The downy woodpecker is virtually identical in plumage pattern to the larger hairy woodpecker, but it can be distinguished from the hairy by the presence of black spots on its white tail feathers and the length of its bill.
A programmable logic controller, PLC, or programmable controller is a digital computer used for automation of typically industrial electromechanical processes, such as control of machinery on factory assembly lines, amusement rides, or light fixtures.PLCs are used in many machines, in many industries.LC applications are typically highly customized systems, so the cost of a packaged PLC is low compared to the cost of a specific custom-built controller design. On the other hand, in the case of mass-produced goods, customized control systems are economical.
PLCs do have disadvantages. They do not perform well when handling complex data. When dealing with data that requires C++ or Visual Basic, computers are the controllers of choice. PLCs also cannot display data well, so external monitors are often required. PLC Hardware Components. A central processing unit (CPU) serves as the brain of the PLC.