CHAPTER 4:

PLC
PROGRAMMING

BAKISS HIYANA BT ABU BAKAR

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)

1. Explain clearly blocks, parts, components
and instructions found in the automation
systems. (C2)
2. Construct simple automation sequential
control of hardwired or PLC system based
on IEC 61131 and NEMA standards. (C4).

Specific Objectives:
After completed this chapter, student will know the major
component

Familiarize with the PLC Programming system

Able to explain PLC programming method using Ladder
Diagram and mnemonic code, Instruction set and logic
function.
Understand and use Ladder Diagram and mnemonic code
to solve control systems circuits.
Explain the following logic instruction set: Load. Load Not,
Out, And, And Not, Or, Or Not, END, No Operation, And Ld
and Or Ld.
Explain sequential instruction set: Interlock, Jump, Keep,
Set/Reset, Move, Shift Register, Arithmetic Function and
Differential Up/Down.
Explain the timer and Counter instruction set and execute
timer/counter application solution methods.
Explain the combination logical function sequence.

4.1 PLC PROGRAMMING SYSTEM

DEFINITION

An activity of planning, building

and
executing a program to perform
the
tasks required

4.1 PLC PROGRAMMING SYSTEM

Here are the parts that should be there in a PLC
program:

4.1.1 Famous PLC Programming Method

IEC 1131-3 is the international standard for programmable
controller programming languages.
The following is a list of programming languages specified
by this standard:
i. Ladder Diagram (LD)
ii. Mnemonic Code
iii. Instruction List/Set (IL)
iv. Function Block Diagram (FBD)
v. Sequential Function Chart (SFC)
vi. Structured Text (ST) /Windows Based program
One of the primary benefits of the standard is that it allows
multiple languages to be used within the same
programmable controller.
This allows the program developer to select the language
best suited to each particular task.

i. Ladder Diagram (LD)

Ladder Diagram is kind of graphical programming
language that changed the relay control wiring circuit
diagram.
Ladder Diagram contains right and left vertical line to
represent bus bar, for +ve & -ve power line .
The horizontal line connects bus bar is called logic line
which placing of switching elements of n NO & NC and
OUTPUT
The combination of switching element is called as Rung
Ladder diagram also shows the control circuit and the
display function and a combination of the sequence of
operations for each branch of the horizontal lines
separately.

Graphical diagram of Ladder Diagram

 Based on the picture above, one should note that a ladder

diagram consists of two basic parts: left section also called
conditional, and a right section which has instructions.
The pairs of vertical lines along the branch line is called the
conditions. These conditions consist of two, namely:
i. Normally open condition (NO)
ii. Normally closed condition (NC)
When a condition is fulfilled, instruction is executed.

Notes:
Normally open condition is ON if the bit operation is ON and
will be OFF if the bit operation is OFF .
Normally closed condition is ON if the bit operation is OFF and
will be OFF if bit operation is ON.

Comparison between relay wiring and

Ladder Diagram

RELAY WIRING

LADDER DIAGRAM

ii. Mnemonic Code

These instructions can be
derived directly from the ladder
logic diagrams and entered into
the PLC through a simple
programming terminal.
Ladder diagrams can not be
read by the programming
Console.
Therefore Ladder Diagrams has
to be converted to mnemonic
code that provides the same
information as Ladder Diagram
and can be typed directly on
the console programming.

