Course detail

Introduction to Programmable Logic Controlles

FSI-VAM Acad. year: 2022/2023 Winter semester

The course introduces the student to area of basics of programmable logic controllers (PLC), which are today an integral part of industry and non-industry automation. After the theoretical introduction the course is based on practical laboratory exercises which are realized in the institute’s laboratory.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

6

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Studenti získají absolvováním předmětu základní znalosti s prací a implementací jednoduchých programovatelných automatů.

Prerequisites

Students are expected to have knowledge of automatic control and programming.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Teaching is suplemented by practical laboratory work.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Credit conditions: active participation in laboratory exercises. Design of configuration and program creation for four thematic tasks (logical control, process system control, actuator control, dynamic system control).

Aims

Students will acquire basic knowledge and implementation skill for using simple programmable logic controllers.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance at lectures is recommended, attendance at seminars is required. It is at the teacher's discretion to decide how to make up for missed seminars.

The study programmes with the given course

Programme B-STR-P: Engineering, Bachelor's
specialization AIŘ: Applied Computer Science and Control, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus


1. Programmable logic controllers introduction (Siemens LOGO! class).
2. Programmable logic controllers peripherals (Siemens LOGO! class).
3. Combinational logic circuits
4. Sequential logic circuits I.
5. Sequential logic circuits II.
6. Electric parameters of logic circuits I.
7. Electric parameters of logic circuits II.
8. Elements of logical control and logic circuits simulation I.
9. Elements of logical control and logic circuits simulation II.
10. Data communication and industry standards.
11. Data communication and Cybersecurity.
12. Web services for industry applications.
13. Visions of future.

Laboratory exercise

39 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

Exercises are conducted in laboratories in blocks with following structure:
Block A: control of technological unit (building, greenhouse, traffic crossing, machine travel).
Block B: temperature control and remote administration.
Block C: control of small assembly line.