Activity 1

Start and Stop Push Button

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I. Introduction

PLC Based Sorter Trainer were made of hardware components based on

the emphasis of understanding different industrial processes. One of this
is the Push Button that send signal to the PLC to either Start or Stop the
Conveyor.

II. Objective

1. To create pushbutton that corresponds Start and Stop Button

2. To create program that will execute running /stopping of the conveyor.

III. Equipment / Materials

PLC Sorter Trainer
Laptop
Software (3Dsmax)

IV. Procedure
General Procedure
1. Make sure all the capacitive sensors are adjusted in the right sensitivity.
2. All the limit switch are still in the right position.
3. Fill the container with aluminum blocks and plastic blocks with black and
white colors only.
4. Input supply connection
5. Turn on the breaker.
6. In each activity, you will see if the program is correct by watching the process.
Experiment Procedure
1. Turn on the trainer
2. Connect the Laptop / PC in the trainer
3. Create a program with the following sequence

 Running and stopping the conveyor (RLYSTART) using start and stop push
buttons.

Truth Table
PUSH BUTTONS STATUS CONVEYOR(RLYSTART)
START 1 ON
STOP 1 OFF

Figure 8. Truth table of activity 1

In this figure you can see the truth table of activity 1 which means if the START push
button is pressed, the conveyor (RLYSTART) continue to run. If the STOP push button
is pressed, the conveyor (RLYSTART) stops.

4. Wait for the dispensing of blocks and check the process.

V. Question

1. What did you observe in the experiment?

2. Draw your Ladder Diagram.

VI. Conclusion
 Activity 2
Color Detector
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I. Introduction

One of the process of this PLC Based Sorter Trainer is the Color Detection
Process. Capacitive Sensor and Line Sensor work together to determine if there
is a present cube and determine its color.

II. Objective

1. To create program that will detect the color of the object.

2.

III. Equipment / Materials

PLC Sorter Trainer

Laptop
Software (3Dsmax)
IV. Procedure
General Procedure
1. Make sure all the capacitive sensors are adjusted in the right sensitivity.
2. All the limit switch are still in the right position.
3. Fill the container with aluminum blocks and plastic blocks with black and
white colors only.
4. Input supply connection
5. Turn on the breaker.
6. In each activity, you will see if the program is correct by watching the process.
 Experiment Procedure
1. Turn on the trainer
2. Connect the Laptop / PC in the trainer
3. Create a program with the following sequence

 Controlling the motor 1 (M1LOFFRON) using the line sensor (BWSENSOR) and
capacitive sensor 1 (CAP1)
If the CAP1 and BWSENSOR triggered the motor 1 moves right. If the CAP1 triggered
and BWSENSOR not triggered the motor 1 move left.

Truth table
CAP1 BWSENSOR Motor 1
1 1 Move right (ON)
1 0 Move left (OFF)

Figure 10. Truth table of activity 2

In this figure you can see the truth table of the activity 2 which means if the
capacitive sensor 1 (CAP1) detected an object and line sensor (BWSENSOR) detected
white object the motor 1 will move to the right. And if the capacitive sensor 1 (CAP1)
detected an object and line sensor (BWSENSOR) do not detected white object the
motor 1 will move to the left.

4. Wait for the dispensing of blocks and check the process.

V. Question

1.
2. Draw your Ladder Diagram

VI. Conclusion
 Activity 3
Metal / Non-Metal Detector (Motor 2)
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I. Introduction
The Third Process of this PLC Based Sorter Trainer is the Metal / Non-Metal
Process. Inductive Sensor determines if the block is a metal or not while the Limit
Switches use as a limiter for the left and right movement of the motor 2.
II. Objective

1. To create a program that will detect if the object is Metal or Non-Metal

2.