ADDRESS

INSTRUCTION

DATA

00000

LD

00000

00001

OR

00001

00002

AND

00003

00003

AND LD

00004

OUT

01000

00005

TIM

000
#0050

00006

CNT

002
#0010

00007

FUN 01

iii. Instruction List/Set (IL)

This low-level language is similar to Assembly language and
is useful in cases where small functions are repeated often.
Although it is powerful, it is considered to be difficult to
learn.
Example:
Calculate new weight by subtracting tare weight from net
weight.

iv. Function Block Diagram (FBD)

FBD is a graphical language that allows programming in
other languages (ladder, instruction list, or structured text)
to be nested within the FBD.
In FBD, program elements appear as blocks which are
"wired" together in a manner resembling a circuit diagram.
FBD is most useful in those applications involving a high
degree of information/data flow between control
components, such as process control.
The main concept is the data flow that start from inputs and
passes in block(s) and generate the output.

v. Sequential Function Chart (SFC)

SFC have been developed to accommodate the
programming of more advanced systems.
These are similar to flowcharts, but much more powerful.
This method is much different from flowcharts because it
does not have to follow a single path through the flowchart.
SFC programming offers a graphical method of organizing
the program. The three main components of an SFC are
steps, actions and transitions.

vi. Structured Text (ST) /Windows Based

program

Programming has been developed as a more modern

programming language. It is quite similar to languages such
as BASIC and Pascal.
ST is ideal for tasks requiring complex math, algorithms or
decision-making.
Its concise format allows a large algorithm to be displayed
on a single.
Benefits of Structured Text:
People trained in computer languages can easily program
control logic
Symbols make the programs easy to understand
Programs can be created in any text editor
Runs as fast as ladder

Example 1
We have Motor that will be controlled manually by 2 push
buttons (Start Push Button, and Stop Push Button).
When the Start Push Button is pushed then the Motor will
be turned ON.
When the Stop Push Button is Pushed then we want to stop
the Motor. (Security logic has been taken off this logic, for
the purpose of demonstration.)

4.1.2 Use ladder diagram and mnemonic codes

to solve control system circuits.
Example1:

 Example 2:
00000

00003

01000
instruction

00001

ADDRESS

INSTRUCTION

DATA

00000

LD

00000

00001

OR

00001

00002

AND

00003

00003

OUT

01000

00004

FUN 01

Example 3:
00000

00002

01000
instruction

00001

00003

ADDRESS

INSTRUCTION

OPERAND / DATA

00000

LD

00000

00001

OR

00001

00002

LD

00002

00003

OR NOT

00003

00004

AND LD

------

00005

OUT

01000

00007

FUN 01

Basic Terms

1. Execution Conditions
Logical combination of the ON and OFF states gathered to
establish an instruction to be implemented. This condition is
called Execution Condition. Refer to figure below.

Instructions will be in the Execution Conditions ON when IR

00000 is ON, IR 00001 is OFF and IR 00002 is ON.

DATA AREAS

2. Operand Bits

IR area

Output
area

Bit operations for every

instruction can be of
any bit in memory areas
of IR, SR, HR, TC or TR.
It shows that conditions
in Ladder Diagram can
be decided by I/O bit,
flags, work bits, timers/
counters etc.
Table shows the
memory map refers to
the PLC type SYSMAC
OMRON-CQM1H

Input
area

Work
area

BITS
IR00000 IR00915
IR01000
IR01915

FUNCTIONS
Used as input bit
Used as output bit

IR02000
IR04915
IR20000
IR23115

Freely used in a
program. No specific
function.

SR area

SR22800
SR25515

Bit used as flags and

control bit.

TR area

TR 0 TR 7

Bit used to store

temporary the ON/OFF
status at program
junction

HR area

HR 0000
HR 1915

Bit used to store data and

ON/OFF status when
power off

TC 000 TC
255

The same number is used

for timer and counter.
TC000 to TC002 used for
`interval timer

Area for
Timer/Counter

3. Logic Block
The respond to an instruction is determined by the
relationship between the conditions on the instruction line
that connects them.
Any group of conditions that formed to produce a logical
result is called a logical block.

4. Instruction Block
A block of instruction is composed of all the instructions
contained in a block.
Block is obtained by drawing a horizontal line without
cutting a vertical line and vice versa.

HOW PLC WORKS ?

