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A temperature transmitter works by connecting to it some form of temperature sensor. For example a RTD (Resistance temperature device) or Thermocouple. In the case of a RTD connected to the transmitter the transmitter measures a change in resistance of the RTD proportional to the change in temperature measured. The transmitter then derives a current output (generally 4-20mA) which can be measured by an instrument, such as a PLC, loop indicator ect. In the case of a thermocouple a Milli voltage is produced at a junction of two dissimilar metals, this change in Milli voltage again proportional to the change in temperature and the transmitter again derives a current output measurable by a instrument. The transmitter will be ranged by a programming device, say for example an application where process temperatures need to be measured between 0-100 degrees, the transmitter will be ranged 0-100 degrees and thus give an output proportional to the temperature measured by the sensing element. 0 degrees = 4mA, 100 degrees = 20mA. A excitation supply will be connected to the transmitter and the 4-20mA will flow in this loop back to the measuring instrument. It is necessary to use the correct type of sensor for the application to get the best accuracy when measuring. RTD's are generally used for measuring lower temperatures where as thermocouples are used for measuring higher temperatures. There are several types of RTD's such as 2 wire, 3 wire and 4 wire and an even greater range of thermocouples depending on the temperatures and measuring environment.
because 4 ma for live zero and at 20 ma no spark will generate and it is safe current this is why we use 4-20 ma and another thing is tx and cotrollers even plc and Dcs desinged to accept 4- 20 ma singal which is standard
You can check the input and output in PLC by using the force command. Through the programming instrument the input can be forced opened or forced closed depending on what the status of the contacts are set to. This can also be done with the output contacts.
Basic componets of a plc are: power supply, CPU(central prossesing unit), I/O CARDS ( INPUT/OUTPUT CARDS)
PLC Scan Time means plc requires some operating cycle to Plc input verification,Plc output updates and Execution of program.
The only thing that limits the number of inputs and output instructions is the size/amount of the PLC memory.
A Unitary PLC is a Low Cost PLC used generally in small machines as it has a very low input/output count. Still Need More Info XD
There are PLC with fixed inputs and outputs. There are modular ones which can be added on with inputs and outputs. So number of input and output of a PLC is actually based on the type of PLC you choose. Different types are available in the market.
With a PLC the I/O is fixed when you buy it. Smaller stand alone units are hardwired with the exact I/O you are going to have. Even expandable configurations have a fixed input and output memory table. The PLC scans its Boolean algebra logic, constantly and sequentially, and compares that program to the I/O tables' inputs, outputs and relays. Then it makes its' decisions depending on their state.
PLC's are used for automation of electromechanical processes, such as control of machinery on factory assembly lines, amusement rides, or light fixtures. just about anything can be controlled because PLC's use microprocessors which can be programmed for a variety of tasks.
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is widely used in Industrial automation system. It has a power supply, memory, processor and input output cards. Field signal are connected to INput output devices
An input is when something receives a signal to do something, and an output is sending out a signal. This is usually used in PLC's, or Programmable Logic Control, where an input,(a signal you send to the system) triggers an output, which in return triggers something, like a motor to move.
Programming Logic Controller is a controller, which gets input from sensors,read/limit switch and controls the output according to the Ladder logic program.
There are five types of registor in PLC,(1)holding registors(2)input registor(3)output registors(4)microprocessor has internal registor(5)CPU's RAM