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西北工业大学明德学院本科毕业设计论文 PAGE （本科毕业论文） 外文文献及译文 题目： Programmable logic controller 专业名称: 学生姓名: 指导老师: 毕业时间: 2014年6月 PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT 6 外文文献 原文： Programmable logic controller By Cynthia Cooper From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A programmable logic controller or simply programmable controller is a digital computer used for \o Automation automation of industrial processes, such as control of machinery on factory \o Assembly line assembly lines. Unlike general-purpose computers, the PLC is designed for multiple inputs and output arrangements, extended temperature ranges, immunity to electrical noise, and resistance to vibration and impact. Programs to control machine operation are typically stored in battery-backed or \o Non-volatile storage non-volatile memory. A PLC is an example of a \o Real time real time system since output results must be produced in response to input conditions within a bounded time, otherwise unintended operation will result. Features Control panel with PLC (grey elements in the center). The unit consists of separate elements, from left to right; \o Power supply power supply, controller, \o Relay relay units for input and output. The main difference from other computers is that PLCs are armored for severe condition (dust, moisture, heat, cold, etc) and have the facility for extensive \o Input/output input/output (I/O) arrangements. These connect the PLC to \o Sensor sensors and \o Actuator actuators. PLCs read limit \o Switch switches, analog process variables (such as temperature and pressure), and the positions of complex positioning systems. Some even use \o Machine vision machine vision. On the actuator side, PLCs operate \o Electric motor electric motors, \o Pneumatic pneumatic or \o Hydraulic hydraulic cylinders, magnetic \o Relay relays or \o Solenoid solenoids, or analog outputs. The input/output arrangements may be built into a simple PLC, or the PLC may h