A PLC works by continually scanning a program
with consisting of 3 important steps

1. SCANNING
Scanning is the process of CPU

2. CHECK INPUT STATUS

First the PLC takes a look at each input to determine if it is
on or off. In other words, is the sensor connected to the
first input on?
How about the second input? How about the third... It
records this data into its memory to be used during the
next step. 3. EXECUTE PROGRAM

Next the PLC executes your program one instruction at a

time. Maybe your program said that if the first input was
on then it4.
should
turn onOUTPUT
the first output.
UPDATE
STATUS

Finally the PLC updates the status of the outputs. It

updates the outputs based on which inputs were on during
the first step and the results of executing your program
during the second step.

4.2 BASIC LOGIC INSTRUCTION

SET
There are a lot of instructions used to
develop the PLC program.
Each instruction has a respective
function.

4.2.1 Basic Logic Instruction

a) Load (LD):
) These instructions are use to start a line of the
program.
) It is used in the first contacts in the normally open
condition (NO).
Ladder Diagram
Mnemonic Code
00000
01000

OUTPUT

Address

Instruction

Operand/Data

00000

LD

00000

00001

OUT

01000

Explanation:
The Execution Conditions of the instruction on the right
will be ON when IR 00000 is ON.

Load Not (LD Not):

These instructions are use to start a line of the
program.
It is used in the first contacts in the normally
closed condition (NC).
Ladder Diagram
Mnemonic Code
00000

01000
output

address

Instruction

Operand/Data

00000

LD NOT

00000

00001

OUT

01000

Explanation
The Execution Conditions of the instruction on the right will
be ON when IR 00000 is OFF

b) And (AND):
These instructions are used in the second contact in a
normally open (NO) and a series with previous
contacts
Ladder Diagram
Code
00000
01000

00001
output

Mnemonic
Alamat

Arahan

Operand/Data

00000

LD

00000

00001

AND

00001

00002

OUT

01000

Explanation
The Execution Conditions of the instruction on the right will
be ON when IR 00000 and IR 00001 are ON

And Not (AND NOT):

These instructions are used in the second contact in a
normally closed (NC) and in series with previous
contacts
Ladder Diagram
Code
00000
01000

00001
output

Mnemonic
Address

instruction

Operand/Data

00000

LD

00000

00001

AND

00001

00002

OUT

01000

Explanation
The Execution Conditions of the instruction on the right will
be ON when IR 00000 ON and IR 00001 are OFF.

c) Or (OR):
These instructions are used in the second contact in a
normally open (NO) and in line (parallel) with
previous contacts.
Ladder Diagram
Code
00000
01000

00001

Mnemonic
address

instruction

Operand/Data

00000

LD

00000

00001

OR

00001

00002

OUT

01000

output

Explanation
The Execution Conditions of the instruction on the right
will be ON when either IR 00000 or IR 00001 are ON.

Or Not (OR NOT):

These instructions are used in the second contact in a
normally closed (NC) and in line (parallel) with
previous contacts.
Ladder Diagram
Code
00000

00001

01000
OUTPUT

Mnemonic
Address

instruction

Operand/Data

00000

LD

00000

00001

OR NOT

00001

00002

OUT

01000

Explanation
The Execution Conditions of the instruction on the right will be
ON when either IR 00000 is ON or IR 00001 is OFF or IR 00000
ON, IR 00001 OFF simultaneously

d) Out (OUT):
These instructions are used for the coil output.
Ladder Diagram
Code
00000

01000

Mnemonic
address

instruction

Operand/Data

00000

LD

00000

00001

OUT

10000

IR 10000 will ON when IR 00000 is ON .

e) END (FUN (01):

END instruction has no physical contact device.
It is the last instruction required for completion of a
program.
If no END instruction, the program cannot be implemented

Ladder Diagram
Code

01000

00000
00001

END

Mnemonic

address

instruction

Operand/Data

00000

LD

00000

00001

AND NOT

00001

00002

OUT

01000

00003

FUN 01

For PLC type OMRON - SYSMAC CQM1H, the instruction FUN 01 is

the END instruction.

