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The document outlines the design and implementation of a traffic light controller using a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and infrared sensors to manage vehicle density on roads. It explains the components involved, including sensors and actuators, and highlights the advantages of using traffic signals for orderly traffic flow and accident reduction. The conclusion emphasizes the potential for real-life application and future enhancements to improve the system's effectiveness.

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Mini Project

The document outlines the design and implementation of a traffic light controller using a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and infrared sensors to manage vehicle density on roads. It explains the components involved, including sensors and actuators, and highlights the advantages of using traffic signals for orderly traffic flow and accident reduction. The conclusion emphasizes the potential for real-life application and future enhancements to improve the system's effectiveness.

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TRAFFIC LIGHT

USING PLC

MADE BY :-
DHEERAJ SHARMA (ECE-A)
TABLE OF CONTENT
➢ INTRODUCTION
➢ WHAT IS PLC ?
➢ SOFTWARE USED
➢ PLC LADDER LOGIC
➢ RESULT AND ANALYSIS
➢ COMPONENTS
➢ ADVANTAGES
➢ CONCLUSION
INTRODUCTION
Traffic lights alternate the right of way accorded to road users by
displaying lights of a standard color (red, yellow/amber, and green)
following a universal color code.
In the typical sequence of color phases:
• Illumination of the green light allows traffic to proceed in the direction
denoted,
• Illumination of the yellow light denoting, if safe to do so, prepare to
stop short of the intersection
• Illumination of the red signal prohibits any traffic from proceeding.
▪ Usually, the red light contains some orange in it hue, and the green
light contains some blue, for
the benefit of people with red-green color blindness.
• Traffic lights have become an integral part of human's day-to-day life.
• With this motivation in the mind, this project aims at designing and
implementing, a running model of traffic light controller which is
controlled according to the density of vehicle on road.
We will use microcontroller and Infra red sensor for performing all the
computation and control related task
WHAT IS PLC ?
An industrial computer control system known as a PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC
CONTROLLER (PLC) continuously analyzes the state of input devices and
makes choices based on a special program to regulate the output devices' status. It
is built to withstand a variety of input and output configurations, wide temperature
ranges, immunity to electrical noise, and impact and vibration resistance. The use
of this kind of control system can significantly improve almost any manufacturing
process. The largest advantage of employing a PLC is the capacity to modify and
duplicate the operation or process while gathering and exchanging crucial
information. A PLC also has the benefit of being modular, allowing you to
combine and match different input and output device types to best suit your
application.
BLOCK DIAGRAM OF PLC/ PLC SYSTEM LAYOUT
SOFTWARE USED

RSLogix Micro starter lite - All Control Logix and Compact Logix
processors use RS Logix software to program the PLCs.
Ans. a) Install RSLogix Create a new project
b) Select a simulator panel
c) Enter several rungs of ladder logic including branches
d) Simulate going online with the PLC and running a program
e) Learn how the simulator I/O interacts with the program code
f) discover some of the quarks to avoid when using LogixPro
PLC LADDER
RESULT AND ANALYSIS
MAIN COMPONENTS
1) SENSOR:
A sensor is a device that transforms a physical state into an electrical signal th
at the PLC can use. A PLC's input is coupled to sensors. One type of sensor that
is linked to the PLC input is a pushbutton. The pushbutton transmits an electri
cal signal to the PLC indicating whether the pushbutton contacts are open or c
losed.
2) ACTUATOR:
Actuators convert an electrical signal from the
PLC into a physical condition. Actuators are
connected to the PLC output. A motor starter is
one example of an actuator that is connected
to the PLC output. Depending on the output
PLC signal the motor starter will either start or
stop the motor.

3) SWITCHES :
NO=Normally open (open = open circuit=not
creating a path for the current)
NC = Normally closed (closed = short circuit =
creating a path for the current)
ADVANTAGES

Traffic signals help control the flow of vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles by
giving “right-of-way” to the various movements in an orderly manner. Signals
that are properly located, designed and maintained can:
➢ Provides orderly movement of traffic.
➢ Increases capacity of the intersection.
➢ Reduce frequency and severity of certain types of crashes, especially right-
angle collisions.
➢ Provide for continuous movement of traffic at a definite speed along a given
route.
➢ Interrupt heavy traffic at intervals to permit other vehicles or pedestrians to
cross.
CONCLUSION
This method will help reduce congestion on roads and would help in coping
with accidents as the heavy vehicles and light vehicles will be in different lanes.
Resultantly, a solution to a much critical problem of traffic congestion and
fatal accidents is possible using this system. Thus the proposed system would
make our roads a safer place to travel. An intelligent traffic light system had
successfully been designed and developed. The sensors were interfaced with
Lab PLC Module. This interface is synchronized with the whole process of
the traffic system.
This prototype can easily be implemented in real life situations. Increasing the
number of sensors to detect the presence of vehicles can further enhance the
design of the traffic light system. Another room of improvement is to have
the infrared sensors replaced with an imaging system/camera system so that it
has a wide range of detection capabilities, which can be enhanced and
ventured into a perfect traffic system
THANK YOU

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