Code No: R05322202 Set No.

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III B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
PC BASED INSTRUMENTATION
(Instrumentation & Control Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Describe the features, advantages and limitations of synchronous and asynchronous

serial data transmission methods. Draw the data formats. [16]

2. Explain the functions capabilities and specifications of STE bus. [16]

3. Describe the following DOS interrupts [8+6+2]

(a) Int dos ( )

(b) Int 86 ( )
(c) Int 86 x ( )

4. Draw and explain the input and output modules of a PLC. [16]

5. (a) Explain programming of a PLC with an example.

(b) Explain a ladder logic diagram. [10+6]

6. Describe the Table - to - Register move and Register - to - Table move functions of
a PLC. [16]

7. Write shot notes on the following: [8+8]

(a) Characteristics of PID module

(b) PLC PID operation.

8. Explain following concepts: [8+8]

(a) HART protocol operation

(b) Field bus concept.

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Code No: R05322202 Set No. 2
III B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
PC BASED INSTRUMENTATION
(Instrumentation & Control Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Explain in detail with the help of the block diagram how a Microprocessor , RAM,
ROM and I/O devices are interconnected with in a computer system. [16]

2. Describe the signals available in 32 way expansions bus connector. [16]

3. Describe the following DOS interrupts [8+6+2]

(a) Int dos ( )

(b) Int 86 ( )
(c) Int 86 x ( )

4. List five microprocessors used in PLC CPUs. Which is the least powerful and which
is the most powerful. Why? [16]

5. (a) Explain programming of a PLC with an example.

(b) Explain a ladder logic diagram. [10+6]

6. Explain the counter functions of a PLC. [16]

7. Explain PLC PID functions with examples. [16]

8. Explain the advantages of: [4 × 4]

(a) Smart valves.

(b) Smart actuators.
(c) Smart transmitters.
(d) Field bus.

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Code No: R05322202 Set No. 3
III B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
PC BASED INSTRUMENTATION
(Instrumentation & Control Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain current loop in a data Acquisition and control.

(b) What is an opto coupler and where it is used in data acquisition and control?
[8+8]

2. What is RS232C interface? Explain the advantages, limitations and specifications.

[16]

3. (a) What is an I/O function in C programming?

(b) Describe the three types of I/O functions available with in C. What do they
contain. Give examples. [4+12]

4. Describe in detail each block of the PLC CPU power supply including the battery
backup system with the help of block diagram. [16]

5. (a) Explain programming of a PLC with an example.

(b) Explain a ladder logic diagram. [10+6]

6. (a) What are the general characteristics of registers in a PLC.

(b) List the five major types of registers in a PLC. [8+8]

7. (a) List and define the various major types of PLC analog inputs and outputs.
(b) Describe the internal PLC operation for analog I/O operation. [8+8]

8. (a) What is the use of field busses in an industrial process control system?
(b) What are the different types of field busses?
(c) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of field busses. [4+4+8]

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Code No: R05322202 Set No. 4
III B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
PC BASED INSTRUMENTATION
(Instrumentation & Control Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Explain about the functional units of motherboard and their inter communication
with typical diagram. [16]

2. (a) What are I/O devices in Data Acquisition and Control system? Explain the
function of I/O devices in detail.
(b) What are the guide lines to be followed in selecting the data acquisition &
control? [8+8]

3. Describe the function of Batch file. Describe the function of the batch file com-
mands. [16]

4. Discuss the function of various transducers and sensors and explain how they are
interfaced to PLC CPU. [16]

5. Explain the basic PLC programming with an example. [16]

6. Write short notes on the following: [8+8]

(a) Cascading counters.

(b) Combining counter and timer circuits.

7. (a) Define computer integrator manufacturing (CIM) system.

(b) Explain how a PLC is used in CIM with neat diagrams. [4+12]

8. Explain state language programming of a PLC. [16]

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