Course detail
Introduction to Programmable Logic Controlles
FSI-VAMAcad. year: 2023/2024
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
Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
Guarantor
Entry knowledge
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
By completing the course, students will gain basic knowledge with the work and implementation of simple programmable logic controllers.
Study aids
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
Recommended reading
Zezulka F., Bradáč Z., Fiedler P., Kučera P., Štohl R.: Programovatelné automaty. Brno, VUT 2003. (CS)
Classification of course in study plans
Type of course unit
Lecture
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
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).