Create PLC Program based on Logic Circuit

Learn how to create PLC program based on logic circuit to enhance your automation skills with our tutorials and videos.

Last updated: April 4, 2024 3:22 pm

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Learn how to create PLC program based on logic circuit to enhance your automation skills with our tutorials and videos.

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Important: This PLC logic is solely for educational purposes and helps students and technicians grasp PLC fundamental concepts.

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Problem Statement:

Design a PLC ladder logic for the following Logic Circuit.

We are using toggle Inputs to control the output.

Create PLC Program based on Logic Circuit

PLC Tutorial Video

Watch the video to understand the PLC concepts for a beginner level.

Create PLC Program based on Logic Circuit - Tutorial for Beginners

Inputs

The list of DI signals is listed below.

A: I0.0

B: I0.1

C: I0.2

D: I0.3

Outputs

The list of DO signals is listed below.

Y: Q0.0

Ladder Diagram

PLC Program Explanation

Here we used Schneider Electric PLC programming software. You can try any other PLC software too.
In this PLC program, Normally Open Contacts are used for input A, input B, input C, and input D.
Input A and Input B are connected in parallel, thus implementing OR Logic Gate.
There is again the implementation of OR Logic Gate as Input C and Input D are connected in parallel.
AND Logic Gate is also implemented as A + B is connected in series with C + D.
For the output Y (Q0.0) to be ON, Input A or Input B and Input C or Input D should be ON.

PLC Test Results

The PLC program test results with different inputs are shown below.

When Input A and Input C are ON

The signal will flow through Input A and Input C when these Inputs are turned ON as Normally Open Contact is used. As a result, the output Y (Q0.0) will turn ON.

When Input A and Input D are ON

PLC Logic design with boolean expression

When Input A and Input D are ON, Y(Q0.0) will turn ON as Normally Open Contacts used for these Inputs are in True state.

Instead of using input C, we can also use input D to turn ON the output Y (Q0.0).

When Input B and Input C are ON

The output Y (Q0.0) will turn ON when Normally Open Contacts used for Input B and Input C are in True state and will pass signal to flow.

Here, instead of using input B, we can also use input B to turn ON the output Y (Q0.0).

When Input B and Input D are ON

Boolean expression for the given PLC ladder program

Turning On Input B and Input D will turn ON Y(Q0.0), as the signal will flow through Input B and Input D and will turn ON (YQ0.0).

Therefore, we can also use input B and input D to turn ON the output Y (Q0.0).

When three inputs are ON

Implementing a PLC Program with Logic — Fig-1

PLC Program Utilizing Logic Circuitry — Fig-2

PLC Application with Circuit Logic — Fig-3

When three inputs i.e., either input A, input B, and input C or input A, input B, and input D or input B, input C, and input D are turned ON, then the output Y (Q0.0) will turn ON.

For output Y (Q0.0) to be ON, two inputs i.e., input A and input C or input D or input B and input C or input B and input D should be ON.

Turning ON the third input will not turn OFF the output Y (Q0.0). Therefore, if any three inputs are turned ON, the output will be ON.

When all Inputs are ON

When Input A, Input B Input C, and Input D, all are turned ON, the output Y (Q0.0) will be ON. Turning ON all the inputs will not turn OFF the output Y (Q0.0).

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