III. Equipment / Materials

PLC Sorter Trainer

Laptop
Software (3Dsmax)
IV. Procedure
General Procedure
1. Make sure all the capacitive sensors are adjusted in the right sensitivity.
2. All the limit switch are still in the right position.
3. Fill the container with aluminum blocks and plastic blocks with black and
white colors only.
4. Input supply connection
5. Turn on the breaker.
6. In each activity, you will see if the program is correct by watching the process.
 Experiment Procedure
1. Turn on the trainer
2. Connect the Laptop / PC in the trainer
3. Create a program with the following sequence

 Controlling the motor 2 (M2LOFFRON) using the inductive sensor (IND1) and
capacitive sensor 2 (CAP2)
If the CAP2 and IND1 triggered the motor 2 move right. If the CAP2 triggered and
IND1 not triggered the motor 2 move left.
Truth table
CAP2 IND1 Motor 2
1 1 Move right (ON)
1 0 Move left (OFF)

Figure 12. Truth table of activity 3

In this figure you can see the truth table of the activity 3 which means if the capacitive
sensor 2 (CAP2) detected an object and inductive sensor 1 (IND1) detected metal
object the motor 2 will move to the right. And if the capacitive sensor 1 (CAP1) detected
an object and inductive sensor 1 (IND1) do not detected metal object the motor 2 will
move to the left.

4.Wait for the dispensing of blocks and check the process.

V. Question

1.
2. Draw your Ladder Diagram

VI. Conclusion
 Activity 4
Metal / Non-Metal Detector (Motor 3)
Name: Date:
Year / Section: Instructor:
Subject: Subject Code:
Group Number: Rating:

I. Introduction
The Third Process of this PLC Based Sorter Trainer is the Metal / Non-Metal
Process. Inductive Sensor determines if the block is a metal or not while the Limit
Switches use as a limiter for the left and right movement of the motor 3.
II. Objective

1. To create a program that will detect if the object is Metal or Non-Metal

2.

III. Equipment / Materials

PLC Sorter Trainer
Laptop
Software (3Dsmax)

IV. Procedure
General Procedure
1. Make sure all the capacitive sensors are adjusted in the right sensitivity.
2. All the limit switch are still in the right position.
3. Fill the container with aluminum blocks and plastic blocks with black and
white colors only.
4. Input supply connection
5. Turn on the breaker.
6. In each activity, you will see if the program is correct by watching the process.
 Experiment Procedure
1. Turn on the trainer
2. Connect the Laptop / PC in the trainer
3. Create a program with the following sequence

 Controlling the motor 3 (M3LOFFRON) using the inductive sensor (IND2) and
capacitive sensor3 (CAP3)
If the CAP3 and IND2 triggered the motor 3 move right. If the CAP3 triggered and IND2
not triggered the motor 3 move left.
Truth table
CAP3 IND2 Motor 3
1 1 Move right (ON)
1 0 Move left (OFF)

Figure 14. Truth table of activity 4

In this figure you can see the truth table of the activity 4 which means if the
capacitive sensor 3 (CAP3) detected an object and inductive sensor 2 (IND2) detected
metal object the motor 3 will move to the right. And if the capacitive sensor 3 (CAP3)
detected an object and inductive sensor 2 (IND2) do not detected metal object the
motor 3 will move to the left.

4. Wait for the dispensing of blocks and check the process.

V. Question

1.
2.

VI. Conclusion
 Activity 5

Name: Date:
Year / Section: Instructor:
Subject: Subject Code:
Group Number: Rating:

I. Introduction

II. Objective

1.
2.

III. Equipment/Materials

PLC Sorter Trainer

Laptop
Software (3Dsmax)

IV. Procedure

General Procedure

1. Make sure all the capacitive sensors are adjusted in the right sensitivity.
2. All the limit switch are still in the right position.
3. Fill the container with aluminum blocks and plastic blocks with black and
white colors only.
4. Input supply connection
5. Turn on the breaker.
6. In each activity, you will see if the program is correct by watching the process.
 Experiment Procedure
1. Turn on the trainer
2. Connect the Laptop / PC in the trainer
3. Create a program with the following sequence

 Controlling the motor 4 (M4LOFFRON) using the capacitive sensor4 (CAP4) and
timer 4
If the CAP4 triggered, the motor 4 move right for 5 seconds then the motor 4
move left.

