How to create Relay Logic Circuit with Examples

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In previous chapter Relay Logic Circuit (RLC) we discussed about relay logic elements which are used in relay logic. Here I am telling to you How to create Relay Logic Circuit .

Before creating relay logic, following point should be in mind :-

1-You should know very well about operation’s sequence of machine and circuit.
2-All spares (Relay, timer, switch etc) should be available.
3- Write sequence of operational steps in table form or flow control chart.

With help of following example we can easily understand relay logic. Now here we take one example for Relay logic:

Example:- One relay should be hold using one push button.

Solution:- This is basic example of relay logic, first we create  step for this circuit.

Step 1:- When we press push button, relay should be on, It means we use NO push button because when we press this switch supply goes forward.

Step 2:- When supply comes to relay coil, relay should be ON. Here relay is 24 V DC operated.  These two step we see in following picture:-

Relay logic control wiring diagram
Relay logic control wiring diagram

We connect relay and push button as per figure. When we press push button, supply goes to relay A1 point and relay gets ON and its contact changes, but when we release push button supply cutoffs and relay gets off. But relay not do not fall in hold. So here we think what we shall do for relay to hold. Now we use NO contact of relay for hold. How we use this contact see in figure:-

relay hold using one push button
relay hold using one push button

We connect +24VDC to COM point of relay and NO point to A1 Point of relay. When we press Push button supply goes to relay, Relay turned ON and contact changes NO point became NC point. Now +24VDC supply direct connect to A1 and relay turned ON. If we release Push button supply cuts from the push button but the supply is permanently coming from NO point and relay permanently ON or on hold.

Now we want to OFF this relay, how we OFF this relay? Listen! On above example supply permanent coming from NO point that supply do continue ON   Relay. If we disconnect this supply using any element or device relay will be OFF.  How? Here we use NC push button to disconnect the supply.

relay hold using two push button
relay hold using two push button

Using this figure you can easily understand this Example, Now you can do Online practical own self. Now we make line diagram of above example.

relay hold line diagram
relay hold line diagram

I think you easily understood above example. Now we give you twist with next example:-

Example-2:- We have two start push button and one stop push button, and two lamps (+24VDC). When we pressed push button-1(P1), Lamp-1(L1) should be permanent ON and Lamp-2(L2) OFF. If we press push button-2(P2), lamp-2(L2) permanent ON and Lamp-1(L1) OFF, that cycle is running but we press stop push button(P3) Cycle stop.

interlock circuit
interlock circuit

SOLUTION:- First we make flow chart of this circuit. As per following image , P1 push button work as Stop button for Lamp-2 and P2 push button work as stop button for lamp-1. Now it’s is very easy to make line diagram.

Function of Push button in RLC
Function of Push button in RLC

STEP-1 :-First we hold relay individually with push button, it means using Push button-1, we hold relay-1 and using push button-2, we hold relay-2. Relay-1 uses for Lamp-1 and Relay-2 uses for Lamp-2.

how to make Relay logic circuit - Step 1
how to make Relay logic circuit – Step 1

STEP-2:- Now we interlock both relay, if push button-2 NC point connect in series with NO point (holding point) of relay-1 and Push button-1 NC point connect with NO point(holding point) of relay-2 as per following line diagram.

how to make Relay logic circuit - Step 2
how to make Relay logic circuit – Step 2

Step-3:- In this step we connect lamp with relay. Relay NO point we use for lamp. 0VDC connect direct with lamp and +24VDC goes through Relay. Both lamps connect as per following image:-

Lamp Connection with relay diagram
Lamp Connection with relay diagram

Example-3:- Lamp should be ON after 5minute, if we press Push button  

Solution:- In this circuit we used ON delay Timer. Delay is 5 minute. For this circuit we use one relay, one ON delay timer, two push buttons and one lamp (+24VDC operated).

Following line diagram for this example:-

RLC Ladder Logic for Lamp
RLC Ladder Logic for Lamp

This circuit depends on timer setting, if you use multifunction timer. Otherwise you use ON delay timer.

Example-4:- Make STAR-DELTA starter control circuit diagram.

Solution:- See our topic on this site “How to troubleshoot three phase induction motor”.

Do it Yourself:

Now I am giving to you your PRACTICE WORK. After making your solution, Send us on Info@yuvayana.org  and  If you have any problem with any relay circuit contact us.

Q1- Make Conveyor forward reverse circuit. First conveyor goes to forward and after activating fwd limit switch, conveyor should be reverse. And after activate reverse limit switch conveyor should be stop.

conveyor forward reverse example diagram
conveyor forward reverse example diagram

Q2- Make Conveyor forward reverse circuit continuous. First conveyor goes to forward and after activating fwd limit switch, conveyor should be reverse. And after activate reverse limit switch conveyor should be forward. This cycle is continuing running whether we press stop push button. 

Q3- Blinking light circuit. After pressing push button, light on for 5 sec and light OFF for 5 sec. To understand this example see timing diagram of circuit.

Light Blinking example
Light Blinking example

Q4- Blinking light circuit for limited time. After pressing push button, light on for 12 sec and light OFF for 12 sec, this blinking is working for 1MINUTE. To understand this example see timing diagram of circuit.

Light Blinking for limited time example
Light Blinking for limited time example

Q5:- Filling tank in auto mode. When tank is full, Pump should be OFF, If water level goes to low, pump should be ON.( Leveling sensor  we use for water level. It’s have NO and NC point.) 

automatic pump for tank block diagram
automatic pump for tank block diagram

Remarks:If you want to create any other RLC circuit and you are facing problem with circuit. Kindly contact us, we will help you whatever we can.

Also Check: Transistor as a switch theory

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Vivek Gangwar
I am Vivek Gangwar. I am working as a Maintenance and Automation Engineer. I am here to share my work experience and knowledge with students and professionals.

11 COMMENTS

  1. how to control the circuit during pressing one push button machine should not be start without pressing another press with in given time ,
    it’s means a given time interval machine will be start when we press the both push button A1& A2 at a time either machine not gets on when press step by step or some interval .

    • Connect both push button in series ….if you want both push button press with in specific time … ..than using first push button hold a timer for a time … second push button goes through NO point of timer ….and here you use OFF delay timer

    • Use OFF delay timer …… you want on coil supply for a particular time …than use off delay timer with NO point ….

  2. those are great diagrams on relays ,here is the diagram i am looking for , i need relays with 2 limit switches wired in such a way for my machine , at each end of cross feed travel timer kicks in and starts the in and out travel [which the case might be] for next cut ,.so it starts at 1 limit switch notches in at each end of cross feed until it hits other limit switch, and then notches out again ,this keeps on repeating until machine is turned off ,signed to old

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