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A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is an industrial computer used to automate processes and machinery. PLCs receive input from sensors, process the data based on programmed parameters, and trigger outputs to control machinery. Key features of PLCs include their input/output modules that connect the PLC to machinery, communication capabilities to interface with other systems, and human-machine interfaces to monitor and control the PLC.

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About PLC

A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is an industrial computer used to automate processes and machinery. PLCs receive input from sensors, process the data based on programmed parameters, and trigger outputs to control machinery. Key features of PLCs include their input/output modules that connect the PLC to machinery, communication capabilities to interface with other systems, and human-machine interfaces to monitor and control the PLC.

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About PLC

What is a PLC?
A Programmable Logic Controller, or PLC, is a ruggedized computer used for
industrial automation. These controllers can automate a specific process, machine
function, or even an entire production line.
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How does a PLC work?

The PLC receives information from connected sensors or input devices,


processes the data, and triggers outputs based on pre-programmed parameters.
Depending on the inputs and outputs, a PLC can monitor and record run-time data
such as machine productivity or operating temperature, automatically start and stop
processes, generate alarms if a machine malfunctions, and more. Programmable Logic
Controllers are a flexible and robust control solution, adaptable to almost any
application.
There are a few key features that set PLCs apart from industrial PCs,
microcontrollers, and other industrial control solutions:

• I/O – The PLC’s CPU stores and processes program data, but input and output
modules connect the PLC to the rest of the machine; these I/O modules are what
provide information to the CPU and trigger specific results. I/O can be either analog
or digital; input devices might include sensors, switches, and meters, while outputs
might include relays, lights, valves, and drives. Users can mix and match a PLC’s I/O
in order to get the right configuration for their application.

• Communications – In addition to input and output devices, a PLC might also need to
connect with other kinds of systems; for example, users might want to export
application data recorded by the PLC to a supervisory control and data acquisition
(SCADA) system, which monitors multiple connected devices. PLCs offer a range of
ports and communication protocols to ensure that the PLC can communicate with
these other systems.

• HMI – In order to interact with the PLC in real time, users need an HMI, or Human
Machine Interface. These operator interfaces can be simple displays, with a text-
readout and keypad, or large touchscreen panels more similar to consumer electronics,
but either way, they enable users to review and input information to the PLC in real
time.
Facts - HMIs are simply part of a SCADA system.

Why SCADA is used?


SCADA is used to assist in automating and managing industrial processes that have
become too complex or cumbersome for human monitoring and control.

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