Multiple input/output Programmable Logic
Controller (PLC) module for educational purposes is fabricated
because of current PLC Kit that was unable to enhance learners
theoretical understanding and hands-on skill especially for
programming, wiring, design of circuit and problem solving.
The available PLC Kit comes with a casing which learners
struggling in comprehend the theoretical knowledge, cabling
connection between input components, PLC modules and output
components respectively. Newly designed PLC modules are
developed and fabricated with additional input and output
devices, cost effective and user friendly. Moreover, this module
come with multiple Input/Output (I/O) devices such as push
buttons (normally open) , DC motor (24V), DC relay (24V) , DC
solenoid piston cylinder (24V) and DC light (24V) and able to
interfacing with different kinds of PLC controller produced by
Matsushita, Omron, Siemens and etc. Through conducted
surveyed, it is found that on average of 93.20% agreed that newly
developed Multiple I/O PLC module is user friendly, safe and
attractive to be used while 95.70% participants agreed that there
are enhancements in theoretical understanding and hands-on
skill aspect in their learning process.