Truth table
CAP4 Motor 4
1 Move right (ON) for 5 seconds
then Move left (OFF)

Figure 16. Truth table of activity 5

In this figure you can see the truth table of the activity 5 which means if the
capacitive sensor 4 (CAP4) detected an object the motor 4 will move to the right for
5 seconds and move left.

4. Wait for the dispensing of blocks and check the process.

V. Question

1.
2.

VI. Conclusion
 Activity 6

Name: Date:
Year / Section: Instructor:
Subject: Subject Code:
Group Number: Rating:

I. Introduction

II. Objective

1.
2.

III. Equipment/Materials

PLC Sorter Trainer

Laptop
Software (3Dsmax)

IV. Procedure

General Procedure

1. Make sure all the capacitive sensors are adjusted in the right sensitivity.
2. All the limit switch are still in the right position.
3. Fill the container with aluminum blocks and plastic blocks with black and
white colors only.
4. Input supply connection
5. Turn on the breaker.
6. In each activity, you will see if the program is correct by watching the process.
 Experiment Procedure
1. Turn on the trainer
2. Connect the Laptop / PC in the trainer
3. Create a program with the following sequence

 Controlling the motor 5 (M5LOFFRON) using the capacitive sensor5 (CAP5) and
timer 5
If the CAP5 triggered, the motor 5 move right for 5 seconds then the motor 5 move left.
Truth table
CAP5 Motor5
1 Move right (ON) for 5 seconds
then Move left (OFF)

Figure 18. Truth table of activity 6

In this figure you can see the truth table of the activity 6 which means if the capacitive
sensor 5 (CAP5) detected an object the motor 5 will move to the right for 5 seconds and move
left.

4. Wait for the dispensing of blocks and check the process.

V. Question

1.
2.

VI. Conclusion
 Activity 7

Name: Date:
Year / Section: Instructor:
Subject: Subject Code:
Group Number: Rating:

I. Introduction

II. Objective

1.
2.

III. Equipment/Materials

PLC Sorter Trainer

Laptop
Software (3Dsmax)

IV. Procedure

General Procedure

1. Make sure all the capacitive sensors are adjusted in the right sensitivity.
2. All the limit switch are still in the right position.
3. Fill the container with aluminum blocks and plastic blocks with black and
white colors only.
4. Input supply connection
5. Turn on the breaker.
6. In each activity, you will see if the program is correct by watching the process.
 Experiment Procedure
1. Turn on the trainer
2. Connect the Laptop / PC in the trainer
3. Create a program with the following sequence

Controlling the motor 6 (M6LOFFRON) using the capacitive sensor6 (CAP6) and timer 6
If the CAP6 triggered, the motor 6 move right for 5 seconds then the motor 6 move left.
Truth table
CAP6 Motor6
1 Move right (ON) for 5 seconds
then Move left (OFF)

Figure 20. Truth table of activity 7

In this figure you can see the truth table of the activity 7 which means if the
capacitive sensor 6 (CAP6) detected an object the motor 6 will move to the right for 5
seconds and move left.

4. Wait for the dispensing of blocks and check the process.

V. Question

1.
2.

VI. Conclusion
 Activity 8

Name: Date:
Year / Section: Instructor:
Subject: Subject Code:
Group Number: Rating:

I. Introduction

II. Objective

1.
2.

III. Equipment/Materials

PLC Sorter Trainer

Laptop
Software (3Dsmax)

IV. Procedure

General Procedure

1. Make sure all the capacitive sensors are adjusted in the right sensitivity.
2. All the limit switch are still in the right position.
3. Fill the container with aluminum blocks and plastic blocks with black and
white colors only.
4. Input supply connection
5. Turn on the breaker.
6. In each activity, you will see if the program is correct by watching the process.
 Experiment Procedure
1. Turn on the trainer
2. Connect the Laptop / PC in the trainer
3. Create a program with the following sequence

Controlling the motor 7 (M7LOFFRON) using the capacitive sensor7 (CAP7) and timer 7
If the CAP7 triggered, the motor 7 move right for 5 seconds then the motor 7 move left.
Truth table
CAP7 Motor7
1 Move right (ON) for 5 seconds
then Move left (OFF)

Figure 22. Truth table of activity 8

In this figure you can see the truth table of the activity 8 which means if the
capacitive sensor 7 (CAP7) detected an object the motor 7 will move to the right for 5
seconds and move left.

