PLC vs Microprocessors

[dram_sugive]

hi,
eventhough its basic thing plz dont ignore this. i want to know abt advantages of PLC over Microprocessors and Microcontrollers.
and also cost effective to one another.
i thank all o f u in advance.
ram

 

[SimonGoldsworthy]

why ?

 

[panic mode]

microprocessors are used in PLCs, but you need lot's of other components to turn it into a plc (memory, clock, firmware, power supply, i/o points, terminals, complete communication ports and much more.

how do brick and house compare or engine and a car?

 

[TimWilborne]

how do brick and house compare or engine and a car?

Nice one Panic

 

[dram_sugive]

thank u panic for ur valuable commands.