CONTROL SYSTEM & PLC

UNIT 1 (12)
1. Give two practical examples of: i) Open loop system ii) Closed loop system.
2. Compare Linear and non-linear system on the basis of additive property and homogeneous
property.
3. Give any four rules for block diagram reduction technique.
4. Derive transfer function for the system given in figure-2:

5. Obtain transfer function for the system given in figure -3,using block diagram reduction
technique

6. Define following terms with respect to controller – i. Offset error ii) Proportional band.
7. For time response of second order system state formula for: i. Rise time ii ) Settling time
8. Compare Open Loop and Closed Loop Control system based on Transfer function and Stability.
9. Draw the block diagram of DC Servo System.
10. Define transfer function. Derive an expression for transfer function of simple closed loop
system.
11. Calculate the order of following system.

12. Draw the general block diagram of closed loop control system.
13. State any four block diagram reduction rules with neat diagram.
14. Apply the block diagram reduction rules to obtain Transfer Function C(S) / R(S) of the following
block diagram. (Refer Figure No. 1)
15. Derive transfer function of the given electrical circuit.

16. Compare open loop system and closed loop system on the basis of following points.
Feedback path
Complexity
Cost
Accuracy
17. Write any four rules of block diagram reduction technique.
18. Write any four rules of block diagram reduction technique.
19. Derive the transfer function of fig 2 using block diagram simplification method.

20. Give any two application of Servo System

21. Define transfer function. Derive an expression for transfer function of simple form of closed loop
system.
22. Obtain transfer function for the system given in Fig. No. 2, using block diagram reduction
technique.
23. Derive transfer function for the system given in Fig. No. 3 and find damping factor(z) and
damped frequency of oscillations (wn) if R = 1 Ω, C = 1F and L = 1H

24. Draw the block diagram of DC servo system.

25. Compare open loop and closed loop control system (any four points).
26. Find the Transfer Function of the given electrical circuit reference

27. Derive the transfer function of the given system using block diagram reduction technique
reference

UNIT 2 (16)
1. Define: Stable system and marginally stable system.
2. Find order of system for the unity feedback system with

3. Find the output of derivative controller mode if error is zero.

4. Transfer function of a second order system is given by

Find i. Natural frequency of oscillation

a. ii. Damping Ratio
b. iii. Peak Time
c. iv. Settling Time
5. List the different types of standard test input signals to test the control system. Also give their
Laplace transform with sketch.
6. For unity feedback system with

7. Find type of system, static error coefficient and steady state Error when input to the system is
𝑡2
8. r ( t ) = 1+3t 2
9. State the Routh’s criterion and describe two special cases of Rouths criterion with example
𝑘(𝑠 + 2)
S(𝑆 3 7s 2 12s )
10. Determine: i) Type of system ii) Error constant Kp, Kv and Ka
11. Find the range of values of K so that system with following characteristic equation will be stable:

12. Define transient response and steady state response for any system.
13. Sketch and label the time response for second order system.
14. Discuss the special cases of Rourth’s Criterion.
15. Define the following terms related to second order system.
(i) Damping
(ii) Damping Ratio
(iii) Undamped Natural Frequency.
(iv) Damped Frequency.
16. For a unity feedback control system, Calculate all the Error constants.

17. Describe four standard test inputs with their mathematical expression and Graphical
Representation.
18. Define : i) Time response ii) Marks Steady state response
19. Draw the response of first order control system and show the effect of time constant in it.
20. For a given T.F =

find
(i) Poles
(ii) Zero
(iii) Characteristics equation
(iv) Order of the system
21. Define marginally stable system. Draw the location of poles and response of such a system.
22. A unity feedback system with open loop transfer function

23. Write any three advantages and disadvantages of Routh's criterion. Also describe different cases
to find stability of a system.
24. Define : Delay time and setting time.
25. Give the reason why derivative controller cannot be used alone?

26. The transfer function of a system is given by

27. Obtain its
28. Poles
29. Zeroes
30. For a system with characteristics equation S5 + 4S4 + 10S2 + 5S + 24 = 0, Examine the stability by
Routh's stability criterion.
31. Define damping. Draw time response of under damped system and over damped system.
32. For a unity feedback system having open loop transfer function

33. Define stability and sketch root locations in s-plane for stable system, unstable system and
critically stable system.
34. Define : i) Transient Response ii)Steady state error.
35. For a certain system c(t) is the output and r(t) is the input. If the differential equation is

36. Find poles and order of the system represented by

37. For the given characteristic equation of a control system. Find stability using Routh’s criteria.
38. s4 + 6s3 + 21s2 + 36s + 20 = 0
39. Give graphical and mathematical representation of the standard test signals with Laplace
transform.
40. A second order system is given by

41. A second order unity feedback system is given by

UNIT 3 (10)
1. Find the output of derivative controller mode if error is zero.
2. Illustrate Proportional- Derivative control(PD) action with output Equation and nature of output
response
3. Plot a graph of proportional-Integral (PI) controller mode output as a function of time for the
given error in fig

