PLC Programming

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Classes with informatic support, classes with discussion, group learning, brainstorming.

Acquaint the students with the structure and utilization of a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).

Configure and program a PLC to perform command and control actions on systems of various physical quantities.

Know to command and control hydraulic, pneumatic or other systems, containing electrical drives, using specific software.

PLCs: Introduction, PLC structure, constitution and operation methods of a PLC.

PLC programming: Introduction, ladder Language, simple and structured programming. Functions and main instructions of a programmable PLC.

PC-PLC communication interface.

Hardware configuration and parameterization.

Digital and analogic operations; main functions and instructions, visualization and practical simulation of functions and main instructions of a PLC.

Interconnection between sequential electro-pneumatic circuits, physical systems and PLCs.

Practical examples using didactic simulation systems.

Assessment is made by continuous/periodic evaluation during lessons and has two components:
• Theoretical-practical component: theoretical-practical test (with 25% weight), held in the last week of classes. The theoretical-practical test has a minimum grade of 5 points (ranging from 0 to 20 points).
• Practical component: three practical tests (with 25% weight each), done, when possible, individually and held during lessons on dates previously indicated by the teacher.

The approval through continuous evaluation is also subject to the following attendance criterion: a maximum of two absences from practical lessons. This attendance criterion does not apply to students with worker-student status or similar. However, for those students, the assessment is identical to the remaining students (held during lessons, dates provided by the teacher)).

If students do not comply with the theoretical-practical component minimum score criterion, they must do an exam of this component on the dates defined in the examination schedule.
If students do not comply with the attendance criterion, they must do an exam of both components on the dates defined in the examination schedule.

The use of bibliographic elements is forbidden in the two assessment components. The use of computers is allowed in the practical component of the assessment.

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