SRI KRISHNA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING

15MT324-INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS

Student Name Question

Write the ladder logic for the following conditions:-
a. Packing of apples
b. 6 Apples/ Box
c. Box Count Indication
d. Apple Count Indication

Write the ladder logic for controlling the traffic light.

Write the ladder logic for the following condition:-
a. When S1 ON, L1 & L2 ON
b. When S2 ON, L3 & L4 ON
c. When S3 ON, L5 & L6 ON
Write the ladder logic program needed to implement each of the following: (assume
inputs A, B, and C are all normally open toggle switches):
d. When input A is dosed, turn ON and hold ON outputs X and Y until A
opens.
e. When input A is dosed and either input 8 or C is open, turn ON output r.
otherwise, it should be OFF.
f. When input A is dosed or open, turn ON output Y.
AJAY KUMAR K K
g. When input A is dosed, turn ON output X and turn OFF output Y.
AKHASH V Write the ladder logic for a simple drilling operation requires the drill press to turn
ALAGAPPAN R on only if there is a part present and the operator has one hand on each of the start
AMURUTH SAGAR A switches. This precaution will ensure that the operator's hands are not in the way of
ANBARASU K C the drill.
Write the ladder logic for a continuous filling operation requires boxes moving on a
conveyor to be automatically positioned and filled.
A temperature control system consists of four thermostats controlling three heating
units. The thermostat contacts are set to close at 50°, 60°, 70° and 80°F respectively.
The PLC ladder logic program is to be designed so that at a temperature below 50°F
ARAVIND R three heaters are to be ON. Between 50° to 60°F, two heaters are to be ON. For 60°
ARAVINDHALOCHANAN to 70°F. One heater is to be ON. Above 80°F, there is a safety shutoff for all three
A heaters in case one stays on because of a malfunction. A master switch is to be used
ARJUN BABU to turn the system ON and OFF. Prepare a typical PLC program for this control
ARJUN process. Write the ladder logic for the above and simulate using control builder plus
RAVICHANDRAN
software.
ARSHAD N
A pump is to be used to fill two storage tanks. The pump is manually started by the
operator from a START/STOP station. When the first tank is full, the control logic
must be able to automatically stop flow to the first tank and direct flow to the second
tank through the use of sensors and electric solenoid valves. When the second tank is
full, the pump must shut down automatically. Indicator lamps are to be included to
signal when each tank is full. Write the ladder logic for the above and simulate using
control builder plus software.
When the lights are turned OFF in a building, an exit door light is to remain ON for
an additional 2 min, and the parking lot lights are to remain on for an additional 3
min after the door light goes out. Write a program to implement this process.
Write a program to simulate the operation of a sequential taillight system. The light
system consists of three separate lights on each side of the car. Each set of lights will
be activated separately, by either the left or right turn signal switch. There is to be a
1-s delay between the activation of each light and a 1-s period when all the lights are
off. Ensure that when both switches are on, the system will not operate. Use the least
number of timers possible. The sequence of operation should be as follows:
a. The switch is operated.
b. Light 1 is illuminated.
c. Light 2 is illuminated 1s later.
d. Light 3 is illuminated 1s later.
e. Light 3 is illuminated for 1s.
f. All lights are off for 1s.
g. The system repeats while the switch is on.
Write a program to operate a light according to the following sequence:
a. A momentary pushbutton is pressed to start the sequence.
b. The light is switched on and remains on for 2 s.
c. The light is then switched off and remains off for 2 s.
d. A counter is incremented by 1 after this sequence.
e. The sequence then repeats for a total of 4 counts.
f. After the fourth count, the sequence will stop and the counter will be
reset to zero.
Draw the ladder diagram for box packaging system having the following conditions.
Five boxes are stacked at a time and then bound with a wrapper.
The input and output are as follows:
i) Box present signal=I:0/1
ii) Wrapper machine relay=O:0/1
iii) Go to step 1
ARUN PRASAD A
ASWIN RAJ M Write the ladder logic for the following conditions:-
ASWIN VA e. Packing of apples
ATHITHYA f. 6 Apples/ Box
NARAYANAN S g. Box Count Indication
BALA ARJUN KUMAR S h. Apple Count Indication
 Write the ladder logic for controlling the traffic light.
Write the ladder logic for the following condition:-
h. When S1 ON, L1 & L2 ON
i. When S2 ON, L3 & L4 ON
j. When S3 ON, L5 & L6 ON
Write the ladder logic program needed to implement each of the following: (assume
inputs A, B, and C are all normally open toggle switches):
k. When input A is dosed, turn ON and hold ON outputs X and Y until A
opens.
l. When input A is dosed and either input 8 or C is open, turn ON output r.
otherwise, it should be OFF.
m. When input A is dosed or open, turn ON output Y.
n. When input A is dosed, turn ON output X and turn OFF output Y.
Write the ladder logic for a simple drilling operation requires the drill press to turn
on only if there is a part present and the operator has one hand on each of the start
switches. This precaution will ensure that the operator's hands are not in the way of
the drill.
Write the ladder logic for a continuous filling operation requires boxes moving on a
BALA VENKATESH J conveyor to be automatically positioned and filled.
BALAJI G
A temperature control system consists of four thermostats controlling three heating
BHUVANESHWER P
BOOPATHI RAJA V units. The thermostat contacts are set to close at 50°, 60°, 70° and 80°F respectively.
DAVID E The PLC ladder logic program is to be designed so that at a temperature below 50°F
three heaters are to be ON. Between 50° to 60°F, two heaters are to be ON. For 60°
to 70°F. One heater is to be ON. Above 80°F, there is a safety shutoff for all three
heaters in case one stays on because of a malfunction. A master switch is to be used
to turn the system ON and OFF. Prepare a typical PLC program for this control
process. Write the ladder logic for the above and simulate using control builder plus
software.
A pump is to be used to fill two storage tanks. The pump is manually started by the
operator from a START/STOP station. When the first tank is full, the control logic
