DELIVERABLES:

List all inputs and outputs for this industrial automation process.

Use CADe software to create the schematic diagram for this process.

Use LOGO! Softcomfort to create a ladder diagram that controls the

overall process.

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4. Explore the potential implications of sensor failures within the

system and propose effective measures to mitigate these failures.

Additionally, address how redundancy or monitoring could be implemented to

ensure continued operational reliability.

5. How does the system distinguish between a momentary fluctuation in

water levels and a sustained rise that requires shutter activation?

6. What are the maintenance and calibration requirements for the water

level sensors, and how frequently should they be inspected or serviced?/nTASK OVERVIEW:

Dam Shutter Control System

dam shutters control using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), the main

objective is to efficiently control water levels in a dam. The system

manages three threshold values, two motors for opening shutters to release

excess water, and includes light indicators for status feedback.

Additionally, an emergency stop button ensures safety and reliability in

the industrial automation process.

Inside the dam, water accumulates, and the system operates as follows:

when the water level reaches the first sensor and the second sensor

remains uncovered, a green indicator light illuminates, signifying that

the water level is within safe limits. If the water rises to cover the

second sensor, it signals the controller to activate a three-phase motor,

which, in turn, opens the first dam shutter, enabling controlled water

release.

As the water level exceeds the acceptable range, the green light turns

off. If the water level is between the first and second sensors, a yellow

indicator light comes on to indicate that the water level falls within

this intermediate range. When the water level surpasses the second sensor,

a red indicator light activates, drawing attention to the elevated water

level.

In addition to these features, a time-sensitive mechanism has been

integrated. If the water level transitions from the first sensor to the

second sensor within a span of 10 minutes, both shutters will

automatically open to expedite the water release process, ensuring

effective dam management. If the water continues to rise and covers the

third sensor, a second three-phase motor initiates the opening of another

shutter, triggering an alarm system. The alarm only ceases when the water

level falls below the third sensor. Both motors operate in reverse to

close the shutters when the water level returns to the acceptable range,

between the first and second sensors.