Computational Intelligent Techniques in Mechatronics

6Application of PLC in the Mechatronics Industry

Harpreet Kaur Channi¹*, Pulkit Kumar¹ and Arvind Dhingra²

¹Department of Electrical Engineering, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, India

²Department of Electrical Engineering, Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana, Punjab, India

Abstract

Industrial automation and control systems have been revolutionized by the mechatronics sector’s widespread use of programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Many industries are adopting mechatronics, merging mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering to improve efficiency, accuracy, and production. This study delves into the widespread use of PLCs in mechatronics applications, covering their underlying concepts, programming methods, and seamless integration with mechatronics gadgets. The first section of the article serves as an introduction to PLCs, discussing their history, architecture, and programming languages. It highlights the benefits of using PLCs in mechatronics systems and how well they interface with other devices and parts. The fundamentals of PLC programming, including ladder logic, sequential function charts, and function block diagrams, are also covered in depth. The importance of sensors and actuators for monitoring physical variables and regulating mechanical motion is discussed in this study, which focuses on PLC-based mechatronics systems. It highlights the effective deployment of PLCs in various industrial contexts by showcasing real-world case studies, including ...