Laboratory Activity No.

5
PLC Latch, Counter and Timer

NAME:__________________________TERM/SY: _____________________
SUBJECT/SECTION:_______________INSTRUCTOR: ________________

General Instructions:

1. Prepare all the components needed for the activity and build the circuit based on
the given diagram
2. Make sure that the energy supply is turned off before/while installing and
disconnecting of all devices.
3. Follow the proper procedure in connecting the wires to the PLC.
4. Every laboratory activity must be detached from the workbook.
5. Estimated completion time: 30 minutes

Objectives:

1. To create and implement latching in the PLC programming.

2. To create and implement counters in the PLC programming.
3. To create and implement timer in the PLC programming.

Components/Devices/Equipment Needed:
Mitsubishi PLC
Connecting wires
6 Switches
3 Bulb
Connector Cable
Computer
 We will integrate the three concepts in one program. In the implementation, every
concept will have a pair of switches as an input and a lamp as an output. There are total
of 6 switches and 3 lamp connected in the PLC. Connect the switches S1 and S2 for
latching action at X1 and X2 of the PLC and the lamp at the Y1. Connect the switches
S3 and S4 for counters at X3 and X4 of the PLC and the lamp at the Y2. Connect the
switches S5 and S6 for timer at X5 and X6 of the PLC and the lamp at the Y3. Draw the
interconnection of the circuit to your PLC.

Create the program base on the function of the following concept. Your instructor
will give the command on the implementation to the program.

Figure 5.1; The set-up and PLC Interconnection

 Create the program using ladder diagram of your system to your PLC application
software. Run the program to your PLC. Implement the whole system and make a video of it.

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Figure 5.1; Ladder Diagram

Latching:

1. Press S1. What happened? __________________________________________

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2. Release S1 from pressing. What happened? ________________________________

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 3. Press S2. What happened? __________________________________________
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4. Release S2 from pressing. What happened? ________________________________

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Counter:

1. Press on S3. What happened? __________________________________________

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2. Press S3 many times. How many pressing is required before the lamp lights up? ____
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3. Press on S3. Does the light turned off? ______________________________________

4. Press S4. What happened? ______________________________________________

Timer:

1. Press on S3 and wait for a few second. What happened? ______________________

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2. How long before the lamp lights up? ______________________________________

3. Press again S3 and wait for a few second. What happened? ______________________
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4. Press S4. Does something happened? ______________________

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5. Press S3 again and wait for a few second. What happened? ______________________
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