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Basic PLC Alarm Programming Example

This article explains the basic PLC alarm programming example with 8 switches combination logic to activate an output alarm.

Last updated: April 12, 2024 4:43 pm
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This article explains the basic PLC alarm programming example with 8 switches combination logic to activate an output alarm.

Contents
PLC Alarm ProgrammingAlarm VideoList of PLC InputsList of PLC OutputsLadder Diagram for AlarmProgram DescriptionPLC Program SimulationSwitch 2 is ON, or Switch 3 is ON, or both are ONSwitch 4 and Switch 5 are both ONOne or more of Switches 6,7 and 8 are ONSwitch 1 is ON and OFF

Important: The logic diagram example below is an educational resource for students and engineering graduates to understand PLC essentials.

PLC Alarm Programming

Problem Statement

Design a PLC ladder logic for the following application.

We are using 8 toggle switches to activate an Alarm.

An Alarm is ON when,

  • Switch 1 is OFF.
  • Switch 2 is ON, or Switch 3 is ON, or both are ON.
  • Switch 4 and Switch 5 are both ON.
  • One or more of Switches 6,7 and 8 are ON.

Alarm Video

Learn the PLC alarm example tutorial using the below video.

Step-by-Step Guide for Basic PLC Alarm Programming Example

List of PLC Inputs

The required digital inputs are listed below.

Switch 1: I0.0

Switch 2: I0.1

Switch 3: I0.2

Switch 4: I0.3

Switch 5: I0.4

Switch 6: I0.5

Switch 7: I0.6

Switch 8: I0.7

List of PLC Outputs

The required digital outputs are listed below.

Alarm: Q0.0

Ladder Diagram for Alarm

Basic PLC Alarm Programming Example
Fig: 1

Program Description

We used EcoStruxure Machine Expert Basic PLC software for programming.

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

Normally Closed Contact is used for Switch 1 and when it is OFF, the Alarm will turn ON.

If Switch 1 is turned ON, the states of the remaining 7 Switches will not matter i.e., the Alarm will be OFF.

Switch 2 (I0.1) and Switch 3 (I0.2) are connected in parallel by implementing OR Logic Gate.

For the Alarm to be ON, one of the two switches i.e., Switch 2 or Switch 3 should be ON.

Switch 4 (I0.3) and Switch 5 (I0.4) are connected in a series that implements AND Logic Gate.

The alarm will TURN ON when both Switch 4 and Switch 5 are turned ON.

If one of the switches i.e., switch 6 or switch 7 or switch 8 is turned ON, the Alarm will TURN ON.

Switch 6 (I0.5), Switch 7 (I0.6), and Switch 8 (I0.7) implement OR Logic Gate as these are connected in parallel.

PLC Program Simulation

Here we simulate the program with different inputs. Note: The order of the input switch simulation may be in different sequences in the below results.

Switch 2 is ON, or Switch 3 is ON, or both are ON

Alarm System in PLC Logic
Fig: 2
Code of PLC Alarm Programming
Fig: 3
How to make PLC Alarm
Fig: 4

As Switch 2 and Switch 3 are connected in parallel implementing OR Logic Gate, so either Switch 2 or Switch 3 or both Switches, when turned ON will TURN ON the Alarm.

Switch 4 and Switch 5 are both ON

Alarm instruction in PLC Programming
Fig: 5

Turning ON both Switch 4 and Switch 5 will TURN ON the Alarm, as these are connected in series implementing AND Logic Gate.

If one of these switches i.e., switch 4 and Switch 5, when turned OFF, the Alarm will turn OFF.

One or more of Switches 6,7 and 8 are ON

alarms within PLC cycle
Fig: 6
PLC Programming Tutorial Alarms
Fig: 7
alarm using PLC
Fig: 8
How to Write Ladder Logic for Alarm
Fig: 9

When One or more of Switches 6, 7, and 8 are turned ON, the Alarm will TURN ON as they are connected in parallel implementing OR Logic Gate.

The signal will flow through one of these switches and will reach the output. As a result, the alarm will be ON.

Switch 1 is ON and OFF

Alarm System in PLC Logic
Fig: 10

The alarm will TURN ON when Switch 1 is OFF as it is in the Normally Closed Contact State (with other switches in the ON state) but if Switch 1 is turned ON, it will not pass the signal to Output.

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