must be able to automatically stop flow to the first tank and direct flow to the second
tank through the use of sensors and electric solenoid valves. When the second tank is
full, the pump must shut down automatically. Indicator lamps are to be included to
signal when each tank is full. Write the ladder logic for the above and simulate using
control builder plus software.
 When the lights are turned OFF in a building, an exit door light is to remain ON for
an additional 2 min, and the parking lot lights are to remain on for an additional 3
min after the door light goes out. Write a program to implement this process.
Write a program to simulate the operation of a sequential taillight system. The light
system consists of three separate lights on each side of the car. Each set of lights will
be activated separately, by either the left or right turn signal switch. There is to be a
1-s delay between the activation of each light and a 1-s period when all the lights are
off. Ensure that when both switches are on, the system will not operate. Use the least
number of timers possible. The sequence of operation should be as follows:
h. The switch is operated.
i. Light 1 is illuminated.
j. Light 2 is illuminated 1s later.
k. Light 3 is illuminated 1s later.
l. Light 3 is illuminated for 1s.
m. All lights are off for 1s.
n. The system repeats while the switch is on.
Write a program to operate a light according to the following sequence:
g. A momentary pushbutton is pressed to start the sequence.
h. The light is switched on and remains on for 2 s.
i. The light is then switched off and remains off for 2 s.
j. A counter is incremented by 1 after this sequence.
k. The sequence then repeats for a total of 4 counts.
l. After the fourth count, the sequence will stop and the counter will be
reset to zero.
DEEPAK GURU G Draw the ladder diagram for box packaging system having the following conditions.
DEEPAK KUMAR S Five boxes are stacked at a time and then bound with a wrapper.
DEERAN M The input and output are as follows:
DEVA D iv) Box present signal=I:0/1
DHANABALAN P A v) Wrapper machine relay=O:0/1
vi) Go to step 1
Write the ladder logic for the following conditions:-
i. Packing of apples
j. 6 Apples/ Box
k. Box Count Indication
l. Apple Count Indication
 Write the ladder logic for controlling the traffic light.
Write the ladder logic for the following condition:-
o. When S1 ON, L1 & L2 ON
p. When S2 ON, L3 & L4 ON
q. When S3 ON, L5 & L6 ON
Write the ladder logic program needed to implement each of the following: (assume
inputs A, B, and C are all normally open toggle switches):
EIRSATH S r. When input A is dosed, turn ON and hold ON outputs X and Y until A
ELANGO R opens.
GOHUL VIJAY A s. When input A is dosed and either input 8 or C is open, turn ON output r.
GOKUL BALAJI R otherwise, it should be OFF.
GOKUL N t. When input A is dosed or open, turn ON output Y.
u. When input A is dosed, turn ON output X and turn OFF output Y.
Write the ladder logic for a simple drilling operation requires the drill press to turn
on only if there is a part present and the operator has one hand on each of the start
switches. This precaution will ensure that the operator's hands are not in the way of
the drill.
Write the ladder logic for a continuous filling operation requires boxes moving on a
conveyor to be automatically positioned and filled.
A temperature control system consists of four thermostats controlling three heating
units. The thermostat contacts are set to close at 50°, 60°, 70° and 80°F respectively.
The PLC ladder logic program is to be designed so that at a temperature below 50°F
three heaters are to be ON. Between 50° to 60°F, two heaters are to be ON. For 60°
to 70°F. One heater is to be ON. Above 80°F, there is a safety shutoff for all three
heaters in case one stays on because of a malfunction. A master switch is to be used
to turn the system ON and OFF. Prepare a typical PLC program for this control
process. Write the ladder logic for the above and simulate using control builder plus
software.
A pump is to be used to fill two storage tanks. The pump is manually started by the
operator from a START/STOP station. When the first tank is full, the control logic
must be able to automatically stop flow to the first tank and direct flow to the second
tank through the use of sensors and electric solenoid valves. When the second tank is
full, the pump must shut down automatically. Indicator lamps are to be included to
GOKUL SEKAR A signal when each tank is full. Write the ladder logic for the above and simulate using
GOWRI M control builder plus software.
GOWTHAM G When the lights are turned OFF in a building, an exit door light is to remain ON for
GOWTHAM R an additional 2 min, and the parking lot lights are to remain on for an additional 3
GUNASEELAN K M S min after the door light goes out. Write a program to implement this process.
Write a program to simulate the operation of a sequential taillight system. The light
system consists of three separate lights on each side of the car. Each set of lights will
be activated separately, by either the left or right turn signal switch. There is to be a
1-s delay between the activation of each light and a 1-s period when all the lights are
off. Ensure that when both switches are on, the system will not operate. Use the least
number of timers possible. The sequence of operation should be as follows:
o. The switch is operated.
p. Light 1 is illuminated.
q. Light 2 is illuminated 1s later.
r. Light 3 is illuminated 1s later.
s. Light 3 is illuminated for 1s.
t. All lights are off for 1s.
u. The system repeats while the switch is on.
Write a program to operate a light according to the following sequence:
 m. A momentary pushbutton is pressed to start the sequence.
n. The light is switched on and remains on for 2 s.
o. The light is then switched off and remains off for 2 s.
p. A counter is incremented by 1 after this sequence.
q. The sequence then repeats for a total of 4 counts.
r. After the fourth count, the sequence will stop and the counter will be
reset to zero.
Draw the ladder diagram for box packaging system having the following conditions.
Five boxes are stacked at a time and then bound with a wrapper.
The input and output are as follows:
vii) Box present signal=I:0/1
viii) Wrapper machine relay=O:0/1
ix) Go to step 1
Write the ladder logic for the following conditions:-
m. Packing of apples
n. 6 Apples/ Box
o. Box Count Indication
p. Apple Count Indication

