PLC Trainer

A PLC is an industrial computer consisting mainly of hardware and software that is used to control a machine or a process  It is designed for multiple input/output (I/O) arrangements, extended temperature ranges, immunity to electrical noise, and resistant to vibration and impact. A PLC is an e

Project Title

PLC Trainer

Project Area of Specialization

Robotics

Project Summary

A PLC is an industrial computer consisting mainly of hardware and software that is used to control a machine or a process  It is designed for multiple input/output (I/O) arrangements, extended temperature ranges, immunity to electrical noise, and resistant to vibration and impact. A PLC is an example of a real-time system since the output of the system controlled by the PLC depends on the input conditions. It has become the heart of industrial automation and control systems since 1968. A PLC trainer is a designed prototype that allows beginners such as students and experienced PLC users to wire, program and simulate real-time control processes. The PLC trainer is a very useful tool for learning PLC hardware, software and programming on one’s own.

This project presents an interactive, less expensive and more portable Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) training platform for the industrial control of processes. The proposed system employs FATEK PLC kit (Model.no 24Mr2) ,a programming device, switches as inputs and pilot lamps as outputs. The training system gives one the flexibility to wire and program any type of inputs and outputs

The project is also meant to enlighten beginners and experienced PLC users to build themselves PLC trainers which can enhance their understanding of the theoretical knowledge gained from school. Traffic light automation application is set up to train the Electrical and Electronic Engineering students to measure the applicability of the system.

Project Objectives

• An interactive, less expensive and more portable PLC training platform for the industrial control of processes.
• Cost of developing the training platform will be relatively low.
• The overall size of the training platform will be relatively small as well.
• Students will gain an average knowledge improvement of wiring and programming the PLC on their own.

Project Implementation Method

The following materials were used to achieve the hardware design of the PLC trainer:

• FATEK Plc kit (Model.no 24Mr2) 
• LDR
• Temperature control
• Tarmocouple
• 24v pnp sensor
• 24v 8 pin relay
• 8 pin base
• LEDs
• Selector switch
• Double push button
• 24v fan
• Limit switch M-910
• Limit switch
• SMD 5w/3w light
• 15A braker
• 24v supply
• 24v Supply cable
• Toggle button
• Limit switch
• Power cable port
• Fuses

proposed design:

Benefits of the Project

• We are providing a plc trainer for lab.
• To study the plc trainer and work on plc.
• To learn hands on implementation on plc.
• providing a less expensive PLC trainer 
• An interactive, less expensive and more portable PLC training platform for the industrial control of processes.
• Cost of developing the training platform will be relatively low.
• The overall size of the training platform will be relatively small as well.
• Students will gain an average knowledge improvement of wiring and programming the PLC on their own.

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

Programmable Logic Controllers are used for continuously monitoring the input values from sensors and produces the outputs for the operation of actuators based on the program. Every PLC system comprises these three modules

CPU Module: A CPU module consists of central processor and its memory. The processor is responsible for performing all the necessary computations and processing of data by accepting the inputs and producing the appropriate outputs.

Power Supply Module: This module supplies the required power to the whole system by converting the available AC power to DC power required for the CPU and I/O modules. The 5V DC output drives the computer circuitry.

I/O Modules: The input and out modules of the programmable logic controller are used to connect the sensors and actuators to the system to sense the various parameters such as temperature, pressure and flow, etc. These I/O modules are of two types: digital or analog.

Final Deliverable of the Project

Hardware System

Type of Industry

Education , Manufacturing

Technologies

Robotics

Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Required Resources

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