ROBO242 PLC/Pneumatic Interfacing Week 2: PLC Sequence Programming Richard Day August 2011

PLC SEQUENCE PROGRAMMING

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If there are no signal conflicts, programming a sequence is very easy. easy

i.e. A+, B+, A-, B Use the Start, b0 (and a0) to extend A Use a1 (and b0) to extend B Use b1 (and a1) to retract A Use b0 (and a0)to retract B

There is no practical limit on the number of times a contact can be addressed.

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It is often advantageous to check that a hi i R t or Home H position iti machine is i in th the Rest before allowing motion to start. Check that all rest position limits are ON.
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Continuous operation from momentary input. End-of-cycle d f l end d from f momentary input.

Normally Closed Stop button.

Check for Home position to ensure safety.

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A conflict occurs when two opposing control signals are ON at the same time. time

i.e. A+ & A-

Logic solutions can be designed to eliminate conflicts, using signal conversion circuitry:

One-shot [timed pulse] Latching circuit

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The fastest way to solve conflicts is to design an additive sequencer. sequencer Very similar to Relay Logic design. One rung for each step, and a Reset rung at end of sequence. Use memory bits for steps, and use steps to control t l output t t bit bits

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RUN bit for start Ready to start condition (HOME) (HOME). Not DONE Latch bit on Use a memory bit for output
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Actions are completed Latch current step Previous step is ON Use consecutive memory bits for steps. t

Easier to reset

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Final actions completed DONE bit will turn off first step. All others will turn off is sequence until DONE DONE bit is cleared. Ready to restart.
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Use N.O. Step bit to p on when turn output required Use N.C. Step bit to turn output off when no longer needed. U parallel Use ll l network t k for multiple actuations.

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S 1
S 1

S 2
S 1

S 3
S 1

S4
S 1

Instead of creating a latch in the step. step rungs, use a Set coil Instead of DONE bit, use Reset coil to reset all steps steps.
This is easy on the

S 1
R 4

Siemens PLC, but not quite so easy on others.

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Easiest way to handle sequence programming with multiple conflicts. conflicts Sequence modifications are easily accommodated. Debugging and trouble-shooting can be quick and easy.

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