f) And Load (AND LD):

The AND LD no physical contact device.
Only a programming tool for solving complex
functions such as AND connects a number of OR, OR
NOT, OR LD in the series.
Ladder Diagram
Code

Mnemonic

f) And Load (AND LD):

o AND LD instruction is used to connect parallel blocks in
series.
o Example:

f) And Load (AND LD):

o The AND LD instruction must be used if the element or
serial block is in front of the parallel block.
o If the parallel block is in front of the element or serial block,
AND instruction can be used to connect all parts together.
o Example:

Example AND LD:

o Remark: If there are more than two blocks are to be
connected serially, they should be connected in a top to
bottom sequence.
o For example, block 1 and 2 should be connected first, then
connect block 3 to it and so on.

g) OR load (OR LD):

The OR LD instruction has no physical contact device.
Only a programming tool for solving complex OR function as
a series of contacts LD (or LD NOT), in parallel with a series
of other contacts.
Ladder Diagram
Code

Mnemonic

Example OR LD:
o Remark If more than two blocks are to be connected in
parallel, they should be connected in a top to bottom
sequence.
o For example, block 1 and block 2 should be connected first,
then connect block 3 to it and so on.

OR LD and AND LD:

When both logic block instruction is to be used in Ladder
Diagram, a program must be written from the bottom
up to merge logic blocks.
For example, ladder diagram below:
Logic block of instruction for the last two blocks (blocks b1
and b2 blocks) are written first and then followed by the
first logic block instruction (block a).

h) No operation (NOP):
These instructions do not have a ladder diagram symbols
and will not do any operations.
When you remove the memory in this instruction will be
displayed on the console screen PLC programming.

De-composition of a network
The key process of de-composition of a network is to separate
the circuits that appear between two vertical lines into
independent elements and serial blocks, then coding those
elements and serial blocks according to the mnemonic coding
rules and then connect them (with ANDLD or ORLD instruction)
from left to right and top to bottom to form a parallel or a
serial-parallel blocks, and finally to form a complete network.
Sample diagram:

A systematic approach of Control System

Design using A PLC
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Determine the machine sequence of operation.

Assignment of input & output.
Writing the program / construct ladder diagram.
Convert to mnemonic code.
Running the system.

Example Approach of Control System Design:

Design the following sequences:
A grind machine need to be continuously function when
ON button, S1 is pressed and only OFF when stop button,
S2 is pressed.
STEP 1: The machine sequence:
The activity

The sequence

S1 ; ON

Motor, M1 ; ON

S2 ; ON

Motor, M1 ; OFF

STEP 2: I/O assignment:

Input

Descriptio
n

Output

Descriptio
n

00001

S1

01001

M1

00002

S2

STEP 3: Ladder Diagram:

00001
01001
S1
S2

00002

M1

M1

01001

END

STEP 4: Mnemonic code:

Address

Instructio
n

Data

00000

LD

00001

00001

OR

01001

00002

AND NOT

00002

00003

OUT

01001

00004

FUN(01)

4.3 SPECIAL SEQUENTIAL INSTRUCTION

SET
A sequence of instructions which usually acts as the last
instruction in the instruction line.
Instruction sequence SET, RESET, KEEP, DIFFERENTIATE
UP, DOWN DIFFERENTIATE, used to ON and OFF state
output bits in the IR. These instructions are used to control
the status of the other bits in the IR or in other areas.
INTERLOCK instruction sequences can overcome the
problem of storing execution conditions, in the branches
of the ladder diagram.
JUMP instruction sequence can be used to control devices
that require a product that can last a long time.

a) Keep (FUN (11)):

KEEP instruction is used to maintain the status bit
operation based on two state execution condition.
KEEP (11) operates like a Latching Relay which is set by
S and reset by R.
When S is in the ON state, the operation of a particular
product instruction is ON and remain ON until reset,
regardless of whether S is ON or OFF.
When R is in the ON state, the operation of a particular
product instruction is OFF and remain OFF until reset,
regardless of whether R is ON or OFF.
For PLC type OMRON - SYSMAC CQM1H, the instruction FUN
11 is KEEP instruction.

