JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

UNIT - I

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs): Evolutions of PLCs– Sequential and Programmable Controllers, Architecture, Communication Networks for PLC, Comparative study of Industrial PLCs.

UNIT - II

PLC Programming: PLC Programming- Ladder logic, Functional block, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text, and Instruction list.

UNIT - III

SCADA: Hardware and software, Remote terminal units, Master station, Communication architectures and open SCADA protocols.

UNIT - IV

Distributed Control System (DCS): Various Architectures– Comparison, Local control unit, Operator Interface, Displays, Engineering interface, Study of any one DCS available in market, Factors to be considered in selecting DCS.

UNIT - V

Advanced Topics in Automation: Study of Distributed Control Systems available in market, Factors to be considered in selecting DCS, OLE for Process Automation (OPC), Internet of Things, Cloud based Automation.

TEXT BOOKS:

• 1. F. D. Petruzella, “Programmable Logic Controllers”, Tata Mc-Graw Hill, Third Edition, 2010.
• 2. Michael P. Lukas,” Distributed Control Systems: Their Evaluation and Design”, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1986.
• 3. Clarke, G., Reynders, D. and Wright, E.,” Practical Modern SCADA Protocols: DNP3, 60870.5 st and Related Systems, Newnes, 1 Edition, 2004.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

• 1. Hughes, T, “Programmable Logic Controllers”, ISA Press, 2000.
• 2. Mc-Millan, G.K., “Process/Industrial Instrument and Controls Handbook”, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1999. M. TECH. I YEAR II SEMESTER ELECTRONICS & INSTRUMENTATION