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Instruments Basic Interview Questions

Question 1. What are the five IEC1131 programming languages?

Answer: Instruction List, Structured Text, Ladder Diagram, Function Block and Sequential Function Chart.
Question

2. Explain PID Based Control System?

Answer: PID or Proportional Integral Derivative is widely used in closed-loop control. PID controllers
maintain the output to a device so that there is zero error between process variable input and setpoint
to the device. Question

3. Please explain the difference between a PLC and DCS?

Answer: a PLC is a ruggedized computer used for automating processes. A DCS is similar to a PLC in that
it has rugged computer controllers however the DCS contains multiple autonomous controllers that are
distributed throughout a system, also used for automating processes. Question

4. What Is Encoder?

Answer: An encoder is a rotary device that outputs digital pulses which from angular motion. The
encoder consists of a wheel with alternating clear stripes detected by optical sensors to produce the
digital outputs. Question

5. What Are the different components used in automation?

Answer: The components of the automation system include sensors for sensing temperature, pressure,
flow, level and etc., Question

6. Who are the leading PLC providers?

Answer: Leading PLC providers include Rockwell Automation Allen Bradley, Siemens, Schneider
Modicon, and GE Fanuc. Question

7. Who are the leading DCS providers?

Answer: The leading DCS providers include Yokogawa, Honeywell, Fisher-Rosemount, ABB, Moore, and
Foxboro. Question

8. Who are the leading SCADA software companies?

Answer: Leading SCADA software companies are Aveva Wonderware, GE Cimplicity, GE iFix, Siemens
WinCC, Iconics Genesis64, Inductive Automation Ignition, Rockwell Software FactoryTalk View. Question

9. What types of sensors are used for measuring?

Answer: Temperature, Pressure, Flow, Level, Conductivity, Density, Ph type sensors. Question
10. What is transmitter?

Answer: A transmitter is an electronic device mounted in the field or plant close to a sensor. The sensor
transduces a measured physical variable like temperature and then outputs a low electronic signal to a
controller. Question

11. Why is 4-20 mA preferred over 0-10 V Signal?

Answer: The 0-10 V signal has the tendency to weaken over a long distance because of resistance. The 4-
20 mA can travel a long distance without dropping signal value. Question

12. Why is 4-20 mA preferred over 0-20 mA signal?

Answer: With 0-20 mA you cannot easily determine between minimum field value and a wire break.
With the 4-20 mA, a wire break can be determined. Question

13. Difference between 2-wire, 3-wire, and 4-wire transmitters?

Answer: For a 2-wire transmitter the power and signal are transmitted through the same cable. For a 3-
wire transmitter, the data signal and power are with respect to common ground and for a 4-wire
transmitter two of the wires are used for power and two wires are used for signals.

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