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Max. Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE questions
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
1.a) Draw the schematic of input modules of PLC.
b) Discuss about the programming formats of PLC. [16]
2.a) Explain about typical PLC input devices.
b) Construct a schematic PLC ladder diagram for a pump motor which require two separate
Start-Stop-Jog control stations. [16]
3.a) Explain the following
i) NAND gate and relay and PLC equivalents.
ii) NOT gate and relay and PLC equivalents.
b) Make a schematic of a ladder diagram for following sequence
> When SW1 is closed CR1 goes on
> After CR1 goes on, SW2 can turn CR2 on
> When CR2 goes on, PL1 goes off
(Use nine step planning sequence) [16]
4.a) What are the characteristics of PLC registers?
b) Discuss about the following:
i) Input Registers (single and group)
ii) Addressing format of Allem Bradley PLC. [16]
5.a) Explain different types of PLC arithmetic functions.
b) Explain the use of SUBTRACT function for conveyor count application with neat
schematic. [16]
6.a) How JUMP differs from SKIP and MCR functions.
b) Explain the operation of PLC TABLE AND REGISTER MOVE. What is its
significance when compared to other MOVE operations? [16]
7.a) What is the significance of Cascaded sequencers in PLC programming? Explain.
b) Explain operation of Industrial three axis robot control. [16]

8. Write short notes on

a) ONS and CLR functions b) PLC analog modules c) PID modules. [16]

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Answer any FIVE questions
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1.a) What are the components of a PLC?
b) What are the functions of PLC CPU? Explain their operational sequence. [16]
2.a) Discuss the importance of FAIL-SAFE switches.
b) There are three machines, each with its own start-stop buttons. Only one may run at a
time. Construct a circuit with appropriate interlocking. [16]
3.a) Explain the following
i) AND gate and relay and PLC equivalents
ii) NOR gate and relay and PLC equivalents.
b) Discuss about ladder diagrams and sequence listings. [16]
4. List the five major types of PLC Registers. Use a block diagram to show where each
type fits in to the PLC schemeof operation. [16]
5.a) Explain the basic comparison functions of a PLC.
b) Discuss about the advanced comparison functions of PLC and explain one of
their applications. [16]
6.a) Explain the JUMP with NON-RETURN with an application.
b) Explain the FAL function of a PLC with a schematic of its operations. [16]
7.a) How do you change the status of bit pattern of a register? Explain.
b) Using a PLC sequencer and timing. Explain the following dishwasher application.
> Soap release solenoid
>Input valve for hot water
> wash impeller operation
> Drain water valve

>Drain pump motor

>Heat element for drying cycle [16]
8. Write short notes on:
a) Number conversion functions
b) Typical PID functions
c) BCD or multibit data processing. [16]

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1.a) Discuss about various programming equipments required for PLC programming.
b) Explain the construction of PLC ladder diagrams. [16]
2.a) Explain a typical PLC output scheme
b) Design the operation of a drill press module and draw the necessary Ladder diagram.
[16]
3.a) Construct a ladder and relay logic for a 4 input conveyor 'C' has to run when any of the
four inputs is ON. Derive the necessary Boolean expression.
b) Draw the necessary ladder diagram for spray process control. [16]
4. What are the characteristics of PLC registers? Explain the function of any two types of
PLC registers in detail. [16]
5.a) How many configurations are there for PLC counter functions? Explain.
b) Discuss the application of a dual counter for parts to be counted on a conveyor belt.
Assume required design considerations. [16]
6.a) Explain the SKIP function with an application.
b) How do you move blocks of PLC data? Explain different methodologies. [16]
7.a) Explain the design of Two axis robot with PLC sequencer control.
b) How do you change the bit pattern of a PLC register? Explain. [16]
8. Write short notes o the following:
a) Input output devices connected to PLC
b) PLC analog signal processing
c) PLC Master control Relay. [16]

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Answer any FIVE questions
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
1.a) Discuss about various programming equipments required for PLC programming.
b) Explain the construction of PLC ladder diagrams. [16]
2.a) Explain a typical PLC output scheme
b) Design the operation of a drill press module and draw the necessary Ladder diagram.
[16]
3.a) Construct a ladder and relay logic for a 4 input conveyor 'C' has to run when any of the
four inputs is ON. Derive the necessary Boolean expression.
b) Draw the necessary ladder diagram for spray process control. [16]
4. What are the characteristics of PLC registers? Explain the function of any two types of
PLC registers in detail. [16]
5.a) How many configurations are there for PLC counter functions? Explain.
b) Discuss the application of a dual counter for parts to be counted on a conveyor belt.
Assume required design considerations. [16]
6.a) Explain the SKIP function with an application.
b) How do you move blocks of PLC data? Explain different methodologies. [16]
7.a) Explain the design of Two axis robot with PLC sequencer control.
b) How do you change the bit pattern of a PLC register? Explain. [16]
8. Write short notes o the following:
a) Input output devices connected to PLC
b) PLC analog signal processing
c) PLC Master control Relay. [16]

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