Ladder Diagram shows KEEP instruction

Explanation

o Instruction LD 00 002 acts as S (Set)-and the LD 00 003 acts

as R (Reset).
o When the instruction LD 00 002 ON, the output instruction
OUT 10004 will be ON and will remain ON even if the
instruction LD 00 002 is OFF.
o When the instruction LD 00 003 ON, then the output OUT
10004 instruction OFF and will remain OFF even though the
instruction LD 00 002 in OFF or ON state.

Ladder Diagram shows KEEP

instruction

Operation table

00002

00003

HR000

01004

Timing diagram

b) Set/Reset (SET/RESET):
SET and RESET instruction will change the status of bit
operations only when the implementation is ON.
In the OFF condition, the instructions will not change the bit
operation status.

Ladder Diagram shows the Set and Reset

instruction

Mnemonic Code

Explanation

When the input instruction LD 00 000 is ON, SET instruction

command to ON and always ON regardless of whether the
input instruction LD 00 000 is ON or OFF.
When the inputs instruction LD 00 001 is ON, RESET
instruction is ON and SET instruction will be off .
Its operations can be understood clearly in the KEEP
instruction.

c) Jump (FUN(04)) & Jump End (FUN (05)):

Instructions JMP (04) is usually used in pairs with the
command JME (05) for the jump.
JMP (04) is a command to determine the starting point of
the jump and JME (05) is the instruction that the
direction of the jump.( where to jump).
When the instruction JMP (04) is ON, no jump will occur and
the program will be implemented as written.
When the instruction JMP (04) is OFF, a jump to the
instruction JME (05) which has the same number will be
done. Further instructions are the instructions JME (05) will
be implemented.

o Instructions JUMP and JUMP END can use the numbers from
the range of 00 to 99.
o To set the instruction for PLC type OMRON - SYSMAC CQM1H,
is FUN 04 for JUMP instruction and FUN 05 instruction is
the JUMP END instruction.

Ladder Diagram shows JUMP instruction

Mnemonic Code

Explanation

o When the input instruction LD 00000 is ON, instruction JMP

(04) will be ON. Subsequent instructions will be
implemented as written.
o If the input instruction LD 00 001 is ON, output instruction
OUT 10000 will be ON.
o If the input instruction LD 00 001 is OFF, output instruction
OUT 10000 will be OFF.

00000
00001

01000

Operation table
Timing diagram

o When the input instruction LD 00 000 is OFF, instruction JMP

(04) will be OFF. Next jumps to Instruction JME (05) will
occur.
o

All instruction that is between JMP (04) and JME (05) will be
ignored.

o Refer to the table above.

d) Interlock (FUN (02)) & Interlock Clear (FUN

(03)):

IL (02) and ILC (03) must be used together.

These instructions are used to solve the problem of

storing execution conditions at branch points.
When the INTERLOCK instruction is ON as shown in Ladder
Diagram, the implementation of the INTERLOCK instruction
will control all of the instruction execution until the
instruction INTERLOCK CLEAR.
When the INTERLOCK instruction is OFF, INTERLOCK CLEAR
instruction will reset the program operation.

 To set the INTERLOCK instruction for PLC type OMRON SYSMAC CQM1H is FUN 02 for INTERLOCK instruction
and FUN 03 is INTERLOCK CLEAR instruction.

0000

00001

1000

Ladder Diagram shows IL ( 02 )

dan ILC ( 03 )

T1

Timing
T2
T3
diagram

T4

Mnemonic Code

Explanation
When the instruction input LD 00 000 is ON, the instruction
IL (02) will be ON.
Instruction output OUT 10 000 will depend on the
instruction input ON LD 00001 and LD 00000.
If the input instruction LD 00 001 ON, output OUT 10000
will be ON.
If the input instruction LD 00 001 OFF, output OUT 10000
will be OFF.

