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Experiment 5 - AC Motor Controlled by Using PLC
Experiment 5 - AC Motor Controlled by Using PLC
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Objective: Study the circuit program of a ladder diagram to control the movement
of AC motors.
Introduction
However, the circuit generated by the relay is complicated. PLCs that incorporate a number
of relays into one device can reduce the complexity of the circuit. Part of the circuit is
replaced with a program using a PLC. This makes the sequence easier and more flexible.
Figure 1
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Experimental Procedures
7. Choose the file "conveyor.prj" from the directory "c:\microwin\projects" and click the
"OK" button. A ladder diagram (see Figure 2) to control the conveyor is displayed on
the screen.
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Motor Circuit
Timer Circuit
End Program
13. Click the "Yes" button in the "Run" dialog box and make sure "RUN LED" is on.
14. Push the 12.0 switch at the PLC up to ON.
15. Notice that the conveyor starts moving.
16. Place the pallet above the conveyor at position A.
17. Look at the operating sequences that apply to motors and sensors.
18. When the pallet is at position C, push the 12.0 switch at the PLC down to OFF.
19. Repeat steps 14 through 18 to proceed with steps 20 to 23.
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20. Refer to Table 1 matching the operand listed in the first column with the tool listed in
the second column according to its physical connection. Matches should be written in
third column.
21. Notice the changes that occur to the LEDs at the PLC.
22. Compare the operations sequence with the ladder diagram displayed on the screen.
23. Answer questions 1 to 5.
Results:
Table 1 : Operand connection to physical tools.
Discussion
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