Assignment title: Information


Evaluate: Examine strengths and weaknesses, arguments for and against and / or similarities and differences; judge the evidence from the different perspectives and make a valid conclusion or reasoned judgment; apply current research or theories to support the evaluation when applicable TASK 1: (LO4.1) Evaluate PICs and other programmable devices as programmable devices and embedded controllers. Your evaluation will need to include the: a) Structure b) Architecture TASK 2: (LO4.2) Compare the operation, functionality, advantages and limitations of PLC simulators. Your comparison will need to include two types of simulation software, for example two of the following: (you may use others) a) Automation Studio b) RSLogix 500 c) KW Software Multiprog d) National instruments Multisim TASK3: A company is going to manufacture large numbers of digital flow meters with a built in PID controller. The meter will display the reading and be able to be interrogated remotely at a central control station. Would you choose to use a PLC or an embedded microcontroller in the instrument? Explain your reasoning. M2