Practice Ladder Logic Elements (7.2) - Machine Controls - Mechatronics, Robotics and Control
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Ladder Logic Elements

Practice - Ladder Logic Elements

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Question 1 Easy

What do contacts represent in ladder logic?

💡 Hint: Think about what would trigger an action.

Question 2 Easy

What is the purpose of coils in ladder logic?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when the input condition is met.

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Question 1

What do contacts in ladder logic represent?

Outputs
Input Conditions
Control Tasks

💡 Hint: Consider what influences the actions in the automation process.

Question 2

True or False: Coils are used to represent inputs in the ladder diagram.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember what actions are indicated in ladder logic.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a ladder logic program to control a motor that starts when a button is pressed and stops after 5 seconds unless the button is pressed again.

💡 Hint: Consider creating a timer coil that counts down from 5 seconds once the motor is running.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a ladder logic flow that turns on an alarm if two conditions are met: a door is opened (contact) and a sensor is triggered (another contact).

💡 Hint: Think about how both conditions need to align for the alarm to sound.

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