1. Prepare all the components needed for the activity and build the circuit based on the given diagram 2. Make sure that the energy supply is turned off before/while installing and disconnecting of all devices. 3. Follow the proper procedure in connecting the wires to the PLC. 4. Pass the laboratory group report after all experiment procedure had been performed. 5. Estimated completion time: 30 minutes
Objectives: 1. To create a ladder diagram program to implement the logic of the system. 2. To connect the input and output devices to the PLC. 3. To load the program to the PLC
Components/Devices/Equipment Needed: Mitsubishi PLC Connecting wires Switches Bulb Connector Cable Computer First create the truth table that will implement a switching system for an automatic lighting effect in the four way hall. It is compose of four input sensor for every hall way and five light connected in the different corner of the hall. The bulb will light depending on the pattern that will conserve energy. (Logic will be given by your instructor. Create the truth table of the logic of the problem given above.
Figure 5.2; Set-up of the sensors and light in the hall way
From the set-up you drawn from above, draw the circuit interconnection of this sensor and light to your PLC. From the output function derived from the K map, create the ladder diagram program of the system.
S1 S2 S3 S4 L1 L2 L3 L4
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1
0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1
0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1
0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0
0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1
0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1
0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1
1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1
1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0
1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Using K mapping, derive the function of the output for every light bulb in the system. Use the map below.
0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1
L1 = A + D L2 = A + B L3= B + C
0 1 1 1
0 1 1 1
0 1 1 1
0 1 1 1
L4 = C+ D
Figure 5.3; K map of every output
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Figure 5.4; Ladder Diagram
Create the program using ladder diagram of your system to your PLC application software. Run the program to your PLC. Implement the whole system and make a video of it. Conclusion:
Students learnt how to `operate programmable logic controllers
(PLCs), hence the lab activity achieved its objectives. They successfully loaded the program, linked sensors and lights to the PLC, and designed a ladder diagram for an energy-efficient lighting system. Lights responded appropriately to sensor inputs, and the system operated as intended. Students learned how to efficiently develop and program automated systems through this experiment.
