Pimpri Chinchwad Education Trust’s

Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering (PCCoE)

Program: B. Voc. (Mechatronics) Academic Year: 2024 – 2025, Sem II

Q. No. Marks
1. Explain in detail any one PLC application you have witnessed. (Include one self-captured
photo or line diagram of the same, enlist different parts (input, output and CPU) with their
5
function, elaborate its working, its advantages compared to earlier system in place and write
basic program for the said application)
2. Write any 7 questions from the following 7
2.1 Write the need of Automation in industries and enlist its advantages with suitable example. 1
2.2 Explain the Automation Hierarchy with suitable example. 1
2.3 Enlist the basic elements / components of Automation systems. Write the function and
1
example of each component.

Discuss different input and output components of Automation systems used in industries with
2.4 1
suitable examples
Differentiate between Fixed, Programmable, Flexible Automation systems with suitable
2.5 1
examples.
Explain in brief Fixed, Programmable, Flexible Automation systems and enlist 2 examples of
2.6 1
each system.
2.7 Enlist differences between PLC and SCADA 1
2.8 Write a short note on SCADA, DCS, and Variable Frequency Drives 1
3. Write any 7 questions from the following 7
Define a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and explain its role in modern industrial
3.1 1
automation.
Enlist different Building blocks / major components of PLC. Brief about the functions of each
3.2 1
block with a real-world example.
3.3 What are the limitations of relays. or State the advantages of PLCs over relays. 1
3.4 Discuss the role of different input and output modules in a PLC system using suitable
1
examples.
3.5 Explain in detail the working of PLC based on the room heating or cooling example
1
considering the input, output and CPU components involves and their functions to effectively
 fulfill the said objective.
3.6 Elaborate the working of PLC with suitable real life / day to day life example. 1
3.7 Enlist the different programming languages used for PLC as per IEC 61131-3 standards. Write
1
a short note on Ladder Diagram Programming.
3.8 Describe the working principle of a PLC from receiving input signals to generating output
1
signals. Provide a real-world example to illustrate your explanation.
4. Write any 6 questions from the following 6
Explain ‘AND’ and ‘OR’ logic gates with truth table, symbolic representation, ladder diagram
4.1 1
using suitable examples.
Elaborate ‘NAND’ and ‘NOR’ logic gates with suitable real-life examples. Write truth table,
4.2 1
symbolic representation, and ladder diagram for the same.
4.3 Write a note on ‘NOT/INVERTER’, ‘XOR’ and ‘XNOR’ logic gates including truth table,
1
symbolic representation, and ladder diagram. Illustrate the gates using suitable examples.
4.4 Discuss the different types of PLC memories (Program memory, Data memory, Input-output
1
memory etc.) and their functions.
4.5 Describe the PLC Scan Cycle and its importance in functioning of PLC. 1
4.6 Explain the redundancy (Power redundancy, CPU redundancy, and I/O redundancy) in PLC
1
systems and state its importance for critical applications.
4.7 Discuss the factors affecting the selection of a PLC for an industrial process. 1

➢ Last date for submission of FA1 is 15/03/2025