4. Draw and describe Proportional band in Proportional controller mode.

5. Describe Neutral zone in ON-OFF controller mode.
6. Illustrate Proportional-Integral (PI) control action with output Equation and nature of output
response
7. Draw electronic PI controller using Op-amp.
8. Draw neat block diagram of process control system.
9. Elaborate ON - OFF controller with suitable example. State significance of neutral zone.
10. Describe PID controller with neat diagram, output equation and response.
11. Draw the output of derivative controller mode if the error signal is
12. Define following terms related to control action :
i) Controller
ii) Error signal
iii) iii)Offset
iv) iv)Proportional Band
13. Incorporation of PI action may lead to instability in the closed loop performance - justify.
14. Describe PI control action with respect to output equation transfer function. State two
advantages.
15. Give the functional description for following timer instructions.
i) On delay
ii) Off delay
i. iii)Retentive
ii. iv)Reset
16. State the mathematical expression and principle of proportional control action.
17. Illustrate proportional - Integral - Derivative control (PID) action with output equation and
nature of output response.
18. Draw and describe Neutral zone in ON-OFF controller mode.
19. Give the reason why derivative controller cannot be used alone?
20. Define dead band and proportional band w.r.t. controller.
21. Compare P, I and D controller (any four points).
22. Draw the output of

UNIT 4 (14)
1. Define following terms with respect to PLC i. Scan time ii. Speed of execution
2. Name any four input and output devices which can be interfaced with PLC.
3. Draw block diagram of PLC and give the function of isolator used in it.
4. With respect to PLC i) State the importance of PLC in automation ii. Describe memory
organization of PLC.
5. List out functions of PLC output module.
6. List two types of PLC programming devices
7. Explain the terms normally open and normally closed contact.
8. Draw PLC Scan Cycle.
9. State stepwise procedure of PLC installation.
10. List two inputs and two output devices of PLC.
11. Illustrate the steps for PLC Installation
12. Draw the PLC ladder diagram for 2 input OR logic gate.
13. Classify Fixed and Modular PLC.
14. Describe Operating cycle of PLC with neat diagram.
15. Give the specification for the PLC based on the following : i) Type of PLC ii) No. of inputs and
outputs
16. Draw the block diagram of PLC.
17. Write any four input and output devices which can be interface with PLCs.
18. Explain the procedure of PLC installation.
19. Define the following terms related to PLC:
Scanning cycle
Scanning
Scan time
Speed of Execution
20. Compare Relay logic control and Programmable logic control. (min. 6 points)
21. Compare Modular PLC and Fixed PLC on any two parameters
22. Draw the functional block diagram of PLC and state the function of each block.
23. State the names and uses of input and output devices that can be interfaced with PLCs.
24. With respect to PLC i) Draw PLC scan cycle ii) Describe memory organization of PLC
25. List any four input devices connected to PLC.
26. Compare fixed and modular PLC (any four points).
27. Draw the block diagram of PLC and list the functions of input and output module.
28. Describe the memory organisation in PLC w.r.t. i) Program files ii) Data files.
29. Draw the block diagram of power supply used in PLC and explain the function of each block

UNIT 5 (18)
1. Draw and describe the block diagram of AC discrete output module of PLC.
2. State four points of information associated with a counter instruction of PLC.
3. Justify ‘Modular PLCS are preferable in automation industry.
4. Describe sinking and sourcing concept in DC input modules of PLC
5. Draw ladder diagram for 3 motor operation for following conditions
i) Start push button starts motors M1 and
i. ii)after 10 seconds motor M2 starts and
ii. iii)after 10 seconds motor M3 starts
6. Draw the ladder diagram to verify : AND gate , NAND Gate and NOR Gate logic
7. List any four compare instructions of PLC.
8. Draw the ladder diagram to verify: i) OR gate ii) NOR Gate logic.
9. Draw the block diagram of AC discrete input module of PLC.
10. List any four names of PLC programming languages.
11. Describe Discrete AC output modules of PLC with the help of neat diagram.
12. Describe Relay instruction for PLC.
13. Develop a ladder diagram for 4:1 Multiplexer
 14. Illustrate PLC Timer in detail.
15. Describe the wiring details of AC i/p module of PLC.
16. ‘Modular PLCs are preferable in automation industry’ - Justify.
17. Draw ladder diagram for 3 motor operation for following condition.
i) Start push button, start motor M1.
ii) When motor M1 is ON after 8 minutes M2 is ON and M1 is OFF.
iii) When M2 is ON, after 15 minutes M3 is ON and M2 is OFF. and

iv)when stop push button is pressed M3 is OFF.

18. Draw the ladder diagram to verify

'AND' Gate logic
'NOR' Gate logic
'OR' Gate logic.
19. Name any two types of PLC Counter instruction.
20. State four points of information associated with a timer instruction of PLC.
21. Give importance of PLC in automation.
22. Draw and describe the block diagram of AC discrete input module of PLC.
23. Draw the ladder diagram to verify: OR gate, AND gate and EX-OR Gate logic.
24. Draw ladder diagram for ON and OFF of lamps for the following conditions.
START push button switch ON Green and RED Lamp and
STOP push button switch OFF Green Lamp first and after 20 seconds Red Lamp
25. Draw the block diagram of DC input module and describe the function of optical isolation.
26. Explain TON (Timer On Delay) instruction used in PLC.
27. For two motor system draw the ladder diagram
Start switch starts Motor 1 10 seconds later Motor 2 starts.
Stop switch stops Motor 1 and Motor 2 simultaneously.
28. List all the comparison instructions used in PLC and explain LES and LIM

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