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Schneider PLC Programming Example for Beginners

In this article, you will learn the Schneider PLC programming example for beginners based on input switches and output motors.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 7:39 am
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In this article, you will learn the Schneider PLC programming example for beginners based on input switches and output motors.

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Note: The PLC problem statement below is aimed at the freshers and students to understand the ladder logic.

Schneider PLC Programming Example

Problem Statement

Design a PLC ladder logic for the following application.

There is a use of four toggle switches to control four motors.

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

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

If Switch 3 is ON, then Motor III and Motor IV will be ON.

If Switch 4 is ON, then Motor I and Motor IV will be ON.

PLC Program

PLC Example - Schneider PLC Training | Eco Structure Machine Edition

I/O List

Digital Inputs:

The required inputs are listed below.

  • Switch 1: I0.0
  • Switch 2: I0.1
  • Switch 3: I0.2
  • Switch 4: I0.3

Digital Outputs:

The required outputs are listed below.

  • Motor 1: Q0.0
  • Motor 2: Q0.1
  • Motor 3: Q0.2
  • Motor 4: Q0.3

PLC Programming Example for Beginners

Schneider PLC Programming Example

Logic Explained

Here in this program, we used EcoStruxure Machine Expert Basic PLC software.

In the above program, we have used Normally Open Contact for Switch 1 (I0.0), Switch 2 (I0.1), Switch 3 (I0.2), and Switch 4 (I0.3)

Switch 1 and Switch 4 are connected in parallel for Motor 1, thus implementing OR logic gate.

For Motor 2, inputs switch 1 and switch 2 are connected in parallel, thus implementing OR logic gate. 

Switch 2 and switch 3 are implementing OR logic gate i.e., connected in parallel for Motor 3.

Switch 3 and Switch 4 are connected to Motor 4 in parallel to implement OR logic gate.

For Motor 1 to be ON, either Switch 1 or Switch 4 should be ON.

To turn ON Motor 2, either Switch 1 or Switch 2 should be ON.

When Switch 2 or Switch 3 is ON, then Motor 3 will turn ON.

Motor 4 will turn ON when Switch 3 or Switch 4 is turned ON.

PLC Program Analysis

Now we will see the above PLC program result analysis with different input combinations.

When Switch 1 is ON

PLC Program Analysis

When toggle switch 1 is turned ON, the signal flows through it. As a result, Motor 1 and Motor 2 get ON.

Other motors will remain OFF because Switch 1 is not connected to them.

When Switch 2 is ON

PLC Programming Examples for Beginners

The signal will flow through switch 2 when it is turned ON that will turn ON Motor 2 and Motor 3. It is so because switch 2 is connected to Motor 2 and Motor 3 only.

When Switch 3 is ON

Schneider Electric PLC Example

When Switch 3 is turned ON, the signal flows through it that will turn Motor and Motor 4 ON. The input switch 3 is connected to these outputs only.

Motor 1 and Motor 2 will remain OFF as Switch 3 is not connected to them.

When Switch 4 is ON

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Switch 4 will turn ON Motor 1 and Motor 4 when turned ON. Switch 4 is connected to these motors only but on with Motor 2 and Motor 3.

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