What is PLC ?
• A solid state device that controls output devices based on input status and a user program.
• A PLC is basically a computer which was designed for industrial automation purposes.
PLC monitor the status of devices connected as inputs. Based upon a user written program, stored in memory, it controls the status of devices connected as outputs.
• I/O system is the “eyes, ears, and hands” of the PLC.
• I/O module is the interface between the PLC and the devices which are a part of the automation system.
See detail : Introduction to PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)