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Sequential Motor Start with Time-Delay Relays

Type Ladder logicStandard IEC 61131-3 Ladder DiagramEngine schematex-ladderUpdated 10/11/2026
Sequential Motor Start with Time-Delay Relays
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The scenario

Two motors start sequentially: pressing Start energizes relay K1 for motor 1, then timer KT1 delays before energizing relay K2 for motor 2. Stop or overloads drop the relays.

What is in this drawing

Read the decisions behind it.

01

Use K1 seal-in with parallel Start contact

02

Use TON KT1 to create time delay

03

Use KT1 done bit to seal-in K2 with stop and overload interlocks

Use for staggered motor startup in relay control circuits where a time-delay relay must sequence a second motor after the first is running.

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