4. Wait for the dispensing of blocks and check the process.

V. Question

1.
2.

VI. Conclusion
 Activity 9

Name: Date:
Year / Section: Instructor:
Subject: Subject Code:
Group Number: Rating:

I. Introduction

II. Objective

1.
2.

III. Equipment/Materials

PLC Sorter Trainer

Laptop
Software (3Dsmax)

IV. Procedure

General Procedure

1. Make sure all the capacitive sensors are adjusted in the right sensitivity.
2. All the limit switch are still in the right position.
3. Fill the container with aluminum blocks and plastic blocks with black and
white colors only.
4. Input supply connection
5. Turn on the breaker.
6. In each activity, you will see if the program is correct by watching the process.
 Experiment Procedure
1. Turn on the trainer
2. Connect the Laptop / PC in the trainer
3. Create a program with the following sequence

Controlling the motor 8 (M8FONROFF) using timer, move forward for 3 seconds then
move backward.
In this activity the motor 8 will move forward for 3 seconds then move backward forward
for 3.

Truth table
Time interval Motor8 (M8FONROFF)
3 seconds ON
3 seconds OFF

Figure 24. Truth table of activity 9

In this figure you can see the truth table of the activity 9 which means the motor
move forward for 3 seconds then move backward for 3 seconds.

4. Wait for the dispensing of blocks and check the process.

V. Question

1.
2.

VI. Conclusion
 Activity 10

Name: Date:
Year / Section: Instructor:
Subject: Subject Code:
Group Number: Rating:

I. Introduction

II. Objective

1.
2.

III. Equipment/Materials

PLC Sorter Trainer

Laptop
Software (3Dsmax)

IV. Procedure

General Procedure

1. Make sure all the capacitive sensors are adjusted in the right sensitivity.
2. All the limit switch are still in the right position.
3. Fill the container with aluminum blocks and plastic blocks with black and
white colors only.
4. Input supply connection
5. Turn on the breaker.
6. In each activity, you will see if the program is correct by watching the process.
 Experiment Procedure
1. Turn on the trainer
2. Connect the Laptop / PC in the trainer
3. Create a program with the following sequence

Controlling the motor 9 (M9DONUOFF) using timer, move forward for 3 seconds then
move backward.
In this activity the motor 9 will move forward for 3 seconds then move backward forward
for 3.

Truth table
Time interval Motor9 (M9DONUOFF)
3 seconds ON
3 seconds OFF

Figure 26. Truth table of activity 10

In this figure you can see the truth table of the activity 10 which means the motor
move downward for 3 seconds then move upward for 3 seconds.

4. Wait for the dispensing of blocks and check the process.

V. Question

1.
2.

VI. Conclusion
 Activity 11

Name: Date:
Year / Section: Instructor:
Subject: Subject Code:
Group Number: Rating:

I. Introduction

II. Objective

1.
2.

III. Equipment/Materials

PLC Sorter Trainer

Laptop
Software (3Dsmax)

IV. Procedure

General Procedure

1. Make sure all the capacitive sensors are adjusted in the right sensitivity.
2. All the limit switch are still in the right position.
3. Fill the container with aluminum blocks and plastic blocks with black and
white colors only.
4. Input supply connection
5. Turn on the breaker.
6. In each activity, you will see if the program is correct by watching the process.
 Experiment Procedure
1. Turn on the trainer
2. Connect the Laptop / PC in the trainer
3. Create a program with the following sequence

Controlling the motor 10 (M10LOFFRON using timer, move forward for 3 seconds then
move backward.
In this activity the motor 10 will move forward for 3 seconds then move backward
forward for 3.

Truth table
Time interval Motor10 (M10LOFFRON
3 seconds ON
3 seconds OFF

Figure 28. Truth table of activity 11

In this figure you can see the truth table of the activity 10 which means the motor
move forward for 3 seconds then move backward for 3 seconds.

4. Wait for the dispensing of blocks and check the process.

V. Question

1.
2.

VI. Conclusion