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Latching and Unlatching in PLC Programming Example

Learn how to use latching and unlatching in PLC programming through example problems in this educational blog.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 2:39 pm
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Learn how to use latching and unlatching in PLC programming through example problems in this educational blog.

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Latching and Unlatching in PLCLadder Logic VideoInputsOutputsLatch and Unlatch Example PLC LogicProgram ExplanationProgram Simulation

Note: This beginner-friendly PLC problem statement introduces ladder logic to students and helps them understand the latch and unlatch.

Latching and Unlatching in PLC

Problem Statement

Design a PLC ladder logic for the following application.

We are using two toggle switches to control four motors.

If Switch 1 is ON, then Motor I and Motor II will be ON.

If Switch 1 is OFF, then Motor I will be OFF and Motor II will be ON.

If Switch 2 is ON, then Motor II will be OFF and Motor III will be ON.

If Switch 2 is OFF, then Motor III will be OFF and Motor IV will be ON.

Ladder Logic Video

Inputs

The PLC program inputs are listed below.

Switch 1: I0.0

Switch 2: I0.1

Outputs

The PLC program outputs are listed below.

Motor 1: Q0.0

Motor 2: Q0.1

Motor 3: Q0.2

Motor 4: Q0.3

Latch and Unlatch Example PLC Logic

Latching and Unlatching in PLC Programming for Beginners

Program Explanation

In this example, we used EcoStruxure Machine Expert Basic v1.2 software for programming.

In the above program, we have used Normally Open Contacts as well as Normally Closed Contacts and Memory Bits.

Normally Closed Contact is used for Switch 2 in Rung0 and Rung4.

Motor 1 and Memory bit M0 are latched in Rung0 and Rung3 respectively.

For Motor 1 and Motor 2 to be ON, switch 1 should be ON.

Turning OFF switch 1 will turn OFF Motor 1 but Motor 2 remains ON.

When Switch 2 is turned ON, Motor 2 will turn OFF but Motor 4 will turn ON.

Program Simulation

Here we will show you the PLC program simulation results with different input statuses.

When Switch 1 is ON

Latch unlatch plc output

In Rung 0, the signal flows through switch 1, when in true state and Motor 2 will turn ON.

Motor 2 will also turn ON as switch 1 is directly connected with the output in Rung1.

When Switch 1 is OFF

latch and unlatch logic in PLC ladders

When Switch 1 is turned OFF, Motor 1 will TURN OFF. The switch 1 is only Normally Open Contact connected with output Motor 1. But Motor II will remain ON.

The output Motor 2 is latched in Rung 0 and as a result, turning OFF the switch 1 will not turn OFF the motor 2.

When Switch 2 is ON

Latch instruction in PLC

Turning ON Switch 2 will TURN OFF Motor 2. In Rung0, switch 2 is used as Normally Closed Contact which does not allow signal to pass. As a result, Motor 2 will turn OFF.

Also, in Rung 2 and Rung 3, turning ON Switch 2 will turn ON Motor 3 and memory bit M0 become true respectively.

When Switch 2 is OFF

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In Rung2, turning OFF switch 2 will turn OFF Motor 3. As Memory Bit M0 is latched in Rung3, when Switch 2 is turned OFF, the Memory Bit M0 will remain true.

In Rung 4, memory bit M0 is already true, and switch 2 as Normally Closed contact, in a false state, will allow the signal to pass through it. As a result, Motor 4 will turn ON.

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