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PLC Example to Control LEDs Via Switches

In this article, you will learn the PLC example to control LEDs via switches and understand the ladder logic explanation.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 6:47 am
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In this article, you will learn the PLC example to control LEDs via switches and understand the ladder logic explanation.

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PLC ExampleInputsOutputsLadder Diagram to Control LEDs Via SwitchesLadder Logic ExplanationWhen Any 1 Switch is ONWhen Any 2 Switches are ONWhen All 3 Switches are ONPLC Example Video

This PLC example is designed for engineering students to learn and practice the ladder logic. The implementation of the same PLC program for industrial usage will be different.

PLC Example

Design a PLC ladder logic for the following application.

We are using three switches to control three LED’s.

If any 1 Switch is ON, then LED I will be ON.

If any 2 Switches are ON, then LED II will be ON.

If all the 3 Switches are ON, then LED III will be ON.

In the previous article, we discussed the same PLC example using toggle switches, Learn the logic.

Inputs

The required digital inputs are listed below.

Switch 1: I0.0

Switch 2: I0.1

Switch 3: I0.2

Outputs

The required digital outputs are listed below.

Motor 1: Q0.0

Motor 2: Q0.1

Motor 3: Q0.2

Ladder Diagram to Control LEDs Via Switches

PLC Example to Control LEDs Via Switches

Ladder Logic Explanation

  • For this application, we have used EcoStruxure Machine Expert Basic v1.2 software for the PLC programming.
  • In the above program, we have used Normally Open Contacts as well as Normally Closed Contacts for Switch 1 (I0.0), Switch 2 (I0.1), and Switch 3 (I0.2)
  • In Rung0, when any 1 switch (Normally Copen Contact) is turned ON and the other 2 switches (Normally Closed Contacts) are OFF, then LED 1 will turn ON.
  • To turn ON LED 2 Rung1, any 2 switches that are as Normally Open Contacts should be ON and the other remaining 1 switch as Normally Closed Contact should be OFF.
  • For LED 3 to be ON, switch 1, switch 2 and switch 3 in Rung2 are connected in series, thus implementing AND logic gate.
  • LED 3 will TURN ON when all the three switches are turned ON.

When Any 1 Switch is ON

PLC Programming Example on LED Control Via Switches

The signal flows through switch 1 as it is in true state. In false state, switch 2 and switch 3 also pass signal to the outputs. Therefore, LED 1 will be ON.

PLC LED Programming

LED I will TURN ON when switch 2 is turned ON and switch 1 and switch 3 are OFF as these are in normally closed contact state.

PLC Switches Programming

When switch 3 will be ON and other 2 switches which are normally closed contacts will be OFF, then LED 1 will turn ON.

Turning ON more than one switch will break the circuit. The Normally Closed Contact, when in true state, will not allow signal. As a result, LED 1 will be OFF.

When Any 2 Switches are ON

Switches Ladder Logic

LED 2 will TURN ON when switch 1, switch 2 are turned ON and Switch 3 is OFF. The switch 3 as Normally Closed Contact, in false state, will allow signal to pass through it.

LEDs and Switches PLC Program

 When switch 1 and switch 3 are turned ON and switch 2 is OFF, LED 2 will turn ON. Switch 2 will allow signal when in false state.

Switches Control PLC Logic

The signal flows through switch 2 and switch 3 as these are in true state. In false state, switch 1 also pass signal to the outputs. Therefore, LED 2 will be ON.

When more than two inputs are turned ON, the Normally Closed Contact used for the third switch will not close the circuit in true state. Therefore, the LED 2 will get OFF.

When All 3 Switches are ON

Ladder Diagram for Switches and Outputs

When all the three switches SWITCH 1 (I0.0), SWITCH 2 (I0.1), SWITCH 3 (I0.2) are turned ON, LED 3 will be ON and will turn OFF other Two outputs.

PLC Example Video

We explained this PLC example program in the below video. Watch and learn the ladder logic.

PLC Programming Examples: Condition-Based LED Control Via Switches

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