Refer the table below:

In the event that the input instructions LD 00 000 OFF,

instruction IL (02) is OFF.
Instructions to the output OUT 10 000 will be OFF.
Next program ILC (03) will reset the program.

e) Differentiate Up (FUN (13))/Down (FUN

(14)):
DIFU instructions (13) and DIFD (14) will ON the output
within a very short time.
Instructions DIFU (13) will turn the output to ON when the
input signal changes from OFF to ON.
Instructions DIFD (14) will turn the output to ON when the
input signal changes from ON to OFF.
For PLC type of OMRON - SYSMAC CQM1H, instruction FUN
13 is instruction DIFFERENTIATE UP and FUN 14 is
instruction DIFFERENTIATE DOWN.

Ladder Diagram shows

DIFFERENTIATE UP instruction

Mnemonic Code

01001

0000

01000

Referring to Ladder Diagram,

o When the input instruction LD 00000 is ON (has changes from OFF
01001
to ON), operand bit 01 000
willT2be ON,
the output
OUT 10000 will
T1
T3
T4
be ON within a very short time and then OFF.
o We can not see the situation in the products.
o After that the operand bit 01 000 will be OFF regardless of the
status of the input instruction LD 00 000.

Ladder Diagram shows the

DIFFERENTIATE DOWN instruction

Mnemonic Code

01001

0000

01000

Referring to Ladder Diagram,

When the input instruction LD 00 000 is OFF (change from ON to
01001
OFF), operand bit 01000T1will be
ON, the
output
OUT 10000 will be
T2
T3
T4
ON within a very short time and then OFF.
We can not see the situation in the products.
After that the operand bit 01000 will be OFF regardless of the
status of the input instruction LD 00 000.

f) Move (FUN (21)):

MOVE instruction copy data from source channel to
destination channel.
IR is the memory areas that can be used for MOVE
instruction.
To set the instruction for PLC type OMRON - SYSMAC
CQM1H, FUN (21) is instruction for MOVE.
Symbol:

Ladder diagram:

 Mnemonic code:

Referring to Ladder Diagram,

When the input instruction LD 00000 ON, all data in IR000
will be copy into IR100.

g) Shift Register (SFT (10)):

Shift Register ( SFT ) move 16 bit data, bit by bit which are 1
or 0 in a certain channel.
Each bit 1 or 0 represent 1 condition.
Symbol:

SFT ( 10 ) control by three execution condition which are DI ,

CP and R.
S and E must in the same memory area such as IR, SR, AR,
HR or LR.

 S is at right side of the shift register and E is at left side of

the adalah shift register.
If DI is ON, ` 1 will be move into the register.
If DI is OFF, ` 0 will be move into the register.
When DI move into register, all original bit in the register
will be move to the left.
The last left side bit will be delete.
When R is ON, it will RESET the operation and all bit in the
register will change to 0.

Data
being
delet
e

 Ladder diagram:

Mnemonic code:

h) Arithmetic Function:
SET CARRY STC (40) FUN(40):
Symbol:
If the execution condition OFF, instruction STC ( 40 ) will not
function.
If execution condition ON, instruction STC ( 40 ) will ON carry
( Cy ).
SR25504 is carry flag that will ON if carry occur in execution
condition.

To set the instruction for PLC type OMRON - SYSMAC CQM1H,

FUN (40) is instruction for SET CARRY.

CLEAR CARRY CLC (41)- FUN (41):

Symbol:

If the execution condition OFF, instruction CLC ( 41 ) will not

function.
If the execution condition ON, instruction CLC ( 41 ) will OFF
Cy ( SR25504 ).
CLEAR CARRY use to reset Cy ( 25504 ) to `0.
To set the instruction for PLC type OMRON - SYSMAC CQM1H,
FUN (41) is instruction for CLEAR CARRY.

