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The document describes an experiment on sequencers conducted by electrical and computer engineering students. The objective was to understand sequencer operation and simulate tasks in Allen Bradley PLCs. Students learned that sequencers provide repeating output sequences by storing output patterns in memory and connecting the next pattern on each step. Tasks included automating fan/bulb control with buttons, flashing lights for 1 second each, running two motors in sequence with start/stop buttons, and programming two-way traffic signals. Results and conclusions indicated students successfully completed the tasks and gained knowledge of sequencer symbols, addresses, enable/done bits, and sequence programming.

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EMILAB8

The document describes an experiment on sequencers conducted by electrical and computer engineering students. The objective was to understand sequencer operation and simulate tasks in Allen Bradley PLCs. Students learned that sequencers provide repeating output sequences by storing output patterns in memory and connecting the next pattern on each step. Tasks included automating fan/bulb control with buttons, flashing lights for 1 second each, running two motors in sequence with start/stop buttons, and programming two-way traffic signals. Results and conclusions indicated students successfully completed the tasks and gained knowledge of sequencer symbols, addresses, enable/done bits, and sequence programming.

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AIR UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

EXPERIMENT NO 8

Lab Title: Sequencers

Student Name: Reg. No:

Objective: Our main objective is to understand the operation of Sequencers and simulate the given
tasks in Allen Bradley PLC.

LAB ASSESSMENT:

Excellent Good Average Satisfactory Unsatisfactory


Attributes
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)
Ability to Conduct
Experiment
Ability to assimilate the
results
Effective use of lab
equipment and follows
the lab safety rules

Total Marks: Obtained Marks:

LAB REPORT ASSESSMENT:


Excellent Good Average Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
Attributes
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)

Data presentation

Experimental results

Conclusion

Total Marks: Obtained Marks:


Date: 10-12-2020 Signature:
AIR UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Electrical Measurements and Instruments Lab

Lab Instructor: Wasim Iqbal

Lab # 8: Sequencers
Submitted By:

DATE: 10-12-2020
Objective:
Our main objective is to understand the operation of Sequencers and simulate the given tasks in Allen
Bradley PLC.

Apparatus:
LogixPro Software installed on PC/Laptop

Introduction:
The Sequencer instruction is used when a repeating sequence of outputs is required. The Sequencer
instruction allows the PLC to implement this common control strategy.

Operation:

The desired output-bit patterns for each step are stored (sequentially) as words in memory as usual;
each bit in the word corresponds to a specific terminal of the output module. Every time the Sequencer
instruction steps, it connects the next output pattern in memory to the designated output module. The
address of the first pattern (word) in the sequence is given in the Sequencer instruction as the
Sequencer File Adr. The Sequencer steps when the rung makes a FALSE-to-TRUE transition. Other
versions of the Sequencer instruction allow the programmer to insert a time value for each step.

Symbol:

Sequencer File Adr: The first address of the sequence file which stores the sets of outputs.

Destination Adr: The output address or slot to which the sequence file words are transferred with each
step.

Length: The length of the sequence file, that is, the number of steps in the sequence.

EN: Goes true when the sequence rung is true.

DN: Stands for done and goes true when it has operated on the last word in the sequence file.

Control Adr: Address that stores the control bits (EN,DN) and words of the sequencer.

Procedure:
First of all, open the logix pro software on your laptop or pc then click on the I/O simulator. Then we
have to perform our tasks according to the questions. According to task 1, system has a push button LS1
and when user press that switch first time fan goes on and second time bulb on and fan goes off and
third time bulb off, so we need one XIC (examine if closed) switch and one sequencer as well to perform
our task. For task 2, we have to turn on flashing lights one after another for 1 second, so here we need
one XIO (examine if open switch) for auto start, one timer to generate 1 second delay, one XIC (examine
if closed) switch for TT of timer and one sequencer to generate the sequence. For task 3, we have to 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. (No timers or counters)

1. When the start button is pressed 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 pressed again motors 1 & 2 will run until stopped by pressing the stop
button. Pressing the start button again will now start the cycle over. So, task 3 can be performed by
using one start and stop button and one sequencer. For task four, we have to write a program for two
way traffic. This task can be performed by using the sequencer.

Results:
Exercise 1:

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

• 1st time Fan goes ON

•2 nd time Bulb ON and Fan goes OFF

• 3 rd time Bulb OFF

(Implement Using Sequencer)


Exercise 2: Write a program that will turn on a flashing lights one after another for 1 sec.

Exercise 3: Using 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. (No timers or
counters)

1. When the start button is pressed 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 pressed again motors 1 & 2 will run until stopped by pressing the stop
button. Pressing the start button again will now start the cycle over.

Exercise 4: Write a program for two way traffic signal.


Conclusion:
In this lab, we learnt about the operation of sequencers. The Sequencer instruction is used
when a repeating sequence of outputs is required. The Sequencer instruction allows the PLC to
implement this common control strategy. We also learnt about the symbol, sequencer file address,
destination address, length, enable, done and control address. Sequence file stores the sets of outputs.
Destination address is the slot to which the sequence file words are transferred with each step. Length
of the sequence file is the number of steps in the sequence. Enable goes true when the sequence rung is
true. Done goes true when it has operated on the last word in the sequence file. Control address that
stores the control bits.

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