Course detail
Introduction to Programmable Logic Controlles
FSI-VAM Acad. year: 2023/2024 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.
Supervisor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
By completing the course, students will gain basic knowledge with the work and implementation of simple programmable logic controllers.
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 thematic tasks. Basic knowledge test.
Language of instruction
Czech
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
branch AIŘ: Applied Computer Science and Control, 5 credits, compulsory
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).