Due to the limited number of I/O pins in PLC, the proposed way to interface multiple sensors is using multiplexer as with the help of multiplexer any number of sensors can be connected with PLC. Our project is mainly based on the design of a multiplexer for Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and in
Design of Signal Process Multiplexer for PLC
Due to the limited number of I/O pins in PLC, the proposed way to interface multiple sensors is using multiplexer as with the help of multiplexer any number of sensors can be connected with PLC. Our project is mainly based on the design of a multiplexer for Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and interfacing multiple temperature sensors with PLC via that designed multiplexer. SCADA is used for continuous visual monitoring of these temperature sensors outputs given to a PLC via Analog to Digital Converter (ADC). Additionally, the Round-Robin technique is implemented for reading different inputs depending upon our own set priority.
In many fields of scientific research and production practice, temperature monitoring and control is one of the major topics in the discussion on pathways towards a future sustainable developmental society. So advanced measurement and monitoring system is required for measuring the temperature at different points and have decisions based on their mean values. Further, the digital and analog actuators will be controlled based upon the sensor values and control decisions. It is expected to contribute both to the reduction of cost, error reduction, and monitoring parameters stability rather than manual.
1. Designing Process Signal Multiplexer for PLC.
2. Interfacing multiple temperature sensors to PLC through the multiplexer.
3. Developing an HMI system to monitor data in real-time.
4. Implementation of Round Robin technique and different frequencies could be selected on run time.
After studying different research papers and analyses of their implementation methods, we organize our project implementation into two parts:
Software Implementation:-
In this step, we design our model on Proteus and PLC software Winproladder for simulation, Proteus for PCB designing, and Easybuilder pro for HMI implementation.
Hardware Implementation:-
Methodology:

The technical view of our project is described below in the form of block view:-


As the figure shows, there are 8 inputs in the multiplexer. These inputs will be turned on sequentially depending upon the bit logic generated by the PLC and are decoded using decoder IC. According to these logics, data of each input will be shown on HMI(Human Machine Interface).
PCB Layout Of Circuit:


| Item Name | Type | No. of Units | Per Unit Cost (in Rs) | Total (in Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLC | Equipment | 1 | 20000 | 20000 |
| ADC Module | Equipment | 1 | 16000 | 16000 |
| Relays | Equipment | 8 | 75 | 600 |
| Temperature Sensor | Equipment | 8 | 700 | 5600 |
| Electronic Components | Miscellaneous | 50 | 20 | 1000 |
| Connectors | Miscellaneous | 20 | 20 | 400 |
| PCB | Equipment | 1 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Actuators | Equipment | 10 | 20 | 200 |
| Total in (Rs) | 44800 |
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