HARSHATH B
JABEZ EVAN LEANDER
JAIPRABA V
JARLIN BEULAH J
JAYA SURIYA V

Write the ladder logic for controlling the traffic light.

Write the ladder logic for the following condition:-
v. When S1 ON, L1 & L2 ON
w. When S2 ON, L3 & L4 ON
x. When S3 ON, L5 & L6 ON
Write the ladder logic program needed to implement each of the following: (assume
inputs A, B, and C are all normally open toggle switches):
y. When input A is dosed, turn ON and hold ON outputs X and Y until A
opens.
z. When input A is dosed and either input 8 or C is open, turn ON output r.
otherwise, it should be OFF.
aa. When input A is dosed or open, turn ON output Y.
bb. When input A is dosed, turn ON output X and turn OFF output Y.
Write the ladder logic for a simple drilling operation requires the drill press to turn
on only if there is a part present and the operator has one hand on each of the start
switches. This precaution will ensure that the operator's hands are not in the way of
the drill.
 Write the ladder logic for a continuous filling operation requires boxes moving on a
conveyor to be automatically positioned and filled.
A temperature control system consists of four thermostats controlling three heating
units. The thermostat contacts are set to close at 50°, 60°, 70° and 80°F respectively.
JEEVAKIRTAN P
The PLC ladder logic program is to be designed so that at a temperature below 50°F
KAANIS RAM S
KAMALRAJ S
three heaters are to be ON. Between 50° to 60°F, two heaters are to be ON. For 60°
KAMESHWARAN A to 70°F. One heater is to be ON. Above 80°F, there is a safety shutoff for all three
KARTHICK P heaters in case one stays on because of a malfunction. A master switch is to be used
to turn the system ON and OFF. Prepare a typical PLC program for this control
process. Write the ladder logic for the above and simulate using control builder plus
software.
A pump is to be used to fill two storage tanks. The pump is manually started by the
operator from a START/STOP station. When the first tank is full, the control logic
must be able to automatically stop flow to the first tank and direct flow to the second
tank through the use of sensors and electric solenoid valves. When the second tank is
full, the pump must shut down automatically. Indicator lamps are to be included to
signal when each tank is full. Write the ladder logic for the above and simulate using
control builder plus software.
When the lights are turned OFF in a building, an exit door light is to remain ON for
an additional 2 min, and the parking lot lights are to remain on for an additional 3
min after the door light goes out. Write a program to implement this process.
Write a program to simulate the operation of a sequential taillight system. The light
system consists of three separate lights on each side of the car. Each set of lights will
be activated separately, by either the left or right turn signal switch. There is to be a
1-s delay between the activation of each light and a 1-s period when all the lights are
off. Ensure that when both switches are on, the system will not operate. Use the least
number of timers possible. The sequence of operation should be as follows:
v. The switch is operated.
w. Light 1 is illuminated.
x. Light 2 is illuminated 1s later.
y. Light 3 is illuminated 1s later.
z. Light 3 is illuminated for 1s.
aa. All lights are off for 1s.
bb. The system repeats while the switch is on.
KARTHICK S T Write a program to operate a light according to the following sequence:
KARTHIK NAGARAJAN s. A momentary pushbutton is pressed to start the sequence.
S
t. The light is switched on and remains on for 2 s.
KARTHIK RUBAN T
KAVEN K u. The light is then switched off and remains off for 2 s.
KEERTHANA P v. A counter is incremented by 1 after this sequence.
w. The sequence then repeats for a total of 4 counts.
x. After the fourth count, the sequence will stop and the counter will be
reset to zero.
Draw the ladder diagram for box packaging system having the following conditions.
Five boxes are stacked at a time and then bound with a wrapper.
The input and output are as follows:
x) Box present signal=I:0/1
xi) Wrapper machine relay=O:0/1
xii) Go to step 1
Write the ladder logic for the following conditions:-
q. Packing of apples
r. 6 Apples/ Box
s. Box Count Indication
