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PLC Program Examples

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PLC Example 1 :
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A signal lamp is required to be switched on if a pump is running and the pressure is satisfactory,
or if the lamp test switch is closed.

For the inputs from the pump and the pressure sensors we have an AND logic situation since
both are required if there is to be an output from the lamp. We, however, have an OR logic
situation with the test switch in that it is required to give an output of lamp on regardless of
whether there is a signal from the AND system.

Also Read: PLC Latching Function Logic

The function block diagram and the ladder diagram are thus of the form shown in Figure 1.37.
Note that with the ladder diagram we tell the PLC when it has reached the end of the program
by the use of the END or RET instruction,

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As another example, consider a valve which is to be operated to lift a load when a pump is
running and either the lift switch is operated or a switch operated indicating that the load has not
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already been lifted and is at the bottom of its lilt channel. We have an OR situation for the two
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switches and an AND situation involving the two switches and the pump. Figure 1.38 shows a
possible program.
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PLC Example 3 :

As another example, consider a system where there has to be no output when any one of four
sensors gives an output, otherwise there is to be an output. One way we could write a program
for this is for each sensor to have contacts that are normally closed so there is an output. When
there is an input to the sensor the contacts open and the output stops. We have an AND logic
situation. Figure 1.39 shows the functional block diagram and the ladder diagram of a system
that might be used.

Also Read: Introduction to PLC Programming

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