In: Electrical Engineering
PLC is is an industrial digital computer. It is mostly used in Industrial Automation where as embedded systems is a branch in Electronics. It is a system which is a combination of Hardware and Software to perform specific task .
PLC basic component are central processing unit (CPU), a power supply and input/output (I/O) modules . Where as Microcontroller is basic component of embedded system .
Programming PLCs is less complicated because it revolves around ladder diagram where as emebedded system are complicated because of hardcore coding in a microcontroller .
PlLC are commonly used in production lines, road traffic signals, escalator and HVAC systems . Washing Machine, MP3 players, cell phones etc are examples of embedded system .
examples for baisc project ideas for PLC
Speed control of DC motor using PID controller implementation with PLC
Water level controller using PID controller implementation with PLC
Robust motion control for humanoid robot flexible joint
fault detection and protection of induction motor using PLC