PLC Part 1

PLC stands for ………………………….

• Programmable Logic Controller

• Programmed Logic Control

• Programmable Logic Computer

• Programmed Logic Circuit

The primary function of a PLC is to control ___________ processes and machinery.

• Commercial

• Industrial

• Agricultural

• Residential

A ………………………….. is a special form of microprocessor-based controller that uses a programmable memory to store instructions and to implement functions such as logic, sequencing, timing, counting and arithmetic.

• Mechatronics engineering

• Mechanical engineering

• Programmable logic controller

• Mining engineering

Programable logic controllers are not ……………so that only computer programmers can set up or change the programs.

• designing

• to design

• design

• designed

Programable logic controllers are designed to be operated by engineers with perhaps a limited knowledge of computers and …………… languages.

• computing

• compute

• computed

• to compute

PLCs have the great advantage that the same basic controller can be ………with a wide range of control systems.

• use

• used

• to use

• using

PLCs are similar to computers but whereas computers are optimised for ……………….and display tasks.

• calculate

• calcutated

• calculation

• to calculate

PLCs are commonly used for ………………...

• Playing music

• Decoding images

• Solving mathematical equations

• Monitoring and controlling industrial processes

The programming software commonly used for creating PLC programs is …………………...

• RSlogix

• MATLAB

• LabVIEW

• AutoCAD

The component of a PLC responsible for storing the user program and operating system is the……………………..

• CPU

• Memory

• Input

• Output