Manufacturing Automation

LAB – 8

NAME: Shoaib Abbas

ROLL NO.: 191053

CLASS/SECTION: BEMTS-VIII-B
SUBMITTED TO: Sir Ali Mukhtar

16th May 2022

DEPARTMENT OF MECHATRONICS
ENGINEERING
 LAB NO: 08 (SEQUENCERS)

OBJECTIVE:

To understand the operation of sequencers and simulate the given task in Allen Bradley inPLC.

INTRODUCTION:

In manufacturing automation, a sequencer is a device or program used to control the sequence of

operations performed by machines or equipment in a manufacturing process. The sequencer ensures
that the machines operate in a particular sequence, performing the required tasks in a predetermined
order.

A sequencer is typically designed using a programmable logic controller (PLC) and ladder logic
programming. The PLC receives signals from sensors and input devices, processes the signals using
the ladder logic program, and sends output signals to control the machines and equipment.

Sequencers play a critical role in manufacturing automation by improving efficiency, reducing errors,
and ensuring consistency in the manufacturing process. They help to optimize production and
minimize downtime, while also improving product quality and reducing costs.

There are various types of sequencers used in manufacturing automation, ranging from simple one-
machine sequencers to complex multi-machine sequencers that control the entire production line.
The design and implementation of a sequencer depend on the manufacturing process requirements
and the specific machines or equipment involved.

Overall, sequencers are an essential component of manufacturing automation, and their use has
become increasingly common in modern industrial facilities.
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LAB TASKS:
Problem: 1

System has a push button LS1, when user press the LS1

• 1st time Fan goes ON

• 2ND time Bulb ON and OFF
• 3rd time Bulb OFF
Problem: 2

Write a program that will turn on flashing lights one after another for 1 sec.
Problem: 3

Using a ladder logic: use only one start stop station consisting of only one NC contact and
one NO contact. Two motor starters and three control relays create the following cycle.

1. When the start button is presses motor 1 will start and run until stopped by pressing
the stop button.
2. When the start button is pressed again motor 2 will run until stopped by pressing
the stop button.
3. When the start button is presses again motors 1 & 2 will run until stopped by
pressing the stop button. Pressing the start button again will now start cycle over.
Problem: 4

Write a program for two way traffic signal.

CONCLUSION:

In this lab, you have learned how to design, implement, and test a sequencer for manufacturing
automation using a PLC. By successfully completing this lab, you have gained hands-on
experience in controlling the sequence of operations in a manufacturing process, improving
efficiency, and ensuring consistency. The knowledge gained can be applied to various industrial
automation scenarios.