Ladder Logic Problems
Ladder Logic Problems
Ladder Logic Problems
Lab Assignment#09
Subject:
Industrial Electronics
Submitted By:
Naveed Mazhar FA09-BEE-143
Submitted To:
Sir Muhammad Sajjad Durani Date: 8th November, 2012
Question 1: Predict how the operation of this relay logic circuit will be affected as a result
of the following faults. Consider each fault independently (i.e. one at a time, no multiple faults):
Pushbutton switch A fails open: Relay coil CR2 fails open: Relay contact CR1-1 fails open: Relay contact CR2-1 fails shorted: Relay contact CR2-2 fails shorted:
For each of these conditions, explain why the resulting effects will occur.
Solution:
When no relay is defected
A
0 0 1 1
B
0 1 0 1 Lamp 1= A + B ;
Lamp 1
1 1 0 1 Lamp 2 = (A+B)
Lamp 2
1 0 0 0
B
0 1 0 1
Lamp 1
1 1 1 1
Lamp 2
1 0 1 0
Results:
Lamp 1= 1 (Always ON) ; Lamp 2 = B
B
0 1 0 1
Lamp 1
1 1 0 0
Lamp 2
1 1 0 0
Results:
Lamp 1= Lamp 2 = A
B
0 1 0 1
Lamp 1
0 1 0 1
Lamp 2
1 0 0 0
Results:
Lamp 1=B ; Lamp 2 = (A+B)
B
0 1 0 1
Lamp 1
1 1 1 1
Lamp 2
1 0 0 0
Results:
Lamp 1=1(Always ON) ; Lamp 2 = (A+B)
B
0 1 0 1
Lamp 1
1 1 0 1
Lamp 2
1 1 0 0
Results:
Lamp 1=A + B ; Lamp 2 = A
Question 2:
Predict how the operation of this motor control circuit will be affected as a result of the following faults. Consider each fault independently (i.e. one at a time, no multiple faults):
"Stop" pushbutton switch fails open: Relay contact CR1-1 fails open: Relay contact CR1-2 fails open: Relay coil CR1 fails open: For each of these conditions, explain why the resulting effects will occur.
Solution:
When there is no fault, the above circuit is known as holding or latching circuit. Once the pushbutton Start is pressed, it will excite relay coil CR1 and consequently the relay contact CR1-1 will provide path for current, even after releasing the pushbutton. Relay contact CR1-2 will be ON to make the motor ON. To stop the motor, Stop pushbutton (normally closed) will be pressed.