State the function of seal in circuit w.r.t. PLC.
Standard Start-Stop-Seal circuit:
* The Start-Stop-Seal circuit is as shown in figure. The power circuit consists of 3ph load (Motor) connected by a main contactor (M) to 3-phase supply. The control circuit consists of Start, Stop push-buttons and main contactor coil (M).
* When Start push button is pressed, the contactor coil (M) gets energized and the motor is connected across supply. When Start push-button is released, supply to coil M is maintained through RUN (aux contact of M).
* When STOP is pressed, M gets de-energized and motor gets disconnected from supply.