 t. Apple Count Indication

Write the ladder logic for controlling the traffic light.

Write the ladder logic for the following condition:-
cc. When S1 ON, L1 & L2 ON
dd. When S2 ON, L3 & L4 ON
ee. When S3 ON, L5 & L6 ON
Write the ladder logic program needed to implement each of the following: (assume
inputs A, B, and C are all normally open toggle switches):
ff. When input A is dosed, turn ON and hold ON outputs X and Y until A
opens.
gg. When input A is dosed and either input 8 or C is open, turn ON output r.
otherwise, it should be OFF.
hh. When input A is dosed or open, turn ON output Y.
KEERTHI B ii. When input A is dosed, turn ON output X and turn OFF output Y.
KISHORE KUMAR R Write the ladder logic for a simple drilling operation requires the drill press to turn
KOVARASAN S on only if there is a part present and the operator has one hand on each of the start
KRISHNA KANTH S switches. This precaution will ensure that the operator's hands are not in the way of
LOGAADHI R the drill.
Write the ladder logic for a continuous filling operation requires boxes moving on a
conveyor to be automatically positioned and filled.
A temperature control system consists of four thermostats controlling three heating
units. The thermostat contacts are set to close at 50°, 60°, 70° and 80°F respectively.
The PLC ladder logic program is to be designed so that at a temperature below 50°F
three heaters are to be ON. Between 50° to 60°F, two heaters are to be ON. For 60°
to 70°F. One heater is to be ON. Above 80°F, there is a safety shutoff for all three
heaters in case one stays on because of a malfunction. A master switch is to be used
to turn the system ON and OFF. Prepare a typical PLC program for this control
process. Write the ladder logic for the above and simulate using control builder plus
software.
A pump is to be used to fill two storage tanks. The pump is manually started by the
operator from a START/STOP station. When the first tank is full, the control logic
must be able to automatically stop flow to the first tank and direct flow to the second
tank through the use of sensors and electric solenoid valves. When the second tank is
full, the pump must shut down automatically. Indicator lamps are to be included to
signal when each tank is full. Write the ladder logic for the above and simulate using
 control builder plus software.
When the lights are turned OFF in a building, an exit door light is to remain ON for
an additional 2 min, and the parking lot lights are to remain on for an additional 3
min after the door light goes out. Write a program to implement this process.
MAATHAV RAJAN G R
Write a program to simulate the operation of a sequential taillight system. The light
MADHIVANAN S
MANIBHARATHI K system consists of three separate lights on each side of the car. Each set of lights will
AKSHAY KUMAR V A be activated separately, by either the left or right turn signal switch. There is to be a
ASHIQ AHAMED A 1-s delay between the activation of each light and a 1-s period when all the lights are
off. Ensure that when both switches are on, the system will not operate. Use the least
number of timers possible. The sequence of operation should be as follows:
cc. The switch is operated.
dd. Light 1 is illuminated.
ee. Light 2 is illuminated 1s later.
ff. Light 3 is illuminated 1s later.
gg. Light 3 is illuminated for 1s.
hh. All lights are off for 1s.
ii. The system repeats while the switch is on.
Write a program to operate a light according to the following sequence:
y. A momentary pushbutton is pressed to start the sequence.
z. The light is switched on and remains on for 2 s.
aa. The light is then switched off and remains off for 2 s.
bb. A counter is incremented by 1 after this sequence.
cc. The sequence then repeats for a total of 4 counts.
dd. After the fourth count, the sequence will stop and the counter will be
reset to zero.
Draw the ladder diagram for box packaging system having the following conditions.
Five boxes are stacked at a time and then bound with a wrapper.
The input and output are as follows:
xiii) Box present signal=I:0/1
xiv) Wrapper machine relay=O:0/1
xv) Go to step 1
Write the ladder logic for the following conditions:-
u. Packing of apples
v. 6 Apples/ Box
w. Box Count Indication
x. Apple Count Indication

