Introduction to PLCs Quiz

Programmable Logic Controller

Process Logic Computer

Programmable Load Controller

Programmable Linear Circuit

Analog controllers

Electromechanical relay circuits

Microprocessors

Digital computers

Ladder Logic

Java

Python

C++

To perform mathematical calculations

To automate control processes

To manage network communications

To store large amounts of data

Inputs, Outputs, Storage

Processor, Inputs, Outputs

Processor, Memory, Network

Memory, Storage, Network

Discrete signals

Analog signals

Continuous signals

Digital signals

Programmable Automation Controller

Programmable Analog Computer

Programmable Application Controller

Process Automation Circuit

Smaller size

Simpler programming

Higher power and memory

Lower cost

To store data

To perform logic on inputs

To manage network connections

To provide power to the system

Heating element

Cycle mode button

Water valve

Drain pump