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Module I
Programmable Logic Controllers :
Combinational logic controllers, sequential logic controllers, Programmable logic devices, logic controller design using programmable logic devices, Introduction to programmable logic controllers - PLC programming languages, Commercially available PLCs, Microprocessor based PLCs.
Module II
Distributed Control Systems - Part 1
Basic packages, cost estimating, data highways - fieldbuses, multiplexers and remote terminal units, CRT displays, flow sheet symbols, I/O hardware and setpoint stations.
Module III
Distributed Control Systems - Part II
Supervisory computer tasks and configurations, system integration with PLCs and computers, Fibre - Optic local area networks : MAP and TOP, Fieldbuses, MAP, TOP and Network protocols, Printers, Operator interfaces, workstations, wiring practices and signal conditioning.
References: -
1. Enrique Mandado, Jorge Marcos, Serafin A Perrez, - Programmable Logic Devices and logic Controllers - Prentice Hall- 1996
2. Dobrivoje Popovic and Vijay P. Bhatkar - Distributed Computer Control for Industrial Automation - Marcel Dekker, INC, 1990.
3. B.G Liptak - Handbook of Process Control - 1996
Question Paper: -
The Question paper will consist of two parts. Part 1 is to cover entire syllabus, and carries 40 marks. This will contain 10 compulsory questions of 4 marks each. Part II is to cover 3 modules, and carries 60 marks. There will be 3 questions from each module (10 marks each) out of which 2 are to be answered. |
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