What is a “PLC”?
A PLC means a Programmable Logic Controller which is a combination of hardware and software to a make any operation/process automatic in the industries for eg in paint shop, packaging line .The PLC works by looking at its state of inputs, it turns on/off its outputs. The user enters a program, usually via software, that gives the desired results. 3. Which industries are PLC/Drives , SCADA used. ? Today, practically all industries are having PLC control operation, such as steel/cement/power plants, paper /rice /flour /sugar /steel / aluminium-rolling mills, packaging industries, fertilizer factories, pharmaceuticals, refineries, petrochemicals, mines, machine shops, defense, railways, aircrafts, communication, ports, building automation etc.
A public limited company (PLC) had a Memorandum which states that it is a public company. It has an authorised share capital of £50,000 minimum and is registered at Companies House as a PLC. The company must have a minimum of 2 directors and one company secretary and have at least 2 shares issued. Before you can start trading as a PLC you will need to complete a form 117 from Companies House and make a statutory declaration that the company complies with the minimum share capital for a PLC. It must also have issued 25% of share capital which must be fully paid. Where the share capital is £50,000 this would be £12,500.
