module 1 Flashcards
Introduction and Overview of Distributed Control Systems(DCS)
1
Q
Name the 5 IEC-61131-3 programming languages
A
- ST
- LL
- SFC
- FBD
- IL
2
Q
First 2 DCS
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1975 Honeywell TDC 2000
1975 Yokogawa Centum
3
Q
First PLC and the language the protocol
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1975 Modicon PLC => MODBUS
4
Q
DCS advantages
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– Analog process superiority
– Better device organization for >500 device networks
5
Q
PLC Advantages
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– Discrete control superiority,
– 10ms task rate
– Isolated skid automation
6
Q
DCS Disadvantages
A
slower task rate than PLC 100ms task rate
7
Q
Advantage of Foundation Field bus
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devices capable of controlling process control algorithms
8
Q
DB9 Connector pins
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- DCD Data Carrier Detect
- Rx Receive
- Tx Transmit
- DTR Data Terminal Ready
- GND Ground
- DSR Data set ready
- RTS Ready to send
- CTS Clear to send
- RI Ring Indicator
9
Q
DB9 Pin 1
A
- DCD Data Carrier Detect
10
Q
DB9 Pin 2
A
- Rx Receive
11
Q
DB9 Pin 3
A
- Tx Transmit
12
Q
DB9 Pin 4
A
- DTR Data Terminal Ready
13
Q
DB9 Pin 5
A
- GND Ground
14
Q
DB9 Pin 6
A
- DSR Data set ready
15
Q
DB9 Pin7
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- RTS Ready to send