to be on. For 650C to 700C causes
two heaters to be on. A temperature between 700C to 750C, one heater
is to on. Above 800C three is a safety shut off all three heaters in case
one stays on by mistakes. A master switch turns the system on and off.
OR
Q.4 (a) List preventive maintenance tasks that should be carried out on the PLC 03
installation regularly.
(b) Draw and explain the three-phase motor control in forward and reverse 04
direction with PLC.
(c) Prepare ladder diagram program for following application: 07
An automatic car parking system, when the parking area is full with 10
cars the red bulb at entry should ‘ON’ to indicate it is full. If the number
of cars within the parking area is less than 10 the green bulb should
‘ON’ to indicate that the space for parking is available.

Q.5 (a) Describe various move instructions: BIT, BYTE, WORD DOUBLE 03
WORD, REAL
(b) Describe the networking in PLC 04
(c) Write the ladder logic program for stepper motor control with PLC for 07
forward and reverse direction.
OR
Q.5 (a) What is the role of RTU in the SCADA system? Can PLC replace 03
RTU? Which advantages are offered by PLC?
(b) Explain the PID control in PLC. 04
(c) A machine is connected to a load cell that outputs a voltage 07
proportional to the mass on a platform. When unloaded the cell outputs
a voltage of 1V. A mass of 500Kg results in a 6V output. Write a
program that will measure the mass when an input sensor (M) becomes
true. If the mass is not between 300Kg and 400Kg and alarm output
(A) will be turned on. Write a program and indicate the general settings
for the analog I/O.

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 Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–VI (NEW) EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2022
Subject Code:3161714 Date:03/06/2022
Subject Name:Programmable Logic Controller and Supervisory Control
and Data Acquisition System
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
MARKS
Q.1 (a) Name any six PLC manufacturer brands. 03
(b) Brief about standard programming languages for PLC. 04
(c) Explain process scanning in detail with neat diagram. 07

Q.2 (a) List out advantages offered by PLC. 03

(b) Discuss Input module layout of PLC with suitable diagram. 04
(c) Write and explain ladder logic program for stepper motor control with PLC 07
in forward and reverse direction.
OR
(c) With neat diagram explain Remote Terminal Units as a part of SCADA 07
system.

Q.3 (a) List out various Special I/O modules for PLC. 03
(b) Develop a ladder diagram for 3 input AND and OR logic gates. 04
(c) Explain various input and output devices interfaced to PLC with example in 07
brief.
OR
Q.3 (a) State rules for proper construction of ladder diagram. 03
(b) Develop a ladder diagram for 4 to 1 Multiplexer. 04
(c) Explain processor memory organization for an SLC 500 controller with 07
program and data file details.

Q.4 (a) Explain SKIP function of PLC with example. 03

(b) Describe instructions: Bit Set, Bit Reset, SET RTC, RS 04
(c) Explain ON delay timer instruction of PLC with timing diagram. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Explain Table-To-Register MOVE function of PLC. 03
(b) Write a brief note on PLC network communication. 04
(c) Name various forms of PLC counter instructions and explain any one with 07
timing diagram.

Q.5 (a) List out the key features of SCADA. 03

(b) Develop a ladder diagram to convert temperature from °C to °F using basic 04
math instructions.
(c) Draw and illustrate two-axis Robot with PLC sequencer control. 07

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 OR

Q.5 (a) Explain instruction: ENI, Real to ASCII, Integer to Byte. 03

(b) Develop a ladder diagram using basic compare instruction for: An output is 04
to be ON if count is between 25 and 75.
(c) Describe analog signal processing in PLC. Explain PID function of PLC in 07
detail.

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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER– VI (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2021
Subject Code:3161714 Date:26/11/2021
Subject Name:Programmable Logic Controller and Supervisory Control
and Data Acquisition System
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
MARKS

Q.1 (a) List the benefits offer by PLC. Explain at least four in brief. 03
(b) Develop a ladder diagram of OR and EX-OR Logic gates. 04
(c) Draw a block diagram of a PLC showing the main functional items and 07
how buses link them, explaining the functions of each block.
Q.2 (a) List out various brands of PLC manufacturers. 03
(b) Design a ladder diagram to generate square wave. 04
(c) Explain discrete input module of PLC. 07
OR
(c) Three conveyors fed a main conveyor. The count from each feeder 07
conveyor is fed into an input register in PLC. Construct a PLC program
to obtain the total count of parts on the main conveyor. Use a timer to
update total count every 15 seconds.

Q.3 (a) What is the importance of PLC scanning? Explain PLC scanning with the 03
help of necessary figures.
(b) Explain ON Delay timer (Ton) with timing diagram and suitable example. 04
(c) Prepare ladder diagram program for following application: 07
An automatic car parking system, when the parking area is full with 10
cars the red bulb at entry should ‘ON’ to indicates it is full. If the number
of cars within the parking area is less than 10 the green bulb should ‘ON’
to indicate that the space for parking is available.
OR
Q.3 (a) List various shifting and rotating functions available in PLC. 03
(b) Draw the external wiring diagram and ladder program for 3-phase motor 04
control in forward and reverse direction.
(c) Describe the different counter function in PLC. 07

Q.4 (a) How floating point math instruction is differ than conventional math 03
instruction? Explain for MUL and DIV instruction.
(b) Briefly describe standard programming languages of PLC. 04
(c) Design ladder logic diagram for industrial application rated to bottle 07
filling system. The conveyor system is connected with motor & other
suitable mechanisms. The required control actions are thus; if a bottle is
putted on conveyer system at starting node. The motor which is connected
to conveyer is started and when the bottle will reach at valve which
mounted for filling the industrial liquid, then it will be stopped. The
solenoid valve is started. When the bottle is full then the valve is off. And
conveyor system is started again and the bottle reach at ending node then
conveyor is stopped. Consider the suitable sensors, indicators and

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 required push buttons for above application. Prepare ladder diagram
program for above with assumptions of suitable inputs and outputs.

OR
Q.4 (a) Explain PLC instructions: Read RTC; Bit operation: RS, SR. 03
(b) List out factors to be considered for selecting PLC. 04
(c) What is SCADA? Explain it with suitable diagram in detail. 07

Q.5 (a) List and explain different number comparison functions in PLC 03
(b) Explain the PID control using PLC. 04
(c) Describe commissioning of PLC in details. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Explain any one application of SCADA in brief. 03
(b) Write a brief note on PLC network communication. 04
(c) What is analog module? Explain analog input module of PLC using 07
suitable block diagram.

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