EED4308 INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

LAB 5
Object: Timer applications
Experimental Procedure:
Case I: On delay: Output B comes on at a specific set time after output A is turned on. When A
is turned off, B also goes off.
Question 1: For a grinding operation on a metal part, the coolent flow on the part must be on
for an interval before the grinding process starts. When the process circuit is turned on, the
coolent motor (CM) is turned on. Eight second later the grinding process (GM) starts.
Construct the Ladder Diagram for this control system and explain the Timing Diagram of
the system.

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Case II: Off delay: Both A and B have been turned on at the same time. Both are in operation.
When A is turned off, B remains on for a specific set time period before going off.
Question 2: A motor and its lubrication pump motor are both running. Lubrication for main
motor bearings is required during motor coast-down. After the main motor is shut off, the
lubrication pump remains on for a time corresponding to coast-down time. In that case, a
lubrication pump remains on for 20 seconds after the main system is shut down. Construct the
Ladder Diagram for this control system and explain the Timing Diagram of the system.

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Case III: Limited on time: A and B go on at the same time. B goes off after specific set time
period, but A remains on.
Question 3.1: In a sawing operation system, the sawing operation takes 4.6 seconds. After the
sawing takes place, a blower to blow away the sawdust is keep running until the operation is
turned off. Write a ladder program for this where both the saw, Output A, and the blower,
Output B, go on at the same time. The saw, Output A, goes off after 4.6 seconds. The blower,
Output B, continues to run till the system is turned by input. Construct the Ladder Diagram
for this control system and explain the Timing Diagram of the system.

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Question 3.2: In a package dual stamping system operation, write a program for this where
stamping times of 8 and 14 seconds are required. When the package arrives in place, a switch
(Input1) is actuated and stop the conveyor. The end is stamped for 8 seconds, Output M, and
the top for 14 seconds, Output N. Turning off Input 1 releases the package to continue along
the conveyor. Construct the Ladder Diagram for this control system and explain the Timing
Diagram of the system.

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Case IV: Repeat cycling: An output pulses on and quickly off at a constant preset time interval.
Question 4: In a paper mill, as finished paper comes out of a paper machine to the finished
roll, a roll number is to be printed on one edge at intervals. It is determined that the number
should be printed once every 12 seconds. Construct the Ladder Diagram for this control
system and explain the Timing Diagram of the system.

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Case V: One-shot operation: Output B goes on for a specified time after output A is turned on.
Output B will run for its specified time interval even if A is turned off during the B timing
interval.
Question 5: An alarm is to sound for 17 seconds after a machine is started to alert personnel in
the area that the machine has been started. The alarm goes on when the machine is started. The
alarm stays on for 17 seconds, even if the input is turned off during the 17-second timing
period. The machine could be coasting down. Construct the Ladder Diagram for this control
system and explain the Timing Diagram of the system.

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Case VI: Alternate on and off of two outputs: An example of this timing applications is two
alternately flashing signal lights. The time on for each of the two lights may be the same’ or the
two times could be set to different intervals.
Question 6: There is a warning light system on a machine to indicate it is running. A single
light on or a single flashing light is not deemed sufficient. Two alternating lights are required.
The two lights alternate every 3 seconds. Construct the Ladder Diagram for this control
system and explain the Timing Diagram of the system.

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Case VII: Multiple on delay: Two different events start at different time intervals after an
initial starting time reference point.
Question 7: In an automation system, a metal bar is held in a fixture and shaped by three
hydraulic press operations. Close Input 1 to start. Hydraulic press A presses in and stays in the
pressed position. After 5 seconds, a second hydraulic press actuator B presses in from another
direction and holds position. Finally after 7 seconds from the second one, a third press actuator
C comes in from a third direction and holds position. Opening Input 1 release all three presses
so the part may be removed. Construct the Ladder Diagram for this control system and
explain the Timing Diagram of the system.

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Case VIII: Multiple off delay: Two different functions remain on for two different time
intervals after a process is turned off.
Question 8: When the lights are turned off in a building, an exist door light is to remain on for
an additional 42 seconds. In addition, the parking lot lights are to remain on for an additional 3
minutes after the door light goes out. Three outputs which are plan lights, Output A, door
lights, Output B, and parking lot lights, Output C, exist in the systems. Construct the Ladder
Diagram for this control system and explain the Timing Diagram of the system.

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Case IX: Interval time within a cycle: An output comes on 7.5 seconds after system starts up,
remains on for 4.5 seconds, and then goes off and stays off. The interval would then be
repeated only after the system is shut off and then turned back on.
Question 9: A vacuum pump is required to be on for an interval during the process. In the
system, the vacuum pump, Output A, goes on after 8.7 seconds and runs for 7.3 seconds. The
overall system, Output B, continues to run after the time interval is completed. Construct the
Ladder Diagram for this control system and explain the Timing Diagram of the system.

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