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Please describe in full details the differences between programmable logic controls (PLC) and embedded systems. Also,...

Please describe in full details the differences between programmable logic controls (PLC) and embedded systems.

Also, examples for baisc project ideas for PLC to work on this summer.

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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

Manojponduru answered 1 year ago
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