Course detail
Introduction to Programmable Logic Controlles
FSI-VAM Acad. year: 2024/2025 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
5
Supervisor
Department
Entry knowledge
Students are expected to have knowledge of automatic control and programming.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
Credit conditions: active participation in laboratory exercises. Design of configuration and program creation for thematic tasks. Basic knowledge test.
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.
Aims
Students will acquire basic knowledge and implementation skill for using simple programmable logic controllers.
By completing the course, students will gain basic knowledge with the work and implementation of simple programmable logic controllers.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme B-STR-P: Engineering, Bachelor's
specialization AIŘ: Applied Computer Science and Control, compulsory
Programme C-AKR-P: , Lifelong learning
specialization CZS: , elective
Type of course unit
Lecture
13 hours, optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
Introduction to the issue of programmable logic controllers.
Programmable programmable logic controllers Siemens LOGO!.
Elements of logic control and simulation of logic circuits.
Combinational and sequential logic circuits.
Design and implementation of state machines.
Code editing, optimization and documentation.
Programmable logic controllers in general.
Periphery of programmable logic controllers.
Kinds of writing and executing programs.
Data communication, visualization, drive control.
Laboratory exercise
39 hours, compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
Exercises are conducted in laboratories in blocks with following structure:
Solving basic combinational and sequential logic control tasks (lighting control, level control, temperature control, etc.) on PLC Siemens LOGO!
Solving more complex sequential logical control tasks (control of a model of an automatic washing machine, intersection, intelligent lighting, etc.) on PLC Siemens LOGO!
Basics of working with higher class programmable logical controlers and programming in the ST language.
Demonstration of the use of PLC in controlling a more complex system (servomechanism control, CNC milling machine control, robot control).