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Future System Expansion

❖ Control systems in the industry today are undergoing a change from

traditional control to automation control where PLC is the main agent of this

automation system.

❖ You need to be sensitive to this phenomenon because nowadays many

industries have implemented automation-based control systems such as

Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) and Computer Integrated

Manufacturing (CIM). The choice of PLC use also needs to look at future

needs.

Support and Backup

❖ Industrial automation control systems require support and backup units to

run the existingcontrol system in the event of amalfunction.

❖ This is the role of PLC as a supportand backup unit because of its easy and

fast connection.

❖ Delays in replacing damaged control systems will cause theindustry to suffer

losses.

Types Of PLC

❖ Compact PLC

❖ Modular PLC

❖ Plug In Card PLC

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