The hardwired level control system shown below in Figure 1a must be replaced by a PLC based system. X124 V DC X2ºv 13 13 11 13 S1 E--- K1-1 S4 K2-1 K2-2 1.a.3 14 SYSTEM ON 14 LOW LEVEL 12 PUMP SYSTEM 14 PUMP 22 N SENSOR START PB 11 11 S2 E--- S5 1.a.4 12 HIGH LEVEL 12 SYSTEM SENSOR STOP PB 11 S3 1.a.4 12 13 K1-2 SYSTEM ON 14 MAX LEVEL SENSOR A1 x1 K1 SYSTEM ON H1 A2 SYSTEM ON BLUE A1 x1 K2 H2 H3 PUMP A2 PUMP RUN x2 GREEN PUMP STOP RED Figure 1a: Water Tank Level Control System a) Using the worksheets 1(a) and 1(b) sketch the PLC inputs and outputs schematic diagrams respectively. (5) b) Write/Sketch a programme using an IEC61131-3 language to implement the previously hardwired logic. (10) c) The water level sensors are replaced by an analogue ultrasonic level transducer. Explain how this transducer would replace the 'low level' and 'high level' sensors. Include what changes will be required to the PLC software. (5) d) It is proposed to replace the push buttons and lamps with a touch screen HMI. Explain how this can be achieved; include what changes would be required to the PLC program. (5)
The hardwired level control system shown below in Figure 1a must be replaced by a PLC based system. X124 V DC X2ºv 13 13 11 13 S1 E--- K1-1 S4 K2-1 K2-2 1.a.3 14 SYSTEM ON 14 LOW LEVEL 12 PUMP SYSTEM 14 PUMP 22 N SENSOR START PB 11 11 S2 E--- S5 1.a.4 12 HIGH LEVEL 12 SYSTEM SENSOR STOP PB 11 S3 1.a.4 12 13 K1-2 SYSTEM ON 14 MAX LEVEL SENSOR A1 x1 K1 SYSTEM ON H1 A2 SYSTEM ON BLUE A1 x1 K2 H2 H3 PUMP A2 PUMP RUN x2 GREEN PUMP STOP RED Figure 1a: Water Tank Level Control System a) Using the worksheets 1(a) and 1(b) sketch the PLC inputs and outputs schematic diagrams respectively. (5) b) Write/Sketch a programme using an IEC61131-3 language to implement the previously hardwired logic. (10) c) The water level sensors are replaced by an analogue ultrasonic level transducer. Explain how this transducer would replace the 'low level' and 'high level' sensors. Include what changes will be required to the PLC software. (5) d) It is proposed to replace the push buttons and lamps with a touch screen HMI. Explain how this can be achieved; include what changes would be required to the PLC program. (5)
Chapter22: Sequence Control
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Problem 1SQ: Describe what is meant by sequence control.
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