3022 Programmable Logic Controllers

Time 3 1/2hours

Answer all questions

Instructions

• Create a folder in drive D with your registration number

• Save the Step 7 Microwin file using your registration number and the question number
(eg: XXXX-QX.mwp)
• Save the .awl file in the same folder following the same procedure
• Upload the files to LMS

Q1

1. Place an up counter in Network 1 and name it as C0.

2. Place normally open contact to counter input. Assign input 0.0 of the PLC to counter
input
3. Place normally open contact to the reset the counter. Assign input 0.1 of the PLC to reset
the counter
4. Set the present value of the counter as 8.
5. If the counter value equal to 10 make the memory bit M 0.0 ON
6. If memory bit M0.0 is 1 reset the counter
7. When C0 is active ADD 50 to the content of the counter and store the result in VW100
8. Multiply the content of VW100 by 2 and store the result in VW200
9. Activate the output Q0.1 if content of VW200 equal 116.
10. Activate timer T33 based on the state of Q0.1

Q2

A workshop has two motors which run individually. When run the first motor the second
motor is OFF and it cannot operate. If the first motor switch OFF the second motor
allowed switching ON by pressing its START button. Both motors have its own START
and STOP buttons.

1. Draw the ladder diagram to implement the above function using a PLC
2. Modify the above diagram to run the first motor for 30 seconds and stop
automatically and run the second motor for 20 seconds and stop automatically.
Q3
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Sensor

The above figure shows a package separation system for a production line. AB is a conveyor belt
where the packages move towards B direction. The conveyor AB is in operation fulltime. B’C
and BD are separate conveyor which activates only when there is a package directed to the
conveyor segment. There are two colours of packages flows on the line AB (RED and GREEN).
The sensor on the conveyor AB detects the colour of the package. “P” is a rotary type pneumatic
actuator.

• For red colour packages the sensor gives 5V output where as for the other colours the
sensor output is 0 V.
• By default the actuator is in B’ position allowing packages to move towards D direction.
• When apply a pneumatic pressure through a pneumatic valve, the flap moves towards the
B direction, which allows packages to flow towards C direction
• The conveyor B’C activate only a red package is detected.
• When conveyor B’C active the conveyor BD stops.

1. Design a controlling system for the above conveyor system using a SIEMENS S7 200 PLC.
2. Specify the no of inputs and outputs required to implement the above (Indicate as comment
in the editor)
Q4.

The above diagram shows a three way junction. The vehicles come from road “A” can go
towards D’ and B’. Te vehicles coming from D can go towards C and D’. The vehicles coming
from B can go towards B’ and C. The colour lamps function in following sequence.

• When lamps “G1” ON the vehicles form road A can go towards D’ and B’.
• When “G1”, ON the lamp R2, R3, R4 ON.
• G1 and R2, R3, is ON for 2 seconds and R4 ON for 4 seconds.
• After 2 seconds all three yellow lamps “Y” on for 20 ms and OFF. After OFF “Y” “R1”
ON for 4 seconds and G4 ON for 4 seconds and G2 ON for 2 seconds. After 2 seconds
G3 is ON. R3 also ON at the same time for same period.
• When “G2” lamp ON, R4 also ON

1. In order to automate the above colour lamp system using a PLC, design a ladder diagram.