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Ladder Logic Fundamentals and Programming Examples

This document provides an overview of ladder logic fundamentals and programming examples for PLC tutorials. It discusses ladder logic as the most popular programming method for PLCs in the US. The anatomy of a ladder program includes input instructions on the left, output instructions on the right, and power rails simulating power supply lines. PLC programming uses logical procedures where inputs and rungs are either true or false, and output actions only occur if the rung is true.

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Ladder Logic Fundamentals and Programming Examples

This document provides an overview of ladder logic fundamentals and programming examples for PLC tutorials. It discusses ladder logic as the most popular programming method for PLCs in the US. The anatomy of a ladder program includes input instructions on the left, output instructions on the right, and power rails simulating power supply lines. PLC programming uses logical procedures where inputs and rungs are either true or false, and output actions only occur if the rung is true.

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Ladder Logic Fundamentals and Programming Examples - PLC Tutorial

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PLC Programming Languages


In the United States, ladder logic is the most popular method used to program a PLC This course will focus primarily on ladder logic programming Other programming methods include: Function block diagrams (FBDs) Structured text (ST) Instruction List (IL) Sequential function charts (SFCs) Topics PLC programming languages Anatomy of a ladder program Logic functions

Anatomy of a Ladder Program

Input instructions are entered on the left Output instructions are entered on the right The power rails simulate the power supply lines L1 and L2 for AC circuits and +24 v and ground for DC circuits Most PLCs allow more than one output per rung The processor (or controller) scans ladder rungs from top-to-bottom and from left-toright. The basic sequence is altered whenever jump or subroutine instructions are executed.

Logic Functions

PLC programming is a logical procedure In a PLC program, things (inputs and rungs) are either TRUE or FALSE If the proper input conditions are TRUE:The rung becomes TRUE and an output action occurs (for example, a motor turns on) If the proper input conditions are not TRUE:The rung becomes FALSE and an output action does not occur Ladder logic is based on the following logic functions: AND, OR, Sometimes called inclusive OR, Exclusive OR.

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