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Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Questions and Answers – 8

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Questions and Answers –

Suppose we have an Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1000 controller connected to three pushbutton switches as shown in this illustration:

Allen-Bradley MicroLogix PLC Wiring

Determine the necessary switch actuation statuses (i.e. pressed versus unpressed) to turn the lamp on given the following program running in the PLC:

Answer :

Necessary switch statuses:

  • Switch A = pressed
  • Switch B = pressed
  • Switch C = released

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