ADD ADD(30)- FUN (30):

Symbol:

Instruction ADD is use to add data from two different

channel and the total result will be store in the third channel.
The three channel are:
Augend Channel ( Au )
Addend Channel ( Ad )
Result Channel ( R ).

The range of number for Au dan Ad are # 0000 to # FFFF.

To set the instruction for PLC type OMRON - SYSMAC CQM1H,
FUN (30) is instruction for ADD ( 30 ).

ADD process:

Result will be store in R.

Cy will be set if the result > # 9999.
Ladder diagram:
Mnemonic code:

Refer to ladder diagram:

o Instruction CLC ( 41 ) will reset Cy to ` 0 .
o 21600 to 21915 is bit that dont have any specific
function, so can be freely use.
o ADD result will be store at IR100.

EXAMPLE 1:

EXAMPLE 2:

SUBTRACT SUB ( 31 )- FUN (31):

Symbol:

Instruction SUB is to find the different between 2 data from 2

different channel and the result will be store in the third
channel.
The three channel are:
Minuend ( Mi )
Subtrahend ( Su )
Result ( R ).

The range of number for Mi dan Su are # 0000 to # FFFF.

To set the instruction for PLC type OMRON - SYSMAC CQM1H,
FUN (31) is instruction for SUBTRACT (31)

SUBTRACT process:
Ladder diagram:

Mnemonic code:

EXAMPLE 1:

COMPARE CMP ( 20 )- FUN (20):

Symbol:

Instruction CMP use to compare 2 data from 2 different

channel.
To set the instruction for PLC type OMRON - SYSMAC CQM1H,
FUN (20) is instruction for COMPARE (20).

The COMPARE result can be either one of the three

condition:
Greater than (GR)
Less than (LE)
Equal to the data (EQ)

 Address for COMPARE instruction:

Ladder diagram:

 Mnemonic code:

Compare Result:

Refer to ladder diagram:

o 10 will be compare with 5.
o Result: 10 > 5.
o So, OUT 10000 will ON

Explanation:
TR use to temporary store the status ON/OFF at the
instruction branch. Bit TR are from TR0 until TR 7.
When instruction LD 00000 ON, instruction CMP ( 20 ) will
execute.
Instruction COMPARE will compare the value in C1 with the
value in C2. Refer to the table above.

4.3.2 Build program using special sequential

instructions set
EXAMPLE 1:
A burglar alarm is activated by N.O push button, placed on a
door, D1 and window, W1.
When the alarm is armed and a door or window is opened,
the alarm will trigger ON.
The only way to turn OFF the alarm is by disable the power
supply or hit the reset button, S1.
Draw the PLC ladder diagram and write the mnemonic code
to execute the control action.

4.4 TIMER & COUNTER INSTRUCTION

TIMER (TIM) and COUNTER (CNT) is the instructions that
require numbers TIM / CNT (N) and the set value(SV).
The range of numbers TIM / CNT is from 000 to 255, while
the range of set values for the TIM / CNT is #0000 to
#9999.
The numbers TIM / CNT can not be used twice. When a
number has been used as definer, such as number 000 for
instructions on TIM / CNT, the number can not be used
again.
When a number is defined as the number of TIM / CNT, it
can be used as often as required as an operator operand in
other instructions from the command TIMER or COUNTER.

4.4.1 Timer Instruction Set

Symbol:

Timer numbers (N) is between 000 and 255.

The set value (SV) is between 0000 to 9999.
All numbers TIM / CNT can be used as definer in only one
TIMER or COUNTER instruction.
TIMER is enabled/activated when the execution condition is
ON and will be reset to set value (SV) when the execution
condition is OFF.
The set value (SV) of TIMER is the BCD between # 0000 to
# 9999.
For example, if TIMER be set to 5 seconds, then the set
value (SV) is # 0050.

4.4.2 Timer Application Solution

Method

Example 1:

Operating Condition:
When the input (LD 00000) is ON, the timer contact will be
activated after 5 seconds.
Next, the output (OUT 10000) will be ON.