ASHWINPRABHU J
BHARATH RAJ KUMAR
M
BRIGHT BENSINGH
RAJ J
DINESH J Write the ladder logic for controlling the traffic light.
FAYAZ AHMED K Write the ladder logic for the following condition:-
 jj. When S1 ON, L1 & L2 ON
kk. When S2 ON, L3 & L4 ON
ll. When S3 ON, L5 & L6 ON
Write the ladder logic program needed to implement each of the following: (assume
inputs A, B, and C are all normally open toggle switches):
mm. When input A is dosed, turn ON and hold ON outputs X and Y until A
opens.
nn. When input A is dosed and either input 8 or C is open, turn ON output r.
otherwise, it should be OFF.
oo. When input A is dosed or open, turn ON output Y.
pp. When input A is dosed, turn ON output X and turn OFF output Y.
Write the ladder logic for a simple drilling operation requires the drill press to turn
on only if there is a part present and the operator has one hand on each of the start
switches. This precaution will ensure that the operator's hands are not in the way of
the drill.
Write the ladder logic for a continuous filling operation requires boxes moving on a
conveyor to be automatically positioned and filled.
A temperature control system consists of four thermostats controlling three heating
units. The thermostat contacts are set to close at 50°, 60°, 70° and 80°F respectively.
The PLC ladder logic program is to be designed so that at a temperature below 50°F
three heaters are to be ON. Between 50° to 60°F, two heaters are to be ON. For 60°
to 70°F. One heater is to be ON. Above 80°F, there is a safety shutoff for all three
heaters in case one stays on because of a malfunction. A master switch is to be used
to turn the system ON and OFF. Prepare a typical PLC program for this control
process. Write the ladder logic for the above and simulate using control builder plus
software.
A pump is to be used to fill two storage tanks. The pump is manually started by the
operator from a START/STOP station. When the first tank is full, the control logic
must be able to automatically stop flow to the first tank and direct flow to the second
tank through the use of sensors and electric solenoid valves. When the second tank is
GULSAN K M full, the pump must shut down automatically. Indicator lamps are to be included to
HARIPRANESH N
signal when each tank is full. Write the ladder logic for the above and simulate using
KALAIPRIYAN J
KARTHIKEYAN R
control builder plus software.
KAVIN S When the lights are turned OFF in a building, an exit door light is to remain ON for
an additional 2 min, and the parking lot lights are to remain on for an additional 3
min after the door light goes out. Write a program to implement this process.
Write a program to simulate the operation of a sequential taillight system. The light
system consists of three separate lights on each side of the car. Each set of lights will
be activated separately, by either the left or right turn signal switch. There is to be a
1-s delay between the activation of each light and a 1-s period when all the lights are
off. Ensure that when both switches are on, the system will not operate. Use the least
number of timers possible. The sequence of operation should be as follows:
jj. The switch is operated.
kk. Light 1 is illuminated.
ll. Light 2 is illuminated 1s later.
mm. Light 3 is illuminated 1s later.
nn. Light 3 is illuminated for 1s.
oo. All lights are off for 1s.
pp. The system repeats while the switch is on.