0000

5 sec

TIM000

Timing diagram

Example 2:

Operating Condition:
When the input (LD 00000) ON, the timer (TIM 000) will be
activated after 5 seconds and the output (OUT 10000) will be
ON.
While the output (OUT 10 001) will be ON as soon as the
supply is supplied and will be OFF after 5 seconds.
Timer will continue to be active as long as the input 00000
state is ON.

Example 3:

Operating Condition:
When the input (LD 00000) ON, the timer (TIM 000) will be activated
after 5 seconds. Next the output (OUT 10000) will be ON.
After 3 seconds the output (OUT 10000) ON, the timer (TIM 001) will
be activated the next output (OUT 10000) will be OFF and the timer
(TIM 001) will be OFF.
When the timer TM001 OFF, contact TIM 001 (NC) will be ON and the
output (OUT 10000) is ON state.
Output (OUT 10000) will continue ON and OFF until the input (LD
00000) in the OFF state.

4.4.3 Counter Instruction Set

Symbol:

Number TIM / CNT can be used as definer for either timer or

counter.
Counter numbers are range from 000 to 255.
Counters are used to calculate the count down from the
set value (SV) on the execution condition on the
counting pulse (CP) when it is changed from OFF to ON.
The set value (SV) is range 0000 to 9999.
Counters will reset to the reset (R).

4.4.4 Counter Application Solution

Method

Example 1:

Operating Condition
Counter set to count 10. When the input (LD 00,000) is the
pulse of ten, a counter will be activated and thus the output
(OUT 10000) will be ON.
When reset (LD 00,001) ON, a counter will be in original
condition

Timing Diagram:

0000

0001

CNT 001

1000

4.5 COMBINED LOGICAL FUNCTION

SEQUENCE
The Application Of Timer And Counter Instructions:
The number of Counter cannot be the same number to the
number of timer because both share the same data in the
PLC memory.
Operating Condition:
Ladder diagram:
0001

o Counter set to count 5. When the

input (LD 00,000) is the pulse of
five, a counter will be activated and
thus the output (OUT 10000) will be
ON.
o When the output (OUT 10000)
ON, TIM 001 will be activated after
5 seconds and then the output (OUT
10 001) will be ON.
o Both the output (OUT 10000) and
(OUT 10 001) will always be ON
until reset (LD 00001) in the ON
state.
o Reset will return the counter to

Timing Diagram:

0000

0001

CNT 000

TIM001

5 SEC

5 SEC

1000

1001

5 SEC

5 SEC

EXAMPLE 1 (Timer And Counter Instructions)

The carrier is moved by the forward/reverse motor. The initial position

of the carrier is the left position indicated by the limit switch S4. When
the start push button, S1 is pressed (then release), the carrier will be
loaded with 5 pieces of product, which is sense by photo sensor S3
before it moves to the right until it touches the right limit switch S5,
the automatic carrier will halt for 5 seconds before it reverse to the
left. Once it touches S4, the carrier stop until it is sufficiently loaded.
Then it starts conveying again. The stop button, S2 stops the motor
regardless of which direction it is turning.

Study the description as given. Then design a ladder diagram and

mnemonic code by applying Five (5) sequences of programming
Conveyor
Sensor (S3)
method. Start ( S1)
belt
Stop (S2)

LS1
(s4)

LS2 (S5)

carrier
carrier

A
M1
M2

EXAMPLE 2:
Design a program that will monitor & control the conveyor
system for material testing while adhering the following
criteria:
The start button will be used to start the conveyor.
The stop button will be used to stop the conveyor if
emergency occur.
2 sensor which are inductive sensor and through beam
sensor.
The conveyor will halt at through beam sensor when
material available for 5 seconds.
If there is non-metal material, the conveyor will continue
to run.
If there is metal material, the conveyor will halt again at
inductive sensor for 10 seconds.